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Decorative Gift Ideas for New Homeowners

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If you’re looking for a gift for someone you know will become a homeowner soon, you’re already ahead of the game by considering a thoughtful present. Here’s a gift guide to help you find the perfect present that’s both functional and stylish.  Tea Towels Kitchen decorations, like tea towels, make wonderful housewarming gifts. Get the most of every meal in a new kitchen with a beautiful linen towel, or choose a humorous saying that is sure to make your loved one laugh. Unique kitchen accessories offer stylish function for entertainers and are appreciated for their fun and functionality.  Choose a tea towel or a tea towel set that goes with the style or theme of the new homeowner’s kitchen. If you’re not sure about their home décor style, pick something that reflects your relationship with them, or something they might find interesting or funny. If they’re fond of literature, perhaps one with an author’s quote printed on it would be good. Or, if they find family

Thoughtful Gender-Neutral Gift Ideas for a Newborn Baby

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Finding the perfect gift for a friend or family member who is about to give birth or adopt can overwhelming. If you’re straying from the baby registry or want to find something more unique, that’s totally okay! As you decide what to get, think about the parents and what they’re interested in or the design for the nursery. In case the parents are waiting to find out the gender of the baby, this guide provides a variety of gender neutral baby gift ideas . Activity Books Books that focus on shapes, counting, animals, storytelling, and more are wonderful gifts for both the parents and the newborn baby. These engaging experiences provide sensory activities at an early age, which is important for child development. Choose a book that is written for an infant age group and isn’t easy to tear, rip, or fold. Fabric books are great for babies at every stage. Picking a series of books by the same author builds a personal library for the newborn baby and their family. Promote

Creative Ways to Display Your Wedding Photos

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A few months after your wedding, your photographer will deliver photos, and you and your spouse can enjoy these beautiful images from the happiest day of your lives. Displaying these around your house can feel daunting, especially if you and your new spouse are building and cultivating a new home together. While you don't want to plaster these photos all over the walls, there are still ways that you can create meaningful reminders of this wonderful milestone in your relationship. Before deciding how you want to decorate with your photos, pick a handful that are your absolute favorites. This makes it easier to know which ones you want to decorate with once you have a clear idea of which photos you like best. Wall Collage Create a wall collage with your wedding photos and home décor items. Choose wholesale home furnishings like plaques with meaningful text about family, wedding-themed frames, metal art, wood art, and other décor to create a cultivated wall col

How to Decorate Small Spaces for a Homey Holiday Season

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Decorating your home for the holidays is one of the most special and sentimental traditions of the year. But it’s hard when you have a small studio, apartment, or house that doesn’t have enough room for holiday staples like a Christmas tree. Here are a few ways to transform your small space into a homey winter wonderland for the holiday season:  Kitchen Decorations Upgrade your kitchen for the holidays by switching out your normal kitchen supplies. Replace your normal towels with red-and-green ones. Put holiday-themed magnets on the fridge. Create a mini-holiday bar area to make the perfect eggnog. Fill your home with holiday aromas by cooking cranberries on the stove or creating a delicious batch of hot chocolate that Santa would enjoy. Don't forget to bake your favorite holiday cookies and leave them out on Christmas Eve.  Wreaths instead of Trees If you don't have space for a tree in your living space, hang a wreath instead. Pick out a fresh on