Canvas prints and Photo Books are becoming increasingly popular, and I’m delighted to introduce you to one of the largest European photo book suppliers active in the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, France and the United Kingdom. Albelli are an exceptional upmarket photo company that specialise in excellent photo and printing services.
Albelli specialise in beautiful and stylish gifts created using your favourite photos and memories. I had the pleasure of reviewing a canvas print and was not disappointed at all! It really couldn’t be easier to do – simply upload your chosen photo (in my case, my favourite image from Lord of the Rings!), follow the instructions, and within minutes, your order is completed! It is incredibly quick and easy. The final result (once Mr Postie delivered it – around 4 days after ordering!) was impressive – I absolutely love it! Take a look for yourself!
Albelli have a huge variety of products in which you can create and design anything you want in just 10 minutes! If you want to create a something that combines special memories with a creative twist then Canvas or Acrylic Prints are perfect. Whether it’s capturing a hobby, a series of amazing landscapes or just a gorgeous photo of friends and family these are superb. Each one only needs a single photo and the result is stunning.
Their Photo Books are also a great idea; in fact, they have been voted number 1 photo book by Channel 5’s gadget show! They showcase you precious memories wonderfully and would make for heartfelt gifts for many. With thick glossy paper, hard back covers and templates to help you add those important finishing touches, they make a beautiful, interesting table book.
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To check out the Albelli site, then please click HERE. Could this be the perfect gift for your sweetheart on Valentines Day?
For those who are regulars to Iconic Gifts, you will know how much I adore Build-A-Bear. Not only is the whole experience of making your own bear totally amazing, but the bears in themselves are utterly fantastic.
Build-A-Bear Workshop is the place for Christmas gifting for kids (and grown-ups) this year. With an outstanding selection of bears available, an array of stocking fillers, there is something for everyone this year no matter what your budget! I cant think of a better personalised gift you could give children at Christmas – the bears will be their new best friend and they will love them and cuddle them to bits!
New for Christmas this year is the adorable Erik the penguin bear, Sock Monkey and family favourites Snoopy Flying Ace and Alvin which can be personalised for all the family. All are amazing in their own right, but I want to show you Erik-
From the movie Happy Feet Two, this lovable friend will waddle its way into your heart! If you’re a fan of the Happy Feet films, then you will without a doubt fall in love with Erik. His bow tie lights up when you squeeze his hand making him even more special! You can personalize this stuffed animal with clothing and accessories to make to make the perfect gift!
Erik cost £18.00 before accessorising him. I think these clothes would suit him perfectly-
Teddy bear size red Nordic crewneck sweater (£6.00), classic teddy bear size denim jeans (£4.00), Teddy bear size shiny black rubber boots (£5.50).
With more than 50 Build-A-Bear Workshop stores in the UK, finding your little one a perfect gift this year is easy. Check out http://www.buildabear.co.uk for details on even more yummy bears.
Filofax has an excellent range of organisers, making them perfect for gifts this Christmas. Flex by Filofax is one of the newest innovations by Filofax, and is the ideal size for fitting into someone’s stocking!
There is no better way to keep organised with the Flex. This is the latest innovative evolution from the iconic British brand and is a fresh approach to notes and more. It’s small enough to fit in your handbag and big enough to hold all the information you need to lead a life of preparation and order. It looks great too:-
The concept is brilliantly simple; a sleek textured cover in a classic leather grain print into which multiple books and accessories including a choice of notebooks, a year planner, a diary, a contacts book and jot pad. These additional books can be inserted and used at any one time creating a personalised perfection all of its own. The adaptable slim line Flex slips neatly into your life providing a one stop shop solution with the flexibility to meet today’s demands.
Filofax says:-
“The Flex would be perfect for style conscious fashionistas, artistic and literary types, creative thinkers, travellers always on the move, entrepreneurs and business leaders constantly on the go from one meeting to the next, Flex adapts to the individual’s needs. Designed to fall open flat, Flex is the perfect base whether you need a vessel for your musing, sketchbook or doodle pad for creative thoughts, or just an organised personal record of plans and places to be. Bring your notes, thoughts, ideas and lists of things to do together in one convenient place that suits your lifestyle needs.”
The Flex comes in a range of lovely colours and is available nationwide and is priced from £17 - £27.
