Personalising Christmas

The big budget adverts have appeared on television , the shops are filled with festive stock and the temperature is falling: Christmas is well and truly on its way! If you’d like to take a departure from the usual high street fare , try something tailor-made for the recipient from The Original Gift Company.The Original Gift Company is known for offering shoppers an amazing array of unique gifts , including an impressive range of personalised presents which will show your loved ones that you really care. The company has a flagship store in the heart of the Cotswolds , in Stow-on-the-Wold , and it is part of a major UK catalogue company.Personalised gifts are the ultimate demonstration of the old adage ‘it’s the thought that counts’ , and you can now buy a range of items to suit all the members of your family , spoil your friends and ensure that you get a glowing reputation at work for buying secret Santa offerings.This Christmas , why not make your celebrations extra special by personalising your home and gift selections; here are some tips to make your Christmas unique and ensure that you have the best day ever.Gifts for adultsFor friends and work colleagues , personalised wine or Champagne are ideal gifts to set the festive season off with a bang; the bottle will be emblazoned with a personal message or the recipient’s initials or name to give it a touch of exclusivity and will provide the perfect excuse for them to celebrate in style during the holidays.For workaholics , a personalised diary or calendar will provide the perfect desktop adornment , while also ensuring they will never miss an important date or meeting. You can also buy personalised card holders , wallets and pens to complete the set.Gifts for childrenLearning to write their name is a major accomplishment for most children and they love to spot the letters in their name , so why not encourage them to learn and make them feel extra special this Christmas by putting some personalised gifts under the tree and adding a personal touch to their bedrooms? You can buy personalised stockings to hang on the mantelpiece and name plaques to adorn their bedroom doors. You may also be able to get them excited about going back to school in January with embellished gym bags , pencil boxes , rucksacks and books.Personalising your homeDecorating the home with festive ornaments and lights and putting up the tree are highlights of the Christmas period and is an ideal opportunity to get the whole family involved and excited about the impending celebrations.As well as the traditional decorations , you can also add a unique touch to your home by buying personalised adornments. You may wish to make your dinner table exclusive with one-off tablecloth designs , personalised name cards and a case of specially designed wine to complement your roast turkey dinner. You can even round off the meal with a bowl of delicious personalised Christmas pudding and a glass of bubbly.Christmas is an exciting time of year and as you start to make plans for presents , decorations and dinner , why not make this year extra special by adopting a personalised theme? Thanks to the magic of the Internet , you can now choose from an amazing selection of gifts specially designed for the individual , and you won’t even need to brave the elements or the crowds.Shopping can often be stressful , especially around the Christmas period , but pages of incredible ideas and inspirations are just a few clicks away and you may even be organised well in advance , leaving you plenty of time to put your feet up , soak up the festive atmosphere and enjoy a glass of your new personalised Champagne.