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Guinea Pig Christmas Gift

The greatest Christmas gift that someone ever bought me was a guinea pig. Actually, that’s not strictly true. I was bought a cage – the guinea pig and all necessary accompaniments came free. This little squeaking ball of fluff rapidly became my best friend and my owner – I know everyone who has a pet insists that their pet is the cleverest and most responsive animal in the world, but in Squeak’s (yes, very original, I know!) case, it was true. She would sit for hours with me, reading, watching TV – it didn’t matter what – she wanted to be there, involved and interfering. When it came to the fridge, she was like a little dog. She would sit in front of it, grumbling, until you opened the door and handed her a peapod or sprig of parsley. She was particularly fond of Eastenders – the opening notes would be met by a squeak of joy and a long stretch before settling down to watch it – I don’t know whether she enjoyed the programme or whether she enjoyed the apple we used to share whilst watching, but either way, it was a special time for both of us.
 
I almost lost her on one occasion – her teeth overgrew and had to be trimmed by the vet. This necessitated a period of syringe-feeding, which brought us even closer. Unfortunately, she came to enjoy the hand-feeding so much that she wouldn’t begin eating her own food. In desperation, I adopted a second guinea pig to try and encourage her to eat. If I thought she had been animated before – I was wrong! She came so alive and instantly began eating and playing with her new friend. Whether this was through delight at having a friend, or through fear that Yoshi was getting more to eat than Squeak herself, I don’t know, but Squeak was soon well on the road to recovery....and I was well on the road to addiction!
 
I began collecting guinea pig paraphernalia – t-shirts, eggcups, teddies, mugs, postcards, ornaments – if it has a guinea pig on, I have it. I even had a pawprint tattoo with a guinea pig’s name above it after I lost a pig who had been extra-special. I also began rescuing abandoned guinea pigs and learning more and more about their care. Next year I intend to take a rodentology course so that I can help even more pigs in need, and it all started with one Christmas present years ago.
 
Squeak is long gone,  but her memory and legacy live on.

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A Joyous Budget Wedding

Competition Entry from Helen in South Ayrshire

I watched Four Weddings last week, and laughed at the budgets the brides set themselves!  The "budget" bride was £3000.00, the most expensive bride was £17,000.

Budget WeddingWhen we got married 20 years ago, our wedding was budget even by those standards!  We got married in a hotel, by a minister who accepted a £30.00 donation to the Church. We had approximately 30 guests at the wedding catered at £5.00 for a meal and all toasts, and then a buffet later on for evening guests AND our Wedding night room!  We had a film company come and video the event for £50.00, and they brought along a Trainee photographer, who offered to take photos for free! I wore my sisters wedding dress, she wore my cousin's bridesmaid dress.  I had new shoes, and a fascinator, and my mum gave us £100.00 to take on honeymoon!

It was small, informal, with lots of laughter and a few tears (of joy).  There was much dancing and lots of fun.  My new husband and I had so much fun we didn't even leave - we were there to see the last guests go.

All we wanted was a celebration of our committment to each other - you don't need fancy cars, fancy dresses and the best of everything to do that.  You just need love and we had that, and still do, in abundance!

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Cruise Ship Wedding

Competition Entry from Jennifer in Canada

I had the worst wedding in the world.  Full Stop. No Questions Asked.
 
My (now) husband and I made the horrible error in entrusting our special day to the less than capable hands of a cruise ship.  Because we lived so far away from each other, we believed this would be a great option. 
 
We were promised greatness and got crap.  Seriously.
 
From day 1, we requested 'no bars', we didn't want a bar for the ceremony cite, a bar for the photos, no bars.... we're religious people, we wanted a special day.  So, what does the cruise line do?
 
They put us in a 'bar' cleverly described as 'lounge' - but not just any bar - our bar shared a common wall with the "Goth Party" next door.  As a result, during our 'special' ceremony, we had goths walking into our room, and we could hear them cheering during our vows and prayers.  This was after the cruise promised us that we 'wouldn't hear a thing'!
 
The people who were suppose to 'help' us that day were 45 minutes late in picking me up, as a result of their horrid tardiness our guests were kicked off the boat before the meal was completed.  There was no toast to the bride, there was no 'welcomes' to the families.  It was 'they have to leave, now, you're done'.
 
Cruise Ship WeddingOur professional photos, (the professional photographer had to be provided by the cruise ship) were taken - in bars!  Attached is one of the 'best' worst romantic pictures I have ever seen.  The large hands and tattoos take away from my dress...
 
In dealing with the company in the time that followed we've been given nothing but the run around... no explanations just 'oh we're sorry'... as if a 'sorry' can make the wedding day any better.
 
Moral of my pathetic tale... stay on land and trust no one with wedding details.

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The Perfect Civil Partnership Ceremony

Competition Entry from Geoff in Tyne and Wear

My partner and I have been together now for about ten years, and we had our civil partnership ceremony a year ago on April 18 2009.  We decided to have a relatively small affair and only invited 50 guests, so close family and friends only.  It worked out really well, as a lot of them already knew each other, and those that didn't soon did, so that by the end of the night everyone was getting on like a house on fire.  

