Gifts for Hosts: Watercolor Tea Towels, Cards & Art
Showing up with something lovely is half the fun of being a guest. These hand-painted hostess gifts are made to be used and enjoyed long after the last plate is cleared: tea towels for the kitchen, cards for a heartfelt thank you, and art that brightens a home all winter. Tuck a tea towel around a bottle of wine, add a card, and you're ready for any party on the calendar.
Our holiday teddy bears have moved into the kitchen. Santa bears, pajama bears, skating bears and baking bears are scattered across a soft cream cotton flour sack towel, with "Beary Merry Christmas" in the center.
It's the perfect gift for the foodie, chef or cookie baker on your list. Pair it with our Chef Bear ornament or the matching mug for a cozy holiday bundle.
19" x 28"
100% heavy cotton flour sack
Printed in the USA with water-based inks that won't peel with time or use
Gentle wash, air dry; no bleach or iron
Bring a little old-fashioned Christmas charm into the kitchen. This tea towel has red and green candy cane stripes filled with tiny wreaths, golden bells, holly and candy canes. Across the bottom, a lace-trimmed band tied with a red bow reads “’Tis the Season to Be Merry” in cross-stitch lettering, framed by two little hearts.
Hang it on the oven door for the season, use it to dry the cookie trays, or wrap it around a loaf of homemade bread or a jar of cocoa for a hostess gift that will get used every December. Made from heavy 100% cotton flour sack and printed in the USA, it’s soft, absorbent and generously sized at 19" x 28", lovely on display and hardworking on cookie-baking day.
It matches the rest of the cross-stitch Christmas collection. Pair it with the Christmas recipe cards for a baker’s gift, or wrap it in the matching wrapping paper.
Designed from an original watercolor painting in our Portland-area studio.
Details:
19" x 28" tea towel, printed edge to edge
100% heavy cotton flour sack
Printed in the USA with water-based inks that won’t peel with time or use
Gentle wash, air dry; no bleach or iron
Our festive Martini Bear is here to dress up your kitchen for the holidays. The watercolor teddy, lounging in a martini glass, sits inside an oval of red and white candy stripes on a soft cotton flour sack towel.
Tuck it around a bottle of wine or a cocktail kit for the easiest hostess gift of the season. It matches our Martini Bear card, ornament and gift tags.
Details:
28" x 28"
100% heavy cotton flour sack
Printed in the USA with water-based inks that won't peel with time or use
Lint-free, made for drying and kitchen cleanup
Machine wash cold, tumble dry low; safe to iron
A whole holiday dessert table on one towel. A deep evergreen background holds the treats that make Christmas taste like Christmas: a Yule log, snowy coconut cake, ruby-red and pistachio-green gelatin molds, a croquembouche tied with a ribbon, fruitcake, panettone, figgy pudding, a pear trifle, and a scatter of linzer cookies, thumbprints, gingerbread stars and meringue kisses.
Hang it on the oven door all season, dry the cookie sheets on baking day, or wrap it around a loaf of homemade bread for a hostess gift that will come out every December. Made from heavy 100% cotton flour sack and printed in the USA, it’s soft, absorbent and generously sized.
Pair it with the matching Vintage Christmas Desserts recipe cards for the perfect gift for the baker in your life, and wrap it all up in the matching wrapping paper.
*NOTE THIS IS AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER ONLY, EXPECTED SHIP DATE: 11/30
19" x 28" tea towel, printed edge to edge
100% heavy cotton flour sack
Printed in the USA with water-based inks that won’t peel with time or use
Gentle wash, air dry; no bleach or iron
Designed from an original watercolor painting by Amanda Donahue
Some recipes only come out once a year. These Christmas recipe cards give the sugar cookies, the fudge and Grandma's famous rolls a home worth keeping. A cross-stitch "Recipe" title sits inside a lace doily frame tied with a red bow, bordered by candy cane stripes, tiny wreaths and a little Christmas tree. On the back, a watercolor rolling pin tops the lined directions.
