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NBC News
5 days ago
- Business
- NBC News
21+ best housewarming gifts for new homeowners this year
Buying a home is no small feat: On top of being a major financial investment, buying a home means making the space entirely one's own — whether through decorating or renovating. . If you're looking to congratulate someone on their new home with a gift, we rounded up some of the best housewarming gifts across tech, kitchen, bedding and more. We also included some of NBC Select editors' favorite gift ideas like smart home devices, blankets and throws, indoor garden systems and more. The best housewarming gifts for new homeowners When it comes to housewarming gifts, stores like West Elm, Pottery Barn and Crate + Barrel are known for their registries. Major retailers like Amazon and Target are also great places to find a gift. All the gifts we recommend below have at least a 4-star average rating from 500 reviews or more on Amazon or are products NBC Select staff use themselves. This plug-in adapter is an NBC Select reader favorite, especially since it does a lot more than just power up your devices. The Amazon Smart Plug allows simple devices to use smart home features, including lamps, kitchen appliances and more. It's compatible with Amazon Alexa, meaning they can use voice commands to turn your devices on or off. To set it up, your giftee can just open the Alexa app to pair it immediately. The popular Always Pan is designed to replace eight kitchen essentials, according to the brand: the fry pan, saute pan, steamer, skillet, saucier, saucepan, non-stick pan and spoon rest. The Always Pan also comes in several standout colors, including Spice (a shade of pink), Heat (a deep red) and Blue Salt. If you're gifting new homeowners who you know love to cook, anything from Le Creuset is a great way to help make their kitchen feel special. The signature Round Dutch oven has a 4.2-star average rating from 659 reviews at Le Creuset and is available in 2-, 4.5-, 5.5-, 7.25- and 9-quart sizes and more than 20 styles. It's made of extremely durable cast-iron and covered in a ceramic coating. They can use this to make meals for a crowd or opt for a small size if they just prepare food for themselves. Plus, the pot has two handles on the side that are easy to grasp when moving to and from the oven and stove. These extremely popular 17-ounce drinking glasses, which have a 4.8-star average rating from 2,738 reviews at Anthropologie, come in more than 20 styles. Each one has a beaded glass icon in the shape of different foods or items, such as a lemon, pretzel, pickleball paddle or bow, attached all around the sides. Brooklinen sent me a sample of this cozy throw blanket to try last year, and it kept me warm all through fall and winter. I loved using it when I was on the sofa watching a movie or when I went to bed on an especially chilly evening. The fringe on the ends make it more decorative, which I appreciate since it makes my bed look a little more presentable. This digital photo frame will allow your giftee to have their favorite photos on rotation, all in one place. It has an auto on-and-off feature, anti-glare and a built-in speaker. NBC Select reporter Harry Rabinowitz tried out a sample of the Aura Aspen digital photo frame before writing a review about it. 'Aura makes some of the best digital photo frames because they are incredibly easy to set up and use,' he says. 'And they fade into the background of your decor, just like a regular photo frame would.' This electric pizza oven, which has a three-prong plug, only weighs around 8 pounds and it has a diameter of around 13 inches, meaning it's the ideal size for making 12-inch pizzas directly on a heat-safe table or countertop. It also has suction on the base to prevent it from sliding, handles on both sides, two temperature knobs and an indicator light. It also has a 4.3-star average rating from 2,977 reviews on Amazon. The Amazon Echo Show 15 smart display is one of the latest releases in the Echo lineup. Unlike Amazon's other smart devices, this one can be mounted to the wall or sit on a flat surface. It uses Amazon's AZ2 Neutral Edge processor, which enables a new visual ID feature that scans faces to display each person's calendar events, reminders and more, according to the brand. If you're shopping for a housewarming gift for a coffee lover, Keurig has personalized brewers that you can customize with monograms, names, patterns and more. The K-Mini Plus model can brew cups of coffee from 6 ounces to 12 ounces and has a Strong Brew function for more intense coffee brews, according to the brand. At