5 Unique Housewarming Gifts
So, your friends just bought a new home and you want to give them a unique housewarming gift. You want your gift to be memorable, yet practical. Here are some suggestions for unique housewarming gifts.
A Beautiful Cuckoo Clock
Clocks set the tone for a home, measure the passing of time, and create sensory memories that family and friends will recall for years to come. Cuckoo clocks are my number one choice for couples just starting out because their whimsical charm adds so much character to a room — especially if children are on the horizon. Their handcrafted beauty and style complement many types of home décor, and the sound of the cuckoo will remind the recipient of your thoughtfulness for years to come.
A Money Tree
According to Feng Shui masters, the money tree is a symbol of wealth and prosperity. What better way to welcome someone into a new home than with that kind of promise? The story goes that a poor Taiwanese farmer found a money tree in his field growing among his crops. He tried to dig it up, but it had very deep roots and resisted. When he finally got it unearthed, he brought it home and observed it. He vowed that he would be as stubborn and resilient as the money tree in pursing his dreams. By doing so, he became a very rich man. In Asian cultures, the money tree is called the “Bringer of Good Fortune” when given as a gift.
A Hand Drawn Pencil Sketch of the New Home
One of the most unique housewarming gifts you can give is a hand drawn sketch of their new home. Either in colored pencils or with charcoal, a framed sketch will give the new homeowners years of memories of what their home looked like when they first moved in. Look in the yellow pages or online for artists who do elevation sketches for new home developers. Take the finished sketch to an art store for a professional mat and frame and you’ll be giving a gift that will be treasured for a lifetime.
Wine of the Month Club
Anyone can bring a bottle of wine — but what if you gave your friends a gift of wine for every month of the first year in their new home? Wine is a warm and personal gift — something to be shared among friends. If you and your friends are wine enthusiasts, receiving a new bottle of wine each month would remind them of your shared passion for the fruit of the vine. You can pair this gift with a unique corkscrew and a set of wineglasses to complete the ensemble.
An Herb Garden
Is the kitchen going to be the focal point of your friend’s new home? If so, an herb garden would be a perfect housewarming gift. Imagine your friend preparing homemade pasta sauce using a handful of fresh picked basil from their very own herb garden. Plus, you’ll probably receive some great dinner invitations so your friends can show off their culinary skills using their freshly grown herbs. For the chef in the house, this will be an appreciated and thoughtful gift.
Few events in life are as significant as moving into a new home. Your friends will appreciate your thoughtfulness in selecting a unique housewarming gift for them — and you’ll feel good giving something that truly reflects your best wishes for their life together in their new home.