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The Latest Trends in Housewarming Gifts

Are you wondering how to create the perfect housewarming gift for your loved one or client? Look no further! Here are some tips and ideas to help you curate a thoughtful and practical gift box or basket that will make their move a little sweeter.

  1. Consider Their Interests

Think about what your friend or client enjoys and what their new home needs. Are they a foodie? Do they love to entertain? Are they a coffee lover? Personalize your gift box to their unique tastes and preferences.

  1. Choose a Theme

Select a theme that fits your friend or client's interests and new home. For example, a kitchen starter kit is perfect for the friend who loves to cook, while a self-care spa kit is great for someone who needs to unwind after a long day.

  1. Include Practical and Unique Items

Include items that are both practical and unique. For a kitchen starter kit, include stylish kitchen towels, sleek cooking utensils, artisanal spices, and a cookbook. For a self-care spa kit, include soothing bath salts, calming candles, shower steamers, luxurious hand towel and skincare products like face masks, moisturizers, and serums.

  1. Add a Personal Touch

Add a personal touch to your gift box by including a handwritten note or customizing it with unique items. For example, for a cocktail hour kit, include unique cocktail mixers, fancy garnishes, stylish glassware, and a cocktail shaker. Personalize it with gourmet snacks like artisanal crackers, fancy popcorn, or decadent chocolates.

  1. Wrap It Up

Wrap your gift box or basket in a way that fits the theme and your friend or client's style. We love to use vessels that are stylish and reusable like wire mesh crates, apple baskets or woven cotton baskets.

Creating the perfect housewarming gift doesn't have to be difficult. With these tips and ideas, you can curate a thoughtful and practical gift box or basket that your loved one will appreciate. Remember to consider their interests, choose a theme, include practical and unique items, add a personal touch, and wrap it up in style. 

Here's a peak at our top four trending gifts for housewarming:

  1. Kitchen Starter Kit: Items like stylish kitchen towels, sleek cooking utensils, artisanal spices, a recipe book, and gourmet ingredients like infused sea salt or handcrafted hot sauce.

  2. Self-Care Spa Kit: A gift that promotes relaxation and self-care with items like soothing bath salts, calming candles, a luxurious hand towel, a rejuvenating eye masks, and skincare products like face masks, moisturizers, and serums.

  3. Cocktail Hour Kit: For the friend who loves to entertain, include unique cocktail mixers, fancy garnishes, stylish glassware, and a cocktail shaker. Personalize it with gourmet snacks like artisanal crackers, fancy popcorn, or decadent chocolates.

  4. Coffee Lover: For the caffeine lover, include premium coffee beans, a sleek French press, a stylish mug and unique treats like gourmet chocolate-covered espresso beans and artisanal cookies.