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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34 ideas for Christmas
A wooden serving or chopping board engraved with a family name, a date or a favourite kitchen saying.
For: Mum · Dad · Couples
Engraved
A heavy tumbler engraved with initials, a name or a short message — for the whisky (or any drink) lover.
For: Dad · Partner · Grandparents
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 printed children’s book where the child’s name — and sometimes their look — is part of the story.
For: Grandparents · New baby · Children
PrintedIllustrated
A printed family tree with names (and sometimes dates) of the family — framed for the wall.
For: Mum · Dad · Couples
PrintedIllustrated
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

Cufflinks engraved with initials, a date or coordinates — small, smart and easy to keep.
For: Dad · Partner · Wedding party
EngravedMonogrammed

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

A name tag for a dog or cat, engraved with the pet’s name and your contact details.
For: Pet lovers
Engraved

A wooden or metal bottle opener engraved with a name — a small, cheerful gift for beer drinkers.
For: Dad · Friends · Colleagues
Engraved

A soft baby blanket embroidered with the baby’s name — often the first personalised thing they own.
For: Grandparents · New baby
EmbroideredHand-made

A stocking with a name stitched or printed on the cuff — for children, babies’ first Christmas, and the dog.
For: Grandparents · New baby · Children
EmbroideredHand-made

A cotton or linen apron with a name or kitchen title stitched on the front.
For: Mum · Dad · Grandparents
Embroidered

A dog bandana embroidered with the pet’s name — for birthdays, Christmas or a wedding role.
For: Pet lovers
Embroidered
A fleece or woven blanket printed with family photos — a cosy gift for grandparents.
For: Mum · Dad · Partner
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 wall calendar with family photos for every month — and the family’s birthdays already marked.
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 tea towel printed with a family recipe — ideally in the cook’s own handwriting.
For: Mum · Grandparents
Printed
Golf balls printed with a name, initials or a joke — the golfer will at least know which are theirs.
For: Dad · Partner · Grandparents
Printed
A glass, ceramic or wooden bauble with a name and year — for a first Christmas, a new home or a memory.
For: Couples · Grandparents · New baby
EngravedPrintedHand-made

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 wallet or card holder debossed or engraved with initials — a classic for a third (leather) anniversary.
For: Dad · Partner · Children
Hand-madeMonogrammed

A leather-bound notebook embossed with a name or initials — for writers, travellers and planners.
For: Partner · Children · Friends
Hand-madeMonogrammed
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 quilt or cushion sewn from favourite clothes — baby clothes, old shirts or a loved one’s jumpers.
For: Mum · Grandparents · New baby
Hand-made
A stylised drawing of the family (pets included) from your photos.
For: Mum · Dad · Couples
Illustrated

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
A wooden or card box with a child’s name, for pyjamas, a book and a treat on Christmas Eve.
For: New baby · Children
EngravedPrinted