All Occasions Summer Gift Guide

Written By: Hope Jennings

Clever, surprising, delightful treasures for weekend hosts, new grads, brides and grooms!

Cabana Stripe Beach Towel

This soft lined find will be a favorite for eternity. Beyond the pool or bath, it's a beach blanket or a soft throw.

Lego City

A construct your own keep sake of a meaningful spot NYC, Venice, Berlin - for the pair building a life together. Lego Architecture Skyline models, from $30 each.

Essential Cookbook

Feed their need for quick dishes with easy recipes using every day staples. Dinner Made Simple, $20.

DIY Summer Treats

This silicone tool makes the "bread" for ice cream sandwiches using your own brownie or cookie recipe. Chef'N Ice Cream Sandwich Maker, $20.

Mix-and-Match Napkins

These are my favorite. Cheerful in any host's home, these super soft napkins and dish towels are hand stitched in linen and cotton. Everyday Napkins, from $6 each; dish towels from $12 each; and hand towels from $18 each.

Athletic Anthology

Sports buffs will prize this in-depth look at competitive games, including the history of the baseball glove and iconic trophies. $20 at Amazon.

Building Block Set

A fun little desk toy (real cinder block replicas) for the guy who daydreams of swapping his suit for a hard hat. 1:12 scale cinder blocks. $20 for 24 (including pallet).

Foodie Survival Kit
Thyme for the grubhub dependency to end? This stackable tower of seasoings may be just the kick he needs to get cooking. Mobile Foodie Survival Kit, $26.