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Unique and useful housewarming gifts your coworker will love

Few things are as exciting as moving into a new apartment or home. Celebrate your co-worker with new digs and help them feather their nest with a gift that speaks right to them! In most cases, a plant, candle, nice bottle of wine, or homemade baked good makes for a thoughtful housewarming gift – but sometimes, you might want something more one-of-a-kind for someone with more specific tastes. From the martini-maker to the holiday lover to the cold-brew aficionado, this array of goods will help cultivate that sense of home and celebrate the proud new homeowner. Skip the generic gift this time around and choose an item they’ll put to use right away.

Whether they’re renting their first apartment, buying a starter home, or just built their custom dream home, your co-worker fresh off a move will appreciate a gift that says “Congratulations on your new home – may you have many happy memories here!” Spruce up their kitchen with a fresh new sheet pan, add a dose of relaxation with an anti-fatigue mat, help them light up their windows during the holiday season, or add pizazz to their mornings with a state-of-the-art cold brew maker. Throw any one of these picks in a gift bag, add tissue paper and a card, and you’re ready to go!

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