Austin Housewarming Gifts for a New Home
Housewarming gift ideas for someone who just moved to Austin or bought a home there: local food, practical Texas gifts and an Austin skyline for the new mantel.
Austin Housewarming Gifts for a New Home
Quick answer: A good Austin housewarming gift is either something for the house or something about the city, and the best ones are both. An Austin skyline sculpture for the mantel, a moving-day food box, and something practical for Texas heat all work.
Gift ideas
1. An Austin skyline for the mantel
The Capitol dome at the front, the Frost Bank Tower behind. The Large (9 inches) is sized for a mantel or console; the Medium (7.5 inches) for a bookshelf. For someone new to Austin, it marks the city they just made home.
2. A moving-day food box
Breakfast tacos for the first morning, barbecue for the first night, and a box of Tiff's Treats for the movers.
3. A map print of the new neighborhood
Mueller, Hyde Park, Travis Heights, East Austin, or a suburb like Round Rock. Personal and specific.
4. Something for the heat
A YETI cooler or tumbler, or a good outdoor fan for the porch.
5. A plant that survives Texas
Something drought-tolerant for the yard or the patio.
Moving to Austin for work?
Many companies welcome relocating employees with a gift. See our guide to welcome gifts for new Austin employees, and real estate agents can find ideas in Austin realtor closing gifts.
FAQ
What's a good housewarming gift for someone moving to Austin?
Something about their new city for the new home, like an Austin skyline sculpture, plus local food for moving day.
What size skyline fits a mantel?
The Large, at 9 inches wide.