A picture is worth a thousand words

A picture is worth a thousand words

Personalised photographic gifts make timeless and cherished presents; presents that you give that will capture special moments forever and can be enjoyed year after year.

With the amazing advancements in digital imaging technology in recent times, it’s become easy to transform your favourite photos into perfect personalised gifts. With online printing services, it’s easy to get a high quality print of any photo you choose. You can turn precious memories into stunning, tangible items.

These make perfect presents for any number of special occasions; from birthdays and anniversaries, to weddings, newborn arrivals and Christmas.

When it comes to personalised photographic gifts, the sky is the limit! You can choose from beautiful frames, albums, photo-books or even jigsaws made from your own carefully chosen photos. With the range of professional products available, you can be sure to find the perfect gift to make the day special. You can even have a special occasion such as a wedding or birthday included on your item of choice to make it entirely personal. You can get more ideas on mixbook.com.

Personalised photographic gifts are a unique way of showing someone that you care. With a wide range of options, you can be sure to find something special for everyone on your list. Whether it’s a canvas print, photo mug, or memory album, a personalised photographic gift is sure to be appreciated.

Personalised wall art from Asda Photo

Wall art

Canvas prints – these can take the form of one large statement piece or a group of smaller pictures. They will be on permanent display in your home, cheering you up every time you pass by or get the chance to stop & stare. Landscapes or individual portraits work very well for the larger canvases. Perhaps you’ve captured a gorgeous image of a family member on your phone (or had it professionally done in a studio). It can be reproduced to whatever size you require to fill a specific space – perhaps above the sofa or fireplace. A selection of smaller canvases provides the perfect opportunity to get creative. You could arrange pictures on a gallery wall; in a long row, perhaps up the stairs or along a corridor – or juxtaposition different shapes & sizes. Perhaps there’s a theme to consider – children, pets, wildlife, garden shots, hobbies – the possibilities are endless!

Personalised greeting cards from Asda Photo

Greeting cards & invitations

Nothing beats getting a letter or card from someone special. It’s become even more significant these days, as much of our correspondence takes the virtual form of email and phone messaging. So a personalised card could be the perfect idea – whether it be to congratulate someone, invite friends & family to a wedding or house-warming, mark a special occasion or just to send your love!

Personalised calendar from Asda Photo

Calendars & diaries

Calendars and diaries are used and looked at every day of the week for the entire year. With personalised pages, each new month can begin with a different photo of family members, snaps of favourite holiday destinations, inspirational recipe ideas, maybe. You’ll look forward to each new image appearing when a page is turned!

Personalised mugs from Asda Photo

Tea & coffee mugs

If you’re looking for something usable and practical, custom photo mugs are a great option – especially if the recipient is a hot drink addict. Whether you opt for a ceramic mug or a travel mug, you can upload any photo for an eye-catching design that truly stands out. Photo mugs are a fun way to enjoy a cup of coffee or tea while appreciating a meaningful image.

Personalised cushion from Asda Photo

Cushions & blankets

A double hit of positivity! The comfort of the cushion or blanket combined with the warm glow of a favourite picture – whether it be a favourite person or a memorable place. Perhaps they could reflect the landscape that surrounds your home – think beach huts or shells if you live by the sea, trees or wildlife if you live in the countryside – and perhaps cityscapes or favourite buildings if you live in a more urban setting. They could capture your favourite pets, both past & present. If they’re allowed on the furniture, we’re sure that a soft cushion will get the thumbs up (or paws up) from your treasured pooch too!

Whatever personalised photographic gift you choose, you can make it entirely yours and capture the moment forever.

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8 Gardening Christmas gifts they’ll want to receive

8 Gardening Christmas gifts they'll want to receive | H is for Home

If you have green-fingered friends & family, there’s so much choice when it comes to gardening Christmas gifts. Do they have an acre or a balcony window box? What do they like growing flowers or vegetables? Do they prefer spending time in their garden on leisure activities rather than digging beds and mowing the lawn? Where do you start?

If your mind’s in a whirl, here are a few selections we think they’d be very happy to unwrap come Christmas morning.

