It’s quick, easy and with any luck, you’ll get to sample some. Which is why so many people bring wine—and why so many hostesses are left with enough to start their own wine cellars once the party is over. So what’s a well-mannered guest to do? Don’t whine. We’ve got plenty of hostess gift ideas. Best of all, with Pier 1 To-Go, you can reserve your gift now and pick it up on the way to the party. Here’s to convenience, right?

A sense of calm

Odds are, your hostess has spent the day making frantic preparations. Why not give her a unique accent that also delivers a sense of inner peace? You know, something for her om. Like a Yoga Frog or accent piece.

Bottle stopper

Ceramic, carved wood, hand-painted, mouth-blown glass—there are lots of fun looks to uncork here. And unlike a bottle of wine, our decorative bottle stoppers get used again and again, potentially on everything from olive oil to sparkling water to liquor and wine.

Candles & Candleholders

Whether scented or unscented, candles are a great hit with hostesses. But don’t just hand her a big hunk of wax and call it a day—not when there are so many awesome candleholders around. Like our über-chic hurricanes, for instance.

Vintage-style aprons

Charmingly retro and adorably girly, a vintage-inspired frock like our frilly Floral Apron will make even the least domestic hostess smile as she secretly transfers the catered Lemon Chicken onto her own serving plate.

Teapots

When you think about it, a quirky little teapot might just be the darlingest hostess gift ever, especially if she’s a tea lover or teapot collector. There are so many styles, shapes and colors to choose from, you’re sure to find one she’ll adore. We like this cute little Elephant Teapot.

Frames

This fabulous desk frame will make any photo look special. If your hostess is a close friend, tuck in a snapshot of the two of you. If you aren’t that tight, consider framing a mirror, interesting wallpaper swatch, dried flowers or vintage postcard. And if you don’t know your hostess at all, what the heck are you doing at her party?

Collectibles

We’re talking glass menageries, snow globes, souvenir teaspoons, movie memorabilia—a collectible can be anything your hostess loves enough to, you know, collect. With a little detective work, you can ferret out her obsession and add something new to the mix. One of our personal favorites is this novel Salt & Pepper Shaker Set.

Kitchen whimsy

No, we’re not suggesting you make jokes about her cooking. Save that for the after-party. The whimsy we mean is the utensil-ish kind. As in our super-spunky, mega-funky Silicone Mittens. They’re hot.

Fresh flowers

Who doesn’t love getting a nice bouquet? Just be sure your floral finery comes in a holder (not cellophane from a gas station) so your hostess doesn’t have to stop mingling and look for a container. Or, let the vase make a statement. No flowers required when you splurge a bit on a colorful glass vase from Spain.

Another new friend

What do you get the hostess who has everything? Something sweet, unexpected and maybe even a little bananas. Like a Rainbow Sock Monkey. At the very least, it will get everyone at the party talking.

Finally, if you absolutely MUST give wine (your hostess is a renegade oenophile, you still have a case left over from your last party, etc.), give it with panache: One of our earth-friendly Reusable Wine Bags, a bit of colorful tissue paper, a bottle of her favorite Malbec and voila! You’ve managed to outdo yourself once again. Cheers!