Housewarming gift

[Anonymous]

A family member of mine just bought their first time in DC. Yay! What was your favorite house warming gift?

They have kids and a busy schedule but trying to get some ideas. I was thinking of finding a restaurant that delivers close and get a gift card? Or should o get a GrubHub one? Flowers? Wine?

When my (single no kids) sibling bought a condo I bought them a Le Creuset Dutch oven because they always wanted one. This person I’m not as close to so would like to spend max $100-$125 on a gift.

I am in DC a lot for work but don’t live there so I can’t just drop it off, so must be delivered.

Sorry if in wrong Forum!

[Anonymous]

It’s just a gesture- don’t overthink it! An aloe plant if they cook, bottle of wine, whatever. They’ll appreciate the gesture.

[Anonymous]

Agree with PP—keep it simple. Nice plant, a door mat, or wreath for the front door maybe? Or a bottle of wine? I once got a bird feeder and seeds, and it was super nice….but it felt like homework because I had to ponder where to put it, etc, having never been a bird-feeder person before.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Agree with PP—keep it simple. Nice plant, a door mat, or wreath for the front door maybe? Or a bottle of wine? I once got a bird feeder and seeds, and it was super nice….but it felt like homework because I had to ponder where to put it, etc, having never been a bird-feeder person before.

I wouldn’t get them home decor - unless you don’t care if they exchange or give it away.

[Anonymous]

A gift card to a nearby restaruant?

[Anonymous]

I wouldn’t actually get them anything for their home—it’s too personal. In my new home I wanted to pick out my own stuff! A bottle of wine or bubbly is usually a winner.

[Anonymous]

Kitchen towels. Very useful, generally easy to store but nothing they have to display if they don’t like or want them. And, nice ones can be in the price range.

[Anonymous]

Olive oil and balsamic vinegar.or other ingredients from Williams Sonoma or comparable

[Anonymous]

Gift card for a lawn and garden place. They can get annuals, bulbs, whatever. Or just a plant pot.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Kitchen towels. Very useful, generally easy to store but nothing they have to display if they don’t like or want them. And, nice ones can be in the price range.

I hate getting these. I don’t want a bunch of random kitchen towels. I barely use kitchen towels and I prefer the ones I have that fit into my laundry system.

[Anonymous]

GC to Home Depot or Lowes, whichever is closer to their new home. Most useful and unexpected gift

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Kitchen towels. Very useful, generally easy to store but nothing they have to display if they don’t like or want them. And, nice ones can be in the price range.

I hate getting these. I don’t want a bunch of random kitchen towels. I barely use kitchen towels and I prefer the ones I have that fit into my laundry system.

What do you use to dry your hands or a pot?

[Anonymous]

If it is someone 40 or below -- I send a Lowes or Home Depot gift card. Anyone older gets a local restaurant gift card.

No need to overthink.

[Anonymous]

Bottle of fancy champagne