We’ve all been to a housewarming party or two. The traditional thing to do is to bring a housewarming gift, but how do you bring something they’re sure to love, and will use?? Here are some ideas from Bob Vila to help you figure it all out!
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- Whether it’s used to notify friends of the move or to send a thoughtful thank-you for the great housewarming gift, a box of plain stationery accompanied by a custom stamp will always come in handy.
- A cozy cotton throw is a pleasing addition to a new living room or guest room. Because the decor or color scheme may vary, choose a throw with neutral tones.
- Help them make a streetside statement with house numbers that stand out. From painted tile to modern metal, the plethora of styles to choose from ensures that you’ll find something that suits both the recipients and their neighborhood.
- If your new homeowners are gardening types, a gift of garden herb markers will help them identify their homegrown harvest year after year. Ceramic stakes work for both outdoor gardens and potted plants.
- A new home usually comes with lots of little fix-it projects. Give them an all-in-one tool like a classic Swiss Army Knife or a Brook & Hunter Mo-Tool Axe to help tap, tighten, or tug those odd jobs into place.
- Considered a symbol of both welcome and strength, a wreath is a lovely gift for a new homeowner. A living variety like a succulent wreath should last much longer than a traditional evergreen wreath, and can even be transplanted for a happy life in a windowsill container.
- Chances are there’s a blank wall or an unadorned corner that needs some inspiration. A tasteful piece of wall art that pays homage to home sweet home will be a long-lasting reminder of their early days in their new abode.
- Nothing puts a personal stamp on a new home like a welcome mat sporting the family initial. And because the doormat from the old place probably didn’t make it onto the moving truck, a fresh replacement will certainly be appreciated.
- With a new place in which to entertain, your new homeowners will love some unique serving pieces to grace their celebrations and let them really strut their stuff. Just like the new house, a chalkboard cheese board offers a blank slate on which your friends can make their own imprint.
- No matter how much purging occurred before the move, there’s always going to be more stuff to stash. Simple storage ottomans lend themselves to almost any decor and help manage life’s miscellany.
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