House Warming Gift

It's kind of you to think of them. We are about to move house and I'm dreading the chaos. I know my family will send flowers but a house plant ready potted would be better as I won't have to hunt out a vase and arrange them.

Yes, a plant or bottle of wine would be good. Please don't send anything 'permanent' like an ornament, though, as it's awkward when you really don't like (or want to display) them - and off they go to the charity shop.

A voucher for a home improvement shop would come in useful, I should think. They're bound to need some paint or picture hooks or even something bigger. Or for a garden centre, but when people move house they don't usually start by sprucing up the garden.

Or something I like to give newly-weds who I don't know all that well: a voucher for flowers to be redeemed at a later date. Depending on how much you want to spend, you can get a subscription so that they get fresh flowers every month for a certain amount of time.

Will they have a garden? Perhaps you could give them a patio tub ready planted? One friend requested ‘no house plants’ as modern window ledges aren’t wide enough!

I would think that a card would suffice if they have everything they need.

I would send a fairly standard (as in tolerant of different soils) rose or shrub then that is a link to the past and the future. When I retired several people gave me roses and they have all flourished despite my neglect.

A voucher for something you know they would enjoy. It doesn’t have to be unpacked/cared for/found a space.

I would just send a card and when you visit take something, wine, plant etc.

Getting a delivery of something when you have just moved in is just another thing to sort out.

If they have a sense of humour..
I have given chums a Garden Gnome, I know tacky but different and every time they see it they will smile and think of you.

How about a cushion with a picture of something that's significant to both of you? There's always space for another cushion!

A card is fine. Moving house is an opportunity to de clutter, not collect more!

If you really want to give a present, IMO a John Lewis or M&S voucher never comes amiss. The M&S one can at least buy nice food/wine if they don’t want anything else.

Farzanah

A card is fine. Moving house is an opportunity to de clutter, not collect more!

Yes, the last thing I’d want if we ever moved, would be any more ‘stuff’.

Don't think it matters whether it's the thing to do nowadays. If you want to do it you should. And I am sure your kind thoughts will be much appreciated at a stressful time. I think a card and flowers. But, depending on how much you want to spend, there are some lovely small food hampers on line. M&S?

We had a JL voucher which was excellent. Able to put towards new rugs..just beginning to wear now after 13 years.

How about a meal voucher for somewhere nearby? Nowhere fancy, just to get a good feed without any preparation or cleaning up amid the chaos.

or a just eat/deliveroo voucher so they can enjoy a takeaway after moving!

I like this very last post I’m reading from Glencoe - a voucher or gift card to go out and eat somewhere while they are in the midst of setting up their new house. Would be very much appreciated.

No more “stuff”, please, but if you plan on visiting them- flowers, wine or a food offering.

My neighbour is moving shortly and I'm thinking of sending a "cream tea by post" for her to enjoy as well as a card.

Kim19

How about a cushion with a picture of something that's significant to both of you? There's always space for another cushion!

I don't have a single cushion in my house. They'd slip off the leather furniture and it's perfectly comfortable without any.

A family member, however, has more cushions every time we visit. It's hard to find a space to sit down!

Something consumable, especially food! Cream tea, a quality meal delivery, voucher for a local restaurant ……..

Give them a card and a good bottle of win before they leave - they might need a glass or two after the chaos of moving.

An M&S voucher.

I’ve had a few friends who have moved into new homes. I have given them gift cards from Dunelm. They have always been well received as they have told me that there are always new/replacement household goods that are needed.