In the weeks before the big day, I'd scoured our photo collection for shots of everyone who was coming (the more humiliating the better!).  I then put all of the photos onto a dvd and had this playing on a widescreen tv in the main room of the wedding throughout the afternoon.  It was a fantastic talking point, and all day there were cries of shock and laughter as the photos from the past came back to haunt our guests!

Just before we had our meal in the evening I had organised a surprise for my partner, Mauricio.  He's latino, so is always going on about how great latin dancers are, so I brought in a troupe of dancers to perform a medley of salsa and meringue for us.  The girls came in covered in capes, so people were a bit baffled, then his favourite song came on (Suavemente) and they threw off the capes and danced the night away.  Everyone was up on the feet, cheering and dancing, and the atmosphere was electric.

My one big regret of the night was that I wanted to keep the dancers a complete secret from everybody that I forgot to ask somebody to video it.  We have a couple of clips that guests recorded, but I suppose my one piece of advice would be that although you might not think that you will want something recorded beforehand, chances are afterwards you will, so always ask somebody to record parts of your day.

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Shabby Chic – A Christmas Gift for a little Princess

If you’re looking for an extra special Christmas gift for a baby girl or little lady,

The Shabby Chic Handmade Personalised Little Princess Plaque is a fabulous choice of gift.

 

A baby girl’s First Christmas is an exciting time for families, and finding the one perfect gift that nobody else has thought of can sometimes be difficult.

 

This beautiful Shabby Chic Personalised Little Princess Plaque will look stunning hanging in a newborn’s nursery, or on a little girl’s bedroom door. It's stylish design will add elegance to any room.

 

The wording ‘Little Princess’ is standard on the 3’x8’ handmade plaque; then to make it unique, it’s personalised with your little one’s name, or special message from you.

 

A Shabby Chic Personalised Little Princess Plaque is an exquisite Personalised Christmas gift that all Little Princesses will adore.

This delightful Plaque is a wonderful keepsake gift which will be treasured for years to come.

                                                Shabby Chic Handmade Personalised Little Princess Plaque

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An Animal Christmas Bauble is a fun and special Gift for little ones!

Christmas Baubles are becoming increasingly popular now as they add character and interest to a Christmas tree.

 

The Personalised Animal Christmas Bauble is adorable and is the perfect gift for a young child, or even baby’s first Christmas.

 

This gorgeous Personalised Animal Christmas Bauble is brightly decorated with exciting coloured animals. To make it extra special, it comes personalised with your child’s name, with each letter of their name representing an animal beginning with the same letter!

 

Kids will love to see their name in the shape of funky animals and will hang their Christmas Bauble on the tree with enthusiasm and pride year after year.

 

Whether you’re starting a new tradition, or continuing one, a Personalised Christmas Bauble is the perfect choice for a unique Christmas gift. It’s a wonderful gift for young children, and a cherished family keepsake.      

                                                       Animal Personalised Christmas Bauble

 

A Christmas Gift for those who enjoy a tipple or two!

                                            Vodka Red Bull & Engraved Glass Gift Set

Are you looking for a different, unique Christmas gift for your loved one?

This Vodka, Red Bull and Personalised Engraved Glass Gift set is the Perfect Christmas present for anyone who enjoys the odd tipple or two over Christmas.

 

The gift set comprises of a miniature Vodka, a can of Red Bull and an elegant Hi ball glass, engraved with your special personalised message.   It’s the ideal Christmas gift for the person who likes to entertain, and their glass will never be mixed up with anybody else’s again!

 

This Vodka, Red Bull and Personalised Engraved Glass Gift set is a wonderful Christmas gift for mums, dads, grans, granddads, wives and husbands; in fact anyone who likes to drink their drink from a lovely looking glass!

 

With an engraved personalised message sent from the heart, this truly is a beautiful Christmas keepsake gift that will be cherished year after year.

 

 

The Magic of Christmas Starts on the 1st of December!

Christmas Gifts for Kids

Christmas is literally just around the corner and the decorations will go up soon! 

 

The real excitement starts on the first day of December when the kids can have their first treat from their advent calendar.

 

The Personalised Christmas Advent Calendar is the perfect festive accessory. Beautifully decorated with Santa in gold, and with 24 pockets for Christmas treats, this will brighten any room.

The best bit is that you or your child can choose the treats!

 

The Personalised Christmas Advent Calendar is a wonderful Christmas gift for kids and adults, which will be brought out year after year. With yours or your child’s name at the top of the Calendar, there will be no mistake whose sweets belong to who!

 

See your little one’s face light up as they eagerly take out their Christmas treat every day. It doesn’t just have to be for children, mums and dads adore chocolate too!

 

A Personalised Christmas Advent Calendar is a unique Christmas gift and a fun family keepsake. The magic of Christmas starts on the 1st of December!

