A pop of greenery is just what you need right now—trust us! And you won’t have to add yet another thing to your to-do list as these plants will totally survive if you forget about them for the next two weeks. Get one delivered to your home today, or send one to a friend for a housewarming gift!
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Bird of Paradise—with its broad vibrant green leaves, this tropical plant really delivers on the summer vibes! It’s great for outdoor patio and porch spaces, too. $57
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Summer Succulent—A colorful mix of hens and chicks (Sempervivum), this succulent requires bright light but little else, making it perfect for anyone traveling this summer. $45
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Philodendron Birkin—Sought after just like the bag it shares a name with – this unique hybrid houseplant has lush green leaves with white/yellow pinstripes. $48
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Monstera Adansonii—A fun, quirky plant! Related to the popular Monstera deliciosa, the leaves of the Adansonii are slightly smaller but with even more pronounced leaf holes. $40
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String of Bananas & String of Dolphins—Two unique trailing succulents perfect for summer. Drought tolerant, they only look difficult to care for. $34
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Philodendron Prince of Orange—Low maintenance like most philodendrons, yet unique in its leaf color, which changes from bright orange to green as the leaf matures. $43
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Pet-Peromia Collection—This too-cute threesome of pet-friendly peperomia plants will look lovely on a windowsill or in your office. $69
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Oasis Snake Plant—Sssspice up your life with this sleek snake plant. Upright green and yellow leaves are known for promoting focus and helping boost your memory. This plant purifies the air, reduces allergens and is low maintenance. $59
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Desert Love—This set of two Hoya hearts basically shouts, “Life would succ without you!” Potted in sweet lil’ cement planters with pink rocks, these babies live for bright sunlight. We love this sweetheart’s heart-shaped leaves. $44
Etsy is full of Black-owned shops with passionate artisans who are creating handmade dolls, jewelry and more, and we think you’ll love what they are offering. Whether you are looking for the perfect birthday or housewarming gift, or something to cheer up your home, these shops are full of great handmade crafts. Shop your favorite below!
We love this shop that offers beautiful dolls hand crocheted with natural hair inspired hairstyles. You can purchase the pattern to make one yourself, or reach out to the shop owner about having a custom doll made.
Get ready to inspire your kids with this unique coloring book that features all types of people and promotes urban gardening, women in technology, science, healthy eating, positive body image, Black history, kindness to animals, physical fitness, love, literacy and so much more!
Stunning African prints are used to make one-of-a-kind lampshades, pillows and throw blankets. There are even some fun bangles for all the jewelry lovers out there.
Give your personal space a refresh with these fun and relatable printable quotes. Whether you want to brighten up your office space or decorate throughout the home, these digital delights are an excellent choice. This shop also offers fun motivational tees and sweatshirts.
Not only does this hand-poured soy candle smell great, but proceeds from its sale goes to support the Black Lives Matter movement. In June 2020 alone, this Black woman-owned Etsy shop donated over $6,000 to the movement!
Have you ever wanted to try African love and affection in a box? Try this African sampler box that includes plantain chips, chin chin (achomo), flour chips, peanut brittle (nkate cake), traditional pound cake and other Ghanaian Treats (surprise!).
We love this print by artist Cathy Charles that's available in a number of different sizes ready to hang in your home. Her shop is full of other colorful art depicting Black women.
The pandemic may have put a damper on in-person housewarming parties, but you can still celebrate the big milestone with a memorable gift. We came up with the very best housewarming gift ideas, appropriate for all seasons and ages—many of them splurges that your friends and family will undoubtedly appreciate. Scroll down for the best housewarming gifts that they’ll actually appreciate and use.
Best Housewarming Gifts for the Kitchen
Smithey Dutch Oven
Smithey just released what will undoubtedly be a timeless classic—and we won’t blame you if you gift one to yourself. Smithey’s brand-new 3.5 quart dutch oven is naturally non-stick and easy to clean. We can attest that their products will never stain or chip and are engineered to maintain an even, consistent heat whether you’re making stew, soup or even boxed mac and cheese (guilty). It looks so gorgeous that you’ll want to leave it out on your stovetop to admire.
Give their meals new life with quality spices from The Spice House. Bursting with flavor in jars that they'll actually want to proudly display (and not hide in the spice cabinet), The Spice House spices are fit for everyone, from the beginner cook to the seasoned chef. We love their curated gift boxes, which come in a variety of sets like their Cinnamon Variety Set, Cocoa Collection, Barbecue Collection and much more. Can't decide? Opt for the Bestsellers Collection that includes a mix of seasonings, salts and rubs they can use from fish to steak.
From Fisher-Price to Disney, charcuterie boards are making a comeback. We love this Epicurean Chef’s Cutting Board, which is oversized and perfect for charcuterie, snacks or daily use. One side is flat, while the other features a perimeter well perfect for catching juices or extra crumbs.
