6 gift ideas for the new homeowner

Golden Gems checkered tray, candle, and matchbox $64“Our core collection scents make a great housewarming gift. We like to pair one with a locally poured candle with a tray and matchbox, both designed in house. There are a bunch of different designs, so you can cater to your hostess's color scheme and taste,” says assistant manager Alyssa Muschal. shopgoldengems.com

Honeymoon Chocolates Maya Mountain Gift Box, $50“From my perspective, chocolate is at the forefront of lots of celebrations. It shows love and affection,” says owner Cameron Loyet. hmchocolates.com

Union Studio For the Home Gift Set, $42The set features three locally produced products: soap by Ralph Cordova, a soap dish by Al Westcott, and a hand towel by Sprouted Designs. “We sell them hand-over-fist,” says co-owner Sarah Kelley. stlunionstudio.com

ORBT Woodworks Missouri Cheese Board, $65 and up“The Mighty MO cheese board is by far the most popular gift among St. Louisans,” says owner Ryan Barnes. The boards, made in the shape of the state of Missouri with an inlaid fleur-de-lis, are made from locally recovered urban forest wood. orbtstl.com

Intoxicology Intox Box Drink Kit, $60 to $160Prepackaged Intox boxes take the work out of entertaining with fully stocked kits that come with everything required to mix a craft cocktail, including liquor, mixers, garnish, and recipe. “We have dozens of options to make a round of specialty drinks,” says co-owner Melissa Pfeiffer. intoxicologystl.com

Urban Matter Ceramic Speckled Pot, $56“House plants warm up a place and make it feel alive. The right pot can help with that,” says co-owner Mary Hennesy. Artist Malaika Tolford of Place Value Pottery makes a ceramic pot emblazoned with a map of Tower Grove Park. “It makes a great gift for someone who wants to give something that is St. Louis but more subtly St. Louis,” Hennesy says. urbanmatterstl.com