Personalised Gifts: The Ultimate Guide to get the Perfect Gift

A personal touch…

Does your S.O. want for nothing and make it impossible to buy anything for them, no matter the time of year? How about trying to buy presents for your mum, dad, sister, brother and of course your little ones all at once when Christmas rolls around? Gifting can be fun when you get it right, but a nightmare if you don’t know where to start. That’s why we’ve put together the ultimate guide for personalised gifts, so you can make sure your presents are unique year round!

From jewellery and accessories, to clothes and keepsakes, add a personal touch to your gifts this year…

Help to remind your loved ones what really matters this Christmas (and year round!) with the gorgeous bracelets from The Mindful Company. Available in two different styles and a variety of materials (rose gold for me, please) – they make for a thoughtful and stylish gift for anyone.

Find them online here.

A one-stop-shop for a range of personalised gifts for the whole family. Gifts Less Ordinary caters for him, her, babies and everyone in between, making your Christmas gift shopping so much easier. Check out their personalised hip flasks for the guy in your life, or give a gift that will stand the test of time with a engraved wrist watch.

Find them online here.

With a wide range of the most gorgeous pendants, rings, bracelets (plus cufflinks, for the guys out there!) and with the option to add on complimentary engraving, Monica Vinader jewellery are a perfect choice for an extra special gift this Christmas.

Find them at various locations across Hong Kong or online here.

Have you got someone on your gift list with a serious lip balm obsession? Then opt for Coconut Matter’s 100% natural Eco Push-Up Lip Balms. Available with personalisation for a limited time, they make for a personal gift that their lips (and the environment) will thank you for later!

Find them online here.

A long-time Sassy Mama fave, Mischa designs are classic; and with so many bags to choose from, there’s bound to be a bag to suit every woman in your life! Go for their monogramming service to add an extra personal touch for that special someone.

Find them at various stockists across Hong Kong or online here.

Available in a multitude of colours and with the option to add an embroidered name or personalisation, Turkish Towels are a really unique and memorable gift for the whole family.

Find them online here.

From save the date cards, to stationery and invites, Minted is the ideal choice for personalised designs. For Christmas, be sure to check out their range of personalised cards, or go for something super unique and create your own custom artwork. I love the foil print maps, silhouettes or foot and hand prints for gifts that really mean something.

Available online with shipping to Hong Kong here.

Customise a bottle with Liquidz this Christmas! Whether it’s remembering a special date, event, or just creating a fun and memorable gift for the season, Liquidz have you covered. Just choose a bottle, an image and text and they’ll do the hard part for you. Perfect for all those holiday parties!

Find them online here.

Another hassle free haven for all of your Christmas shopping needs, Not on the High Street offers up unique and personal gifts for everyone in your life. I love their super cute home accessories (almost all of which can be personalised). Be sure to check out their cake tins and aprons for all of the bakers out there!

Find them online here.

A great choice for all things personalised, Pottery Barn has everything you need. From jewellery boxes and toiletry bags, to engraved wine glasses and cocktail shakers; they’re sure to have a gorgeous gift for anyone. My personal pick are the monogramed, flannel PJ’s – for all those lazy Christmas days. Grab matching ones for the whole family!

Available online with shipping to Hong Kong here.

A perfect stocking filler, this DIY mug from Cotton On can be left blank for your nearest and dearest to customise themselves, or try getting creative and do the doodling for them! No doubt they will feel #blessed.

Find them at Shop A 34-36 Granville Road Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong or online here.

Known for their gorgeous monogrammed designs, I love the cushions by All Things Deco to add a personal touch to any home. Available in a range of colours, styles and of course personalisation, be sure to grab one for the whole fam to add a pop of colour and style!

Find them online here.

If you can’t be with the ones you love this holiday season, what better way to send your Christmas wishes than via a hamper filled to the brim with goodies!? Gift Hampers HK have a huge selection to choose from and you can also customise yours by adding in extras, as well as a gift card for a more personal touch.

Find them online here or order via phone at 2730 0885 or email [email protected].

Why not show off you or your friends personal style and create cool cases for their phones or tablets. Either choose a blank template and upload your own images to truly make ‘em your own, or use one of their pre-made templates and customise to your heart’s desire!

Find them online here.

With so many unique items on offer from thousands of independent sellers, Etsy is the place to look for one-of-a-kind gifts to show that you care. For a Christmassy touch, go for personalised stockings to store all of your gifts in (or for Santa to fill for you!); though they have almost everything on offer from personalised phones cases, to jewellery and art, homeware and just about everything in between.

Find them online here.

Known for their awesome bags clutches and accessories, KOTUR  is another one of our favourite brands here at Sassy Mama. With a gorgeous selection of personalised bags in a range of beautiful colours, there are plenty of options to customise. They make for the perfect Christmas gift for any mama who loves to show off her individuality!

Find them online here.

Offering up accessories made for you (or for your BFF!), Pop & Suki’s bags are customisable to you, and versatile to life. I love the camera bag, small enough to be chic and cute, but big enough to carry all your must-have items everywhere! Slap your name on the bottom and add a tassel or two to truly make it your own.

Find them online here

The iconic perspex, monogrammed clutch bags by MNO.Logie should be on every fashionista’s wish list this Christmas. The handmade-to-order bags are truly customisable, allowing you to choose your colour, font and text; the artwork is then sent to you to approve, to ensure that every last detail is perfect! These are more a work of art than your everyday bag and make for a really unique gift.

Find them online here.

There’s nothing better than receiving a gift personalised just for you and with Stuck on You, it’s made so easy! With an assortment of gift tags and cards, as well a whole range of other gift ideas (which are all customisable, of course!) check it out for hassle-free shopping (and wrapping) this year.

Find them online here.

For the guy’s out there that enjoy the finer things in life, stop by the Mandarin Oriental Hotel and pick up an engraved silver mug from their famous “Captain’s Bar”. It’ll make sippin’ on their favourite beer at home that extra bit delicious!

Find them exclusively in the Mandarin Oriental Gift Shop – 5 Connaught Road, Central, Hong Kong, www.mandarinoriental.com/hongkong/fine-dining/the-mandarin-cake-shop/.