                 Personalised Christmas Gifts - Name Advent Calendar - Cream  Personalised Christmas Gifts - Name Advent Calendar - Red

 

Stressful Wedding Planning

Competition Entry from Jolene in Carryduff

"I don't understand why people get so stressed about weddings".
Those were my famous last words! When I first got engaged I honestly didn't see what would be stressful - it all looked so fun and exciting. Until you get to drawing up the guest list, or finding a florist who can have bouquets ready 4 days after Christmas when the flower markets are all closed, or dealing with bridesmaid dresses which arrive 4 inches too small.
Add all that to a recently diagnosed long term illness, mobility problems, failed benefit appeals, pain clinics and weight gain due to medication (weight gain after the dress is already bought at a tiny size 6!) and now I can begin to see why weddings are stressful!! But now there is only 11 weeks to go and I know that it will be all worth it when I stand next to my fiance and say those vows. After all, the stress has had one benefit - it's shown me how much he loves me and that he will stand by me and support me through everything. Maybe that's why wedding planning is so stressful - it could be the ultimate relationship test to prove which couples are meant to make it down the aisle.

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Your child is the star in this amazing Zoo themed story book!

Christmas Gifts for Children

Imagine your little one’s face when they discover they are the main star in this fabulous fantasy story book.  

                                                                                 

This beautiful Zoo Personalised Child's story book features your child’s name and home town, which will grip their attention throughout the entire book.  As the sender of this wonderful gift, you will also get a mention too!

 

Reading will never be the same again!  Your child will love the brightly coloured pages, beautifully illustrated with their favourite zoo animals.

Not only is it educational, this Zoo Personalised Child’s Story book is exciting and great for stretching your child’s imagination.

 

This truly is a unique Christmas gift for children, and it will be loved by whoever reads it.

 

Capture your child’s enthusiasm as they share their story with you. It’s a great book for reading together at family time, and the story, along with your child’s eagerness to read, will never grow old!

 

The inside of the Zoo Personalised Story book has your own special personalised message to make this a unique Christmas gift for children. It’s a cherished keepsake to be enjoyed for many years to come. Happy Reading!

                                                                        Zoo Personalised Childs Story Book

A kid's Personalised Number Plate is a great Gift this Christmas!

A Kid’s Personalised Mini Number Plate is a unique Christmas Gift for your child. They will be the envy of the playground with this dazzling number plate attached to their new bicycle or scooter!

 

Let’s not forget about babies- these number plates will look great on a pram or pushchair. Alternatively, what a great way to decorate your child’s bedroom door, or room!

 

These number plates are even a fun Christmas gift for your grandparents, and will look very trendy on a mobility scoter, or walking frame!

 

Whatever the occasion, a Personalised Mini Number Plate is a fun gift that will be loved, and a wonderful keepsake.

 

With so many bright and beautiful colours to choose from, and your choice of how you would like the personalisation, this personalised number plate will add the perfect finishing touch to your special Christmas gift.

                                           Kids Mini Personalised Number Plate   

 

A Didi Disc Christmas Gift for Music Fans

Are you looking for a Christmas Gift that’s a bit different from the rest? Do you want a gift that will really stand out? 

 

This Fun & Funky Dididisc Presentation Award Plaque is the ideal gift for all music lovers.

                                                Personalised Fun Dididisc Presentation Awards - Retro Desktop Gift

We all have a song that’s special to us in some way, and holds a lot of warm personal memories.

It could be the Number 1 song on the day you, or your loved one were born, Your first dance at your wedding, The song that was played on your ‘first date’, the first song your child danced to- so many great songs- so many happy memories!

 

All you need to do is pick your song and artist. This 5’ retro disc comes in a range of 5 fabulous colours to choose from, and is beautifully presented on a red, blue, or black mount. Your own personalised dedication or special message is included to add the perfect finishing touch to this stunning 8’x6’ frame.

This Personalised Fun Dididisc Presentation Award Plaque is a wonderful Christmas gift, anniversary gift, birthday gift; in fact it’s the perfect gift for all special occasions!

 

This unique Dididisc Presentation Award will take pride of place on a wall, or shelf, anywhere in the home, entertainment room, or office. It’s a feature that will be admired and enjoyed by all music fans, and is a truly cherished keepsake.

                                                                          

A Personalised Laser DVD Film Presentation Movie Award is the perfect Christmas Gift for Movie Lovers!

Here is the ideal Christmas Gift for all movie lovers.

                            Laser DVD Film Personalised Presentation Movie Awards  Personalised Laser DVD Film Presention Movie Award

Do you see yourself as a bit of a movie buff?  Do you know all there is to know about your favourite film? Maybe you enjoy collecting movie memorabilia. If so, then this Personalised Laser DVD Film Presentation Movie Award is perfect for you!

 

Maybe you know somebody who’s passionate and enthusiastic about a particular film, it could be that they idolise a particular actor, or quite simply, it’s a film that has a happy memory for them, or you! How about the first time you watched a movie as a couple, or family time, sat around the television enjoying a great film altogether. 

 

The Personalised Laser DVD Film Presentation Movie Award is an exciting Christmas gift for someone special,  or why not just treat yourself!

 

You get to choose the DVD movie of your choice, and the presentation comprises of the original DVD cover artwork, the DVD and a laser disc.  This is all beautifully presented with your own unique personalised dedication or message.

