(ARA) – What’s in a name? When it comes to giving a gift that is memorable and personal, names can mean a lot. Adding a person’s name or initials makes a definitive statement of personalization, ownership and sophistication. The simple act of placing the recipient’s name on a gift can elevate the most basic item to a special realm of thoughtfulness and class.
Traditionally, monogram initials have been embroidered on fabrics, from towels and linens to robes and dress shirts. Today, however, you can find virtually anything with available personalization. A simple online search will yield thousands of opportunities to give a memorable gift emblazoned with the recipient’s name or initials. Websites like www.seventhavenue.com, which offers a wide range of personalized gifts for all occasions, make it easy to find personalized gifts.
If you’re considering a personalized gift this holiday season, keep these three popular categories in mind:
A personalized home decor gift can be elegant, nostalgic or just plain fun, depending on the personality of the person you’re giving to. Is your recipient a homebody? She might appreciate the chance to wrap up in a plush, personalized throw on a chilly winter night.
Shopping for a host with the most? A personalized “pub sign,” declaring the name of the host might be a fun option. Or, go with a set of personalized pilsner glasses so every guest will remember who to toast when the good spirits are flowing.
A personalized wall decoration, declaring the ownership of the kitchen might be a fun option. Or, go with a crock of cutlery and cooking utensils bearing the name of the kitchen’s “top chef.” For the pet lover in your life, consider a timeless band engraved with the words “Dog (or cat) is my heart” and the pet’s name on the inside of the ring.
Finally, for the friend who loves to get holiday themed gifts, consider stockings, ornaments, decorations or even a tree skirt emblazoned with the recipient’s name.
It’s been said a gift of jewelry is always welcome. Instead of giving her (or him) yet another watch this year, or going with the crowd and giving the “in” item of the season, why not make a jewelry gift truly unique by having it personalized? You can put the recipient’s name on virtually any piece of jewelry, from a pendant to a charm bracelet. Or, personalize the gift by choosing colored stones that represent the recipient’s birth date or the birth months of his or her children.
You can opt for monogrammed or personalized jewelry in virtually every metal, from silver to platinum, in pieces ranging from pendants and rings to bracelets and even toe rings. For a real splash, opt for traditional name pendants in frolicking script or watches with the recipient’s name imprinted on the face beneath the crystal.
Children’s furniture
Few gifts make a youngster feel like a grown-up as much as a piece of personalized furniture. Tots love furniture made for someone their size, and adding the child’s name to it further enhances the piece’s appeal. Table and chair sets, bed headboards, rocking chairs and even toys like miniature basketball hoops – all can be personalized with the child’s name. And, putting a little one’s name on a beloved item can help encourage the child to learn to recognize and read her own name. For more personalized gift ideas, log on to www.seventhavenue.com.
