Personalised gifts for her & him, to take your gift ideas game to the next level
Personalised gifts are, hands down, the most extra special kind of present around – suggesting an abundance of thought, creativity and care. If the unique gift is embossed with their initials – like a monogrammed makeup bag, a retro piece of wall art or a trinket box with tiny gold lettering – they’re going to be into it.
Luckily, brands from Burberry to Astrid & Miyu are levelling-up their customisation options for Christmas 2022, so you won’t be short of choice. For personalised gadget cases, Not Another Bill cannot be beaten, while trending Abbott Lyon is a treasure trove of personalised gifts for her to fill her jewellery box to the brim.
For photo gifts, head to Papier – their personalised books and back to school notebooks can be filled with your favourite memories – and for sheer personalised gift choice, Not On The High Street is your saviour. Whether you’re shopping for Christmas gifts, birthday gifts, baby shower gifts, housewarming gifts, best gifts for couples or anniversary gifts, you’ll find the perfect gift for every budget over there. Think: key rings, cheese boards, photo frames, glassware, t-shirts, sterling silver or diamante jewellery and personalised mugs. Whew.
Here are the best personalised gifts for her and him to add to your checkout in 2022.
As we edge into winter, you can't go far wrong with a pair of personalised pyjamas – and this classic pair by Mini Lunn will be a staple in her nightwear wardrobe forever. Made from high-quality blue cotton and finished with navy piping, they can be personalised on the front and back.
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If you're on the hunt for Father's Day gifts, best man mementos, grandad gifts or Valentine's Day gifts for him, Not Another Bill's chic selection of luxury monogrammed goods will have you sorted. This gift set contains a spicy, drinkable whisky distilled at the Miyagikyo distillery and a leather cup for drinks in the park and festivals of the future.
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A beautiful keepsake, this memorable dates print can be personalised with any special dates of your choice – from the day they got engaged to the birth dates of their children.
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Abbott Lyon reigns supreme in the world of reasonably-priced personalised jewellery. One scroll down your TikTok FYP will act as proof. Available in silver and gold, this bracelet can not only be personalised with their initials but their birthstone, too.
Phone cases, laptop sleeves, wash bags and totes: you name it – Not Another Bill can stick their initials on it. You can choose from a whole plethora of colours when personalising this super-protective iPhone case, before selecting the lettering style and colour, too. Such a cute gift.
Personalised glassware makes for a gorgeous birthday gift. Sure, you could pick up some chic wine glasses like the ones below – but this personalised tumbler, complete with her name and birth flowers, will garner much more use. Happy Birthday to your bestie!
Whether they're getting married or they've just moved into a new home, this set of Tillie Mint Loves cushions will brighten up their bed or sofa endlessly. You simply need to choose hair, face and skin tone options from the drop-down menus provided. How about purchasing a set for the whole family?
Give the gift of endless possibilities with this A5, hardback notebook: filled with lined paper for journalling or note-taking, and finished with a photograph of your choice on the cover.
Make her favourite drink just that little bit more special with Sophia Victoria Joy's engraved wine glass, which can be personalised with up to 12 characters of her choice. It doubles up as a great gin glass, too.
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There's no better engagement gift than a bottle of Prosecco to pop (at the countless celebrations they're likely to be having) – but don't just pick up the chicest bottle of Prosecco you can find in the Selfridges food hall. Instead, pick up the chicest bottle of Prosecco you can find in the Selfridges food hall and this personalised Prosecco box to display it in. What a gift.
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We're obsessed with this personalised iPhone case from Abbott Lyon which is available in lots of different colors – from beige to aqua, red and mauve – and lots of different iPhone models. You can choose whether to emboss the case with a silver, rose gold or gold metal letter.
Bridesmaid gifts can be made endlessly more special if they're personalised with your best girls' names. Case in point: this bridesmaid proposal box from Not On The High Street. Fill it with her favourite bottle of Prosecco or wine and you're pretty much guaranteed to get a “yes”.
When it comes to personalised Valentine's Day gifts for her, Abbott Lyon is a treasure trove of chic options in the jewellery and accessories space. She'll adore their rose gold signature name necklace can be personalised with your loved one's name, initials or a meaningful word of your choice. How about their Zodiac sign or the place you met?
Make packing for her next holiday a breeze with Abbott Lyon's mauve canvas jewellery travel case, which has space for her rings, gold hoop earrings, necklace and bracelets – and which can be personalised with her initials. Chic.
A staple for her holidays of 2023, the miniature version of Abbott Lyon's bestselling canvas bag fits all of her daily essentials inside with ease. It can be personalised with metal letters in rose gold, gold or silver – and it has been finished with contrasting black vegan leather detailing.
Keep things simple (and under £25) with this gorgeous adjustable personalised ring from Not On The High Street. Available in silver, gold and rose gold, it can be engraved on the inside or outside with up to 20 characters. A piece of jewellery she'll treasure forever.
Personalisation has always been central to the Smythson of Bond Street story, so they're one of team GLAMOUR's go-to stationery brands for monogrammed gifting. There are endless ways to customise your Smythson stationery, from the gold stamping of classic initials on notepads, planners and luggage labels to the personalisation of writing sets that she'll love to keep handy in her desk drawer.