Vintage tomato planter

Vintage tomato planter: £9.99, Suttons

Garden Games tree swing

Garden Games tree swing: £29.99, Garden Street

Fallen Fruits apron with fork & trowel

Fallen Fruits apron with fork & trowel: £24.00, Keen Gardener

Garden snips

Garden snips: £7.99, Van Meuwen

RHS gold leaf tough touch gloves

RHS gold leaf tough touch gloves: £23.79, Crocus

RHS Can Anything Stop Slugs? by Guy Barter

RHS Can Anything Stop Slugs? by Guy Barter: £12.99, RHS

Premier Joe's Smoker Wild West barbecue

Premier Joe’s Smoker Wild West barbecue: £1,499.00, Garden Chic

Access glass bells, set of three

Access glass bells, set of three: £84.95

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Garden snips
Garden snips
£7.99
Vintage tomato planter
Vintage tomato planter
£9.99
RHS Can Anything Stop Slugs? by Guy Barter
RHS Can Anything Stop Slugs? by Guy Barter
£12.99
Access glass bells, set of three
Access glass bells, set of three
£84.95
Fallen Fruits apron with fork & trowel
Fallen Fruits apron with fork & trowel
£24.00
Garden Games tree swing
Garden Games tree swing
£29.99
Premier Joe’s Smoker Wild West barbecue
Premier Joe’s Smoker Wild West barbecue
£1,499.00
RHS gold leaf tough touch gloves
RHS gold leaf tough touch gloves
£23.79
Garden snips
Garden snips
£7.99
Vintage tomato planter
Vintage tomato planter
£9.99
RHS Can Anything Stop Slugs? by Guy Barter
RHS Can Anything Stop Slugs? by Guy Barter
£12.99
Access glass bells, set of three
Access glass bells, set of three
£84.95
Fallen Fruits apron with fork & trowel
Fallen Fruits apron with fork & trowel
£24.00
Garden Games tree swing
Garden Games tree swing
£29.99
Premier Joe’s Smoker Wild West barbecue
Premier Joe’s Smoker Wild West barbecue
£1,499.00
RHS gold leaf tough touch gloves
RHS gold leaf tough touch gloves
£23.79

8 Eco Christmas gifts they’ll want to receive

8 Eco Christmas gifts they'll want to receive | H is for Home

The festive season has rolled around again. As the big day draws to a close, many homes will be littered with mountains of plastic packaging… and perhaps some disappointing presents that will end up being donated to the local charity shop the following week, or worse still – the bin. Not great news for those trying to be a bit mopre considerate of the environment. Below, we’ve short-listed 8 eco Christmas gifts we think they’ll want to receive.

Entwined pear tree 'Together Forever' gift

1. Entwined pear tree ‘Together Forever’ gift: £45.00, NOTHS

Two beautiful, wild pear trees delicately entwined so their roots and branches grow together forever. In Celtic mythology the pear tree is sacred and symbolises good health and future happiness. Packaging is 100% biodegradable, compostable, reusable or recyclable.

Huskup reusable eco coffee cup (400ml)

2. Huskup reusable eco coffee cup (400ml): £10.95, Amazon

A reusable coffee cup made from rice husk not plastic. BPA free, toxin free, melamine free, plastic free & biodegradable. Top rack dishwasher & microwave reheat safe. Recyclable, food-safe silicone lid and heat sleeve.

Votch Classic Collection vegan leather watch - rose gold

3. Votch Classic Collection vegan leather watch – rose gold: £120.00, Ethical Superstore

This classic style rose gold watch from Votch is made with a vegan leather strap, approved by PETA… The strap is made with a PU and cotton microfibre mix which has a classic leather look and feel without the animal cruelty.

The watch is made in a factory in China, vetted by Votch and meeting their high standards, offering a fair wage, promotion opportunities and good facilities for employees… Votch support a new, like-minded charity every three months, donating 10% of profits from every watch sold.

Limited-edition 12 Days of Christmas gift

4. Limited-edition 12 Days of Christmas gift: £75.00, Lush

Hand-made, vegan and cruelty free cosmetics. With 12 super products to use in the bath and shower, they’ll be singing with joy long after they leave the bathroom this year.

