Ok, some friends of ours are moving into their new house soon.

I need some ideas for a housewarming gift.

Thank you.

I'm sure my response won't be the most creative.....

House warming gifts i've given would include a houseplant, bottle of champagne or a nice vase. That's as creative as I get.

I like to give plants -- but only if I know the person will be okay with it (ie. they have a bit of a green thumb or own other houseplants). I usually try to research meanings of plants and fit that to the recepient/occasion. For example, for my friend's bridal shower I gave her an orange tree - it is said to represent chastity and fertility (), faithfulness, and eternal love, so it is a common gift for brides. Seven years later they still have it.

"healthy" candles

a gift card to a wonderful "home" store

so many gifts really

Candles. I know. So predictable.

Don't give them anything decorative unless you know it's something they actually want.

How about something for organization?

Or something like this (if they like wine) along with a nice bottle or two of course.

Or a pair nice luxurious throws they can cozy up with on the couch (but put away when not in use).

johnart said:

Don't give them anything decorative unless you know it's something they actually want.

How about something for organization?

Or something like this (if they like wine) along with a nice bottle or two of course.

Or a pair nice luxurious throws they can cozy up with on the couch (but put away when not in use).

I thought you would say matching Snuggies.

Shanti0608 said:

johnart said:

Don't give them anything decorative unless you know it's something they actually want.

How about something for organization?

Or something like this (if they like wine) along with a nice bottle or two of course.

Or a pair nice luxurious throws they can cozy up with on the couch (but put away when not in use).

I thought you would say matching Snuggies.

There is nothing luxurious about a Snuggie.

johnart said:

Shanti0608 said:

I thought you would say matching Snuggies.

There is nothing luxurious about a Snuggie.

You made a snuggie look luxurious!

Shanti0608 said:

johnart said:

There is nothing luxurious about a Snuggie.

You made a snuggie look luxurious!

Well, that's just plain ol' razzle dazzle :jazzhands:

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What about like a year subscirption to Netflix (do they have it over there)?

What about a nice colleage photo frame or is that lame???

Shanti0608 said:

What about a nice colleage photo frame or is that lame???

Do you know what their decor is like?

And do they display family photos?

I'm not a huge photo displayer.

A few in certain spots of the house (mostly den).

But some (or one) NICE (maybe hand-bound) photo ALBUMS!!!

There's some folk in Etsy who do awesome ones. Not the country-bumpkin ones, the really chic ones.

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TotalANXiousNESS said:

Candles. I know. So predictable.

You'll need a lot of candles to warm an English house

couple of cool ideas I seen was stuff for a kitchen, wine glasses, wine, new sheet set, towels, and a mail box

PANDURITO said:

I know for a FACT that one of the members of the couple loves Snuggies. and alcohol

A collection of teas, some tasty biscuits and an invitation to them to visit your home for tea.

a stained glass lamp. symbolizing the light they will bring to their new home

johnart said:

Don't give them anything decorative unless you know it's something they actually want.

How about something for organization?

Or something like this (if they like wine) along with a nice bottle or two of course.

Or a pair nice luxurious throws they can cozy up with on the couch (but put away when not in use).

I'm sorry I gave you a plant is it still alive?

Welcome Mat. Shoe Cleaner or something like this...

ZombieKitten said:

johnart said:

Don't give them anything decorative unless you know it's something they actually want.

How about something for organization?

Or something like this (if they like wine) along with a nice bottle or two of course.

Or a pair nice luxurious throws they can cozy up with on the couch (but put away when not in use).

I'm sorry I gave you a plant is it still alive?

That was more of a hostess thing. I love that plant. Yes it's still alive and flowers every spring/summer.

how about a nice set of matching hats???

XxAxX said:

a stained glass lamp. symbolizing the light they will bring to their new home

What if they hate stained glass?

I'd be thankful for the thought but pissed that now someone expects me to put out a stained glass if it's not my thing. Am I a bitch for that?

BlackAdder7 said:

I know for a FACT that one of the members of the couple loves Snuggies. and alcohol

I hope I get to meet you one day so I can hurt you. I mean hug you.

johnart said:

XxAxX said:

a stained glass lamp. symbolizing the light they will bring to their new home

What if they hate stained glass?

I'd be thankful for the thought but pissed that now someone expects me to put out a stained glass if it's not my thing. Am I a bitch for that?

that's true . you're not a bitch for that. okay, ixnay on the stained glass lamp. maybe a gift subscription to netflix?

johnart said:

BlackAdder7 said:

I know for a FACT that one of the members of the couple loves Snuggies. and alcohol

I hope I get to meet you one day so I can spank you. I mean hug you.

^ ditto that