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10 Perfect Housewarming Presents
Author: T & R Direct

So you've moved into your new pad. Forget the solicitors, estate agents and utility bills, there's only one thing that should be on your mind – housewarming presents!

It's enough to go through the hassle of buying a house just so you can get a new set of wine glasses.

The pressure

on friends and relatives to buy the perfect gift is high. Don't worry, our guide below will reveal that there are some gifts where you are almost guaranteed you will not have to hang on to the receipt because nobody in their right mind would want to part with….

1)A Loo Read

It must be a Perfect Day if you get a Loo Read housewarming present. This rather ingenious contraption is a design dream - its wire frame holds newspapers and magazines for your perusal, and of course, loo rolls. Just a fancy loo paper holder? This present is more than just a flash in the pan.

2)Plants

Plants add warmth, oxygen and greenery to your home and even if you are a neglectful soul some kinds of plants are pretty indestructible and hardy – like the spider plant. Or you could get a plant with meaning; bamboo for example signifies good fortune, perfect for a new home. Plants are attractive, healthy, easy and cheap to maintain and if you live alone, they are preferable to talk to than the wall.

3)Smelly candles

So you might think it's a bit rude to be given lots of smelly products for your new home – what are they trying to say about you? But scents are a lovely way to turn your home into an oasis. And, like plants, you can put as much thought as you like into the scents you chose.

• Lavender – After all that unpacking and stress of moving house, lavender is perfect for relaxation.

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