In a choice of a Silver or Gold frame with a red, blue or black mount, these high quality Neilsen frames used on the DVD Laser Movie Awards are easily accessible from the back and the DVD can be removed to be played.

 

This is truly a fantastic Christmas gift that will look fabulous on any wall. If you have a home entertainment room, this will make a great feature that will capture everyone’s attention, and will be enjoyed and admired by all. As a movie fan, it will compliment your collection!

 

Christmas Baubles for your Dog

Christmas Gifts for your Dog

Let’s not forget about our four legged furry friends this Christmas!

 

The I Love my Dog Personalised Christmas Bauble is the perfect gift for all dog lovers, or even better, your own dog!

                                       I Love My Dog Personalised Christmas Bauble

It’s a wonderful way to show how much you love and appreciate your dog.

The I Love my Dog Personalised Christmas Bauble is in a fun design and you can add your own special message on the back to make this a treasured keepsake gift.

 

The Personalised Dog Christmas Bauble is gorgeous with an adorable dog print on the front, and you then add your Christmas own message on the back. What a fabulous gift!

Maybe your dog is sadly no longer with you. This China Bauble will make a lovely gift in remembrance of your beloved pet.

                                        Dog Christmas Bauble Personalised

If you haven’t got a dog, you are sure to have friends and family who have! A personalised Christmas Bauble will beat a doggie Christmas stocking every time! It’s a stunning Christmas gift to be displayed on the Christmas tree year after year.

It will be enjoyed and admired by you, your friends, and your pet dog!

click the link to see full range of Personalised Christmas Baubles.

 

Christmas Baubles are the perfect Gift for Teachers

Show your teacher or your child’s teacher how much you appreciate them this Christmas with a Personalised Christmas Bauble.

 

With so much to do and plan between now and Christmas, it sometimes gets difficult to find the ideal gift for teachers. Personalised Christmas Baubles are becoming a very popular gift choice. This is because, they are beautiful to look at, stylish, and when you add your own special message, completely unique.

 

The front of the personalised bauble is stunning with a design that reads ‘To My Teacher’ or ‘Worlds best Teacher’ in pink, blue, or floral, and you can have your own special Christmas message on the back.

 

What a wonderful way to say thank you at Christmas time, and a very special personalised gift for your teacher. It’s a truly lovely keepsake gift to be treasured year after year, which will have pride of place on the Christmas tree!

                  To My Teacher Floral Personalised Christmas Bauble  Worlds Best Teacher Personalised Christmas Bauble - Blue  Pink Worlds Best Teacher Personalised Christmas Bauble



 

Christmas Wedding Baubles & Favour Gifts

Christmas Wedding Ideas

Having a Christmas Wedding well what better gift could you think of than a personalised Christmas Bauble?
 
Christmas Weddings are becoming more and more popular and finding a special gift for your little Bridesmaids, Flower Girls or Page Boys is getting hard.
 Our Beautiful Bridesmaid Personalised Bauble   Personalised Christmas Bauble, Lilac Pearl Message Bauble
So to make things a little easier, we thought we would add to our collection our beautiful Bridesmaid & Flower Girl baubles along with the Our Fantastic Page Boy.
Our Fantastic Page Boy Personalised Bauble   10 x Personalised Glitter Bauble Favours - Blue
 
These beautiful Baubles are China and can be personalised on the front with the Wedding attendants name and on the back of the bauble you can add your own special message to make it a wonderful keepsake gift of your Wedding Day. And every year when the Christmas tree goes up it will bring back the memories of yours and their special Wedding day.
 
You may wish to give all your special guests a Christmas Bauble well we have thought of that too. We have the Fabulous Bride & Groom Personalised Christmas Bauble also personalised on the front with the Bride & Grooms Names and on the reverse you could add a thank you message like: Thank you for sharing our special day 24.12.2010 or maybe make it a little more personal with your own special message.
 Fabulous Wedding Bride & Groom Personalised Bauble   Personalised Bauble - Bride & Groom Bauble   Personalised China Wedding Couple Christmas Bauble
These baubles not only make great Wedding Favour gifts. They could be used as an alternative to a place card and have the guest’s name on the front and a message from the Bride & Groom on the back.
 
And if you’re going to a Wedding at Christmas time this personalised Bride & Groom bauble will make a lovely Wedding gift.

The Wizard of Oz for Christmas- a Gift with a Twist!

The Wizard of Oz - Personalised Classic Book  We all know L. Frank Baum’s fantasy story The wizard of Oz; it’s a wonderful book and film enjoyed by adults and children.

 

How about a twist?  This Fun Personalised Classic Book of The Wizard of Oz is fantastic, as the twist is- you get to choose the characters! It’s the perfect Christmas gift for any book lover, young or old.

 

The classic story stays exactly the same, but you have to replace Dorothy with a name of your choice, along with all the other main characters. How exciting to involve all your family, or your child’s friends!  It’s a Personalised Christmas gift to be enjoyed and treasured by all.

 

All the names you have chosen will appear throughout the entire story, keeping your child gripped! As well as being educational, it’s also fun, exciting, and a great way of reading together.