Stainless steel drinking straw and spoon set

5. Stainless steel drinking straw and spoon set: £17.36, eBay

Premium stainless steel straws are an eco-friendly, elegant and durable alternative to the traditional plastic straw. Dishwasher safe and made from food-grade stainless steel. Easy to clean with the brushes that are included.

Portable solar, hand crank, self-powered AM/ FM/ SW world receiver radio with LED flashlight, phone charger/power bank

6. Portable solar, hand crank, self-powered AM/ FM/ SW world receiver radio with LED flashlight, phone charger/power bank: £22.16, Amazon

A great multi-function present for those who enjoy spending time outdoors; walking, camping and hiking.

Pacifica Island vanilla roll on perfume

7. Pacifica Island vanilla roll on perfume: £9.00, Holland & Barrett

Pacifica perfumes are made with natural pure grain alcohol and Pacifica’s signature perfume blends combine natural and essential oils. Vegan and free from phthalates, parabens, mineral oils, GMO, propylene glycol and artificial colour.

Ultimate Bamboo Collection towelling dressing gown - charcoal

8. Ultimate Bamboo Collection towelling dressing gown – charcoal: £41.96, The Towel Shop

Made from 50% cotton and 50% bamboo. Anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, odour resistant, super soft and highly durable.

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Stainless steel drinking straw  and spoon set
Stainless steel drinking straw and spoon set
Huskup reusable eco coffee cup (400ml)
Huskup reusable eco coffee cup (400ml)
Limited-edition 12 Days of Christmas gift
Limited-edition 12 Days of Christmas gift
Votch Classic Collection vegan leather watch – rose gold
Votch Classic Collection vegan leather watch – rose gold
Pacifica Island vanilla roll on perfume
Pacifica Island vanilla roll on perfume
Portable solar, hand crank, self-powered radio with LED flashlight, charger/power bank
Portable solar, hand crank, self-powered radio with LED flashlight, charger/power bank
Ultimate Bamboo Collection towelling dressing gown – charcoal
Ultimate Bamboo Collection towelling dressing gown – charcoal
Entwined pear tree ‘Together Forever’ gift
Entwined pear tree ‘Together Forever’ gift
Stainless steel drinking straw  and spoon set
Stainless steel drinking straw and spoon set
Huskup reusable eco coffee cup (400ml)
Huskup reusable eco coffee cup (400ml)
Limited-edition 12 Days of Christmas gift
Limited-edition 12 Days of Christmas gift
Votch Classic Collection vegan leather watch – rose gold
Votch Classic Collection vegan leather watch – rose gold
Pacifica Island vanilla roll on perfume
Pacifica Island vanilla roll on perfume
Portable solar, hand crank, self-powered radio with LED flashlight, charger/power bank
Portable solar, hand crank, self-powered radio with LED flashlight, charger/power bank
Ultimate Bamboo Collection towelling dressing gown – charcoal
Ultimate Bamboo Collection towelling dressing gown – charcoal
Entwined pear tree ‘Together Forever’ gift
Entwined pear tree ‘Together Forever’ gift

Win a £100 gift voucher from Wharton Goldsmith

Win a £100 gift voucher from Christopher Wharton | H is for Home

Hello to all our readers old and new – welcome to our December competition! This month, we’re thrilled to be working with St. Albans-based jewellers, Wharton Goldsmith. They’ve kindly gifted one of you with a £100 voucher to be spent in their showroom or on their website.

Minijet jet flame lighter in black glossCaroline zip jewellery case in red

Wharton Goldsmith has a huge array of quality items that would make wonderful gifts for the home and all the family. Choose from jewellery & watches, homewares and office accessories. We’ve picked out just a few statement pieces to show you here.

Season gold-plated candleholderElephant candleholder set

They stock a range of well-known, luxury brands and designers such as Astley Clarke, Georg Jensen, Paul Smith and Breitling. If you’re looking for something special for an engagement or wedding, christening or birthday, Christmas or house-warming – you’ll find it here.

Blake valet tray in black teju lizard finishBrown leather double watch case

If you fancy treating yourself or someone else to a late Christmas present, tell us what has caught your eye on the Wharton Goldsmith website. For extra chances at winning, connect with us both on social media – good luck!

£100 gift voucher from Wharton Goldsmith

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