A bunch of friends and family are moving into new houses (or back to NY!) so I have housewarming gifts on my mind. Moving can be daunting in the best of times and what better than to treat a friend once they are done? I already know I'll be inviting myself over to my family and friend's who moved closer to me and I obviously can't come empty handed. Given the trend of everyone moving out of New York, this makes me especially happy but I'm assuming you all also have some housewarming gifts to give. Below is a roundup of a few gift ideas I love to give and are planing to give to my new neighbors. Bonus: two ideas support small, local businesses!
When I first moved into my apartment my building gave me a welcome basket with a local restaurant's cookbook. It was so thoughtful and I loved the idea so much that I started making my own adaptation for any new friend's moving into the neighborhood. I also like to include a gift card to a restaurant, so their dinner is covered - who doesn't want a treat like that after a long moving day?
For the new homeowner, why not treat them to Rita Konig's Create Academy Course? I've shared my love for it a few times, so I can personally recommend. It's thoughtful because Rita talks about logistical things, such as budgets, that might seem a bit daunting to a new homeowner and also provides beautiful inspiration for all.
Another go to gift of mine happens to be flowers from my local flower shop. The also carry fun gifts that also fit the bill, which is why I prefer going to flower shops in person or calling out of town ones directly. This ensures the flowers are to a friend's taste and I like having input in what the flowers look like. While websites are great in a time crunch, trust me, you won't regret developing a relationship with a local flower shop!
Do you have any go to housewarming gifts? Let's discuss in the comments.
ARS xx
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