Housewarming Gifts
Need a housewarming gift? The possibilities are endless depending on who you're buying for. When in doubt, stick to something simple and practical. Food, wine, and spirits are always a safe bet. Maybe try a gift basket  or even a cookbook. Plants are always a welcome addition for giving life to a new home, but be careful with people who have allergies. Don't buy any large gifts unless you know the person very well and if you know they want something particular. The same rule goes for appliances. Remember that housewarming gifts are meant to be a small token to make the home feel more comfortable. If choosing home decorating goods, remember than simplicity is most adaptable to a variety of styles. |
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Quick Picks Suitable for Anyone
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The best plant to give, one that promotes prosperity and good tidings, is a money tree. Bonsai trees are another option. |
Candles are a great addition to most homes, just be careful to choose as subtle a scent as possible. |
Picture frames and photo albums are perfect. Just choose the style that would suit the recipient's personality. |
Guest soaps and other small bath and body gifts are inexpensive gifts and are great for women. |
Champagne flutes or other glassware for the homeowner's favorite drink is always acceptable. |
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Close Friends and Family
If the gift is destined to a close friend or family member, your best bet is to find something that is cohesive with the host's personal style. This is easier since you know them well and because you will already have an idea of what style they had in their old home. - Look and listen for clues.
- Listening. Often people will drop hints about things they need or plan to buy. For example, "These pillows are so outdated. Maybe I'll get new covers for them since I can't bear parting with them." Bingo.
- Looking. Check for labels and brand names in a person's home. It may lead you to their favorite store. If you ever go shopping together, or hear about the person's shopping ventures, remember the shops the person likes best.
- Remember what they are picky about.
- Colors. Beware of choosing a bad colored item. I've known people who wanted their entire house to be all white (talk about having an intensive cleaning regimen).
- Fabrics. Luxury fabrics can be nice but not always appropriate. Vegetarians probably wouldn't appreciate anything in leather, but my cowgirl mother would love a rawhide lampshade. Silk is nice, but wouldn't go well in a rustic home.
- Details. Some people are highly organized, while others not so much. Organizational items can help clean up a living space and make it easier to store, sort, and organize things -- especially when moving in for the first time. Things from the Container Store or Hold Everything are good for keeping every item in its spot.
Here are some ideas based on a person's personal style. Mainly these are home goods and they can be applied to everyone. The key is to finding what style best suits them and then find an accessory that would match it. Use your imagination. You can stick to something for the kitchen or roam into the living or bedroom. Picture frames, vases, throws, pillows, book ends, baskets, and wreaths are all options that can easily be adapted to a variety of styles.
Want to find out what type of style you or someone else might have? Try one of the quizzes at about.com.
External Links- About -- Additional tips and suggestions on what makes a great housewarming gift.
- Essortment -- Top ten housewarming gift ideas.
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