A friend of yours has just made the transition from renter to homeowner. So what to give as a housewarming gift? Friends that you are close with are the easiest. You want it to be personal, memorable as purchasing the home was.You can wait for the housewarming party or you can take the initiative and start planning you gift right away. A realtor friend of mine and I came up with a great unique gift idea that she gives to all her clients when they purchase a home from her realty company, a "Guardian Angel for the Home" Angel painting. She includes a card that states "This Angel is created especially for Your Home ... I ask that it protect you and bring you joy, health, and happiness". I liked the idea so much since I am an Angel collector and Angel artist and Angels are for everyone, I have started giving these as a housewarming, hostess or thank you gift. You can always do something different, but try and keep the person in mind. Are they a "do it yourselfer"? Home Depot or Lowe's would be a great place to find a gift or even a gift certificate and is an excellent gift because such centers also sell gardening must haves, grills, small home appliances and tools that every homeowner needs. Are they a movie buff? Gift certificates for movie rentals or the purchase of their favorite DVD. Music lovers you can do the same thing by adjusting it to music or if in the big city ... tickets to a musical? With that new mortgage they may hesitate to purchase frivolous things for themselves. Put on your thinking cap! Many unique gift ideas can be inexpensive. A photo album for the new pictures of their new home. A basket full of spring bulbs to plant and include the gloves and instructions on how to plant them. Luxury bath items for that long soak in the new whirlpool bathtub in the master suite. Fireplace tools or a chord of wood are a good item if they have never had a fireplace before. Dinner at their favorite restaurant. How about a subscription to their favorite magazine or newspaper delivered to their new address? The point is, you want something that is going to be enjoyed. A gift that is taken out of the box and not a dust collector. There is something special for every budget that you can give that adds to the delight, joy, and thrill of the new homeowner. Sharae Taylor |
