“The Bon Vivant” is, roughly translated, the life of the party. (No seriously, the dictionary defines a bon vivant as a sociable person who has cultivated and refined tastes especially with respect to food and drink.) The Bon Vivant on your list could be the host of your favorite holiday party, your younger brother who’s a star in the kitchen, or that girlfriend who always keeps her fridge stocked with champagne. Whoever it is, these gifts will keep the party going well into 2020.
Gift Guide: The Bon Vivant

Everyone knows that a party without pasta is just a meeting. (That’s the saying, right?) This will serve as an excellent hostess gift… and you’ll benefit by enjoying a recipe or two at the next event.

Glass and Mango Decanter, $34, Golden & Pine
A stylish decanter that’s ethically made.

Marble Cheese Knife, $14, Anecdote
Cheese knives are like little black dresses. A bon vivant can never have too many!

Herringbone 11-inch Round Cutting Board, $80, AHeirloom
Not all cutting boards are created equal! This one, crafted from maple, certainly stands out.

Smoke with White Rim Flute, $155, MARCH
They’ll appreciate the fresh silhouette as they sip their champagne.

Stone Cold Marble Wine Chiller, $39.95, CB2
It will keep wine cold as ice, and looks great on the table as well.

Tapered Tumbler Basil Hydro Grow Kit, $25, Modern Sprout
The home-chef in your life will appreciate this self-watering kit that comes with a modern, well-designed pot.

Carl Auböck Brass Hand Wine Stopper, $255, Lawson-Fenning
Designed by Viennese artist Carl Auböck, this is a quirky collector’s piece that will save those unfinished bottles of wine.

Ceramic Cookware Set, $395, Caraway
Available in 5 different colors, this ceramic cookware set is non-toxic, non-stick, and eco-friendly. Plus, it’s gorgeous!

Couple Glasses, $38, Chic and Tonic
Coupe glasses never go out of style. This affordable set is perfect for champagne (duh!) but will make any holiday cocktail shine.

Lovers, Dreamers, Fighters, & Believers Gift Set, $65, Tank Garage Winery
Now this is a perfect present for your favorite hedonist! Good wine, loud music… what else is there?

Yippee Ki-Yay Whiskey Adventure Set, from $170, Flask & Field
Los Angeles-based wine and spirit shop Flask & Field is our go-to for everything fun and festive. They offer fantastic gift sets, like this one which includes spicy rye whiskey by High West Distillery, a flask with washable canvas sleeve, and enamelware camp sipping cups. It’s perfect for those who love a spirited adventure.

Champagne Cork Safe, $13, Society Social
Pop bottles, savor the memories. This clever cork safe will document a particularly special evening or event.

Cocktail Italiano, $9, Annette Joseph
Dubbed “the definitive guide to aperitivo,” this book offers unique cocktail and appetizer recipes, along with colorful musings from the Italian Riviera.

Classic Moscow Mule Crate, $98, Olive and Cocoa
Delivered in a hand crafted wood crate with a ribbon. Bottoms up!
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