Simple gift idea

We were invited to a housewarming party a few weeks ago. The problem was, we didn't really know the person who had bought their new home. She is part of the church we just began attending a few weeks ago. I had been around her but never had a chance to really find out what gift would best suit her. I finally got the chance to talk to her for an hour or so. She is such a kind and sweet person... so, of course, she said she didn't need a gift! That's the way nice people are. 

I didn't want to get her a gift card (That was my husband's idea. Take the easy way out? Not I.) I scoured the internet for a while before I found this saying: 

"Bread – So you never go hungry. 
Wine – So that joy and prosperity may reign forever.
Salt – So there is always spice in your life. 
And a Candle – So you always have light."

It was perfect for her! She had already saved up and bought everything she "needed" for her new home. And I know that buying decorative items for a house you haven't seen is a little crazy. This was a great place to start. 

I picked up a basket from Homesense similar to the one below and filled it with goodies!

I picked up a loaf of bread from the bakery section of my local grocery store. I could have attempted to make it myself, but the chances of it turning out were slim to none. 

I also had a bit of an issue with the bread... well, the bag the bread was in. While trying (carefully) to pull off the price tag, I ripped the bag half open. My crafty self decided to wrap it in parchment paper and tie it with baker's twine. Maybe it looked homemade after all!

I also added sparkling apple juice and sea salt. I tried to find the cutest sea salt packaging I could. I got the one below at Homesense too. A lot prettier than a regular box of salt!

This was the candle I got for her. Buying candles can be tough because everyone has a scent preference. This one was front Chapters and was really nice and light smelling. If they had any "C"'s left, I would have bought one or two! 

Below is the very rushed picture my husband took of the basket in the elevator! I was one of those days that I could have used an extra 5 minutes. 

I also forgot to print off the little gift tag I had made. 

This was both easy and inexpensive. I really loved putting this together! 

What are some thoughtful + simple gifts you have given or received?