 

The front cover is beautifully illustrated, and is personalised with your child’s name.  The inside page lists the ‘stars’ of the story and the character they are playing.

To top it all off, you can also add your own special message in the book to make this a truly wonderful Christmas gift.

 

The Personalised Classic Book of The Wizard of Oz is a wonderful keepsake gift that will be loved and treasured by whoever reads it!

For more Christmas Gift ideas, click the link Christmas Gifts for Children

 

A Dog Tag is a Trendy Christmas Gift

  Personalised Sterling Silver Engraved Dog Tag  Dog Tags have become a very Trendy fashion accessory over the last few years. It’s the perfect Christmas gift for any man in your life.

Not only do they look good, but with a special message engraved on one or both of the tags, just from you, it’s a gift that will be cherished by husbands, dads, sons, brothers, in fact anyone.
 
What a fantastic Christmas gift for a new dad, with his baby’s name and date of birth engraved on the dog tag. Maybe it’s your first Christmas as a married couple. Embrace your love with a special personalised message, with both your names and your wedding date, or a memory that means something to the both of you.
 
A loving personalised message on a Dog Tag will delight sons this Christmas.
Dog Tags are a great gift idea for Brothers too, and with a personalised message such as ‘To my brother, with love’ will make his Christmas.
 
 A simple message goes a long way.
 Message examples: To a special son at Christmas, Merry Christmas Tom, I love you, remember when (with a date), Tom Smith (and date of birth), I love you son, I love you daddy (with child’s date of birth), the list is endless, you can personalise both dog tags with the same message, or different, it’s up to you! 
 
Every message is special if it comes from the heart, and what better is there to express your love this Christmas, than to have it engraved onto a dog tag, where he will wear it close to his heart. It’s the ideal Christmas gift for him, which will be loved and admired by all.
 
This Personalised Sterling Silver Dog Tag measures 2.5cm by 4cm, and comes with a 41cm chain.
 
 
For even more fabulous personalised gift ideas, click the link personalised Christmas gifts.

A personalised Gift will make Dad's Christmas

Show your Dad how much he means to you this Christmas with a personalised gift.

 

We have a fantastic range of personalised gifts to suit all budgets, and best of all, your dad will be chuffed to bits!

 

For the man who loves golf, you will be spoilt for choice with our selection of golf theme gifts. From personalised golf balls with your special message on, personalised golf tees, or a No 1 Golfer personalised glass tankard plus much more to bring a smile to your Father’s face this Christmas.

                        Personalised I Love My Daddy Golf BallPersonalised Set of Four Golf TeesNo1 Golfer Personalised Pint Glass Tankard

Dads will be delighted with a Giant Engraved Wine Glass! This is no ordinary wine glass as it holds a whole bottle of wine! With your special message engraved on it, this is the perfect gift for wine lovers!

If your dad’s more of a lager or bitter drinker, we have some fantastic Glass Tankard gift sets. The set comprises of a bottle of beer or lager and a glass tankard or a Pint glass which is engraved with your special Christmas message. This is a wonderful gift that your dad will enjoy time and again!

 Giant Whole Bottle of Wine Glass for the Wine Lover or Lovers  Guinness & Personalised Pint Glass Gift Set  Traditional Ale & Pint Glass Tankard Gift Set  Personalised Beer Label Pint Glass Tankard Personalised Drink Gifts - Engraved Pint Pewter Tankard  Round Crystal Pint Glass Tankard Engraved

 

Our marvellous selection of personalised mugs will warm any daddy’s heart, and with a loving message just from you, it will be a treasured gift.

Personalised Purple Ronnie No1 Dad Mug I Love My Daddy Personalised Message Mug Personalised Purple Ronnie 24 Hour Taxi Best Dad In the World MugWorlds Best Dad Personalised MugPersonalised Purple Ronnie Super Dad Trophy Mug

Christmas wouldn't be Christmas without some chocolate! Dads will love this yummy milk chocolate bar because it comes personalised just for him. It’s also a great alternative to a card as you can have your own message added on the back!

                                      I Heart Anyname Personalised Chocolate Bar   Dad Personalised Chocolate Bar 100g

We are sure you will find what you’re looking for at With Love Gifts.

What ever you get your dad this Christmas, whether it’s big or small, a personalised gift is sent from the heart, showing you have put some thought into it. It will make your dad’s Christmas, which in turn will make yours!

 

For even more great Christmas gift ideas, click the link Christmas gifts for men.

 

Top 10 Christmas Gifts for Children

The Christmas season is upon us yet again and it’s time to start planning what you will get your kids, or your friends’ kids, if you haven’t done so already.
To help you, check out this list of our top 10 Christmas gifts for kids. All the gifts are personalised which adds that extra special thought. 
 
