HOUSEWARMING

Need to bring a gift? Are you searching for a memorable housewarming gift ? Wondering what to bring as a hostess gift? Think beyond gift cards or flowers. Consider the meaning behind your gift. What would you like to say  to the recipient of the gift?

Did you know the tradition of giving housewarming/hostess gifts can be traced back to our ancestors in Europe. Gifts were selected due to the messages they represented. In a recent article from TipNut, popular gifts were broken down and the meaning revealed. A gift basket with some of these items would be a thoughtful way to say, "Welcome Home!" or "Thank you!"

• Bread: "May your house never know hunger."
• Salt: “May your life always have flavor."
• Sugar: “May your life always have sweetness.”
• Wine: “May you always be of good cheer.”
• Honey: "May you always enjoy the sweetness of life."
• Candles: “May your house always have light and happiness.” 

A creative idea for a new home owner if decorating books. Two favorites at Lola's are Decorate and Nomad. Both books offer inspirational ideas - which can be very useful for someone starting out with a blank canvas.

Nomad

This book offers a global approach to interior style. The author explores the world in search of eclectic inspiration. Its beautifully produced and packed with amazing interiors offering new decorating ideas. This book would easily serve as daily inspiration on your coffee table.

[retail $40.00]

Decorate

This book is packed with more than 1,000 professional ideas and solutions for every room and every room. Imagine Pinterest in a coffee table book, and you have the book, Decorate. Full color photos and easy to follow tips. We love this book!

[retail $35.00]

A fun hostess gift idea is to give a collection of beautiful dishes or serving pieces. Tie together a group of vintage  dishes with a pretty bow. One can never have too many serving pieces or dessert dishes. Mix and match patterns. Odd dishes and unique patterns can be found at stores, such as Lola's, consignment shops, flea markets and even in the box of keepsakes from grandma.  No matter what you host's decorating style or theme,  there is always an opportunity to use an eclectic mix of dishes. 

Whatever gift you choose, make it something useful and given with sentiment.