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Houseplants, candles, and more, now coming to a plant dad near you.
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What's the perfect gift for a friend who just bought their first house? If you're Tom Schwartz, it's a plant. And a candle. And then maybe a few more plants for good measure.
In the Vanderpump Rules Season 11 premiere, we saw James Kennedy and Ally Lewber settling into their Burbank home near the airport. Later, when James and Schwartz met up for a catch up over coffee, Schwartz generously gifted James with an enormous plant for his new place — and an elegant citrus candle to match.
As we've seen, Schwartz is all in on being a plant dad. He collects, cares for, and even whispers sweet nothings to his ever-expanding collection at his bachelor pad. That actual enthusiasm, plus James' sincere gratitude, made the gift exchange a genuinely sweet moment between the two men. That was even before Tom showed up to the house for a natal chart reading with Ally, bringing yet another plant for the space.
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Instead of a bottle of booze, plants and candles feel like charming, thoughtful, grownup gifts that reflect the growth the Vanderpump crew has experienced in the last few years.
This got us thinking: How can we find a one-stop shop for Vanderpump Rules-style housewarming gifts? So, we made one!
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Of course, plants and candles may not be for everyone. Maybe the new homeowners in your life don't agree on a favorite scent with their partners, or can't commit to the level of caretaking that a plant requires, or has a cat that isn't as well behaved as Ally's scene-stealing Mr. Banks and will definitely try to dig it up. The answer to that dilemma is simple — go classic with your housewarming gifts.
Cutting boards. Coasters. Tea towels. Also, a few multicolored lights to set the mood for the inevitable housewarming, in case they're inspired by Tom Sandoval's shindig in Episode 2. The man loves a good house party.
Basically, no matter what you get your bestie, they'll love you for it.
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