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Post by mothafuckinteatime on Apr 5, 2018 20:30:32 GMT -6
SO and I close on our home tomorrow (new construction). It’s been a long process and I want to surprise him with something. I was thinking a nice bottle of champagne, but I don’t know much about it. What would you get?
Other ideas are very welcome.
@winomite get in here with your wine class skillz
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Post by AmyG on Apr 5, 2018 20:51:25 GMT -6
Fancy salt, wine and bread with the little poem/blessing that goes with it?
add in honey, a fancy coin and a broom.
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Post by lizblue on Apr 5, 2018 20:55:06 GMT -6
Fancy salt, wine and bread with the little poem/blessing that goes with it? add in honey, a fancy coin and a broom. I don’t understand the significance of all of this but this sounds perfect.  |
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Post by smiley on Apr 5, 2018 20:56:38 GMT -6
Congrats on the closing! We’re just starting construction process and I’m way jealous! No great tips here that you wouldn’t get from anyone else- champagne would be nice. A plate of desserts from a local bakery to enjoy with them?
As a realtor, I often order a custom drawing from Etsy of people’s old house to be framed. Couldn’t be done by tomorrow obv but still something you could do?
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Post by Tlex on Apr 5, 2018 21:02:01 GMT -6
Fancy salt, wine and bread with the little poem/blessing that goes with it? add in honey, a fancy coin and a broom. This would totally fill my bucket ☺️my friend gave us a super sharp knife with a penny taped to it and a knife sharpener when we got married and it makes me smile so much when I got to use it |
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Post by Tlex on Apr 5, 2018 21:03:31 GMT -6
Fancy salt, wine and bread with the little poem/blessing that goes with it? add in honey, a fancy coin and a broom. I don’t understand the significance of all of this but this sounds perfect. Bread: So that this house may never know hunger…or…So your cupboards will always be full Salt: Given with the message “That life may always have flavor”, can also represent added luxury or flavor to life Sugar: Means “So your life shall always have sweetness” Wine: Symbolizes the hope “That joy and prosperity may reign forever”…or…”That your family will never be thirsty”…or…”So you will always be of good cheer” Honey: So that you may always enjoy the sweetness of life Broom: “So your home may always be clean” or “To help sweep away any evil and bad luck” Coin: “So you may dwell in good fortune” Candle: “So that this house will always have light” or “So you may dwell in light and happiness” tipnut.com/traditional-housewarming/ |
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Post by AmyG on Apr 5, 2018 21:04:48 GMT -6
Tlex, thanks I was slow on the copy and paste. It's used in the movie in It's a Wonderful life. lol
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Post by mothafuckinteatime on Apr 5, 2018 21:09:51 GMT -6
Congrats on the closing! We’re just starting construction process and I’m way jealous! No great tips here that you wouldn’t get from anyone else- champagne would be nice. A plate of desserts from a local bakery to enjoy with them? As a realtor, I often order a custom drawing from Etsy of people’s old house to be framed. Couldn’t be done by tomorrow obv but still something you could do? My old house was a shitty rental apartment so while very sweet, that’s a no from me. 😂 |
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Post by regal on Apr 5, 2018 21:24:12 GMT -6
Champagne and pizza picnic in the new house and sex.
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Post by emma on Apr 5, 2018 21:26:22 GMT -6
Really good champagne and Chinese takeout
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Post by billyhorrible on Apr 5, 2018 21:40:02 GMT -6
Tlex, thanks I was slow on the copy and paste. It's used in the movie in It's a Wonderful life. lol That's how I know it. My dad played Mr. Martini every year in our town's production. |
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Post by elle on Apr 5, 2018 21:48:14 GMT -6
Classic Veuve Clicquot or if I'm feeling extra fancy Veuve rose or Laurent Perrier rose champagne. Served with a cheese board, possibly caviar and smoked salmon.
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Post by loony on Apr 5, 2018 22:07:45 GMT -6
Definitely bubbles and a cheese/meat/ olive tray.
I’ve also seen Etsy art that uses old keys as symbolic. (which may work if a picture of a rental isn’t worth it).
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Post by SweetPotato on Apr 5, 2018 22:53:05 GMT -6
+1 to Veuve
It’s so good
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Post by Tlex on Apr 5, 2018 23:27:13 GMT -6
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Post by jaidit on Apr 6, 2018 1:26:28 GMT -6
Tattinger or Ruinart are my go tos for mid range and good taste. Nicholas feuillatte is our ‘let’s get an inexpensive but good bottle of champagne tonight.’ I think dom makes some of the best vintages that hold up well.
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Post by angelashly on Apr 6, 2018 6:16:00 GMT -6
Definitely bubbles and a cheese/meat/ olive tray. I’ve also seen Etsy art that uses old keys as symbolic. (which may work if a picture of a rental isn’t worth it). I like this. Maybe your old key, his old key( can't remember if you lived together) and then a copy of your new key. Plus champagne and takeout on a picnic blanket |
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Post by angelashly on Apr 6, 2018 6:16:10 GMT -6
Wouldn't kick Moet out of my bed either 🥂🍾 We like Moet |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 6, 2018 6:26:12 GMT -6
Fancy salt, wine and bread with the little poem/blessing that goes with it? add in honey, a fancy coin and a broom. This reminds me of my favorite movie, It's A Wonderful Life. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 6, 2018 6:27:02 GMT -6
I see I was late.
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Post by spicysalmonroll on Apr 6, 2018 6:58:01 GMT -6
I don't know if this is feasible for you (we did it pre-kid) but if you can't move your furniture in day 1, pack a backpack with toilet paper and other essentials and sleep there on an air mattress. It's one of my favorite memories.
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Post by rachydc on Apr 6, 2018 7:03:20 GMT -6
Ok I came in here to recommend Veuve and Moet, but I see that's been covered. I really want champagne now. Maybe I'll buy some to celebrate because it's Friday?
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Post by Cher on Apr 6, 2018 7:15:24 GMT -6
Classic Veuve Clicquot or if I'm feeling extra fancy Veuve rose or Laurent Perrier rose champagne. Served with a cheese board, possibly caviar and smoked salmon. I want to go to here. |
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Post by angelashly on Apr 6, 2018 7:24:05 GMT -6
I don't know if this is feasible for you (we did it pre-kid) but if you can't move your furniture in day 1, pack a backpack with toilet paper and other essentials and sleep there on an air mattress. It's one of my favorite memories. We did this with our kid. She thought it was hysterical to sleep in her new room on a funny mattress. She was just turning 2 though so |
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Post by emma on Apr 6, 2018 7:33:13 GMT -6
And if you don’t want to spend champagne money, I do love a good bottle of prosecco. Don’t care how #basic it is
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Post by mothafuckinteatime on Apr 6, 2018 10:03:49 GMT -6
Our builder bested me with a bottle of Moët and two Tiffany champagne glasses.
The jerks. 😂
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Post by angelashly on Apr 6, 2018 10:04:48 GMT -6
Our builder bested me with a bottle of Moët and two Tiffany champagne glasses. The jerks. 😂 I have the jealousy |
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Post by joy on Apr 6, 2018 10:34:42 GMT -6
Congrats!! Our realtor gave us champagne after closing in January. I was so surprised.
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Post by mothafuckinteatime on Apr 6, 2018 10:47:18 GMT -6
Our realtor was sweet as hell and gave us a Yeti cooler bag and a slip and slide for DS. When we first picked our lot DS wanted us to build a water park instead of a house and she remembered and left a little note for him about it. It was so cute.
He’s at his dads this weekend but I can’t wait to show him.
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