In my opinion, no guest should ever show up empty handed… and that’s especially true when we’re talking about holiday parties! Even if the host insists that you don’t need to bring along anything, a bottle of wine never hurts but it’s time to ditch the wine bag that you know everyone else will be carrying and take it to the next level with a simple little gift basket they’re sure to love.

To start I grabbed a bottle of Riunite wine because of its affordability and accessibility – unless you know the specifics of someone’s wine tastes, picking out the perfect bottle can be rather daunting but Riunite is really easy to drink and pairs nicely with a variety of foods. Think of it as that bottle of wine you have on hand at all times because it’s perfect to open up whenever the mood strikes!

Pairing a bottle of wine with a few other home items can create a fun gift basket that you can easily personalize and pull together (because let’s be real, most of us don’t have hours to DIY gifts!). Grab a wooden basket as your base and layer in items like a dishtowel, scented candle and candy bar and voila! you’re good to go. For a festive twist, use a Christmas tree ornament to decorate your basket and write a little message on the back thanking your host for having you in their home.

Creating a simple hostess gift basket is a quick way to say thank you to holiday party hosts while also giving them a few goodies that are sure to get a ton of use around their home. It’s sure to be a hit and best of all, will definitely get your name moved to the top of the invite list without spending a ton of time or money ;)

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Disclosure: This post was sponsored by Riunite through their partnership with POPSUGAR. While I was compensated to write a post about Riunite Wine, all opinions are 100% honest and my own. Please drink responsibly.