Struggling to find a gift for your hard-to-buy-for mother-in-law? Perhaps you’ve ended up with your boss in the work secret Santa? Or maybe you can’t think of what to buy a friend who already has everything?
Personalised gifts elevate a crowd-pleasing present to a meaningful one. From a wooden gaming stand to ceramic egg cups, we’ve found some of the best.
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Tony’s Chocolonely
Personalised chocolate, £7.13 a bar
tonyschocolonely.com
Whether you’re buying for an anniversary, Valentine’s Day or to celebrate a new home, Tony’s Chocolonely bars can be customised to mark a variety of occasions. You can choose that special person’s favourite flavour, and make it their own by adding a message and picture.
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Heinz baked beans
Personalised baked beans, £6.49 a can
heinztohome.co.uk
We all know a baked bean fanatic, and now you can give them their favourite toast topper with a personal touch. Heinz will print any name or message on a can.
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Fortnum & Mason champagne
Personalised champagne, £50 a bottle
fortnumandmason.com
Nothing says celebration like a bottle of bubbly – and you can customise this Fortnum’s Blanc de Blancs with a special message of your choice.
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Leather glasses case
Monogram glasses case, £30
penelopetom.com
This soft leather glasses case can be embossed with up to three initials in a silver or gold finish. It’s available in a range of colours, so you can choose their favourite to make it truly theirs.
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Football shirt coaster
Football coaster, £9.90 each
etsy.com
These acrylic coasters can be customised with any football shirt and name to make a great present for diehard fans.
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Chilly’s water bottle
Water bottle 500ml, from £24 (plus £10 for engraving)
chillys.com
Give the gift of ditching single-use plastic with this stainless steel insulated water bottle that keeps liquids hot or cold. Chilly’s bottles can be engraved with a name for an additional £10.
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Baby romper
Personalised romper, £16.99
notonthehighstreet.com
These adorable rompers can be customised with the name of the latest addition to the family, making it a lovely present for new parents.
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Tankard
Dimpled beer mug, £19.99
johnlewis.com
This traditional dimpled mug that can hold up to a pint is perfect for the beer-drinker in your life. Both the name in the centre and words encircling it can be personalised.
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Ceramic egg cups
Personalised egg cups, £24.50
holly.co
These handmade egg cups come as a pair and both can be stamped with a message, allowing you to get creative with your personalisation.
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Head chef apron
Personalised apron, £28
etsy.com
Yes, chef! With a stylish, minimalist design, this custom apron comes in 43 different colours and is also available in children’s sizes. Culinary skills not included.
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Candy stripe wash bag
Personalised wash bag, £26
notonthehighstreet.com
This cheerful canvas wash bag is perfect for carrying makeup or toiletries, and can be personalised with initials.
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Wooden gaming stand
Personalised gaming stand, £26.99
the-laser-boutique.com
The ideal gift to declutter an avid gamer’s desk. This family-run business can laser-engrave a name or gamer tag straight on to its birch gaming stand.
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AirPods Pro case
Leather AirPods Pro case, from £27.24
etsy.com
Elevate your loved one’s AirPods and ensure they never pick up the wrong ones again with this microfibre leather case that can be embossed with their initials.
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Golf set
Personalised golf set, £29.95
notonthehighstreet.com
This set can be personalised with a name and message on the tin and initials on the golf balls. This independent business also says it’s happy to take requests if you want to add your own twist to the design.
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Trowel and fork set
Personalised gardening set, £45.99
johnlewis.com
This copper gardening set is perfect for loved ones with a green thumb, and you can add your own message to the wooden handles.
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Solid oak coffee scoop and bag clip
Personalised coffee scoop, £22
notonthehighstreet.com
A gift as useful as it is personal. Its two-in-one design means it doubles as a scoop and clip to keep coffee fresh.
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Ceramic travel mug
Personalised travel mug, £39.45
holly.co
This unisex travel mug, which is handmade in Wiltshire, can be stamped to add the name of any lucky recipient.
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Purse
Small leather purse, £25
betsyandfloss.com
Jess Cartner-Morley recommended this Betsy & Floss purse as part of her 50 autumn wardrobe updates for under £100. It’s compact, measuring 10.5cm x 8cm, with a zipped pocket for coins and slip compartments for cards and notes. You can personalise it with up to four embossed initials.
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Custom Monopoly
Custompoly, £52.51
etsy.com
A great gift for a family of board-game fanatics who love the original. You can customise the name and pictures of all the properties, as well as the game and edition name, and image in the centre of the board.