Each card has space for the title, notes, prep and total time, ingredients in two columns, and plenty of lines for directions. Start a holiday recipe collection, fill them out for your cookie exchange, or tuck one into a tin of homemade treats so friends can make them too. A set tied with ribbon makes a sweet hostess gift or stocking stuffer for the baker in your family.
They're designed from original watercolor paintings in our Portland-area studio. For a matching look, pair them with the 'Tis the Season to Be Merry Christmas card.
Set of 10 recipe cards
4 x 6 inches, double-sided: recipe on the front, directions on the back
Sections for title, notes, prep time, total time, ingredients and directions
Designed from original watercolor paintings
The life of the tree. Our watercolor teddy bear lounging in a martini glass is printed on a chic, glass-shaped acrylic ornament and hung from hand-dyed silk ribbon.
It's a cheeky gift for your cocktail-loving friend, a hostess, or a white elephant exchange, and it looks great on a bar cart tree. It matches our Martini Bear card, tea towel and gift tags.
Details:
Approximately 2.5 inches by 3.5 inches
Hand-dyed silk ribbon included
Made in the USA
Our Mount Hood crest, all dressed up for the holidays. The snowy mountain is framed by evergreens, red winter blooms and a red ribbon banner on a natural cotton flour sack towel.
Hang it on the oven for the season, or bring it as a hostess gift to every holiday party. It matches our Mount Hood Christmas cards and ornament.
Details:
28 x 28 inches
100% heavy cotton flour sack tea towel
Printed in the USA with water based inks that do not peel off with time or use
Lint free for kitchen cleaning or drying
Care Instructions: Safe to wash, dry, and iron. Machine wash cold and tumble dry on low heat
Every family has a recipe that only comes out in December. Give it a beautiful home. These Christmas recipe cards are lined with watercolor holiday desserts: a fruitcake, gelatin molds on glass cake stands, figgy pudding, coconut cake and a candy cane cake along the bottom, with linzer cookies, thumbprints and gingerbread stars up top. On the back, a Yule log, trifle and panettone frame the directions.
Write down Grandma’s fudge before it’s lost, fill out a card for every cookie at the cookie exchange, or tuck one into a tin of treats so friends can bake them too. A set tied with baker’s twine makes a sweet stocking stuffer or hostess gift.
Pair them with the matching Vintage Christmas Desserts tea towel for a baker’s gift set.
Set of 10 recipe cards
4" x 6", double-sided: recipe on the front, directions on the back
Sections for title, notes, prep time, total time, ingredients and directions
Printed on premium card stock that’s easy to write on
Designed from original watercolor paintings by Amanda Donahue
A thank-you as calm as a morning on the water. A majestic mountain rises in the distance over a still blue lake lined with evergreens, with "thank you" in flowing calligraphy in the sky above.
Buy a single card, or get the boxed set of 5. The set is handy for wedding thank-yous, client notes and teacher gifts, and it's a nice way to keep a few on hand for when someone goes out of their way.
Details:
A2 Size: 4.25 x 5.5 inches
Blank inside
Printed on 110 lb. watercolor texture paper to capture the look and feel of the original design
White envelope included
Card comes packaged in a clear sleeve or clear box
Printed in the USA
Shipping and return policies can be found here.
Curl up with a good book and a cup of cocoa in the cutest mug of the season. Our watercolor holiday teddy bears wrap around a 15 oz white mug, finished with a red handle and interior.
It's a sweet gift for teachers, coworkers and gift exchanges, and it's the right size to fill with candy canes or cocoa packets. It matches our Beary Merry card, towel and wrapping paper.
15 fl oz; 4.62" tall x 3.37" wide
Design printed on both sides
White ceramic with red handle and interior
Dishwasher and microwave safe
Made to order: please allow 5–7 business days for production. Mugs may ship separately from the rest of your order.
A tree on your tree. Our watercolor Book Tree is printed on a chic, tree-shaped acrylic ornament and hung from hand-dyed silk ribbon.
It's a keepsake for readers, #BookTok friends and librarians. It's also an easy add-on for a teacher gift or a white elephant exchange. Give it with our Book Tree card, or tuck it into a mug from the same set.
