Faced with a ‘what do I get them?’ dilemma, who hasn’t wound up panic-buying something that’s destined to be re-gifted?
The solution is a personalised present, which makes every gift thoughtful, meaningful — and impossible to pass on!
These gifts are big business. This is because 43% of all online shoppers search for personalized gifts.
So it’s perhaps no surprise that this week M&S is launching a special online service for Christmas, with a range of 55 fashion and home products —including organic cotton bath robes (£55), velvet stockings (£15), and, er, Percy Pig cushions (£22.50) — that can be tailored with a name or message.
You are ready to quit the re-gifting madness? Here’s our pick of the best bespoke gifts …
ENGRAVED PENDANTS
Hanna Woodside identifies some of the most unique gifts available for Christmas, such as engraved bracelets, signet rings, and pendants by Monica Vinader.
With Monica Vinader’s complimentary engraving service, you can have your own handwriting and even drawings engraved on a range of pendants, bracelets and signet rings. (We love the delicate gold vermeil Deia pendant and beaded choker set, £100.)
At checkout, just click ‘add free engraving’ and then you can write or draw something. You can also choose from many fonts and a wide range of motifs, such as hearts or emojis to make something unique.
- Last day to place Christmas orders on monicavinader.com December 21
COLOURFUL CORNISHWARE
Hanna said you can’t go wrong with a classic piece of Cornishware with its signature stripes, while revealing you can personalise mugs, teapots, jugs and a dog bowl
You can’t go wrong with a classic piece of Cornishware with its signature stripes. Pick from four sizes of mugs (from £9) which go all the way up to a hefty 15oz vessel for caffeine addicts. It is also possible to personalise teapots as well as mugs and dog bowls.
Select one of 12 colours for your stripe — from vibrant primaries to soft summer rose — then add a name or phrase (up to 12 characters) for an extra £6. It comes in a giftbox.
- Christmas Orders Closed: Dec 11, Cornishware.co.uk
COOL Crossbody Leather Bag
Hanna said for an extra £10 you can add up to three small embossed initials to Mila & Eve’s Sophia Tassel Bag
Made of soft, pebble grain leather with a detachable strap and co-ordinating tassel, Mila & Eve’s Sophia Tassel Bag, £45, is the perfect size for essentials.
It comes in more than ten colours — safe navy and black but also metallics, brights and jewel tones. For an extra £10 you can add up to three small embossed initials in gold foil.
For £20, you can add on an additional patterned bag strap — think stripes, chevrons and leopard spots — so your lucky giftee can switch up the style.
- Last day to place Christmas orders on December 18th, milaandeve.com
CASE LUXE LEATHER AIRPOD
Hanna stated that you could add your initials to the smart tech accessory made of leather.
This smart tech accessory, made from leather, houses a pair of Apple AirPods snugly and securely — ideal for anyone who is constantly misplacing them.
Starting from £25, the cases come in a range of colours and three sizes to fit the different ‘generations’ of AirPods. You can add up to three initials: choose from a classic typeface in chic gold foiling (£8 extra) or more contemporary fonts painted in bright colours (£15). The gift box comes with it.
- Last day to place Christmas orders on December 20 at notanotherbill.com
SUPER-SMART NOTEBOOKS
Hanna said the covers of Papier notebooks can be personalised with monograms, names or words of inspiration, for no extra charge
A notebook may sound dull, but just look at the chic selections Papier offers. From botanic illustrations to pop-art prints, shimmering gold stars and marbled swirls, these are far more stylish than a regular old notebook — they’re mini works of art. Starting at £21.99, the covers can be personalised with monograms, names or words of inspiration, for no extra charge.
Fiddle with the font, size and spacing of the text to your heart’s content with the online editing tool.
- December 20th, papier.com – Last Day to Place Christmas Orders
COSY PYJAMA IN FESTIVE ROD
Hanna said Marks & Spencer’s festive red check pyjama sets, £29.50, can be embroidered with a name of up to 13 characters
Made from sumptuously soft brushed cotton, Marks & Spencer’s festive red check pyjama sets, £29.50, can be embroidered with a name of up to 13 characters in glistening gold thread, as part of their new personalised gifting service for Christmas.
The classic button-down set, with long-sleeved shirt and drawstring trousers come in men’s, women’s and children’s sizes, so you could even sort out a matching set for a family.
Expect additional personalization options to be available from babygrows to baubles, which will launch this week.
- December 10, Marksandspencer.com – Last Day to Place Christmas Orders
LIBERTY PRINT PHOTO
Hanna said Catherine Cole-brook takes pieces of gorgeous Liberty print fabric and personalises them with a word or name of your choice
Catherine Colebrook from Cheltenham personalizes Liberty-print fabric pieces with your chosen word (between three to nine letters) for something truly special.
The contemporary lettering is available in pale pink, neon pink, or — for a touch of extra fabulousness, blue or red glitter.
The framed prints cost £58 (for three to five letters) or £70 (for six to nine letters).
Catherine can also make eye masks from the striking Liberty fabrics and hot-water bottle. They can also be personalized with just one letter.
- Last day for Christmas print orders: December 12, catherinecolebrook.com