There are many ways to think of the perfect housewarming gift. You might choose a gift that’s hobby or special interest related for your recipient. If they love gardening or cooking, you might choose a gift or gift set designed around those interests, such as a new garden tool, a garden decorative item, or an innovative new planter. Or maybe there are new home essentials that you know they are lacking, so your gift may be selected around those needs, such as a basic tool kit, a set of storage containers or baskets, or a gift basket filled with everyday must-haves.

Perhaps your new homeowners are moving during a specific season or holiday. You can choose a themed gift or gift basket that includes items for that time of year. You might select kitchen or guest bath towels, a serving platter, or decorative item for the season or holiday. You’ll also want to keep in mind all members of the household. If it’s a family, include a little something for everyone – mom, dad, toddler and baby!

The idea of creating a themed housewarming gift around a season is how we designed our New Home Kitchen Gift Basket. Since late spring/early summer is a popular time for moving, this gift basket was designed with primarily decorative home gifts in a bright and colorful design – perfect for spring or summer!

We started with the container. Rather than a traditional wicker basket, we chose a garden/household container from elho. Made of the finest quality, durable plastic, this container has many uses. It can hold a plant or function as a magazine holder. It can also serve as an ice bucket for an outdoor party. With its tote design, it can even be used as a beach or poolside caddy. The bold purple color fits the colorful spring or summer season splendidly!

Inside this very functional container, we’ve included a generous collection of festive housewarming gifts perfect for the new homeowner and the season:

• Two bright, bold and whimsical home themed linen tea towels. I chose these for their whimsy and for their sweet home sentiments. Their unique design and handmade quality will add a splash of color to any kitchen!

• Large 16 oz. jar candle in pear crisp fragrance. I chose pear crisp fragrance for its light sweet scent. Perfect for the kitchen, not overpowering at all.
• A thoughtfully selected book entitled "Home". Tristan Publishing is a favorite for gift books and this one which is written and illustrated by Jodi Hills, poetically accounts the joys of home and that feeling of peace one feels in the comfort of their own home.

• Cosmopolitan cocktail drink mix, handcrafted for that relaxing summer cocktail!
• No bake lemon cheesecake mix, handmade in Michigan by Country Home Creations. Simple to make and bursting with flavor, the perfect summertime dessert!
• In addition, this festive housewarming gift collection includes an assortment of handmade dip mixes, cheese, crackers, wine biscuits and chocolate cashew toffee. These are all the finest quality snacks for their first few weeks in the new home. They’ll enjoy simple yet tasty treats for evenings and weekends of relaxation after the big move.

You can find the New Home Kitchen Housewarming Gift Basket along with our entire housewarming gift collection here.

What do you think of this housewarming gift idea?