Approximately 3.5" long
Acrylic, with the watercolor design printed on it
Hand-dyed silk ribbon included
Made in the USA
Send a little sweetness this season. A deep evergreen panel holds a vintage holiday dessert table: a snowy coconut cake on a glass stand, a cherry-topped gelatin mold, a classic Christmas pudding, and a cake ringed with tiny meringue snowmen, all scattered with linzer cookies, gingerbread stars and peppermint kisses. “Happy Holidays” is written in a graceful script, and a cream border of winding vines and red berries frames the scene.
Send it to the family baker, the friend who hosts the cookie exchange, or anyone who has a favorite holiday dessert. The warm, inclusive “Happy Holidays” greeting also makes it a lovely choice for clients, coworkers and neighbors. The boxed set covers your whole list in one cheerful design. Pair it with the matching Vintage Christmas Desserts tea towel or recipe cards for a sweet baker’s gift.
4.25" x 5.5" (A2) folded card
Available as a single card or a boxed set of 5
Blank inside for your own message
White envelope included with each card
Printed on premium card stock
Designed from an original watercolor painting by Amanda Donahue
Single cards come in a protective clear sleeve; boxed sets in a clear box
The cookie tray is the best part of the holidays. This card is filled with frosted sugar cookies and holiday treats, with a hand-lettered Have a Sweet Christmas greeting, all printed from an original watercolor painting.
It's perfect for bakers, cookie-exchange hosts, kids and anyone who loves a pink Christmas. Tie it onto a tin of homemade cookies, or choose the boxed set of 5 for your holiday list. It's blank inside, with plenty of room for a handwritten note.
Pair it with our Vintage Christmas Desserts recipe cards for a baker's gift.
A2 size: 4.25" x 5.5"
Blank inside
Printed on 110 lb. watercolor-textured paper that captures the look and feel of the original painting
White envelope included
Single cards come in a clear sleeve; boxed sets of 5 come in a clear box
Printed in the USA
Shipping and return policies can be found here.
Cheers to holiday spirit! Our watercolor teddy bear lounges in an oversized martini glass, tied with a green bow, against red and white candy stripes, with "Have yourself a merry little cocktail" in a festive frame below.
Send it to your favorite cocktail lover, the friend who hosts every party, or anyone who needs a little humor with their holiday wishes. The Martini Bear also comes on an ornament, a tea towel and gift tags.
Details:
A2 Size: 4.25 x 5.5 inches
Blank inside; White envelope included
Printed on 110 lb. textured paper to capture the look and feel of the original design
Card comes packaged in a clear sleeve or clear box
Printed in the USA
Shipping and return policies can be found here.
Spruce up your kitchen for the holidays with our watercolor Book Tree, a Christmas tree made entirely of books, printed with "Have your shelf a merry little Christmas" on a cotton flour sack towel.
It's a thoughtful gift for readers, teachers and holiday hosts. It's also a real working towel, soft and lint-free, and the print won't peel over time. It pairs with the matching mug.
28" x 28"
100% heavy cotton flour sack
Printed in the USA with water-based inks that won't peel with time or use
Lint-free, made for drying and kitchen cleanup
Machine wash cold, tumble dry low; safe to iron
A little Oregon pride for the kitchen. Our watercolor Mount Hood crest, with evergreens, pink roses and a ribbon banner, is printed on a soft, natural cotton flour sack towel.
It's beautiful enough to hang on the oven door, but it's made to dry dishes, so please do! It's a go-to housewarming, hostess or realtor closing gift, and it matches our Mount Hood sticker and print.
Details:
28" x 28"
100% heavy cotton flour sack
Printed in the USA with water-based inks that won't peel with time or use
Lint-free, made for drying and kitchen cleanup
Machine wash cold, tumble dry low; safe to iron
Bring the coast into the kitchen. Our watercolor Haystack Rock crest, with Cannon Beach waves, evergreens and starfish, is printed on a natural cotton flour sack towel.
It's a perfect beach-house gift, a hostess gift for a coast weekend, or a souvenir for anyone who's watched the tide go out at Haystack Rock. It matches our Haystack Rock sticker, print and ornament.
