| Think about the significant moves you have made in | | | | GONE... THEY'RE GONE! |
| your life... your first apartment... your first home... | | | | Don't get us wrong, we love a traditional |
| perhaps even moving to a brand new city. Whatever | | | | housewarming gift that includes a box of fine |
| your scenario, chances are that someone special in | | | | chocolates or a bottle of sparkling champagne as |
| your life wanted you to feel warmly welcomed into | | | | much as anyone. But keep in mind that once the |
| your new "digs" by presenting you with a | | | | delectable treats are gone, so too will be the memory |
| housewarming gift idea that remains as memorable | | | | of the gift you have given! |
| today as it was the day you received it. Keeping this | | | | With that said, why not include a candy dish in a |
| thought top of mind, we offer a few friendly pointers | | | | whimsical design to display the gift of chocolates? And |
| to assist you when it's your turn to reciprocate the | | | | if wine or champagne is your gift of choice, bottle |
| welcome: | | | | coasters or "sleeves" are extremely popular and |
| * VARIETY IS THE SPICE OF LIFE | | | | come in a variety of styles and materials. |
| When you approach "gifting" as a means to touch | | | | Think about a tangible gift item you received and have |
| someone's heart, giving a gift is equally as enjoyable | | | | used time and again over the years. Chances are, |
| as receiving one when concentrated thought and | | | | memories of the person who gave you the gift will |
| effort are put into the gift prior to its purchase. | | | | surely be top of mind each time it's used. Now THAT's |
| One of the best ways to achieve this feeling, and in | | | | our favorite kind of housewarming gift idea! |
| order to create a unique housewarming gift, we | | | | * PERSONALIZE IT! |
| recommend choosing a variety of small gift items | | | | Whenever possible, go out of your way to find a |
| within a specific theme that you know will be very | | | | personalized housewarming gift. By "personalized," we |
| personal to your gift recipient(s). | | | | are not necessarily talking about something engraved |
| For example, maybe your new home dwellers have a | | | | or embroidered with someone's name or initials. Instead, |
| fondness for all things Italian. Why not "gift" all the | | | | put some careful consideration into a gift that you |
| makings and trimmings for an Italian dinner at home! | | | | know will touch someone on a personal level. The best |
| Don't concentrate strictly on edible gift items (more on | | | | gift items are those whose price value is outweighed |
| this in the point below), but think about providing tangible | | | | by their sentimental value. |
| gift items to create a full-rounded housewarming gift | | | | Another good idea is to hand write a note or card |
| presentation -- things like an oil bottle with matching | | | | expressing your warm congratulations. There is |
| dipping dishes, a pasta bowl, a red and white | | | | something very personal about taking the time to put |
| checkered tablecloth, wine glasses, etc. Voila! Theme + | | | | your thoughts into writing, and it's a pretty safe bet that |
| Variety = Happy Gift Recipients. | | | | your note will be kept as a special memento for years |
| * EDIBLES ARE DELISH, BUT ONCE THEY'RE | | | | to come. |