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Looking for a housewarming gift

First-apartment, first-house, first-time-living-alone. Practical with personality.
  1. A really good kitchen knife — Misen 8" $75
    Already mentioned. Better than IKEA's.
  2. A cast iron skillet — Field or Lodge $50-135
    Already mentioned.
  3. A nice cutting board — Boos $80
    Real one, not flexible plastic.
  4. A doormat with personality — Crewel Work or Etsy seller $40-80
    Better than Target.
  5. Salt + pepper grinder — Peugeot Paris $80 the pair
    Heirloom quality.
  6. A fiddle leaf fig $60
    Or pothos if they kill plants.
  7. A book of recipes for one, if they live alone $25
    Solo-cooking is a real category.
  8. A really nice serving platter $60
    When guests come.
  9. A French press + a bag of good coffee $60
    Morning ritual.
  10. Wool throw blanket — Pendleton $150
    Couch upgrade.