5 Housewarming Gifts That Aren’t Household Appliances
With so many properties changing hands recently, we’re betting that you know someone who has a new nest to feather. And with that, you’d need an appropriate housewarming present.
You could be practical and gift the homeowners with household essentials like dinnerware or household appliances.
Or you could give something more emotional but still functional. Chosen wisely, your present could end up being used every day, or displayed somewhere prominent.
Here are five things we think every homeowner will cherish and enjoy.
An Amazon Echo
With the recent launch of Amazon Prime in Singapore, it seems timely to gift your new homeowners a second-generation Echo. Not only does this smart speaker play music, read the news, tell the weather and order an Uber ride, but if your homeowners are Prime members, they can use Alexa (Amazon’s intelligent personal assistant) to voice shop. The Echo supports more devices and services than rivals like Google Home, making it the more cost-effective choice.
A cosy throw blanket
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Lima Alpaca Throw, Crate & Barrel, US$179
Sure we don’t experience winter in Singapore. But on rainy nights, there’s nothing cosier than snuggling up on the sofa and binge-watching Netflix. A throw blanket simply completes the experience. Crate & Barrel has a huge selection of throws, but we like the simplicity and make of the Lima Alpaca Throw. Made in Peru, the throw is spun from premium alpaca wool, known to be softer and warmer than lambswool.
A set of duvet covers
Most duvet covers in Singapore are woven from Egyptian cotton, sateen or jacquard. Washed linen is underrated, but its incredible softness will surely win your homeowners over. A natural fabric, linen is great for the tropics as it breathes and helps wick away sweat. We love the covers from Parisian company Merci Merci. They have a natural wrinkled look and are fastened with eight mother-of-pearl buttons for a touch of luxe. Plus, they come in many different pastel colours that can be easily mixed and matched.
A decadent serving tray
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Lapis Lacquer Tray, Kala Pata, S$280
One of the ultimate weekend indulgences is to have breakfast in bed. This is where a serving tray comes in handy. We recommend a decadent design like this Lapis Lacquer Tray from homegrown brand Kala Pata. Part of the Samarkand collection, it features gold leafing along the border and an intricate mosaic pattern inspired by Samarkand. At the height of its influence, this Silk Road city was renowned for its cultural and artistic merits. Just the thing to inspire future travels while lazing in bed!
A pair of agate bookends
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Blue Jewel-toned Agate Bookend, Tish, MYR 499
Crystals aren’t just for fengshui practitioners or mystics anymore. In fact, they’ve become quite mainstream, if not fashionable, of late. If your homeowners are bookworms, encourage positive vibes in their new space with a set of crystal geode bookends. This beautiful pair of agate bookends from Tish sports an alluring jewel-toned centre, and is polished on two sides.
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