Personalised Blue Pencil Case with Pens & Pencils
Children really do love having their own pencils, especially with their name on. This set really does make a wonderful Christmas gift for any child. The Pencil Case comes personalised with the child’s name along with the Pens, Pencils, felt Pens, Colouring Pencils and ruler, a sharpener is also included.
                                          Personalised Blue Pencil Case with Pens & Pencils etc
 
Personalised Engraved Silver Plated Yoyo
Yoyos will never go out of date and are popular with adults and children. This Engraved Personalised Silver Plated Yoyo is a wonderful fun gift idea for Christmas.
Make it extra special with your personalised message and this will be a beautiful keepsake.
                                          Personalised Engraved Silver Plated Yoyo
Personalised Christmas Bauble Pink Pearl Message Bauble
Personalised Christmas baubles are becoming massively popular and this
beautiful personalised 8cm diameter, white pearl glass Christmas bauble is no exception. Personalised with a hand written message of your choice in Pink Pearl with co-ordinating hand tied organza ribbon. This is an ideal gift for a baby girl’s first Christmas, and will be treasured year after year.
                                           Personalised Christmas Bauble, Pink Pearl Message Bauble
 
Personalised Silver Plated Digger Tractor Money Box
All little boys love diggers and this Engraved Silver Plated Digger Money Box is the perfect Christmas gift! It’s fun and practical and comes personalised with your special message. 
                                            Personalised Silver Plated Digger Tractor Money Box
 
Personalised Christmas Bauble Blue Glitter Message Bauble
A stunning personalised 8cm diameter, white pearl glass Christmas bauble. It's personalised with a hand written message of your choice in Blue glitter with co-ordinating hand tied organza ribbon. This is a perfect gift for a baby’s first Christmas and wonderful keepsake to hang on your Christmas tree every year.       
                                              Personalised Christmas Bauble, Blue Glitter Message Bauble      
 
Personalised Rudolph
Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without Rudolph! This Personalised Christmas Santa’s Reindeer is an adorable soft toy that children and adults will love!
Rudolph's Jumper comes personalised with your own special, what a fabulous gift!
                                                 Personalised Christmas Soft Toy - Christmas Message Rudolph - Brown
 
Personalised Santa's Mince Pie Plate & letter from Santa
We all know the magic of Christmas starts the night before when the children are so excited, and they set out some food for Santa. The Personalised Santa’s Mince Pie Plate is perfect for this tradition. Watch your child’s face light up with delight on Christmas day when they receive a personalised thank you letter from Santa!
                                                Personalised Christmas Gift - Santas Mince Pie Plate and Letter From Santa
 
Personalised Christmas Dinner Set
What a fantastic way to get your child in the spirit of Christmas year after year with this lovely personalised Christmas Dinner Set. Personalised with your child’s name, this beautifully decorated plate, bowl and mug is a wonderful keepsake.
                                               Personalised Christmas Gifts - Name Christmas Dinner Set
 
Little Monster Personalised Name Mug with Chocolates
This Fun Child’s Little Monster Personalised Name Mug is the perfect Christmas gift or stocking filler for any Little Monster. Kids will love this adorable mug as it comes personalised with their name on. Some yummy chololates are also included! 
                                                Little Monster Personalised Name Mug with Chocolates
Personalised Pirate Ship
The Engraved Silver Plated Pirate Ship Money Box is a beautiful gift for young children. Personalised with your special message, this is a wonderful unique gift to be treasured.
                                             Personalised Silver Plated Pirate Ship Money Box
For even more inspiration, click the link Christmas Gifts for Kids 

I Loved My Diary!

When I was about 10 years old, a lot of Christmases ago, my Auntie brought me a diary as a Christmas gift. I remember at the time thinking ‘great, what am I supposed to do with that!’

Reluctantly, I gave it a go and made my first entry on Christmas night. Short and sweet at first, then gradually over the next few nights, I started to write more and more. Then something amazing happened. I can remember how much I looked forward to writing in my diary every night, recapping funny conversations  I’d had with my best friends that day, which boy I had a crush on at school, how much my little brother annoyed me, everything I could think of in a space of about ten minutes before falling to sleep.

 

For the next few years, I put a new diary on my Christmas wish list!

 

Times have changed so much since then. Kids seem to be contented with their game consoles and televisions. This is fine, but wouldn’t it be great to see them spend just a few minutes writing their favourite memory of the day in their dairy? Diaries are not just educational; they’re fun and way of expressing yourself!

 

Dairies are also a lovely personal keepsake!  My mum found mine in the loft last year and gave them to me. I can honestly say, I read them over and over again with nostalgic enthusiasm wearing a massive smile.

 

It’s not the first thing my children put on their Christmas list, but diaries are always there! They have the same enjoyment as I did writing them!

 

 

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All Little Girls will Love a Fairy for Christmas!

If you’re looking for a Christmas gift for a kid, young or old, fairies never grow old, or go out of date! All little girls love fairies, maybe it’s because they’re beautiful and magical.

The Fairy Letter range of gifts is the ideal special gift for your daughter, niece or granddaughter this Christmas.

 

The Girls Fairy Letter Personalised Christmas Bauble is the perfect way of starting a new tradition, or continuing one. This lovely China Bauble is a beautiful Christmas gift for any special little girl. With a fairy design around the child’s initial and your own special Christmas message on the back of the bauble, it will have pride of place on the Christmas tree year after year.

