continuing the new home party with some of my favorite ladies talking new home inspiration, we have victoria from vmac+cheese. i have to say, the day i found victoria's blog, i was absolutely hooked. the girl is down to earth, has an amazing eye, shares absolutely delectable recipes (that i'll definitely be trying when the moving dust settles) and - best of all - she's one of the friendliest bloggers i've ever had the pleasure to correspond with.
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Hi everyone! Victoria from vmac+cheese
here, happy to be filling in for Tobe while she attends to all things
new-house related. I know Tobe has been looking for a house for quite
some time, and I am so thrilled that she's finally found a place to call
her own! I can hardly wait to see the transformation over the next few
months.
One tradition I can always get behind is the
housewarming gifts. And let me be clear -- I mean gifts given to you by
friends, or gifts you get for yourself! After all, moving is an excellent excuse to pick up a few fun new home accessories, am I right? Those extra touches are what make a house a home!
Today, I wanted to share a couple ideas for things
that would make great housewarming gifts. When I moved to my apartment a
few years ago, I wanted to find a way to "remember" some of the
previous places I'd lived. That's when I saw an image of framed vintage
flashcards on Pinterest, and it gave me the idea to frame flashcards
featuring my previous street addresses and meaningful dates in my life.
This
would be a pretty simple DIY gift to give to someone, and would have a
lot of meaning! Or, it'd be an excellent project to attempt on your own
-- once you're settled in, of course.
If you're not up for a DIY project, there'd be
nothing wrong with any of the following housewarming gifts
either...whether for a friend or as a little gift to yourself!!
1. Williams Sonoma Monogrammed Highball and Old Fashioned Glasses, $59 | 2. Amaryllis plants, $22.95 | 3. Cheese club subscription from Cowgirl Creamery, $199-$579 | 4. Round Faux Bamboo Brass Tray, $48 | 5. Agate cheese plates, $60-$75 | 6. Murano glass candy striped tumbler, $48 | 7. Bolinas Flatware, $26 each | 8. Italian faux bamboo magazine rack, $125
Happy Housewarming, Tobe!!!
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thanks so much, victoria! love the very personal art inspiration, and i think many of us would happily accept every single one of these gifties!
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I absolutely love the idea of framing vintage flash cards. I've been seriously on the hunt for inexpensive art ideas for our still-naked bedroom
These are superb ideas from Victoria!
Found you via vmac+cheese and am now following :)
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I just got a vintage bamboo tray like that in the shop...it came home with me. Not sure where I will be putting it yet :)
Just found your blog via vmac+cheese. Love the flash card idea! It would look so cute in a kids room or home office!
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Thanks for having me today, T! In case anyone's wondering where to put an amazing brass faux bamboo tray like the one above...I have one that I use on a bar cart! How much more mid-century can you get???
That's a great idea to frame the flashcards. I have a tram sign made with all of the street names of the places we have lived in since we married. It looks great and is a nice family thing to have.
Looving that flash card DIY idea.
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