The couple does not drink or cook very much.
2006-10-23 17:13:02 · 23 answers · asked by it's me! 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
I love candles
JC Penny has really nice glass hurricane lamps in that price range also.
Address Plaques
Doorknocker
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How new are the homeowners?
They may need some power tools to put up the new fixtures and blinds/curtains. I nice electric drill is something I would have loved to have when I first moved into my new home. It's something most people don't think about but it saves time and pain.
2006-10-23 17:13:57 · answer #1 · answered by ~brigit~ 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
My husband and I use our toaster oven literally everyday. Get the biggest one you can afford. They're great because you can actually cook in it or just use it as a toaster. A crock pot is another thing that no kitchen should be without. if they like coffee a coffee maker could make a good gift. Another good gift for coffee drinkers is a coffee grinder and really good whole coffee beans. Some people like house plants, something in a nice decorative bowl would be good. If the couple were married in the last year, they might still have a gift registery from which you could pick a gift. A laundry basket with detergent and dryer sheets and some towls would be nice.
2006-10-24 00:29:52 · answer #2 · answered by maigen_obx 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Candles!!! Everyone uses candles somewhere in the house. You can buy some yummy smelling candles and put them in a cute basket with a pretty bow. This is a great cheap gift for men and women. Gift cards only say that you didnt have enough time to think of a great gift.
2006-10-24 00:16:39 · answer #3 · answered by angel l 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You could buy a very nice porcelain cup and saucer at an antique shop and then plant some pansies in the cup -- they are very sweet.
You could bake them some cookies, or a cake, muffins. You could make them a tray of lasagna to have one night. If they don't cook, they might appreciate some home cooking.
You can always bring them flowers. Flowers are always appreciated. Or bring them a gift certificate for a local restaurant in their new neighborhood.
2006-10-24 00:16:58 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
But they do eat, yes? You can get very nice place mats and/or napkins for their dining table. Or scented soaps, and some nice guest towels and put them in a gift basket for their bathroom.
Or two taper candles and inexpensive holders, and a DVD, some fancy cheese and crackers - put it in a basket and call it "dinner and a movie."
2006-10-24 00:17:09 · answer #5 · answered by chris 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lovely tea towels to dry their dishes with from Crate and Barrel if you are in the US, Country Road if you're in Aussie/NZ, or Ikea for the rest of the world or similar. Tea towels are lovely!
2006-10-24 02:49:59 · answer #6 · answered by Ashley R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
French tea towels, candles, a coffee table book, beautiful pretty soaps for the bathroom.
2006-10-24 01:37:46 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A nice plant, a door mat. Maybe a couple chairs for their backyard or front porch? Wind chimes or something for the back yard that they could plant. (these are all things I received when I moved into my home)
2006-10-24 01:01:29 · answer #8 · answered by jblonde 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A laundry/bath package - ironing board, clothes basket, iron, and if you budget correctly you could get a bath towel, bath mat, hand towel, and wash cloth to put in the basket. If you opt for the towels, get them in a beige or white color.
2006-10-24 00:22:37 · answer #9 · answered by tomato 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I found the most useful present given to me at a house warming party was the citrus juicer.
2006-10-24 00:22:22 · answer #10 · answered by susan p 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