Key features of the Flex:
• More than 1 million ways to make your Flex your
• 3 sizes: Pocket, Slim and A5
• 3 colours: Black, Slate and Magenta
• Durable cover made from Premium material with a classic leather grain print with a double-seam finish on every pocket
• Lie-flat pages in all stationery
• Perfect for left-handed as well as right-handed people
• Pen holders
• Perforated sheets in the Jot Pad make it easy to ‘tear and share’ any note
• Patent pending double-pocket design allows Flex to be slim as well as extremely versatile
• 13 month diary from 1st December to 31st December or a mid-year (July to July) alternative
Also, the available inserts are:
• 80 or 272 page Ruled Notebook
• 80 or 272 page Plain Notebook
• Academic Year Diary
• Full Year Diary
• Year Planners
• Contacts Book
• Jot Pad
• Pen Holder
Check out http://www.filofax.co.uk for further ranges they have to offer.
The Liquid deli Demijohn has done it again! They are a truly unique operation, offering exciting and different slants on Liqueurs and whiskies. The Demijohn bottles are beautifully individual, with handwritten detailing. The liquid inside is often magical in its own right. This Christmas they have launched their Christmas gifts and top of the list a new Cheeseboard Gift Set. It looks fantastic and a must have for cheese and liqueur connoisseurs alike!
Containing three delicious liqueurs which pair particularly well with cheese – Brammle Scotch Whisky Liqueur, Somerset Pomona and Elderberry & Port Liqueur – this gift set comprises three 200ml bottles, nestled together in a beautiful handmade red cherry wood bottle rack. It’s got the wow factor written all over it!
The Brammle Scotch Whisky Liqueur is made with brambles or blackberries. It’s got a distinctive taste and actually very pleasing to drink. The Elderberry & Port Liqueur is a rich liqueur which is very pleasing to drink around the festive season. Both these make for a perfect after-dinner drink and pair nicely with stronger flavoured cheese such as Stilton or Dunsyre Blue. The lighter Somerset Pomona, made from a young cider brandy, goes particularly well with softer, creamy cheeses such as Brie, Camembert or a goat’s cheese. Again, this is delicious and very pleasant on the palette.
The beauty of this gift set is that you can choose which liqueur you’d like and then can have a personalised Christmas message added for free. Receiving a highly personal gift at any time is special, but at Christmas time, it’s even more so!
Demijohn’s Owner Angus Ferguson says:-
“Christmas is our favourite time at Demijohn as we create a huge variety of Christmas presents and gift sets that we know will be loved by the recipients. The new Cheeseboard Gift Set epitomises what Demijohn is about – great tasting liqueurs to be given to accompany great tasting food. All our products have the added benefit of being able to be personalised with a message on the bottle. This makes them more special and means no card is necessary.”
The Cheeseboard selection is priced at £46.15 and is available form http://www.demijohn.co.uk. Or, for those looking for a larger present this Christmas, Demijohn has an array of small, medium and large hampers, starting from £50, as well as beautiful handmade cherry wood boxes complete with six 100ml bottles of drinks of your choice.
It’s always a challenge finding new and interesting gifts for Christmas, but I think I have found something that should make shopping that little easier. Not only do you get something that is practical, can be used many times daily, unique and affordable, but you also get something with that extra special personal touch! Let me introduce you to Make An Entrance - a traditional British business in the production of hand finished coir doormats. They look fantastic!
Because these Personal Door Mats can be customised to order with whatever message you like, you can create a unique and useful gift for friends and family. Whether it’s a personal welcome for guests to your humble abode, or funny captions such as “Bah Humbug” for a grumpy Granddad’s doorstep! The possibilities with text are endless, but choosing something that is personal to the recipient is sure to make them smile!
In addition to making great gifts these personalised doormats are also a lovely way to give Christmas visitors to your home a very special personal greeting; “The Smiths wish you a Merry Xmas”.
The Personalised Doormats costs £29.95, making it an affordable gift that will lighten up the doorway to anyone’s home. You can add your own unique message, up to 3 rows of 12 characters, so there is plenty of space to add a perfect message. These will make a super gift for many no matter what the occasion. Be it a house warming gift, wedding present, birthday present or Christmas Gift, the recipient is sure to love it.
You need to order by 10th December for delivery in time for Christmas, so make sure you don’t miss out! For more details, and to order your fabulous Personalised Door Mats, please visit http://www.makeanentrance.com or phone 020 8819 5869.
