25+ best personalized gifts for everyone on your list

These customized gifts show them you really thought about them.
By Sara Goldstein Updated Nov. 13, 2024
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When you really want to wow someone with a truly thoughtful present, personalized gifts are the way to go. (They also say you were thinking of them ahead of time and didn’t just panic buy something on Amazon at the last minute!)
That said, there are two types of personalized gifts. The kind where you slap their name on anything and call it special–like a generic mug or throw. Then there’s a truly customized gift that they’ll be certain to treasure for a long, long time. Be that person instead.
To help you out, we gathered some unique gifts take your thoughtfulness to a new level—some even allow customized colors, fabrics and textures. There’s truly something for everyone.
Looking for more gift ideas? Check out all of our holiday gift guides!
Here are our favorite customized gifts for everyone on your list—kids and adults alike:
Personalized gifts we love

$39.99
Books are a stellar gift for any occasion, but these are extra special. The Where Are You books from Wonderbly are a search-and-find extravaganza of epic proportions. Kids ages 4-10 will delight in finding different versions of themselves in six fun universes. Create a book for up to three kiddos and choose from a wide variety of skin tones, hairstyles and colors to customize their characters along with a sweet dedication page. It’s a one of a kind book they’ll treasure forever.
Have a younger child on your list? Wonderbly offers a whole library of customizable titles for all ages and interests.

$40
Taylor Swift may get the credit for their current popularity, but we’ve been Team Friendship Bracelet since the 1990s. This super chic take marries 6mm gold balls and glossy rainbow letters to create one-of-a-kind bracelets that feature names or even phrases. The addition of an ampersand, plus sign, hashtag, heart and star give you a whole host of options, so you can get creative.

$120.41
The heirloom quality toddler duvets from Gooselings will send them off to dreamland like mini royalty. The cotton sateen fabric is soft and lightweight and ideal for year round snuggles while the craftsmanship itself is truly luxe. From the gorgeous seamed edges to the practical tote bag packaging, it’s clear every detail has been thought out. And to prove you’ve put some thinking into it as well, opt to add their name or monogram!

$74
No one likes getting out of the bath–but it is a little better when there’s a cozy robe waiting! Weezie has tons of personalizable gifts–from tissue box covers to towels–but their plush kids’ robes are one of our favorites. With their terry lining and velour exterior they’re both absorbent and snuggly and even have a hood to dry hair and skip the towel altogether.

$49
She’s probably been gifted a candle before, but I can guarantee she hasn’t been gifted one like this. The hand-poured candles from Miami-based Taja are housed in gorgeous reusable glass vessels which can be completely customized with words, logos or even photos. Choose from a wide variety of sophisticated essential oil-based scents and a range of sizes to create something that’s truly one-of-a-kind. Not a designer? That’s fine! For an additional fee their design concierge will work with you to knock it out of the park.

$58
The luxe and timeless jammies from Petite Plume are one of our favorite brands for gifting. They’re deliciously soft, a total treat and come beautifully boxed and ready to go. There are also styles for the entire crew, most of which can be monogrammed. If you’re shopping for a little one, we’re completely smitten with this classic two-piece style in the most seasonally appropriate plaid!

What’s better than a cozy hoodie? One they’ve designed themselves! Through the Supermix studio, kids can create one-of-a-kind essentials that–dare we say–won’t end up in the lost and found. (Because they’ll never take it off!) Set them up with a computer or iPad and let them go to town choosing and placing patches like giant smiley faces, stars, rainbows, letters, and more before submitting their design for Supermix to bring it to life. (There’s over 500 patches to choose from!) The process is completely fool-proof and incredibly fun, but the pride they’ll have when it arrives? That’s the good stuff.
(Pro tip: Give them a gift card to redeem together over the holiday break!)

$38
Showcase a profile they’d know anywhere with the Custom Silhouette Art from Minted. Simply send along a photo of your kid/dog/favorite family member and create an instant treasure. There are tons of colors to choose from that will match any decor and a variety of frame options as well.
Prices start at $38.

$69.99
If you’ve got a kiddo whose tastes change with the wind, the endlessly customizable backpacks from Light + Nine are the perfect school accessory! The clever perforated EVA designs are not only completely weightless, it also allows them to stick and unstick a whole collection of charms (called Nimix) that suit their interests. Choose from dozens of colorful letters, seasonal themes and fun icons to create a new, one-of-a-kind look as many times as they want.

$31
Nothing says “high functioning grown up” like stylish personalized stationery. Papier is one of our go-tos for creating enviable sets that make the perfect gift. There are dozens of styles to choose from that can be customized with everything from just their initials to their name and address.

$55
The family pet deserves some wall real estate too! We just adore the personalized modern pet portraits from Animalist. Choose from line, form or abstract renditions of over 90 dog and cat breeds (along with color and size) to create a stylish piece of artwork that looks gorgeous in any room of the house.

$44.95
The basic canvas totes from L.L. Bean have been around for ages. Their utilitarian, no-frills, durable construction makes the the ultimate mom bag. And even though they’re not luxury, they’re a fashionista staple, spotted on the arms of everyone from Gwyneth to Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy. These days, they’re back in a big way thanks to an ironic makeover via TikTok and Gen-Z. But forget boring monograms. The way to personalize is with something cheeky like “Ask Dad”, “The Boss” or the oh-so-subtle “MILF.” The canvas is, well, your canvas. So get creative!

$38
The OG of personalized gifts, you can never go wrong with framed photos–especially when they’re actually holiday decor. The Photo Display Ornaments from Artifact Uprising are elegant and simple with a choice of two brass finishes that complement any decor style. Each purchase comes with a set of premium quality matte prints that can be swapped in and out and best of all you’re not giving them the chore of hanging something!

$197
Preppy with a dash of personality, the leather driving loafers from Riomar are a wardrobe staple. Not only do they instantly class up any ‘fit you throw together, but the colorful bearings are totally swappable. They offer a wide collection of colors, collegiate options and even custom monograms to create a look that’s one-of-a-kind–just like the lucky giftee.

$60
Move over tote bags and coasters, there’s a much cooler way to print photos! Magna-tile obsessed families will go bonkers for these personalized tiles that can play perfectly with their beloved building toy. There’s several different packages to choose from to get your new collection started.

$75
Customize every inch of their favorite shoe with text, photos and bold colors. Kid sizes are available and super cute, too!

$119
Finally, a piece of child’s artwork you don’t have to feel guilty slipping in the recycling bin! The Merci Maman Drawn By You Small Personalized Necklace can be customized with their best simple line drawing on the front and an inscription or second drawing on the back. Each one is hand engraved in their Paris workshop to create a one-of-a-kind gift that will be cherished for a lifetime.

$175
For custom art that will grow with your little one, turn to Mollygrams. Created by artist, teacher and mama, Molly Pascal these custom prints come framed (that’s one less thing you have to worry about, mama). Choose from themes like Coastal, Aspen, Cape Cod and more.

$185
From the soccer sidelines to the office, the smart monogrammed totes from Paravel play hard but work harder. The sophisticated bags boast nice wide straps and plenty of room for everything but most impressively they’re completely mess proof. Made with a silicone coated Ecocraft Canvas, you could spill an entire bottle of red wine on it and no one would ever know. (Not that we’ve ever spilled our wine of course😉)
A version of this story was published October 22, 2021. It has been updated.
































































































