7 Welcome Housewarming Gifts

Is it just you, or does it seem like all of sudden friends, family and neighbors are having Housewarming parties? Well, you’re not wrong.

With peak moving season happening now, it marks the start of most housewarming parties. Whether it’s a new neighbor moving in next door, celebrating a good friend’s “starter” home or a loved one who’s independence has come in the form of a new apartment, condo or townhouse – bringing a gift is expected.

Not sure what makes an appropriate gift? We’ve got you covered, with a whole list of great options. Some are tried and true and some delightfully unexpected, but all of them will have your host saying “Welcome”.

This lovely leaf-shaped cheese cutting board is a great starting item. Made from sturdy, eco-friendly bamboo, this split-level cutting board swivels out to reveal a hidden tool storage area, complete with four tools, including a stainless steel cheese fork; 1 stainless steel crumbly cheese chisel knife; 1 stainless steel pointed-tip hard cheese knife and 1 stainless steel waiter-style corkscrew. When not in use, the tools tuck away and the board can be used as a decorative tray.

Toscana, Leaf Bamboo Cheese Cutting Board & Tools Set $62.99 (on Sale NOW from $72)

Add some musical serenity to your host’s patio or front porch with these handcrafted glazed stoneware bells. Each is uniquely textured in four different patterns and creates it’s own sound. They come pre-hung on jute string with wood-bead accents and wooden clappers. Lovely as a wind chime outdoors, or as organic hanging art inside.

Coldwater Creek, Lost & Found Bells $54.95

A super comfy throw makes a welcome gift anytime of year. This soft acrylic is washing machine friendly – so it can really can be put to use without worrying about running, fading, or shrinking. But what truly makes this a one-of-a-kind gift is the varsity letter-inspired knit pattern that you can customize to the letter of your choosing – like the first letter of the last name of your host.

Baublebar, On Repeat Customizable 36″ x 54″ Throw $88

This next one is an unexpected, but fantastic gift for an apartment, condo or townhome dweller. Shared plumbing, older pipes, over chlorinated city water…there are lots of reasons regular tap water may not be your host’s first choice for either themselves or for guests. Over 1/5th of households in the US regularly purchase bottled water. That’s a staggering amount of plastic bottles going into landfills. You heard that correctly, because 91% of plastic bottles are not recycled. The gift of a Primo Water dispenser is an elegant (and eco-friendly!) solution your host will be thanking you for years to come. Their deluxe top loading water station makes it easy to dispense hot or cold water with just a push of the button. Bonus for those new homeowners with four-legged friends, there’s an attached pet loading station so everyone in the household can have the gift of safe, healthy and great tasting water!

Your lucky loved one can then decide whether they’d like to purchase 5 gallon or 3 gallon jugs, delivered to their door or if they prefer, they can visit any of the 25,000 refilling stations located in various grocery and convenience stores across the country (the Primo Water site makes it easy to locate these with a quick zip code search).

Primo Water, Deluxe Top Loading Water Dispenser w/Pet Station $199.99

For those times when you’re not sure about what to give your host, a tasty food basket is a sure bet. This assortment from Harry & David, is appropriately called “Harry’s Gift Box” because it contains their most popular sweet and savory items. Six of their world-famous succulent pears, their famous Moose Munch, and their popular three-seed crackers, along with various tasty cheeses, meats and nuts. Definitely a gift your host will enjoy after the party is over.

Harry & David, Harry’s Gift Box $54.99

For the host who’s trying to do their part by composting or just reducing food waste. This odor-free Kitchen Composter from Full Circle is big enough to handle up to 1.5 gallons of waste, yet small enough to easily fit under the kitchen sink. Made from recycled plastic and partially recycled steel, it comes with 5 compostable bags to start (additional 1.5 gallon bags can be found at most major grocery stores). The pop-up button lid is also handy for quick and easy throw aways.

Full Circle, Odor-Free Kitchen Composter $40

For the whimsical host who takes their art with a little humor, these coquettish cocktail napkins from Jonathan Adler’s collection will bring a smile to their face (as well as everyone else who uses them). Made of lux linen with handmade embroidered designs, each elegant and avant-garde portrait is unique…as well as just plain fun.