I know, we have barely gotten through Halloween, but the holiday shopping season is officially here! It’s never too early to be on the lookout for presents for the loved ones in your life, especially if they are hard to buy for. You know there is someone on your shopping list that immediately came to mind!

If you’re new to this blog, I’m Allyson, owner of The Pemberley Creative. I offer a wide variety of hand lettering, calligraphy, and illustration services, and I specialize in custom and personalized gifts. I recently started an Etsy shop as a way to reach more customers for smaller, personalized gift options. If you are looking for a truly special gift for a loved one this holiday season, read on for a whole list of original gift ideas! I would love to help you execute any and all of these ideas - Contact me here and we can start creating your custom gift together.

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Why personalized holiday gifts?

There are people in your life that you have bought presents for year after year: your parents, your siblings, your spouse, your kids…I know I often find myself wondering how many pairs of funny socks is too many for my dad! You want to show your friends and family that you care by giving a gift that is both original and meaningful. That’s where customized gifts come in.

Personalized holiday gifts are a great choice for anyone on your Christmas list. The very opposite of something you can get in two days on Amazon, custom gifts are intentional, meaningful, and original. Gifts like custom home illustrations and hand engraved glassware take time and show that you thought of the recipient. Many of these gifts take a normal item, like a luggage tag, and turn them into an object of sentimental value by adding a name, date, or favorite quote. Don’t stop at Christmas - many of these gift ideas are great for celebrations all throughout the year.

If you’re officially interested in a custom holiday gift for your loved one, look no further! Continue reading to see the wide variety of custom gifts that I offer.

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Personalized Gift Ideas and Inspiration

Watercolor House Illustration

There are so many people who would love a custom watercolor house illustration, which is why these are some of my own favorite gifts to give! A watercolor house portrait is a great gift for the young homeowner, the newlyweds who just moved in together, or even a downsizing couple who wants to remember their lifelong home. Our homes have a unique place in our hearts, and a watercolor house illustration preserves the special memories that we create in each home.

Has your loved one lived in multiple homes, and you’re not sure which home to have painted? Easy - have them all painted! A floating frame with two or three home illustrations makes for an amazing gift your loved one will remember forever.

Personalized Acrylic Christmas Ornaments

Do you have a family tradition of exchanging ornaments? A custom ornament is the perfect way to keep that holiday tradition going without buying the same ornament year after year. What better way to expand your ornament collection than to opt for a personalized ornament? The sky is the limit for these customized acrylic ornaments - I have tons of design options for any occasion listed in my shop.

Custom Wood Slice Christmas Ornament

So many people are shopping for ornaments at this time of year, so I like to offer different styles for different tastes. These “chalkboard” wood slice ornaments offer a rustic alternative to the acrylic versions. Customize with a milestone like first married Christmas, a Christmas lyric, or the names of the grandkids.

Watercolor Home Portrait Ornament

Bring the beauty of a watercolor house illustration to your Christmas tree! These miniature versions offer a great alternative to the larger painting and offer a way to celebrate the milestone of buying a new home this Christmas. These are a great supplemental gift with a smaller price tag than a full portrait. You can order one on my site or on my Etsy shop.

Wedding Bouquet Illustration

What do you get the newlywed bride who just got everything she ever wanted off of her wedding registry? A custom bouquet illustration is the perfect way to artistically memorialize her bridal bouquet that she so painstakingly planned out. Bouquet illustrations can be printed in a frameable size and won’t take up as much room as a dried or preserved bouquet. You can order one now in my site’s shop!

Engraved Perfume or Cologne Bottle

Men and women alike enjoy the gifts of fragrances, and adding engraving to a perfume or cologne bottle brings a luxurious and personal touch to an already thoughtful gift. The bottle will remain a keepsake long after the fragrance is gone. Contact me to arrange to have your loved one’s favorite perfume engraved.

Personalized Acrylic Bookmarks

Bookish gifts are kind of my specialty. My business name is based on the name of Mr. Darcy’s house in Pride & Prejudice - it doesn’t get much more bookish than that! As a reader myself, I am always losing paper bookmarks, and I would sooner die than dog-ear one of my precious books! An acrylic bookmark is the perfect gift for any book lover and is much harder to lose than a slip of paper. Customize their gift with their name or favorite literary quote. These make great stocking stuffers, too!

Personalized Nursery Sign

A new mom (or new grandmother) may already have the “baby’s first Christmas” ornament taken care of, but there’s always room for more nursery décor! Give the new baby a tasteful, canvas or linen nursery sign. This neutral-toned sign with hand painted black lettering is a great addition to any new baby’s room.

Custom Luggage Tags

Looking for a gift for the world traveler? Personalized luggage tags make for a great small gift for anyone who is toting around a suitcase on the regular. These would also serve as a great gift tag or stocking stuffer.

Gift Tags

Sometimes you already have a great gift, but you are looking for a special add-on to finish it off. Custom acrylic gift tags are a great idea if you are looking for that final touch on your beautifully wrapped present. These can also double as stocking tags or you could even reuse them for gifts on future holidays.

I hope this post inspired you to start shopping small for some excellent personalized gifts this holiday season. Many of these items are listed here in my shop, or you can reach out to me for something extra special that you don’t see here. I’d love to chat more about any custom gift ideas you have.

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Personalized Holiday Gift Ideas for Everyone in Your Family