Details:
28 x 28 inches
100% heavy cotton flour sack tea towel
Printed in the USA with water based inks that do not peel off with time or use
Lint free for kitchen cleaning or drying
Care Instructions: Safe to wash, dry, and iron. Machine wash cold and tumble dry on low heat
Trim the tree with a keepsake you'll be happy to unpack every year. This acrylic ornament features our classic vintage-inspired Santa, printed from an original watercolor painting and finished with a hand-dyed silk ribbon.
Hang it on your own tree, tie it onto a wrapped present as a gift topper, or tuck it into a holiday card for someone far away. It makes a thoughtful little gift for teachers, neighbors and stocking stuffers.
Wrap the gift to match with our Vintage Santa Christmas Wrapping Paper and Holly Jolly Christmas Card.
Acrylic
Approximately 3" x 3"
Hand-dyed silk ribbon included
Made in the USA
Bring a little old-fashioned holiday magic into your kitchen. This Christmas tea towel features our classic vintage Santa, printed from an original watercolor painting inspired by the holiday illustrations of Christmases past.
Hang it up for the season, use it to dry the cookie sheets, or roll it into a hostess gift with a tin of cocoa. It's an easy, useful gift for teachers, neighbors and anyone hosting this year.
Complete the look with the matching Vintage Santa Christmas Mug, ornament and wrapping paper.
Material: 100% cotton; Digitally printed with water-based inks
Towel Size: 18" x 28" (18" x 14" folded once in half)
Cotton hanging tab on the upper back corner for display
Printed in Nashville, TN
Machine wash cold; air dry or tumble dry low; safe to iron
Hand-hemmed, so sizes may vary slightly
Santa, but make him a teddy bear. Our watercolor bear in a red Santa suit and hat, carrying his sack of gifts, is printed on a bear-shaped acrylic ornament with hand-dyed red silk ribbon.
It's a sweet keepsake for a baby's first Christmas, a grandchild or anyone who loves a classic teddy bear. Collect him with our Martini Bear and Chef Bear ornaments, and finish your gifts with the matching Santa Bear gift tags.
Details:
Approximately 3 inches by 3.5 inches
Hand-dyed white silk ribbon included
Made in the USA
A playful nod to Portland's favorite carpet. Three watercolor nutcrackers in teal PDX airport carpet uniforms stand in a row on cream cotton with classic blue stripes down each side.
It's ready for holiday hosting, or wrapped as a gift with hometown pride. It matches our PDX carpet nutcracker card and wrapping paper.
Details:
18" x 28" (18" x 14" folded in half)
100% cotton, digitally printed with water-based inks
Cotton hanging tab on the upper back corner
Hand-hemmed, so sizes may vary slightly
Printed in Nashville, Tennessee
Machine wash cold, air dry or tumble dry low; safe to iron
From the coast to the mountain, this set brings two of Oregon’s most beloved views into the kitchen. You get our watercolor Haystack Rock crest and our Mount Hood crest, together in one gift and printed from original watercolor paintings.
The Haystack Rock towel shows Cannon Beach waves, evergreens, starfish and driftwood on natural cotton. The Mount Hood towel frames the snowy peak with evergreens, pink roses and wildflowers. Both have a ribbon banner across the bottom.
The set is a go-to housewarming or realtor closing gift and a thank-you for the host of your coast weekend. It’s also a sweet welcome for someone new to Oregon. They’re pretty enough to hang on the oven door but made to dry dishes, so use them! Buying them as a set saves you $5.
Complete the gift with our Haystack Rock and Mount Hood stickers, prints or ornament.
Set of 2 tea towels: Haystack Rock (natural cotton) and Mount Hood (white cotton)
28" x 28" each
100% heavy cotton flour sack
Printed in the USA with water-based inks that won’t peel with time or use
Lint-free, made for drying and kitchen cleanup
Machine wash cold, tumble dry low; safe to iron
Quiet, classic and endlessly useful. Delicate white botanical line drawings of a blooming bouquet frame "Thank you" in flowing white calligraphy on a dusty teal card.
Its simple palette works for everyone: wedding thank-yous, client and business notes, sympathy acknowledgments and anyone who prefers understated to flashy.
