They say it’s the thought that counts when it comes to gifting, but how thoughtful is that same old scented candle you’ve been gifting (and gifted) year after year?
Allow us to clue you into something exciting and true: never before has it been easier to find great gifts that are truly personalized for the recipient (read: mama) you may be shopping for this season. Whether you are shopping for the beauty guru in your life or looking to self-purchase an iconic piece of jewelry that will help you feel close to your little ones, there’s an option for every shopper to get custom this season. And here are our favorites:
The ultimate self-care gift is custom and made fresh, just for you. This trio, care of our friends at Prose includes a Custom Hair Mask, Shampoo & Conditioner created specifically for your (or a friend’s) hair. Talking about “treating yourself!” Available a Prose.com
For the hostess with the mostest, personalized initial notecards are an easy, tried-and-true way to show the holiday spirit. We love Dear Annabelle’s fun fonts and simple designs, which are totally appropriate for all ages. Pro Tip: Grab a pack with the initial for each family member that expresses their personality. Available at dearannabelle.com
Did you know that your birthday, anniversary, or any important date for that matter, has a unique star map? This site allows you to write in when and where you were when something important happened (Went into labor? Found out you were pregnant? Gender reveal?) and provides you with an actual, artistic map of your night that anyone would be proud to hang Available at mapyournight.com
Gone are the days of the boring initial necklaces! Originality and creativity are HERE. TO. STAY. Just look to K Kane’s Hollywood-favorite Chain Letter Necklace. This piece allows you to play around with gold letters, shapes, and numbers and is designed to look, move, and function like links in the chain. Available at k-kane.com
Coffee just got custom (or hot chocolate, or Honey Nut Cheerios with milk) thanks to these mugs that feature illustrations of each family member by artists Mary and Shelly Klein. Choose from a vast array of skin tones, hair, clothes, and identify each mug by the recipients’ first names to offer a truly unique home gift. Available at uncommongoods.com
A Hatch-employee favorite, his brand offers customized embroidered bandanas for you and your little ones that can include initials, full names, or even a favorite nickname. Available at callitbyyourname.fr
Care for a spot of tea? How about 40? Customize the perfect Tea Chest with Tea Forté SELECT Tea Chest. Select the recipient’s favorite flavors to fill the tea chest with 40 pyramid infusers — with flavors like Blueberry Merlot, Harvest Apple Spice, and Green Mango Peach. Available at teaforte.com
Art, but make it personal. Maison Rainbow offers museum-quality original watercolor paintings with custom hand-lettered. Each piece is customized and will arrive framed and ready to hang. Available at maisonrainbow.com
