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Moving into your first apartment is a great feeling, but it’s even better when you have good friends to decorate the place with. A new home, or even just a new room somewhere, is cause for celebration, and a creative housewarming gift for your best friend should radiate that energy. You want to bring good vibes to your friend’s new place, so think about entertainment, little luxuries they might not otherwise treat themselves to… or just a great bottle of wine and some snacks for the housewarming party.
Emily Post, who literally wrote the rules of etiquette, said to never show up at a place empty-handed, and the art of housewarming or even hostess gifts is worth mastering. They don’t have to break the bank or be boring; even the most affordable little touches you offer when you enter your friend’s new apartment set a whole mood. Plus, finding an apartment is important And Being able to afford that somehow is a real accomplishment—so congratulations on your amazingly awesome friends. Stay classy as you leave college and enter the real world with some of these housewarming or hostess gift ideas.
Brunch set
Whether you fill it with alcoholic lemonade or just some fresh ice water, your girlfriend will be the epitome of class with this pitcher and glasses set for her kitchen.
Pura 4 diffuser set
The Pura 4 smart fragrance diffuser allows users to create their own customizable fragrance hub for their new home. Even better, you can now create a package for your friend’s new apartment using the Starter Kit feature, where you’ll find a ton of familiar scents from brands like Otherland, Capri Blue, LAFCO, and more. The smart technology used in Pura allows users to schedule their fragrances through the Pura app, so your lucky friend can set a recurring schedule to start her diffuser just before she returns home from her new job. It’s that easy!
Indoor herb garden
If your friend loves to cook or nurture baby plants, this little indoor herb garden is a very cool addition to her kitchen. And it’s easy to use, so you don’t have to learn much to grow fresh basil for her spaghetti sauce. Then invite her to eat some, too.
Coffee table with armrest
If your best friend is still furnishing his apartment (or just living on his couch), this table with removable armrest will keep his remote control, snacks, and phone close by without taking up much space.
Baggu Towels
These reversible towels may seem boring, but nothing will make your best friend feel more grown up than these super cute reversible towels that come in multiple patterns.
2-piece vase
Decorate your friend’s house with these super cute flower vases. They’re chic and affordable, the best combination you could ask for.
cheeky coasters
Hey, IKEA furniture doesn’t protect itself! This set of cute coasters will add a cozy vibe to your friend’s house, even if it’s a little makeshift. If cutesy sayings aren’t your thing, there are tons of other styles (even customizable ones).