Modern and contemporary, this Kissing Lovers art print is available in either blue and green or red and pink – and in two sizes: A3 or A4. It has been originally hand-painted to give it an original, bespoke feel.
If you have a little more money to spend, Liberty's divine initial signet rings – crafted from 9ct gold and embellished with lab-grown diamonds in Italy – are a timeless and incredibly special choice. You'll find the department store's iconic logo engraved inside.
Charms Company's “Initials” collection is our go-to for luxury personalised gifts, packed full of unique pieces that allow you to customise a gift for your loved one by selecting their initial. These 14-Karat single earrings are encrusted with sparking pink sapphires.
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Available in black and red, this real leather keyring is soft in texture and has stitch detailing to the edge. It can be personalised with gold lettering and purchased alongside a gift box for perfect presentation.
Not entirely a personalised gift per-se, but personalisable with a selection of your favourite photographs and selfies, this chic gold and glass multi photo frame will take pride of place atop her bedside table.
We're huge fans of these initial necklaces by jewellery designer Roxanne Assoulin that look endlessly more expensive than they actually are. They're gold-plated and each pendant is inlaid with the letter of your choice in glossy red enamel. Easy to layer with other necklaces, they make for a dainty and beautiful personalised gift.
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Also from Martha Brooks comes this gorgeous "A to Z Of You" book which can be personalised with 26 reasons why your loved one is so fantastic. This personalised gift takes customisation to a whole new level. So cute.
Personalised gifting doesn't just have to mean a gift embellished with their full name or initials. Equally, you could personalise a present with their birthstone or star sign. This cute keyring will make reaching for their keys a joy, uniquely beaded and with a cute gold star charm.
The ultimate in personalised gifting, this checked cashmere scarf from Burberry can be monogrammed with up to three characters. If you don't think she'll like the archive beige check, there's a whole menu of other colours to choose from.
Treat her to an initialed brush pot if her WFH set-up needs elevating. The perfect home for her makeup brushes or pens and pencils, this cute little personalised gift from Bridie Hall has been handcrafted in London.
In the run up to the most magical time of the year, a personalised bauble makes a gorgeous present. This one is made from ceramic, personalised in vinyl and is around 6cm in diameter.
With space for up to 10 characters of personalisation, this water bottle will keep her drink at the perfect temperature through the hot (and cold) weather. And endlessly practical personalised gift for her.
One of Anthropologie's bestselling coffee mugs is the Bistro Tiled mug, which can be purchased with a monogrammed initial to the front. It's large in size for a big, warm cuppa – and has a cute extension of the tiled pattern inside.
A fail-safe stocking filler or secret Santa gift, this personalised slow globe can be filled with artificial snow or red hearts. And a photo of your choice, obvs.
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At Vistaprint, you can turn your favourite memories into a personalised cushion and give them a great big hug from a distance. It's available in three sizes, and has been made from soft 200gsm polyester. Never out of place among the other chic scatter cushions on her sofa. Shop more photo gifts this way.
Stand out as the most thoughtful Christening guest with this adorable personalised dressing gown from My 1st Years. It's suitable for new babies from 0-6 months right through to children of ages six and seven – and you can choose from six different font colours and three font styles for the personalisation. You can find more baby girl gifts and baby boy gifts this way, including cute personalised teddy bears and hampers.
Your quests for personalised gifts for practical people ends here, with a reusable bamboo travel mug their can be engraved with their name. Perfect for anyone with a penchant for living sustainably, it's the perfect companion for long walks and days at the office. Fill with your favourite brew and you're ready to face the day.
On the hunt for personalised jewellery for her? Look no further than Astrid & Miyu's engraving service, which allows you to make a piece of jewellery extra special for no extra cost. Simply choose between the bracelets, rings and necklaces listed on their “Engraving Collection” page, choose the plating and font style and enter up to six characters.
A totally unique personalised gift for her, this solid oak bookend will not only keep her cookbooks and autobiographies in place, but display a few stems of her favourite flower to boot. You can enter up to 25 characters' worth of personalisation, as well as a hidden message to sit on the inside of the bookend for an extra cost.
If a Zodiac sign keychain isn't really her jam, consider this cute beaded phone charm from Luccent Studios. Beaded phone charms have been given the seal of approval from Kendall Jenner, Gigi Hadid, Kaia Gerber, Dua Lipa and Addison Rae of late, so this is a personalised gift idea you can't go wrong with.
Beautifully embroidered and crafted from velvet, Elizabeth Scarlett's Everyday Pouch features a glittering, embroidered pattern to illustrate her star sign. They can also be personalised with her initials.
Rhimani was founded by Izzy Berne back in 2018 as a means to raise money for Save The Rhino ahead of her stab at the London Marathon. Since then, her passion project has grown – and she's soon to open a shop in South London. Find cute beaded bracelets and necklaces that can be personalised with their name which we totally adore.
After more of the best gifts 2022? Shop beauty advent calendars, Christmas gifts for dads, Christmas gifts for mums and Christmas gifts for women. Elsewhere, find virtual gifts like gift cards and experience gifts, Christmas gifts for sisters, wedding gifts, letterbox gifts and Secret Santa gifts.
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