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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. 

[monicakm]

@JeanLouiseFinch 

But you can't get much in the way of a floral arrangement for $50 either.

They are going to have everything most likely (depends on where in the country this 1.5M dollar house is).  So make it something they can use and think of you when they use it.  This time of year, a decorative turkey platter or a personalized cutting board.

[monicakm]

I love coffee table books @RetRN.  I just looked on Amazon to see how much I paid for the two we have in the den.  Amz doesn't show them but they do have LOTS of coffee table books for much less than $50.  She could buy two for $50 or less.

[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!  

[monicakm]

LOL @TheMemphisVette 

That was one of my suggestions.

[monicakm]

@Melzie 

I like the idea of an edible arrangement.

[monicakm]

@SouthernBee @Biftu 

I doubt the OP feels like she has to buy a gift.  I didn't get that feeling.  OP, what about baking some homemade cookies and putting them in a pretty basket with a cup towel?

[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.