Jamie Cooperstein gives her picks for the perfect hostess gifts. 
With decades of experience as a concierge for two of Philadelphia’s most iconic luxury properties—the Rittenhouse Hotel and Two Liberty Place—hospitality expert Jamie Cooperstein has cultivated the warmest ways to make someone feel right at home. Here, to celebrate this month’s release of her debut memoir True Hospitality, she gives us the scoop on her fave, go-to hostess gifts for spring.
One-of-a-kind pottery from The Clay Studio “I love giving a gift that recipients would never think to buy for themselves.” Theclaystudio.org
Humboldt Fog, local honey & Marcona almonds from DiBruno Bros “Just be sure to try a few samples of other cheeses, too, while you’re in store.” Dibrunos.com
A Hotel Lobby candle “If you can’t travel to your favorite hotel, why not make your house smell like you’re on a luxury vacation? Plus, they have a candle concierge if you have any questions.” hotellobbycandle.com
A bottle of local wine “Nothing beats a curated selection of wine, mostly from family-run farms and small businesses.” Bloomsdayphilly.com
Pineapple salt & pepper shakers “A pineapple is the symbol of hospitality and these salt & pepper shakers will make a welcoming first impression on anyone’s table.” mackenzie-childs.com
Photography by: COURTESY OF JAMIE COOPERSTEIN
