Engraved chopping board
A wooden serving or chopping board engraved with a family name, a date or a favourite kitchen saying.
For: Mum · Dad · Couples
Engraved
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29 ideas for Friends
A wooden serving or chopping board engraved with a family name, a date or a favourite kitchen saying.
For: Mum · Dad · Couples
Engraved
A soft robe embroidered with a name, initials or a role (“Bride”, “Mum”, “Bridesmaid”) on the chest or back.
For: Mum · Partner · Grandparents
Embroidered
A pendant spelling a name in script — in silver, gold or plated finishes — or a small disc with initials.
For: Mum · Partner · Children
EngravedHand-made

A drawing or painting of their dog, cat or horse from your photos — framed or printed.
For: Mum · Partner · Friends
Illustrated

A stainless-steel or pewter hip flask with initials or a message — a traditional thank-you for best men and ushers.
For: Dad · Friends · Brothers & sisters
Engraved

A brass compass engraved with a message about adventures and finding your way — for graduates, travellers and new starts.
For: Partner · Children · Friends
Engraved

A set of natural slate coasters engraved with a house name, a surname or each person’s initial.
For: Dad · Couples · Friends
Engraved
A wooden rolling pin laser-engraved with a pattern and a name — for bakers who like their biscuits personalised.
For: Mum · Grandparents · Friends
Engraved

A bangle or cuff engraved with a name, a date, coordinates or a short message inside.
For: Mum · Partner · Friends
Engraved

A metal or wooden plectrum engraved with a name or message — for the guitarist in your life.
For: Dad · Partner · Children
Engraved

A wooden or metal bottle opener engraved with a name — a small, cheerful gift for beer drinkers.
For: Dad · Friends · Colleagues
Engraved
A wooden or acrylic name sign for a desk — welcome for a new job, promotion or home office.
For: Friends · Colleagues · Brothers & sisters
Engraved
A slate or stone marker for the garden, engraved with a name and a short line in memory of a person or a pet.
For: Mum · Dad · Grandparents
Engraved

A sturdy cotton or canvas tote embroidered with a name or a thank-you message.
For: Teachers · Friends · Colleagues
Embroidered

A cotton or linen apron with a name or kitchen title stitched on the front.
For: Mum · Dad · Grandparents
Embroidered
A print of the streets around a meaningful spot — where you met, married or bought your first home.
For: Partner · Couples · Friends
Printed
A ceramic mug printed with a photo, a name or a message — simple, quick and used every day.
For: Mum · Dad · Grandparents
Printed

A jigsaw made from your photo — from chunky pieces for toddlers to a challenging 1,000-piece puzzle.
For: Grandparents · Children · Friends
Printed
A custom label for a bottle of wine, gin or bubbly — the label is the gift.
For: Friends · Colleagues · Brothers & sisters
Printed

A coir doormat printed with a family name or house number — the first thing visitors see.
For: Couples · Friends
Printed

A pottery mug made on the wheel, with initials or a name stamped or painted into the glaze.
For: Mum · Dad · Partner
Hand-made

A leather-bound notebook embossed with a name or initials — for writers, travellers and planners.
For: Partner · Children · Friends
Hand-madeMonogrammed

A wooden sign carved or engraved with a house name or number — for the front door or the garden gate.
For: Couples · Grandparents · Friends
EngravedHand-made
A scented candle in a jar or tin with a personalised label — a warm thank-you or birthday present.
For: Mum · Teachers · Friends
PrintedHand-made

A copper or brass bookmark stamped by hand with a name or a few words.
For: Mum · Partner · Teachers
Hand-made
A drawing or watercolour of their home — the perfect housewarming or leaving-home present.
For: Couples · Grandparents · Friends
Illustrated
A leather passport cover with initials — for honeymooners, travellers and graduates.
For: Partner · Couples · Children
Monogrammed

A canvas or leather holdall with initials — for weekends away and honeymoons.
For: Partner · Couples · Friends
EmbroideredMonogrammed

A brass wax-seal stamp with initials — for wedding invitations, letters and gift wrapping.
For: Couples · Friends
Monogrammed