SENTIMENTAL CHRISTMAS GIFT IDEAS

Ok, I know it’s only the beginning of November, but hear me out! I’m notorious for procrastinating, including gifts sometimes, but this year, I’m committed to starting early. I feel like I need a little extra holiday spirit this year, and I truly love picking out the perfect gift for the people I love, so here are a few possible presents I’ve been keeping my eye on.

Personalized "Favorite Things” Box

How cute are these personalized boxes from Etsy? The seller creates each commission with the specific elements you list, and the finished product is such a sweet and personalized collection of paper art. I’ve discovered over the years that the people close to me tend to appreciate it when their gift demonstrates how well I know them, so I feel like this gift could be a really special reminder that you know what your people love and who they are! Make sure to order early if you’re contemplating this one since this is an independent artist, and you want it to be here in time for Christmas.

Personalized charm bracelet

Another Etsy find, this charm bracelet is just darling for those friends or family members that want to be able to use your gift daily. I love the simplicity of this bracelet because it will go with almost everything, and the fact that you can personalize it is such a nice touch. You can even choose between silver and gold! Whether you’re grabbing this gift for your friend with kiddos or for your significant other, this is a great gift for those jewelry lovers in your crowd.

unique family portraits

If you’ve got friends or family members who love home decor, take a look at these unique family portraits! While I love traditional family portraits to hang on the wall, I can’t get over how creative these ones are. This first seller makes a peg doll for each family member, and they can be set up in a frame or would be really sweet placed on your home mantle. This second seller creates embroidered portraits that are absolutely stunning, and you can even have them include your pet! I gave both of these portraits for Christmas one year, one for my mom and another for my sister-in-law, and they both absolutely loved them and say they are some of their favorite gifts they have ever received!

Personalized cookware

Christmas can be a time full of tradition. For my family, a lot of that tradition surrounds food, whether we’re making our special Christmas cookies or cooking Christmas dinner together. That’s part of the reason why I love this personalized pan. For those that cook a lot or love to cook with family, this gift will be used frequently, and you can make the pan specific to your loved one by personalizing it with a handwritten family recipe!