10 Unique housewarming gift ideas from independent shops
A dear friend of mine has recently bought her first home. I can’t wait to go and visit and since I’ve been looking for a housewarming gift, I thought to put together some housewarming gift ideas that can help you find something unique. You will find something for every budget. Most of them are customisable and from independent businesses I love.
1. Olive tree plant
A classic housewarming gift but with a twist.
The Present Tree company offers their trees in beautiful packaging and they all come with a personalised brass engraved plaque with your message and also a card explaining the plant symbolism.
The olive tree is my personal favourite but they’ve got a great choice!
2. Custom house portrait
This custom house portrait is a perfect gift for new homeowners.
Printed on high-quality FSC paper and packaged with plastic-free and recyclable material, this portrait is a great keepsake decor piece that features a personalised message.
3. Delicatessen box subscription
The guys at The Deli Society know a thing or two about good food.
They offer delicious gift bundles. Your friends will receive off the beaten track wine, perfectly paired with farmhouse cheese and craft charcuterie.
A perfect gift for your foodie friends!
4. Personalised chopping board
Quality cheese and charcuterie need a beautiful looking cheese board.
This stylish chopping board can be personalised with your message, which makes this piece completely unique.
5. New prints to decor the house
Another great housewarming gift idea is art prints, perfect to reflect the owners’ personality in a new house.
This gin cocktail illustration print features the iconic Hendrick’s gin bottle and the main ingredients needed to make a good fig & vanilla gin cocktail.
This makes a great kitchen decor piece.
6. Colourful spoon rest
Since we are talking about kitchen decor, what about these colourful spoon rests?
They feature a nature-inspired organic and botanical pattern.
I would buy all of them!
7. Monogram mug
Another great find are these hand-painted monogram mugs.
I’m sure it will become your friend’s favourite morning coffee mug!
8. Travel postcards
If your friends love travelling, this is the perfect travel gift for them. Choose among many travel illustration postcards and illustrated map postcards to keep as a memento of past journeys or inspire future ones. Ideal for sending or framing.
9. Botanical candle and bath salts
Who doesn’t need a break after a house move?
This box from Kindred Fires includes a hand-poured candle and bath salts scented with English rose and white geranium.
You can choose among a great selection of botanical scents for the candle and the label can be personalised.
10. Coffee table book
This beautifully illustrated book is perfect to craft some delicious welcome drinks.
Drink Up and Glow by Gaby Mlynarczyk is a collection of 75 recipes for non-alcoholic drinks made with powerful, stress-busting plants: adaptogens. Organised seasonally, these recipes feature fresh produce and include zero alcohol.
I hope you’ll find this curated list of housewarming gift ideas useful and inspiring!
That’s all for now, until next time!
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