Gift Giving

Need to bring a gift?

Are you searching for a memorable housewarming gift? Wondering what to bring as a hostess gift? Here are a few ideas...

BOOKS

Give a new home owner is decorating books or magazines. Most people love to drool over beautifully staged photos of other peoples homes. They can provide inspiration and ideas. Tie a few magazines together with a bow and slip a paint brush into the tie. Every home owner needs paint brushes!

DISHES

Give a collection of beautiful dishes or serving pieces. Tie together a group of vintage  dishes with a pretty bow. One can never have too many serving pieces or dessert dishes. Mix and match patterns. Odd dishes and unique patterns can be found at thrift shops, flea markets and even in the box of keepsakes from grandma.  No matter what you host's decorating style or theme,  there is always an opportunity to use an eclectic mix of dishes. 

WINE

Always a delicious and fun idea. Pick out a bottle with a label that speaks to you. Maybe a says something about the hostess or home owner. Tie a fine pointed sharpie marker to the bottle. The recipient can start a new tradition of signing the wine corks to remember special events their life.

PLANT

A plant is always a nice gift, but take it one step further. Put a plant inside a new decorative pot. You can always pick up inexpensive ones at thrift stores. Or, rethink the standard pot. Put the plant in an old metal box, watering can or a decorative vintage tin. The options are endless!

GIFT BASKET

A gift basket with some of these items would be a thoughtful way to say, "Welcome Home!" or "Thank you!". For a new home owner, think of things they may need such as a flashlight, batteries, nails, a hammer, a candle, notepad, pen, measuring tape, etc.

Give something useful and sentimental. 

Did you know the tradition of giving housewarming/hostess gifts can be traced back to our ancestors in Europe. Gifts were selected due to the messages they represented. Here are a few popular gifts were broken down and the meaning revealed. Give one of the items and tie a note with its meaning.

• Bread: "May your house never know hunger."
• Salt: “May your life always have flavor."
• Sugar: “May your life always have sweetness.”
• Wine: “May you always be of good cheer.”
• Honey: "May you always enjoy the sweetness of life."
• Candles: “May your house always have light and happiness.”