less than 5 inches wide, it fits in small spaces, too. It also comes with a storage space for up to nine K-Cup pods. If you're not sure what your new homeowner friends or loved ones want or need, or if they're just super picky, giving a gift card is a safe bet. Choose one from a large retailer like Target to ensure they'll be able to find a great gift for themselves, whether they're looking for throw pillows or a toaster. Whether they love to host or just need something to dress up their dining room table, this custom map tray can honor a place that's special to the homeowners, like the place they got married or the location of their new house. The mango wood serving tray shows three square miles around whichever address you choose to feature. I previously included this set of adhesive lights in our roundup of the best renter-friendly upgrades, but they're also great for homeowners, since they don't cause any damage or require major remodeling to install. The rechargeable and dimmable lights adhere to the bottom of your cabinets and provide low lighting. The set has a 4,5-star average rating from 36,089 reviews on Amazon. Plus, they have motion sensors — your giftee only has to be within two feet of them for them to turn on automatically. For new homeowners who love hot sauce, help christen their refrigerator with this variety pack from artisanal condiment brand Truff. The set includes three of the brand's most popular truffle-infused hot sauces: The Original, Hotter and White Truff. The sauces come in a gift-worthy sleek matte black box adorned with white foil letters. If your friends or loved ones care about the environment, give them Blueland 's popular Clean Essentials set for their new place. The set is Safer Choice-certified (one of two EPA-run certification programs) and it comes with four reusable bottles as well as dissolvable tablets to make hand soap, multi-surface cleaner, bathroom cleaner and glass and mirror cleaner. This popular soy wax blend candle has a fresh and tropical fruit aroma and the container has a matte glass finish. You can give your giftee a small, medium or large candle, which has a 30-, 70- and 100-hour burn time, respectively, according to the brand. NBC Select page Riley Atkinson has the Capri Blue Volcano and the diffuser set and loves the scent. 'Capri Blue's Volcano Candle is my all-time favorite way to make any space smell amazing,' she says. 'I receive compliments on the scent almost every time I have visitors, so I regularly give the candle as a gift to family and friends.' For those who are not adept at keeping plants alive but would love something green in their new home, gift them a low-maintenance indoor plant. The Pothos plant can grow in virtually any indoor environment with medium to bright indirect light, according to Jean Berg, general manager of Philips Interior Plants & Displays. And this Pothos from Easyplant comes in a self-watering pot that simply need to be refilled once a month, according to the brand. This bar tool set has many of the essentials for making a cocktail — it comes with a strainer, a bottle opener, ice tongs, a stirring spoon, a double-sided jigger and a stand to neatly store everything. All of the tools are dishwasher-safe, too, according to the brand, so post-cocktail clean-up should be a breeze. Help create a spa-like experience in your loved ones' new bathroom with a bath tray. This one is crafted from bamboo wood and is designed to hold a wine glass, book, tablet, candle and more. It's fully adjustable, so it should fit almost any bathtub, according to the brand. Strategy game Ticket to Ride came highly recommended by Lincoln Damerst, the director of media at BoardGameGeek, in our guide to board games for adults. Players have to build train routes across America before someone blocks their path. Damerst previously noted the game is 'super easy to digest' and it can be played with two to five players, so it's a versatile option for families, couples and friends. Celebrating someone's new apartment? This indoor garden kit for herbs or vegetables is a great way to add greenery to a home with no backyard. In our guide to indoor gardening kits, gardener Julie Bawden-Davis said AeroGarden has 'the most advanced technology, especially in the area of lighting and hydroponics.' This indoor garden also requires minimal maintenance: It has lights that indicate when the garden needs more water or plant food. Why trust NBC Select?Morgan Greenwald is a former editor for NBC Select. Cory Fernandez is a commerce editor at NBC Select, where he writes about home and kitchen topics. He also oversees much of the site's gift guide content.
