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Cordelia Aspinall

Best personalised gifts of 2022: Top ideas for him or for her

There’s nothing quite like receiving a personalised gift from a loved one.

Knowing they’ve put thought and effort into choosing something special and having it customised especially for you puts an extra element of thoughtfulness into the gifting equation. Why not give that feeling to your friends and family this Christmas, with an extra unique present sure to get them smiling?

There are plenty of choices when it comes to personalisation – whether it be initials, their full name, meaningful messages or pictures – have it inscribed, embroidered, embezzled or printed. And all sorts of items can be personalised, from chocolates and booze to clothing, jewellery and home accessories, tailored for men, women, children or the whole family.

We’ve rounded up some of our favourite personalised gifts to give you a little bit of prezzie inspo...

Happy Shopping!

Astrid & Miyu Zodiac Pendant Necklace

Put the stars in their eyes with a Zodiac constellation necklace – a magical gift for jewellery lovers that is great for layering.

Available in silver, gold or rose gold, choose the pendant –whether Leo, Pisces, Aquarius or more – and add a personal touch to your Christmas gifting. Make it extra special and engrave the back of the pendant for no additional cost.

Buy now £99.00, Astrid & Miyu

Personalised Marmite Jar

They’ll either love it or hate but if it’s the former, treat them to their own personalised jar of Marmite to lather onto toast, crumpets, bagels, and so much more. Customise the label online and watch as they unwrap the yeasty, vitamin B-rich, vegan-friendly spread, mouth drooling. The perfect way to stop others from dipping their knife in too.

Buy now £9.99, Marmite

Emma Bridgewater Personalised Mug

Choose from a festive design or a classic polka dot, pink heart or blue starry pattern and your family and friends can enjoy the perfect cuppa in their own personalised mug.

Customise with their name, initials or any wording of your choice and the expert painters at Emma Bridgewater will decorate your gift by hand.

Buy now £23.00, Emma Bridgewater

Engraved Leather Notebook

Budding writers can jot down their ideas in this luxury notebook, filled with 120 thick-lined pages. Handmade in the UK using soft Dream Vechaca Italian leather, it will look great on their desks, in their bag or at the office, and can be personalised with their name or a special message on the front (maximum 60 characters).

Buy now £49.99, Ryman

Laurent-Perrier Personalised Butterfly Tin

For a festive tipple, gift Laurent-Perrier’s Cuvée Rosé bottle in a beautiful butterfly tin, available exclusively from Selfridges, in-store and online.

The champagne house has decorated the tin with pretty butterflies as a nod to the importance of these creatures as pollinators in their vineyard, and you can customise it with a personal message of up to 25 characters long.

While they sip on the crisp berry flavours and admire the elegant design, there’s a nod to the planet too as with every purchase, £1 will be donated to the Plantlife organisation.

Buy now £79.99, Selfridges

Personalised Leather Sleeve with Metal Hip Flask

Emboss their initials onto this high-quality leather sleeve and slide over the steel hip flask so they can carry their favourite tipple wherever they go.

Available in black or copper, it will give their drinking vessel a vintage edge while keeping others from getting their hands on it. Maximum of three characters for personalisation.

Buy now £29.99, PrezzyBox

Children’s Photo Jigsaw

Bring the family together as they get stuck into piecing together a jigsaw – but this time, it’s created by you. Upload a favourite holiday photo or a special moment online and Cewe will generate a 112 or 266-pieced puzzle, boxed up with the print on the front, ready for everyone to complete come Christmas morning.

Buy now £9.99, Cewe

Tony’s Chocolonely Personalised Chocolate Bars

Got a chocoholic on your hands? Select one of Tony’s delicious flavours – from milk caramel biscuit to dark almond sea salt – upload your chosen photo or text onto the easy-to-use template online, and have a special personalised bar delivered straight to their address. It’s as simple as that and you’re guaranteed to sweeten up your loved ones.

Buy now £6.00, Tony’s Chocolonely

Katie Loxton Secret Message Makeup Bag

Bring some luxury to their every day with a stylish make-up bag from Katie Loxton. Designed in the UK, it’s made from sustainable vegan leather in a chic half-moon shape and is perfect for storing brushes, palettes, lipsticks and everything else needed for a glam-up.

Open up to reveal a hidden ‘Be The Sparkle’ message in golden and personalise with embroidery or a monogram in a variety of colours and in a choice of small or large lettering. The bag is available in plum, off-white or tan colours.

Buy now £22.99, Katie Loxton

Pantherella Monogrammed Cashmere Socks

British sock maker Pantherella will keep their feet warm and toasty this winter, making a lovely unique gift for both men and women. Available in a range of colours and sizes, select up to three initials to monogram onto the sides and they’ll never mix up their socks again. Super soft, crafted from the finest cashmere yarns sourced from Italian mills.

Buy now £53.50, Pantherella

Personalised Oak Chopping Board

Give their kitchen the personal touch with a unique chopping board made from the finest English oak timber.

Foodies will love using this in their food prep, when serving canapes, or simply adorning the countertop in style. Engrave with your names of choice.

Buy now £49.00, NOTHS

Piglet Personalised Linen Pyjamas

A matching set of PJs will go down a treat with your mum, sister, granny, wife or really just about any member of the family.

Spoil them with Piglet’s long-sleeve top and elasticated-waist trousers that will offer a cosy night’s sleep or comfy lounging. It is made from a super soft 100 per cent natural stonewashed flax and finished with colourful piping and white pearl buttons.

Have their initials embroidered onto the pocket for that extra special touch.

Buy now £119.00, Piglet

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