An invitation is a true gift—of hospitality, of friendship, of time spent together. Such overtures reflect an important social bond, strengthening our relationships over meals, cocktails or during weekend visits from houseguests.

Hostess gifts, in turn, are a symbolic way to show our appreciation. (Many men are wonderful hosts, too, but for editorial ease, we’ll use the feminine term.) For those who accept an invitation, a Thymes product or assortment is a generous and thoughtful hostess gift indeed.

In particular, Thymes Sink Sets are a hit gift idea for any hostess. As one Thymes customer enthused, “I received the Mandarin Coriander Kitchen Caddy as a gift, and I love the way it looks so organized by the kitchen sink. Makes a great gift both to give, and very fun to receive.”

Other popular hostess gift ideas include Offerings and Indigenous scented candles, any of our many fragrant reed diffusers, or Frasier Fir and Mandarin Coriander home décor sets. Bath and body Holiday Gift Sets in the hostess’s favorite fragrance are a sure-fire success. And Mandarin Coriander’s Three-wick Candle with Bird Lid practically trills with its fresh, clean, citrus fragrance, sure to make their spirits bright.

As we approach the holiday season, with its emphasis on entertaining family and friends, Frasier Fir deserves a special mention. Writes one fan: The Frasier Fir scented candle “is a favorite hostess gift I start giving in October, getting in the mood for the holidays as they approach and carrying through the last remnants into February.” She always treats herself to Frasier Fir, too, she adds. “Of course, I hostess as well—a wonderful gift to myself!”

Wildwood, our latest home fragrance collection, is also perfect for this season of giving. Composed of three captivating scents rooted in rare woods—Bitter Orange & Cedar, Juniper Berry & Sandalwood and Magnolia Fig & Vetiver—Wildwood captures the deep enchantment of the forest and brings it into your home.

Looking for more Thymes hostess gift suggestions—or some more great ideas with which “to gift” yourself? The world of fragrance is right at your fingertips.