House Warming Gift

Hetty58

I've got loads of cushions on my leather sofas, no problem - but I like to choose them myself - and it's highly unlikely I'd like the ones you'd choose. I can't have flowers in the house either (allergies) so I think the vouchers and edible gifts are the best ideas.

I wouldn’t, either. I don’t think I’m particularly fussy, but I’d always want to choose any such thing myself. Ditto anything like throws. A friend has twice given me one which is not at all to my taste but I have had to get it out when she visits.

And having been pet-less for some years now, I can’t even say alas it had to go because the cat peed on it, or the dog chewed it up. 🙂

I'm with Glenco here. When our DD and SiL moved 500 miles away, I rang the nearest gastro-pub to their new house, gave the people there my credit card number and told DD and SiL to go out for supper on us.
That might seem too much for friends, but they could go out and have a drink on you that way. I think they'd like to know you had thought of them.

I always send Biscuiteers biscuits in a tin. Always gratefully received and a lovely tin to keep/dispose of after the biscuits have been consumed.

A really nice card they can display if they want in their new home. The last thing I would want is more stuff.

I've got loads of cushions on my leather sofas, no problem - but I like to choose them myself - and it's highly unlikely I'd like the ones you'd choose. I can't have flowers in the house either (allergies) so I think the vouchers and edible gifts are the best ideas.

If sending, then a card would be enough, maybe with a suggested date for a catch up in a couple of months time.

If you want something they can take with them then the most useful thing my neighbour gave me was a small herb planter, planted up with various herbs. We moved it carefully with our other pots and it meant we could use herbs in cooking from the word go.

Champagne.

Well I've never had a single problem with cushions on leather suite. Love them. Let's just agree to disagree.

When my son and his wife moved house I sent a large basket of fruit. It was well received as they had had too many take-aways whilst packing and cleaning!

Witzend

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.

The John Lewis gift vouchers can also be used in Waitrose.

I would make up a hamper of biscuits and tea bags / coffee.

Also my dad has never forgiven me that I packed away the toilet rolls and there was nothing in the bathroom when he was caught short. He was shouting down the stairs for anyone with tissues. So maybe a toilet roll.

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.

An M&S voucher.

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.

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

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!

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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?

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’.

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.

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