If your old friend has invited you to a party at their new home, you need to bring a gift. Walking into a housewarming party without a gift can be awkward and embarrassing, so think ahead and choose something wisely. It’s important to make the right choice, something nice or practical.
Plant Pots
The trouble with buying a housewarming gift is getting something that is useful but not presumptuous. The last thing you want to do is tell people how to live by giving them an eco-kettle, a piece of art they might not like, or any kind of ornament, mirror, or wall hanging.
So what does that leave you with? Well, most people have plants in their homes even if they might not align exactly with your choice of plant, so why not buy them something to put their plants in, a plant pot? Still, you will have to gauge their style and choose one they will like.
Incense Burner
Again, steering away from anything stylistic that might intrude on someone’s tastes, why not buy them an incense burner? Incense burners are the perfect way to change the small and atmosphere of any room, conservatory, garden room, or home office. They are an easy gift.
Everyone appreciates a nice wooden incense burner, partly because it’s the sort of thing you see in the shops by rarely buy. It also makes the perfect housewarming gift because it is primarily a gift for the home. Again, you can personalize this gift with your choice of incense.
Picture Frames
In general, it’s not the best idea to buy a piece of art or a wall hanging as a housewarming gift. The reason is that it’s a risky gift; even if you like the piece, your friend might be indifferent about it, but they will still feel obligated to put it on the wall. It can create tension in your relationship.
A sensible alternative is to buy a picture frame that they can use for their own pictures or artwork. That said, you might want to send them a precious gift with UPS that has a picture of you and your friends on holiday. Or, you could choose a classic picture of the gang they like.
Towel Sets
If you’re looking for a practical gift that doesn’t step on any toes, then choose a towel set. People can never have enough towels in their homes, so they will appreciate some extra ones that can be used daily or taken to the beach on holiday. Again, this is a gift for the home, so it’s perfect.
If you’re buying a nice towel set for your friend’s housewarming, always choose neutral colors or plain colors unless you know their favorite colors. Plain or neutral colors match most color schemes, so the gift can fit into any space. There’s no chase that towels won’t be appreciated.
Eco Egg
These days, people are interested in living a sustainable lifestyle, so what better way to support this trend than with an Eco Egg? An Eco Egg is both practical and interesting; you don’t step on any toes and offer a product that is also a progressive lifestyle practice. They also save money.
