My Favorite Housewarming Gifts
At Home with the Hastys - My Favorite Housewarming Gifts
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Ten Thoughtful Housewarming Gifts
My Favorite Housewarming Gifts
Letterfolk Tile Mat - what I love most about this welcome mat is that it is completely customizable, so you don’t have to worry if the recipient will respond or relate to the message on the may. If they want to change it up, they can do so easily! If you’re giving this mat as a gift, I’d recommend taking it out of the box and writing your own message. This functions as being extra thoughtful but also demonstrating what you can do with the mat!
My Favorite Housewarming Gifts
Return Address Stamp - This is especially nice for a first-time homeowner, but works for any new home! There are so many options out there, especially on Etsy, ranging from fun and whimsical in style to classic and chic. Take into consideration the recipient’s style when making your selection. I love this one from ChelseyEmery.
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Postmates/Uber Eats/ Door Dash gift card - a friend of mine e-mailed me a gift card to a food delivery service the weekend that I moved back to Chicago. It was so useful at the end of a long day of unpacking when we had neither the energy nor the kitchen tools to make a meal at home.
My Favorite Housewarming Gifts
House plant - you know how much I love house plants. I’m new to the house plant community, so I have not yet given very many plants as gifts…but I’ve received several plants as gifts and I love them! Our neighbors gifted us a “6-month fire anniversary” plant that reminds me how resilient we are and Alison Hammer gifted me two plants over the holidays (okay, this was mostly her not being a plant person but still, I loved that she thought of me!)
My Favorite Housewarming Gifts
Home fragrance - New homes come with their own smells (especially when it is not a new build.) Help the recipient make their house feel more like a home with home fragrance options. Candles, reed diffusers, incense, and oil diffusers are all great options. Read about my search for a home fragrance in this post.
My Favorite Housewarming Gifts
Hand soap and lotion - The previous owners of our condo left a brand-new set of hand soap and lotion for us when we moved in. This was such a thoughtful gesture, because it is something that you need to have readily available and if your recipient is anything like me, they forgot to buy one before they moved and their old set was in a box buried under many other boxes. My favorite is the Agraria Lemon Verbena A+ Yarrow Arnica Hand Wash and Body Lotion.
My Favorite Housewarming Gifts
Bathroom Guest Book - This is the perfect gift for the homeowners who have it all…including a great sense of humor. What I love about this bathroom guest book is that it is for anyone who visits, not just for overnight guests. I think I’m going to surprise my husband with this as a moving-day gift. Should I just leave it in the bathroom for him to find?
My Favorite Housewarming Gifts
Fire Extinguisher - Okay, maybe this is just because I lost my home to a fire, but I really think this is a great gift for all homeowners. Most people don’t own a fire extinguisher…can you imagine? But they can help save your home! And now there are companies making stylish ones that won’t be a big red eye sore.
My Favorite Housewarming Gifts
A bouquet of fresh flowers - A nice way to make a house feel like home (even when boxes are scattered everywhere) is to have a fresh bouquet of flowers on the kitchen island. If you choose to send flowers, make sure you send them in a vase…it is likely the recipient has no idea which box they packed their vase in.
My Favorite Housewarming Gifts
Membership to an art museum - This is my go-to housewarming gift for friends and family who move to a new city. And it is always a hit! Depending on the museum, a year membership can cost anywhere from $50 to over $200. Find a museum that suits the interests of the recipient and your budget. I love that it supports the homeowner’s new city and gives them something to do all year long.