Daily Mail
11-07-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
The viral 10-in-1 Always Pan I swear by for making cooking easier is still on sale for Amazon Prime Day (plus up to 20% off more cookware)
Daily Mail journalists select and curate the products that feature on our site. If you make a purchase via links on this page we will earn commission - learn more The viral 10-in-1 bestselling Always Pan that has sold out 30 times over is now reduced to under £100 in the Amazon Prime Day sale. In a rare Amazon deal, keen cooks can now swap their pans for just one high-performing pan that does the job of 10 pieces of traditional cookware. Now reduced to under £100, it's a great time to invest in the viral Our Place Always Pan 2.0 hailed 'superb' and 'the perfect everyday pan' by Amazon shoppers. Our Place Always Pan 2.0 Not to be missed this Amazon Prime Day is the sell-out Our Place Always Pan 2.0, on sale for under £100. An upgrade from the original Always Pan, it does the work of 10 traditional cookware pieces, saving you valuable time and space in your kitchen. Other upgraded features include improvements to its non-stick, and it can now be taken from the hob to the oven. £99 (save £26) Shop Amazon Prime Day is now live, and amidst all the deals is one standout kitchen deal that isn't to be missed; up to 23 per cent off cult-favorite cookware, tableware, appliance brand Our Place. If you're short on kitchen real estate or are looking for a non-stick pan that can be used to cook stovetop-to-oven recipes, then the sell-out Always Pan 2.0 is a must. Setting the gold standard for versatility in the kitchen, the does-it-all design, iconic space-saving silhouette and fun colourways have made it a must-have, and now there's never been a better time to shop, now reduced to £99. Far from your regular pan, this multifunctional pan has been cleverly designed to do the job of 10 pieces of traditional cookware; it braises, sears, steams, strains, sautés, fries, boils, bakes, serves and stores. Thanks to the 27cm, 2.5L design, the Always Pan 2.0 is shallow enough to fry eggs and wide enough to roast a chicken to whipping up a batch of pasta. In short, it's a certified game-changer in the kitchen. 'Perfect everyday pan' raved one Amazon shopper. 'Our place pans are the best for me, none stick, no bad material or chemicals, wash in seconds, perfect size to fry a steak or 4 eggs cooks evenly the coating is tuff and very easy to clean. I feel good cooks perfectly in the frying pan. You can cook anything you like in it perfectly for 1 person or a couple.' The Always Pan 2.0 even comes with a steamer basket, colander, a spatula and a built-in spoon rest. Plus, it's a great one for those hob (it's induction safe too) to oven recipes, oven safe up to 230 degrees so you can whizz through your recipes with ease. Scores of Amazon shoppers who have discovered the viral Always Pan 2.0 have admitted they're hooked, even agreeing that it has replaced their traditional pans. 'Love this exactly how I imagined it would be' wrote one delighted shopper. 'It's absolutely pleasure cooking in this. Easy to clean and cooking made much easier food doesn't stick to the pan. Will be buying more.' Another added: 'This is as brilliant as everyone says. It heats evenly, produces the most brilliant omelette I've ever prepared, as well as other brilliant things, looks great, and is clean with a simple swish of warm water. I'm am now going to gradually transfer all my pans to these in other designs and sizes as they are so easy.' Amazon Prime Day Our Place sale Disclaimer: All prices mentioned are accurate at the time of publication.
