Housewarming Gift Ideas for the Home*

Housewarming Gift Ideas for the Home

[Ad-gifted] Summer has finally left us making way for Autumn but as you would have noticed these last few days, we have been showered with lots of sunshine and warm weather.  If it has not been warm enough for you, we are sharing house signs and some fabulous housewarming gift ideas which can double up as birthday flowers and gift hampers in today’s blog post.

We start by sharing a lovely Sea Breeze Scented Candle from 1102 Manchester followed by two deliciously smelling Reed Diffuser from The Little Dove Company.  Next, we showcase handmade Outdoor Cushions by Renascentis which is perfect for your garden patio furniture or summer house.

We also showcase a Bundle of Succulents from UK Terrarium for those who want hassle-free plants as well as and two organic and vegan IGP Pays d’Oc wines which are Cardounettes Vin Biologique & Griset Extraordinaire Rose Wine.   Keep on reading to find out more about these items which make perfect housewarming gifts.

Sea Breeze Candle from 1102 Manchester

Candles are amazing gifts to give family and friends be it for birthdays or as a housewarming gift. The Sea Breeze candle is from 1102 Manchester which is a small family run business from County Durham.  Their candles are made from soy wax which is a vegetable wax derived from soybean oil and has many benefits compared to paraffin wax which is derived from petroleum.   Also soy wax burns cooler than paraffin wax, which means that soy wax candles typically last longer, it is cleaner burning with no toxins, carcinogens or pollutants and comes from a natural renewable source.

In this guide, we are featuring Sea Breeze which is a mesmerising floral marine scent where refreshing notes of seaweed and green algae lie in cool rock pools livened by a fresh coastal breeze and enhanced by touches of cyclamen and water lily. At the base of the fragrance, sparkling salt crusted driftwood is warmed by amber, patchouli and musk.

The candle has an approximate burning time of 40-50 hours. I would recommend trimming the wick (when the wave has cooked) to avoid smoking. Also remember to allow your candle to burn for at least 2 hours on the first burn. This will allow the wax to pool around the edges and avoid tunnelling.

If you want to recycle or reuse the container, then try freezing it to allow the wax to shrink so you can then remove the wax. Priced at £18.99, you can purchase the Sea Breeze candle from 1102 Manchester.

Reed Diffuser from The Little Dove Company

I love Reed diffusers as unlike candles, they are perfect to fit into small spaces and corners and you don’t have to worry about leaving them when you head out. You may also check Revive for your diffuser blends.

We were sent two beautiful smelling reed diffusers from The Little Dove Company to feature in our home themed guide. The first being a Rhubarb Reed Diffuser which gives you a lovely scent derived from Apple, Rhubarb and Caramel. Priced at £21.99 the 100ml bottle comes with diffuser sticks and will easily last you 8 weeks.

While the second reed bottle was the Frangipani Reed Diffuser which was a refill bottle but you can also place the diffuser sticks in it and use it as well.  This is made up of an exotic blend of Osmanthus, Frangipani flower and Amber to give that Far East feel.  Priced at £21.99, the 200ml refill bottle comes with diffuser sticks and will last you 16 weeks easily.

Both the scents are just gorgeous!  They were a little overpowering on the first day but the scent slowly mellowed and lingers in the room just enough.

Renascentis by Darcy’s Hand Made Outdoor Cushions 

Renascentis by Darcy is a small business selling hand renovated & upcycled furniture for your home & business.  She is a local artisan pursuing sustainability to the forefront.   She also offers soft furnishings and upholstery services.

She features bespoke hand made cushions using outdoor fabrics made from high-quality linen and cotton with a variety of unique designs brought from all over the world.

These cushions we are showcasing feature gorgeous Tropical leaves cushions beautifully made with an outdoor and water-resistant Spanish fabric and handmade in Brazil.

It is not just trendy at the moment but also provides a fresh new look bringing the outdoors indoors and is ideal for your conservatory, bay windows, garden, garden furniture or any corner of the house that needs a bit of TLC.  These Renascentis by Darcy cushions are priced at £22 each and measure 42cm x 42cm. You can also follow Darcy on instagram  at @renascentisuk.

Bundle of Succulents from UK Terrarium

Gifting flowers or plants as a gift is such a beautiful gesture and it immediately puts a smile on the receivers face.  In this post, we are featuring the large bundle of succulents from UK Terrarium.

These plants are great indoor plants as they don’t need much care or watering.  These are available in a bundle of two plants, priced at £8 or three plants, priced at £12 or the large bundle of five plants for £16.  I was surprised how small these were when they arrived via the post box.

I quickly replanted each of them into larger pots and have just left them by the window, watering them only once every couple of weeks when the soil becomes dry.   Personally, I struggle to keep indoor plants alive so I can say that after nearly 2 months, just one of the plants did not make it, but the other four succulents are thriving and have almost tripled in size which is a huge surprise for me.

I am totally in love with all my succulents and would recommend them to anyone who finds indoor plants a hassle to care for or who travel often and can’t water the plants frequently. These succulents are available from UK Terrarium and these make such pretty gifts.

Cardounettes Vin Biologique & Griset Extraordinaire Rose Wine 

Wines are great gifts to present to someone on their birthdays or if you are heading to their house for a party. Depending on the season and festivities what wine you bring is so important. With the weather still being warm and although wet, the joys of spending a few hours in the grade with a fresh glass of light drinking wine is so welcoming.

In this guide, we are featuring two Organic easy to drink IGP Pays d’Oc wines. Priced at £7.10, the first is Cardonay-Cardounettes Vin Biologique, a pale yellow colour wine that emits aromas of flowers and peach which is perfect to enjoy as an aperitif or with Mediterranean dishes.

The second wine is Griset Extraordinaire Rose a lovely blush wine which is easy to drink wine perfect to enjoy in the garden or when having friends over. Priced at £9.50 the well-balanced wine is crisp and dry with bouquet of orange and passion fruit notes.  The wines can be purchased from Foncaliue’s rel=”nofollow”website.

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