personalised presents - our personalised gift section

Personalised gifts say more about you and mean more to the recipient. After all, this is not just an item you grabbed off the nearest shelf. And, nor, is it something she will find on every High Street that was mass produced in China. Adding the personal touch is sure to make your gift more highly prized.

Personalized does not mean naff anymore either. These days, it's not about engraved tankards and inscribed paperweights. In fact, we have seen a veritable explosion in the number and types of personalised items available. Our personalised gift selection ranges from handmade hand-embroidered cards to totally original gifts like bespoke poetry or hand-decorated photo frames.

The level of personalisation for these gifts varies enormously. It might mean adding a personal message or written dedication, choosing a custom design for your gift, or even commissioning a completely unique piece of work -- such as a poem or song written especially for her (!).

Personalised presents are ideal for loved ones -- close family and friends. Your mum will certainly appreciate the extra effort and they often down well with that special somebody in your life too. Here's a few tips about who to get what...

Mum will relish anything that tells her she did a great job 'bringing you up'. You also might like to remind her that she is still an important part of your life. In which case, a poem and prints combination is ideal. What could be better than having some of her favourite pictures of her with her dearest son or daughter, alongside verse after verse of heartfelt prose singing her praises? It's just the sort of present you can give on milestone/major birthdays

Your significant other most likely has a favourite picture dating back from when you first met, your wedding day or some other occasion that was extra special for her. Perhaps she comes over all misty-eyed every time she stumbles upon it in the album? Then why not liberate it from that old draw and give it pride of place on the wall where she can enjoy it every day? You could have it enlarged and printed on canvas with your own personal message added. How romantic. You can find more romantic personalised gift ideas here.

Your best mates have shared many a fabulous experience with you. Celebrate the good times (and many more to come!) with a reminder of just how great they were. Gather up all those old photos with the mad hair and shocking fashions and have them turned into a fantastic montage printed on canvas. Ideal for a friend who's getting married (more personalised wedding gifts).

Whoever you are buying for and whatever gift you choose, there's one thing you can be sure of: your personalised gift will be the closest thing to unique you can get, unless you make your own!