South Wales Guardian
07-07-2025
- Business
- South Wales Guardian
Our Place founder warns supermarket dupes will 'cause businesses to fail'
Our Place co-founder and co-chief executive Shiza Shahid said the brand was growing rapidly in the UK despite dupes appearing on the market. Ms Shahid launched the Los Angeles-based business with her husband in 2019, with Will Smith's Dreamers VC, Jay-Z's Marcy Venture Partners, and Gwyneth Paltrow among its early investors. It specialises in kitchenware including pans designed to be non-toxic and non-stick, and collections created in complementary colours and aesthetics. Widely-shared posts on social media, especially Instagram, have helped drive popularity of the brand in recent years – including a collaboration with actress and singer Selena Gomez. Similar versions of bestselling products – namely the 'Always Pan' which currently sells for £125 – have recently launched in supermarkets including Aldi and Marks & Spencer with a lower price tag. Ms Shahid told the PA news agency: 'Unfortunately I think it is incredibly harmful. 'When we started Our Place, my partner and I bootstrapped our savings and worked on the design for two years before we ever sold a single unit. 'And when multi-million dollar corporations come and they knock it off, with no regard for innovation, IP, small business, they are causing tremendous harm and it will cause a lot of businesses to fail, and it will destroy innovation.' She said such companies are 'very skilled in the art of duplicity' which makes it difficult and costly for smaller brands to legally challenge. But the businesswoman told PA that they were 'not able to guarantee that same level of detail and quality' with replica products. 'So we trust that, while not every consumer will see the difference, many will and many do,' she said, adding that shoppers often want to 'support brands that they believe in'. A spokesman for Aldi said: 'For over 35 years we have championed customers by offering high quality exclusive products at the lowest possible prices. 'We go to great lengths to ensure that all our exclusive brand products are compliant with strict copyright laws and regulations.' M&S has been contacted for comment. Ms Shahid, who also co-founded the Malala Fund with Nobel Prize winner and campaigner Malala Yousafzai, said Our Place products are typically viewed as an 'accessible luxury'. 'Despite some of the cost-of-living challenges, people are investing in the home and kitchen,' she told PA. 'The first thing you do is maybe you go out a little bit less, but then you still want the joy and the nourishment and the connection, and home cooking is a really great way to do that. 'It feels like an everyday luxury… people are choosing products that will last, that will bring joy, and that will actually help them save money over time.' Sales across the brand spiked by 92% over the first quarter of 2025 compared with the same period last year, and it has built more than a million active customers. It is also set to launch a shop-in-shop space within London department store Selfridges amid efforts to expand into retailers and take on established competitors such as Le Creuset. Ms Shahid said Our Place has 'a lot of younger consumers but we also have a lot of men and women in their 60s', while many of its products – including the countertop 'wonder oven' – appeal to single-person households and small families.
Glasgow Times
07-07-2025
- Business
- Glasgow Times
Our Place founder warns supermarket dupes will 'cause businesses to fail'
Our Place co-founder and co-chief executive Shiza Shahid said the brand was growing rapidly in the UK despite dupes appearing on the market. Ms Shahid launched the Los Angeles-based business with her husband in 2019, with Will Smith's Dreamers VC, Jay-Z's Marcy Venture Partners, and Gwyneth Paltrow among its early investors. Shiza Shahid said the brand was growing rapidly in the UK despite dupes appearing on the market (Our Place/PA) It specialises in kitchenware including pans designed to be non-toxic and non-stick, and collections created in complementary colours and aesthetics. Widely-shared posts on social media, especially Instagram, have helped drive popularity of the brand in recent years – including a collaboration with actress and singer Selena Gomez. Similar versions of bestselling products – namely the 'Always Pan' which currently sells for £125 – have recently launched in supermarkets including Aldi and Marks & Spencer with a lower price tag. Ms Shahid told the PA news agency: 'Unfortunately I think it is incredibly harmful. 'When we started Our Place, my partner and I bootstrapped our savings and worked on the design for two years before we ever sold a single unit. 'And when multi-million dollar corporations come and they knock it off, with no regard for innovation, IP, small business, they are causing tremendous harm and it will cause a lot of businesses to fail, and it will destroy innovation.' She said such companies are 'very skilled in the art of duplicity' which makes it difficult and costly for smaller brands to legally challenge. But the businesswoman told PA that they were 'not able to guarantee that same level of detail and quality' with replica products. 'So we trust that, while not every consumer will see the difference, many will and many do,' she said, adding that shoppers often want to 'support brands that they believe in'. A spokesman for Aldi said: 'For over 35 years we have championed customers by offering high quality exclusive products at the lowest possible prices. 'We go to great lengths to ensure that all our exclusive brand products are compliant with strict copyright laws and regulations.' M&S has been contacted for comment. Ms Shahid, who also co-founded the Malala Fund with Nobel Prize winner and campaigner Malala Yousafzai, said Our Place products are typically viewed as an 'accessible luxury'. 'Despite some of the cost-of-living challenges, people are investing in the home and kitchen,' she told PA. 'The first thing you do is maybe you go out a little bit less, but then you still want the joy and the nourishment and the connection, and home cooking is a really great way to do that. 'It feels like an everyday luxury… people are choosing products that will last, that will bring joy, and that will actually help them save money over time.' Widely-shared posts on social media, especially Instagram, have helped drive popularity of the brand in recent years (Our Place/PA) Sales across the brand spiked by 92% over the first quarter of 2025 compared with the same period last year, and it has built more than a million active customers. It is also set to launch a shop-in-shop space within London department store Selfridges amid efforts to expand into retailers and take on established competitors such as Le Creuset. Ms Shahid said Our Place has 'a lot of younger consumers but we also have a lot of men and women in their 60s', while many of its products – including the countertop 'wonder oven' – appeal to single-person households and small families.
