9 Foolproof Beauty Gifts for Your Thanksgiving Host 

Mom was right: Showing up empty-handed to Thanksgiving dinner is entirely unacceptable. And yet, the expected flower arrangement or bottle of wine can leave something to be desired. This year, why not spring for the kind of thoughtful gift your host or hostess never knew he or she needed—and soon won’t be able to live without?

It s hard to imagine anyone who wouldn’t swoon over Gucci s parlor-friendly painted candle or Le Labo s body wash, a small shower luxury infused with mandarin to perfectly accompany the guest bathroom. Veritable s next-level plant and herb growing system packs enough L.E.D.-fueled power to turn any small-space dweller into a green thumb in no time; in addition to creating a feeling of well being, those oxygen-generating varietals can act as a literal breath of fresh air at the holidays. The indoor friendly device comes with the tools and an easy-to-follow user s manual to grow greens or blossoms in just four weeks.

For the entertainer who already has everything, how about an ornately decorated tray to accessorize his or her carefully curated collection of beauty products? Fornasetti s graphic prop adorns any countertop, and doubles as a delightful (and colorful) conversation starter on the next unforeseen house tour. From a hard working, anti-aging body lotion to Claus Porto s elegantly packaged soaps, here are nine Thanksgiving gifts that will make a lasting impression and surely snag you an invite back for next year.