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[Bri369]

Do you personally know this person?  Have you been invited to their home?

If I was personally invited to their home, I would bring flowers.  I wouldn't bring anything decor related.

[Biftu]

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@Melzie wrote:

My first thought when I read this was that I don't even know the cousins of 90% of my friends so is this person a friend as well or is this a business related obligation?  Since these folks obviously don't need anything and can afford to buy anything they want/need, I think what another person here suggested is appropriate and that would be to send a nice floral arrangement.  It goes with everything and fulfills any obligation you might feel you need to address.  Just my opinion. 

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I would consider them friends although only see them maybe twice a year but we talk on the phone occasionally.

[Q-Checker]

I don't think a gift card would be a welcomed gift for anyone who can afford a $1.5 million home. I love the idea of flowers, but itwould be hard to find any at the $50 price point -- at least in this area. If you knew if they had a favorite charity, a donation in honor of them and their new home might be welcomed. I also think a thoughtfully prepared small basket of some unique specialty foods might be a nice gift.

[Biftu]

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@Sweet Kitties wrote:

You can't go wrong with some high quality seasonings. I would get smaller jars of spices that almost everyone uses--garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, oregano, basil, cinnamon, pepper, and maybe even a seasoning salt. The jars would fit easily into a pretty little gift bag.

You could also give a theme food gift. Such as a jar of dry pasta, crushed tomatoes, spagetti sauce, italian seasonings & a recipe card for a great sauce. You could do a mexican themed bag with canned beans, chili powder, tomatoes, a box of corn bread mix, and a recipe card for chili. You could assemble a jar of dried beans,dried vegetables, & seasonings, along with a recipe card on how to make bean soup.

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Nice idea but they are Indian and use their own spices and are vegetarians.  She is a fantastic cook though.

[Biftu]

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@Bri369 wrote:

Do you personally know this person?  Have you been invited to their home?

If I was personally invited to their home, I would bring flowers.  I wouldn't bring anything decor related.

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Yes, I've stayed at their house many times and they have stayed at mine.  They are moving to their new home this week.

[Biftu]

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@tansy wrote:

Are you getting suggestions for your friend or for you, @Biftu? I wouldn't give a gift at all in your situation.

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Suggestions for a housewarming gift for them.

[Laura14]

Since tis the season, what about an ornament or throw or pillow commemorating their first Christmas or holiday in the new home? 

Or, if you know they like games or puzzles, I once put together playing cards and simple classic games for a white elephant one year that went over well. 

If someone cooks, you can still buy or create and personalize a recipe book or cookbook. 

And something I never thought I would love is the interchangeable doormats for every season. I got it off QVC with four seasonal mats for about $40 on clearance and I love it. You can get a personalized initial mat off of Amazon for their last name for less than $20 if you want to add to it. 

[feline groovy]

Maybe a magazine subscription if you know their interests.

[Biftu]

Maybe I'll have to up my dollar amount although considering the relationship I felt $50 would be a decent price point.  It's the thought that counts, I feel.  Really no need to give them anything but I thought it would be a nice gesture.

[ahoymate]

Of course it's the thought that counts. You don't have to spend more. A $1.5 million dollar home is an average home price in some parts of the country. Not a huge, movie star mansion. Follow you heart.