                                           Girls Fairy Letter Personalised Christmas Bauble

 Have a look at the Girls Fairy Letter Dinner Set. This stunning plate, bowl and mug made from bone china, features gorgeous little fairies, and the first letter of the child’s name. This truly is the perfect Christmas for a special little girl.

                                          Girls Fairy Letter Dinner Set

A slightly older girl might prefer a Girls Fairy Letter Personalised China Mug. Decorated with adorable fairies around the child’s first letter of her name, and with a special personalised message on the back of the mug; she will love her unique gift.

                                            Girls Fairy Letter Personalised China Mug

Your little girl will adore a Framed Fairy Letter Canvas with the same graceful fairy design. Adding your personalised message, which will be displayed at the bottom of the canvas will make this a wonderful keepsake and will brighten any room.

                                           Girls Framed Fairy Letter Canvas

 To compliment the canvas, why not also get the Little Girls Fairy Name Personalised Frame.  This stunning frame features a girl’s first name, surrounded by perfect little fairies. What a fabulous Christmas gift which will look great on a bedroom door, wall, window or shelf!

                                            Girls Fairy Name Personalised Frame

 It’s never too early to start saving. The Girls personalised Fairy China Money Box is a beautiful Christmas gift for any little girl. This china money box shows a pretty fairy design around the child’s initial and you can have your own special message on the back of the money box, what a unique gift and one that she will cherish.

                                            Girls Fairy Letter Personalised China Money Box

    

A Personalised Canvas will brighten any room!

Christmas will soon be here again and it’s time to start racking your brain what you will get the children. It seems to get harder every year to find the ideal Christmas gift!

Young kids will have already planned their wish list which does make it a little easier.

How about getting them something they haven’t asked for and won’t be expecting?

 

Personalised Name Canvases is a great gift idea! With a huge selection of designs and sizes, it will take pride of place in a baby or child’s room.

 

Is your boy a budding footballer? The Personalised Little Footballer Canvas is bright and beautiful.  Or maybe he’s a pirate in disguise!  The Personalised Little Swashbuckler Canvas is so cheeky and adorable! Whatever he likes, there’s a canvas to suit his character.

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Let’s not forget about the little girls this Christmas! The Personalised Fairy Wishes Canvas is gorgeous. For a more contemporary design, the Personalised Daisy Canvas is just the thing for a little lady.       

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All the canvases are hand finished with a gorgeous sparkly effect, and the child’s name and date of birth is added in glitter.

 

You will be spoilt for choice with our fabulous collection of personalised canvases.

What a wonderful Christmas gift for any kid, and a fabulous keepsake, which will brighten up any room, and what’s more, no one else will have thought of it!

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Baubles are the perfect Christmas Gift!

Personalised Christmas baubles are becoming a very popular choice of Christmas gift for the family, particularly kids.

 

With so many styles to choose, from exquisite glass pieces to incredible china items,

Christmas baubles really are the ideal gift for babies, children and teenagers.

 

A baby’s first Christmas is such an exciting time. A Personalised baby’s first Christmas Bauble is a stunning gift to celebrate the occasion.  From Christmas favourites such as Santa, Rudolph, Snowman, or just simply Baby’s name perfectly hand written, and with a special message from you on the back, this wonderful keepsake will have pride of place on the Christmas tree for many years to come.

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 The Personalised Emma Fairy Bauble is a gorgeous Christmas gift for any little girl, and what’s more, you get to choose the fairy’s dress and hair colour to match your little girl’s! This beautiful bauble is personalised with your little girl’s name and a memorable date, and comes in a lovely gift box. 

Don’t worry, there’s also a customised fairy for little boys! The Personalised Jack Bauble is so adorable! 

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The Personalised Racing Car China Christmas Bauble is a perfect gift for boys and girls.  With a ‘cool dude’ driving his blue race car, and a pretty princess in her pink car, these Christmas Baubles will always bring a smile to your children’s faces!

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The Personalised Blue Snowflake China Christmas Bauble is ideal for teenagers.

Decorated with a perfect snowflake on the front with ‘Merry Christmas’, and with a personalised message from you on the back, this bauble will be loved and admired by all!

                                         Personalised Blue Snowflake China Christmas Bauble

 For an extra special Christmas gift for your child, the Personalised Hand Blown Glass Angel Christmas Bauble is exquisite. With an engraved message just from you, this gorgeous bauble will add the perfect finishing touch to any Christmas tree.

                                          Personalised Hand Blown Glass Angel Christmas Bauble Decoration

 Whether you are starting a new tradition or continuing one, a personalised Christmas bauble really is a special unique gift that your little one will look at and enjoy always.

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A Baby's First Christmas is So Special

A baby’s first Christmas is always a special time for families, and there’s such a fantastic selection of personalised Christmas gifts to help celebrate this joyous occasion.

 

 Personalised First Christmas baubles make a fabulous unique gift. From exquisite glass pieces to incredible china items, and a wonderful choice of designs, with the baby’s name and a special message, this will be a treasured keepsake for many Christmases to come.

 

Your baby will look adorable with a personalised vest, pink for a little Princess, blue for a Prince, or unisex white for a little monster! To complete the set, how about a matching bib, personalised with baby’s name- how cute!

