Moving house is roughly as pleasant and relaxing as getting a root canal. This is why, once the dust has settled and the boxes unpacked, it's traditional for friends and family to gather and celebrate the fact that, however difficult the whole process was, at least it's come to an end.
Gifts also make up part of this ritual. With all due deference to tradition, though, is it really necessary to buy them yet another run-of-the-mill ornament, or a piece of kitchenware they'll never use? There are certainly better, more creative options out there. Why not be a good guest when visiting their new house for the first time and bring along something that will delight them?
Everybody wants to have a living or dining room that makes guests say “wow!”. One way of achieving this is to pay meticulous attention to every single detail, but it’s also possible to jack up your room’s charm by adding just one unique highlight.
This simple, stylish box will make a good gift for someone who’s perpetually disorganized. Instead of leaving devices to charge on top of a rat’s nest of cables, they can sit tidily on their own special perch.
There’s no place like home, but sometimes, there’s no way to get home. Should a distant friend be having a bad day, they will really appreciate being able to conjure up memories of their birthplace just by lighting a candle that smells like their home state.
Decorating comes effortlessly to some people, but the best the rest of us can do is buy stuff and hope it all comes together somehow. The key is to choose decorations that will work with what you have; in the case of your patio, this lamp is a strong contender.
While nothing can really replace relaxing in your own garden, most of us have to spend the bulk of our time indoors. You can still keep growing things nearby, though, even if you don’t like ugly, messy planters.
Anyone who’s ever tried to balance a teacup on the rim, or read a book while bathing, has probably wondered what exactly bathtub designers were thinking. This bamboo tray compensates for some of their oversights and makes soaking in the tub a lot more fun.
No kitchen is really complete without a kettle. Especially if tea is your thing, it really pays to invest in the best one you can find, and so much the better if it sports an attractive look, too.
This book is the perfect gift for the person who insists they don’t need to phone a plumber or an electrician. It’s an ultimate guide to home repair that will hopefully result in money saved and no lives were lost!
Even if it’s a daily affair, there’s no reason for serving and drinking tea to be a mundane act. Appreciating the brew as well as the company in which you enjoy it can be a deliberate ritual, one in which the props matter almost as much as the tea itself.
The Breville BES870XL is probably the most fancy home espresso machine there is and makes a great gift for the true coffee lover. It’s definitely a special gift, and may be cheaper than what you’d expect.
Glass kettles are pretty popular these days, and rather overpriced. The Cosori glass electric kettle looks just as good as its more expensive competition, while providing a fast boil that’s pretty entertaining to watch.
Some people are just difficult to find the perfect gift for, but if they happen to enjoy the tunes of yesteryear, you can’t go far wrong with these decorative coasters that mimic the appearance and texture of old-style records.
With this beer brewing kit you’ll receive almost all the equipment you’ll need for brewing. It takes a lot of the guesswork out of the process, making success much more likely. Cheers to that!
Foosball is social, fast-paced, and engaging enough to play for hours. And with this table, you don’t need the extra space to use it. It’s a magnet for compliments and a pretty decent piece of furniture.
This birdhouse set blends in beautifully with tree trunks or branches, they somewhat resemble finch nests and won’t disturb the look of your garden. The perfect gift for bird lovers with a sense for garden decor.
This is something for the original and practical home cook. Once cooked, crêpes are best served immediately – this is one good reason to opt for a tabletop crêpe maker like this one.
Something for homeowners who value safety. With this 5-in-1 smartlock you can open the door by either entering a numerical passcode, placing your finger against the biometric reader, or using the associated app over Bluetooth.
Traveling can be stressful, and knowing that somebody is able to enter your room while you’re sleeping is hardly conducive to a good night’s rest. This little gadget neatly solves this problem.
There are numerous CCTV cameras that are discreet or disguised in some way, but this one comes in three very attractive designs and also functions as an exterior lamp. This even makes it appropriate as a gift.
Know someone who’s disappointed with all the failing gardening efforts? This “Grow, Dammit!” sign can help relieve the frustration when the weeds are taking over and plants just give up. It’s funny, too.
Can you imagine a day without coffee? With this coffee maker that won’t ever have to happen. It is small enough to fit into a suitcase and you can buy a separate carry bag for it that also has space for a few utensils.
With five types of seeds ready for planting, this funky vegetables kit provides a great way to grow unusual vegetables and enjoy new flavors. A great gift for someone with a kitchen garden.
Although you should never promise the moon to a woman, you can give her a reasonable facsimile. This 3D moon lamp can be the romantic gizmo you’re looking for, but it’s also a cool celestial artifact for a kids room.
When it comes to decorations that are in any way kitschy, we are usually not a fan. However, this wind spinner is something handmade, creative, and innovative. It’s really worth a second look.
Guayusa tea is known for its superior quality. It’s not bitter at all and can readily be combined with ingredients like honey, lemon juice, and rosemary. It also raises your energy levels.
Takoyaki is a traditional Japanese dish few people know about. Although mainly a street food, there are also restaurants that specialize it. Now you can too.
It’s difficult to really know what part we should be playing with environmental issues, but with this worm composting bin you can certainly give a friend or relative a good start.
The idea of decorating your bathroom as a disco has probably never crossed your mind, but if you weren’t going to give this away you’d struggle to restrain yourself from doing exactly that.
With so much nonsense available online regarding “health foods”, how much of this is hype? Is yerba mate really that good for you? It can elevate your mental and physical energy levels without straining your heart, so in our opinion, the answer is yes.