It's Summer House Season – Here Are 8 Gifts to Get You Invited Back

Whether heading to the Hamptons or Harbour Island, summer is a season for gathering, relaxing and spending time scoping out your friends’ summer houses. And if you want to be invited back, it’s important not to arrive empty-handed. Sure, picking up a bottle of wine or some flowers at the local market is sweet, but let’s take it up a notch with some gifts that will have your host taking note and mentally adding you to their “invite back next summer” list.

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L'Été Tote

A pop of unexpected color puts this tote in the “must grab” category. Bonus points if you fill it with all the goodies needed to make breakfast or a crudité board for your host or hostess.

Clare V, $165  

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‍Personalized Night Blooming Jasmine & Damask Rose Candle

If the residence you're staying at is so grand it has a name (à la Saltburn, but hopefully not Saltburn), personalizing a Flamingo Estate candle with the name of the property is an extra-special touch.

Flamingo Estate, $84  

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Vice Edibles Canister

Jonathan Adler, $130  

For the friend who likes to dabble, fill this vice canister to the brim with the good stuff. Expect an invite back every weekend of the season.  

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Bloom Mini Bread Basket (Set of 2)

For the hostess that loves a funky dinner party, this will serve bread in Palm Beach style.  

Mercedes Salazar, $176

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‍Summer in a Bottle Long Island Sauvignon Blanc 2023

We’ve been telling you – it’s a Sauvy B summer. Show up with a couple bottles of this and everyone is happy.

Wölffer Estate Vineyards, $27

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‍Koho Explorer Blue 12-Piece Chocolates

A dozen perfectly summery little treats in a package so cute, your host won’t want to eat it.  

Koho, $34

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‍Smore’s Kit

This signature kit comes with gluten-free sourdough graham crackers made in Brooklyn in small batches by 7 Grain Army and signature handmade marshmallows.

Fine & Raw, $36

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‍Pienza Glass Decanter

Available in four equally chic colors, this glass decanter is a piece the host won’t want to put away, but instead proudly leave on display. It’s like a piece of you never left.

il Buco Vita, $160

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