Leader Live
07-07-2025
- Business
- Leader Live
Our Place founder warns supermarket dupes will 'cause businesses to fail'
Our Place co-founder and co-chief executive Shiza Shahid said the brand was growing rapidly in the UK despite dupes appearing on the market. Ms Shahid launched the Los Angeles-based business with her husband in 2019, with Will Smith's Dreamers VC, Jay-Z's Marcy Venture Partners, and Gwyneth Paltrow among its early investors. It specialises in kitchenware including pans designed to be non-toxic and non-stick, and collections created in complementary colours and aesthetics. Widely-shared posts on social media, especially Instagram, have helped drive popularity of the brand in recent years – including a collaboration with actress and singer Selena Gomez. Similar versions of bestselling products – namely the 'Always Pan' which currently sells for £125 – have recently launched in supermarkets including Aldi and Marks & Spencer with a lower price tag. Ms Shahid told the PA news agency: 'Unfortunately I think it is incredibly harmful. 'When we started Our Place, my partner and I bootstrapped our savings and worked on the design for two years before we ever sold a single unit. 'And when multi-million dollar corporations come and they knock it off, with no regard for innovation, IP, small business, they are causing tremendous harm and it will cause a lot of businesses to fail, and it will destroy innovation.' She said such companies are 'very skilled in the art of duplicity' which makes it difficult and costly for smaller brands to legally challenge. But the businesswoman told PA that they were 'not able to guarantee that same level of detail and quality' with replica products. 'So we trust that, while not every consumer will see the difference, many will and many do,' she said, adding that shoppers often want to 'support brands that they believe in'. A spokesman for Aldi said: 'For over 35 years we have championed customers by offering high quality exclusive products at the lowest possible prices. 'We go to great lengths to ensure that all our exclusive brand products are compliant with strict copyright laws and regulations.' M&S has been contacted for comment. Ms Shahid, who also co-founded the Malala Fund with Nobel Prize winner and campaigner Malala Yousafzai, said Our Place products are typically viewed as an 'accessible luxury'. 'Despite some of the cost-of-living challenges, people are investing in the home and kitchen,' she told PA. 'The first thing you do is maybe you go out a little bit less, but then you still want the joy and the nourishment and the connection, and home cooking is a really great way to do that. 'It feels like an everyday luxury… people are choosing products that will last, that will bring joy, and that will actually help them save money over time.' Sales across the brand spiked by 92% over the first quarter of 2025 compared with the same period last year, and it has built more than a million active customers. It is also set to launch a shop-in-shop space within London department store Selfridges amid efforts to expand into retailers and take on established competitors such as Le Creuset. Ms Shahid said Our Place has 'a lot of younger consumers but we also have a lot of men and women in their 60s', while many of its products – including the countertop 'wonder oven' – appeal to single-person households and small families.
