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[Linmo]

@Biftu A plant is always an appropriate housewarming gift.  If you want to give them somthing with symbolism, consider a Money Tree.  The Money Tree's intertwining, braided trunk, and flat, palm-like leaves have made it a symbol of financial prosperity in feng shui.  Five leaves on each stem represent the five balance elements, while the braided trunk symbolizes "locked in" fortune. 

[beach-mom]

@Biftu - Here's my two cents. Just because they moved into a million dollar home and downsized, it doesn't mean they - or she in particular - don't want to have nice decorations.

I would go with the lantern idea. I think a pretty lantern - and QVC has some nice ones - tied with a pretty ribbon would be warm and welcoming. Speaking of welcoming, you could also think about a pretty pineapple, the symbol of welcome and hospitality 

I'm sure whatever you decide, your friend's cousin will appreciate the gift!  

[Biftu]

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@beach-mom wrote:

@Biftu - Here's my two cents. Just because they moved into a million dollar home and downsized, it doesn't mean they - or she in particular - don't want to have nice decorations.

I would go with the lantern idea. I think a pretty lantern - and QVC has some nice ones - tied with a pretty ribbon would be warm and welcoming. Speaking of welcoming, you could also think about a pretty pineapple, the symbol of welcome and hospitality 

I'm sure whatever you decide, your friend's cousin will appreciate the gift!  

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@beach-mom  Thanks, I'm overthing this.  I like your pineapple idea, I forgot about that.

[Shaunac]

$1.5 million dollars is not an impressive amount of money in my area, California. 

I think a nice plant is a great idea.  

[occasionalrain]

I googled and found The Seven Chakra Crystal Tree. It's meant to bring good luck. 

[SamBrown]

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@Linmo wrote:

@Biftu A plant is always an appropriate housewarming gift.  If you want to give them somthing with symbolism, consider a Money Tree.  The Money Tree's intertwining, braided trunk, and flat, palm-like leaves have made it a symbol of financial prosperity in feng shui.  Five leaves on each stem represent the five balance elements, while the braided trunk symbolizes "locked in" fortune. 

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My cat eats plants and flowers.  I have told people this a million times and people don't listen.  lol 

[Puppy Galore]

@GingerHead 

These are lovely and I ordered two yesterday after reading your post.

I'm keeping one and giving one to a neighbor who has fabulous taste, she loves beautiful candy dishes filled with vacrious candies, I'm giving her the red one and keeping the blush/pink one for myself.

Thank y,ou for posting .

@GingerHead 

I just now ordered the blue and purple.

[on the bay]

The money tree is officially listed as non-toxic to pets by the ASPCA.

It is good though to know if the recipient would rather not have a plant that might get eaten (toxic or not) by a pet.

[GingerHead]

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@Puppy Galore wrote:

@GingerHead 

These are lovely and I ordered two yesterday after reading your post.

I'm keeping one and giving one to a neighbor who has fabulous taste, she loves beautiful candy dishes filled with vacrious candies, I'm giving her the red one and keeping the blush/pink one for myself.

Thank y,ou for posting .

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@Puppy Galore 

Oh wonderful! Thank you for letting me know that!

I'm glad someone got some benefit from my post especially since my idea was poopoo'ed by some. haha

I think the recipient of your gift, whether rich or poor, will be thrilled. I would love to receive it!....and I may receive it from myself when I too buy the pink one! haha

Enjoy! And if you think about it let me know how you like them when you get them in......

[Cakers3]

@Bitfu

Do you personally know and often associate with your friend's cousin?
Have you been invited to a housewarming event?

I agree no gift cards, food is really subjective ( are they vegans for example),
and decor is so personal. Enough about candles 😁

Unless you have a friendship with the cousin I would send a card congratulating them on the new house wishing them all the best.rr

If you are in their circle ask your friend for suggestions.
If you just happen to know about the event, I do not see any reason for giving a gift.

Good luck.