21 Awesome Gifts For New Yorkers They'll LOVE! (Fun & Practical)
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This gift guide is all about gifts for New Yorkers!
So, you’re attending a housewarming party in the big apple.
Or, you have a friend or family member who just made the move.
Either way, moving to New York City is exciting and is certainly an occasion to celebrate!
Whether it’s your friend, co-worker, sibling, or significant other, I’ve collected 21 beautiful and thoughtful NYC-themed gifts.
These are personal and unique finds that are sure to bring a smile to your giftee’s face when they open it and make their new place in the big apple truly feel like home.
Gifts For New Yorkers
#1-2: Cutting Boards
Kitchen items are one of my favorite types of apartment gifts because the kitchen is where so many “homey” moments take place.
Just to name a few of my favorites: making coffee in the morning, cooking dinner for loved ones, and cutting fruit and meal ingredients.
There are few better ways to help a new NYC resident make the most of those moments than with a beautiful personalized cutting board like this one.
#3-4: Coasters
If your giftee is someone who always has multiple beverages in hand or simply likes their surfaces to remain unscratched, New York-themed coasters are a perfect gift idea.
You can even personalize these to feature their new neighborhood or borough to make for an extra special touch.
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#4: Mug
I saw this funny New York City mug on Etsy and just had to include it. A perfect gift for the new NYC resident with a great sense of humor!
#5: Candle
Candles are an absolutely classic gift because they’re so cozy and homey and make any house or apartment smell amazing!
#6: Kitchen Towel
Here’s another great gift for New Yorkers that love cooking and spend lots of time in the kitchen.
I absolutely love the classic and simple black and white illustration on this kitchen towel!
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#7: Aesthetic Wall Photo Collage
For the giftee obsessed with wall art and aesthetics, a beautiful NYC photo collage for their wall like this one is a fantastic gift idea.
Wall collages like these look especially great in a bedroom or office space!
#8: Bookends
For the New York City resident who you’ll know will be spending a lot of time cozied up on their couch with a good book, this set of iconic New York skyline bookends is absolutely perfect.
The simple aesthetic goes with any style and is a great way to celebrate moving to the big apple for any book lover.
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#9-12: Drinking Cups & Glass Straw Set
These New York map etched glass cups are just simply beautiful!
They’re perfect for an evening of dinner and drinks or for a morning cup of iced coffee.
Glass cups elevate any drinking experience, and nice little touch is to gift a set of matching glass straws along with it.
#13-18: NYC Wall Art & Photo Prints
Wall art, wall art, wall art!
Blank, bare walls are boring and sad, so help your giftee spruce up their new space with some beautiful prints featuring iconic New York imagery.
I’ve collected some gorgeous options in a variety of visual styles and sizes for you to choose from.
Whether your giftee likes photography, funky typography, or minimalist art, I’ve got you covered!
#19: Framed Photo
For a super special and personalized gift idea, try getting a gorgeous wood photo frame featuring the NYC skyline like this one and putting a favorite photo of you and your giftee in it.
Something like this is so thoughtful and is sure to mean a lot to any new NY resident.
#20-21: Ornaments
Ornaments make a perfect gift for New Yorkers if they’re moving around the holidays.
But even if they’re not, an NYC-inspired Christmas ornament is a beautiful way to commemorate their first Christmas in NYC that they can keep and look back at for years to come.
What a great way to make Christmas time in New York truly magical!
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Outro & Closing Thoughts
Today, I showed you 21 unique gifts for New Yorkers!
NYC is an amazing city filled with incredible people, culture, and sights, so gifts like these are a great way to celebrate that and welcome any new NYC resident to the city.
To quote Tayor Swift herself, “welcome to New York!”
Thanks for reading my gift guide “21 Awesome Gifts For New Yorkers They'll LOVE! (Fun & Practical).”
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