 

Be the first to buy baby a dinner set this Christmas. What a beautiful keepsake for any little boy or girl, their own personalised Bone China Dinner Set. With a choice of designs and with baby’s name on their mug, bowl and plate, this set will make a wonderful personal Christmas gift.

 

Show off your favourite baby picture in a personalised photo frame.

The Personalised Baby Girls Pink Hand & Foot Prints Engraved Photo Frame is gorgeous. This beautiful modern pink wood photo frame makes a special gift for a newborn baby girl, Laser Engraved on the frame with your own message; this truly is a lovely keepsake.

The boys aren’t left out- it also comes in blue!

There’s a great choice of frame designs, from ABC babies Engraved Photo frame, to Baby girls and boys polka dots personalised frames- you will find the perfect frame for your perfect picture!

 

It’s believed to be good luck to give baby a silver coin when you first meet them. They will need something to keep their money in! The little Princess Car Money Box and the Blue Chick Money Box is just the thing!  Personalised on the front with baby’s name and your own special message on the back, it’s a super Christmas gift for kids. 

 

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A Personalised Message Will Make Her Christmas

Make her Christmas special this year by adding a personalised message to your gift.
We all love Christmas, and when we get a gift with a personalised message, it’s something to be cherished and kept for ever.
 
We have a huge selection of personalised Christmas gifts for your wife, girlfriend, mum, Gran, daughter, sister or your best friend! With so many styles, we have something for everyone, young and old, and at a price you can afford.
 
Our stylish trinket and jewellery boxes are a popular choice. All come lovingly engraved with a personal message to make these items an outstanding keepsake.
 
Our Dazzling silver plated compact mirrors will compliment any woman’s handbag, and added with your personalised message will make this a stunning Christmas gift for her.
 
You will be spoilt for choice with our beautiful collection of glassware.
Cocktail, wine, whiskey, brandy, or Champagne, we have a glass for any taste. All glasses come engraved or personalised to add that finishing touch.
 
We have a great range of personalised gifts for the younger generation too!
Our top selling personalised baubles are always a huge success, and our range of trendy personalised posters and calendars will delight any young girl!
 
Our Christmas gifts are there to inspire. Whether you’re saying Merry Christmas, I love you, remember when, or thank you, all messages are special and mean something to the person you are sending it to. It will be a gift she will never forget and will hold close to her heart for ever.
 

 

Top 10 Gifts for Women

As Christmas is just around the corner, it’s time to start planning the ideal gift for the special lady in your life.

To help you, we’ve listed our latest top selling gifts for her, at prices to suit your pocket!

 

Engraved Crystal Whiskey Tumbler

Personalised Drink Gifts - Engraved Crystal Whiskey TumblerThis lovely engraved 24% Crystal Whiskey Tumbler Glass makes a great personalised drinking gift, ideal for your gran!

 

 Laser Engraved Oak Photo Frame

Laser Engraved Oak Photo Frame 7This beautiful Laser Engraved 7'x5' Oak Veneered Photo Frame is perfect. Just add your personalised message and this makes a wonderful Christmas gift.

 

 Laser Engraved Oak Collage Photo Frame

Laser Engraved Oak Collage Photo Frame 10This beautiful Laser Engraved 10 x 8 Oak Veneered Collage Photo Frame will be loved by everyone. This photo frame comes engraved with your own special message or details of an occasion.

 

 Engraved Diamante Heart Compact Makeup Mirror

Engraved Diamante Heart Compact Makeup MirrorThis diamante Heart compact mirror is the perfect handbag accessory for any woman who wears makeup. This sparkly compact comes personalised with your message- a truly stunning gift.

 

 Diamante Engraved Photo Trinket Box

Diamante Engraved Photo Trinket BoxTo add romance to glamour, the diamante engraved photo trinket box is exquisite. Make it extra special with your own personalised message, or details of a memorable occasion on it. 

 

Crystal Vase

Personalised Gift - Engraved Oval Crystal VaseThis elegant Engraved Crystal Vase makes a wonderful Christmas gift for mum. To make this vase extra unique you can have it engraved with your own special message.

 

 Engraved Double Sided Pebble

Personalised Engraved Double Sided PebbleThis Personalised Engraved Date Pebble makes a beautiful gift. Personalised with a special date to mark a memorable occasion, makes this a truly unique gift.   

 

Diamante & Swirls Photo Frame

Personalised Diamante & Swirls Photo Frame 10 x 8This beautiful 10' x 8' Diamante & Swirls Photo Frame is so stylish. Just add your favourite photo and with your personalised message, this is a beautiful gift for her! 

 

As Pretty As A Cupcake Personalised Teapot

As Pretty As A Cupcake Personalised TeapotThis Personalised As Pretty As A Cupcake Teapot is always a winner! It looks so fabulous- who wouldn’t love it! By adding a special personalised message which goes on the teapot, this is beautiful gift for any girl!

 

Engraved Star Paperweight

Personalised Engraved Star PaperweightThis engraved Silver Star Paperweight is a unique gift, and very popular. It comes personalised with your special message to mark a memorable occasion.