It’s pretty much a guarantee that this year you’ll be the recipient of some plain old socks or pants.
There’s nothing wrong with this, and they’re often super handy.
It’s nice to get something special to you, though, so you can see the gift-giver has put some thought into things.
It’s not just the Love Island lot that love personalised items – pretty much every major retailer is getting in on the action.
Here are our top picks of personalised gifts, so you can get them something bespoke and beautiful.
Bonnie Bling necklaces
You’ve probably seen plenty of name necklaces, which have been fashionable ever since Carrie Bradshaw donned one on SATC.
These ones, from Scottish designer Bonnie Bling, are not only more affordable than the classic gold and silver options, but also way more fun.
They’re made of laser-cut acrylic, and you can say any word you want in bright colours, or with a mirror or glitter finish.
Prices start from £25.
Stow London leatherware
From tech cases to jewellery boxes, Stow products aren’t cheap – but they will last you a lifetime.
Perfect for the jet-setter in your life, even their cable tidies feel luxe.
Even more luxe is the fact you can get items monogrammed or handpainted, as well as with a handwritten note for a more personal touch.
Personalisation starts from £25 (not including the product you buy)
CEWE
If there’s an item out there, CEWE can put a picture on it, and for an affordable price, too.
This snowglobe makes a perfect secret Santa gift at £6.99 (you can be the judge of whether you put a nice or an embarrassing photo in there).
But, if snowglobes aren’t your thing, you can get jigsaws, pillows, bags, and pretty much anything else personalised.
Prices start from £4.99.
Yappy personalised dog book
Perhaps it’s not ‘cool’ to buy presents for pets in this day and age. What’s the point of Christmas if you can’t see their little eyes light up, though?
As well as a nice juicy bone for pup, you can get your favourite pet lover a personalised ‘Where’s Wally’ style book that features their dog.
There are over 300 breeds on their database, and you put the dog’s name in, making it completely bespoke-seeming.
Prices start from £14.99.
NotOnTheHighStreet apron
Whether you’re buying for the King of the Grill or a Mary Berry baking star, the aprons on NotOnTheHighStreet are great.
They look just as good hanging up pride of place in the kitchen as they do on.
We love this ‘host with the roast’ version for Christmas day and beyond.
Prices vary, but tend to sit around the £20 to £40 mark.
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Do you have a VSCO girl in your life? Or just anyone who cares about the planet?
These bottles make an eco-conscious and style-conscious stocking filler.
Plus, they have a handy twist-off bottom, so cleaning isn’t a total nightmare.
£24 including personalisation.
Fortnum and Mason gin
Everybody loves a G&T – or at least it feels like it with all the gin and tonic merchandise currently available on the high street.
Take things up a notch with this Fortnum’s gin that can have an inscription written onto the bottle for free.
The gin itself is made with organic botanicals, and you can use the bottle afterwards as a shabby-chic tall candle holder.
If gin isn’t their thing, though, there is also personalised champagne and chocolates available.
Prices start at £36.
Jojo Maman Bebe baby blankies
Just because they won’t remember the early Christmases, doesn’t mean the keepsakes you get them won’t be treasured forever.
Jojo Maman Bebe do all sorts of personalised gifts, but these comforters will definitely stick around long after their baby-grows have been chucked away.
The bunny is adorable, but there are loads of other animals to choose from.
£15 with personalisation.
John Lewis house illustrations
These black and white illustrations of the exterior of a home are minimalist but super personal.
Simply send along a picture and the family or person’s name, and it’ll come to life in a stylish line drawing.
Truly something they’ll love and keep, rather than so many frivolous gifts.
£66.40 with frame.
NotOnTheHighStreet family pyjamas
You’re either part of a family who wears matching pyjamas or not.
If you are, you’ll know it’s just easier to go along with the whole thing and deal with the embarrassing Facebook pictures later.
Just to identify yourself even further, get these family pyjamas that come with your name on them. Memories last a lifetime, and so does facial and name recognition.
£89.50 for two adult and two children’s pairs.
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source https://metro.co.uk/2019/11/28/the-best-personalised-gifts-for-christmas-2019-11227470/
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