Details:
A2 Size: 4.25 x 5.5 inches
Blank inside; White envelope included
Printed on 110 lb. watercolor texture paper to capture the look and feel of the original design
Card comes packaged in a clear sleeve
Printed in the USA
Shipping and return policies can be found here.
Enjoy a cup of cheer with a good book. Our watercolor Book Tree and "Have your shelf a merry little Christmas" are printed on both sides of a 15 oz white ceramic mug.
It's big enough for cocoa during a long chapter, and it's an easy win at a gift exchange or for the book lover in your life. Fill it with an ornament from the same set for a gift that's ready to go.
15 fl oz; 4.62" tall x 3.37" wide
Design printed on both sides
100% white ceramic
Dishwasher and microwave safe
Made to order: please allow 5–7 business days for production. Mugs ship separately from the rest of your order.
A thank-you worthy of a botanist's sketchbook. A single pink peony in full bloom, with its leaves and stem, is painted in watercolor in the style of a vintage botanical illustration on soft ivory stripes, with "Thank you" in delicate script.
It's a lovely choice for wedding and shower thank-yous, a note to a host or teacher, or anyone who'd appreciate a pretty card. It matches our 8x10 peony art print.
Details:
A2 Size: 4.25 x 5.5 inches
Blank inside; White envelope included
Printed on 110 lb. watercolor texture paper to capture the look and feel of the original design
Card comes packaged in a clear sleeve or clear box
Printed in the USA
Shipping and return policies can be found here.
Pour the cocoa and let the season begin. Inspired by vintage holiday celebrations, this Christmas mug features our classic Santa, printed from an original watercolor painting, with a festive red handle.
The design is printed on both sides, so it looks just as merry in either hand. Use it for morning coffee all December, or gift it to a teacher, coworker or Secret Santa with a packet of cocoa tucked inside.
Pair it with the matching Vintage Santa Christmas Tea Towel for a ready-made holiday gift.
15 fl. oz.
4.62" H x 3.37" W
Design printed on both sides
White ceramic with red detailing
Dishwasher and microwave safe
Made to order: please allow 5–7 business days for production. Ships separately from other items.
Say thank you this season with a card framed in watercolor pumpkins. Orange and soft blue heirloom pumpkins, fall leaves and berries surround "Thankful for you" in hand-lettering.
It works for Thanksgiving and well beyond it. Send it to a teacher, a friend who showed up for you, a neighbor who helped out or clients at the end of the year.
Details:
A2 Size: 4.25 x 5.5 inches
Blank inside
Printed on 110 lb. watercolor texture paper to capture the look and feel of the original design
White envelope included
Card comes packaged in a clear sleeve
Printed in the USA
Shipping and return policies can be found here.
Enjoy the warmth of the season with our festive Mt. Hood mugs! Featuring one of our favorite hand-painted designs (holiday edition), these mugs are perfect for cozying up with hot cocoa or gifting to loved ones. Celebrate the beauty of Mt. Hood all year round—one sip at a time.
Details:
11 fluid oz.; 3.75 x 3.25 inches
Design is printed on both sides
White Ceramic with Red Interior and Red Handle
Dishwasher and Microwave Safe
*Please note: Sale/Clearance items are FINAL SALE and cannot be returned or exchanged.
Hostess Gifts for Holiday Parties and Dinner Parties
Looking for a hostess gift for a holiday dinner, a cookie swap or a simple thank-you? These hand-painted kitchen gifts and Christmas ornaments start as original watercolors by Portland artist Amanda Donahue, so they feel personal and get used long after the last plate is cleared.
Top Hostess Gift Ideas
Christmas Tea Towel ($22): 100% cotton flour sack in designs like 'Tis the Season and Vintage Christmas Desserts. Roll it around a bottle of wine.
Holiday Mug ($25): 15 oz, in Vintage Santa, Christmas Bears and more.
Christmas Recipe Cards ($15): a set of 10 for the host who bakes.
Martini Bear Ornament ($20): a cheeky gift for the cocktail-party host.
Finish it with watercolor gift wrap and a holiday card, and don't miss our gifts under $25 and stocking stuffers.
