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Once you’ve settled in, having a housewarming party is a great way to show off your new space and bring friends and family together. Consider these tips to make sure you are either the ideal guest or party planner.

The Invitations

There may be no better time in your life to remember “keep it simple” than on the tail of moving and unpacking. Save the formalities for another time and opt for emails or a quick text. And when considering your guests, don’t forget your new neighbors- building good rapport or even a great friendship with neighbors can easily be started during your first get together in your space.

The Grand Tour

Once guests arrive, they will naturally want to see your new space. While you may not have your finishing touches on each room yet, don’t let that stop you from guiding them around your home. Everyone has been through the moving process and knows how it goes, and your guests will have fun being a part of the visualization process as you describe your plans for future remodels.

Gift

No one will show up empty handed to a housewarming gathering, so help the guests out by considering a housewarming registry. If you are on the flip side and looking for the perfect gift to give when no registry was created, the more personalized the better- especially since the new homeowners will likely be receiving gifts from multiple people (and you can bet that someone else has thought of a bottle of wine or house plant). Consider monogrammed options- a door hanger or welcome mat with that personalized touch will begin to make their house feel like home. Custom city map art is a creative option, especially if the homeowners want to stay connected to their previous location.

Having a successful housewarming party starts much earlier than the day of the get together. Ensure you’ll want and be ready to party in your new home by enlisting the help of true professionals. George Moving and Storage can get your move done with the time and cost efficiency you need in order to settle in faster!