If your friends and family like to cook, gift them 12-year aged Balsamic Vinegar and Extra Virgin Olive Oil with Black Truffle, both decadent enough to use when pretending it’s 2019 and you’re out at a restaurant.
The appliance everyone always dreams about, but never wants to splurge on, this cold press juicer from Omega is the thing to help a friend kick off their healthy journey this year. It's quiet, easy to clean and has a sleek design that will save counter space.
Change can be hard so get the kids something personal to make their new home special (or at least occupy them while their parents unpack). These custom-made name crayons fit the bill.
Ensure their weekend brunch in the new abode is anything but ordinary. Whiskware's Pancake Art Kit comes with everything you need to take your breakfast game to the next level. Each kit comes with a batter mixer, art bottle and two pancake shapers to make mornings with the fam as fun as can be.
Who knew 2020 would be the year of hand washing? Ensure they don’t run out of soap with L’Occitane’s Lavender Cleansing Hand Wash. Snag the larger refill while you’re at it—you know they’ll use it!
Buy now and don't forget to stock them up with refills here.
Mason Jar Indoor Herb Garden
The self-watering Mason Jar Indoor Herb Garden is not only a great way to bring life into an indoor space, but you can also choose between Organic Geneovese Basil, Organic Cilantro, Non-GMO Common Mint, Organic Greek Oregano, Organic Flat Leaf Parsley and Organic Sage when purchasing.
Chances are their new house will have bare walls. Help your friends and family decorate with a housewarming gift from Artifact Uprising, a printing service our Head of Editorial religiously uses yearly for her family’s photos. We love these modern metal frames, which you can customize in both color and frame size. Insider tip: for more Artifact Uprising ideas, click here for our top picks.
This Australia-based brand features hand-loomed beach towels, home towels and throws. Soft, machine washable and oh-so-cozy, these will ensure everyone is comfy cozy in their new house.
glassybaby’s hand-blown glass pieces are eye-catching and distinctive. Choose from drinking glasses, low-ball drinking glasses or traditional votives. $3 from the sale of every glassybaby is donated to their foundations, which provides hope and healing to people, animals and the planet.
Whether you’re looking for a trio of plants or one big parlor palm or want to let the recipient choose her own, Bloomscape delivers the right plant directly to your door. Choose your plant online: you can filter by collection, light needs, care level, pet friendly and more. Plus they offer 24-hour advice from the Plant Mom to help you choose and maintain the perfect indoor plant for your space. You can also choose the color of the pot when ordering.
Jenny Pennywood is a textile studio based in San Francisco, CA and founded by fine artist/painter Jen Garrido. You’ll flip for her original artwork and gorgeous textiles—we especially love her screen-printed everyday napkins.
We love to gift one of the plant-based candles from Grow Fragrance as they offer calming scents without the toxins that typically come in scented candles. Choose from three vessels that will blend into any decor, and then go for scents like Amber Santal and Pear Cider.
Launched in 2018, Trade Coffee is uniting coffee lovers and top roasters to offer over 400 roasted to order blends. Since you may not know how your friends or family take their coffee, Trade Coffee takes out the guesswork. The gift recipient will take the company's coffee quiz to get matched with the best brew for their palette and enjoy tons of picks for both cold and hot brew. Use code REDTRI for 30% Off + Free Shipping to get a great discount when starting your subscription.
We’re obsessed with this Bay Area-based farm, which delivers some of the most delicious food items straight to your door. Choose from seasonal produce, dried fruit, granola, cookies, pastries, preserves and more (we’ve pretty much tried it all) to send as a housewarming gift. After the stress of moving, these treats will be oh-so-appreciated.
What started in the East Village in 2008, Christina Tosi’s Milk Bar has now blossomed into a bakery with a cult following. And good news for those who want to gift these decadent delights: they ship nationwide! Popular goodies like Milk Bar Pie (aka Crack Pie), Classic Birthday Cake or Cake Truffles will not disappoint.
There's nothing that parents appreciate more than coffee you can make and drink fast. That's where Explorer Cold Brew comes in. Super concentrated coffee is poured over ice with your choice of water or creamer to make it just the way you like it. You can even choose the level of caffeine you need from No Caf to Extra Caf (for those Mondays we know so well). Explorer uses the chemical-free Swiss water process for it's Low Caf and No Caf options so you can feel good about drinking it. The starter pack ($20) makes a great housewarming gift for parents who have had little to no rest.
—Erin Lem, Amber Guetebier, Gabby Cullen and Kate Loweth
ALDI knows what we like and we like succulents! The selections keep getting better and better. Beginning Aug. 26 ALDI will be selling these stunning Geometric Terrariums filled with succulents. Since these are a weekly find they will only be available for a limited time.
Each terrarium features an assorted variety of succulents. These would look lovely displayed on the patio, in the bedroom or on a desk. They also would make a great housewarming gift.
