Whether you love spending hours searching for the perfect gift, with everything wrapped and ready weeks before it's needed, or you're more of a last-minute panic buyer, we all have those people who are just really hard to buy for.
Perhaps they already have everything, are notoriously difficult to please, or simply don't need another pair of slippers!
But there's one thing that's pretty hard to say no to: a little reminder of someone you love.
I've pulled together a few ideas for those people on your Christmas list to help keep you on track with your gift buying!
1. The busy mum
Whether she's a brand-new mum or a seasoned pro, one thing that's guaranteed to give her that warm, fuzzy glow is a thoughtful reminder of the little people who make her world go round.
A personalised fingerprint heart pendant is a lovely way to keep a little piece of someone close. Made using their actual fingerprint, each heart is completely unique- just like the person behind it. It's a gift she'll treasure long after the Christmas decorations have come down.
Fingerprint heart. This comes with the option of adding a date or name on the reverse.
2. The family-orientated Grandma
When the little ones in her life have stopped leaving little chocolate-covered fingerprints all over her favourite wallpaper, she'll love having those tiny hands captured in the form of a solid silver keepsake.
A firm favourite for Grandma gifts, these handprint heart charms make a particularly lovely present when there are multiple grandchildren. Why not bring them all together on one chain, with a little charm for each grandchild?
Handprint heart charm. This comes with the option of adding a name on the front.
3. The dad who can still be wrapped around little fingers
I don't know many dads this doesn't apply to! My other half is definitely no exception. And as our daughters get older, the feeling that they don't need us quite as much can sometimes leave us feeling a little lost.
A fingerprint tag pendant makes a lovely gift to remind Dad that, no matter how big the kids get, he'll always be their dad and they'll always have him wrapped around their little fingers!
Fingerprint tag pendant. Add multiple fingerprint tags to one chain.
4. The sister or best friend
Some of the best gifts are the ones that might not mean anything to anyone else. Whether it's a weird saying only the two of you understand or a sentimental note from someone who's no longer around, the best gifts are often the ones that are meant for that person alone.
And in this case, it's a handwritten message, transformed into solid silver.
These handwriting bracelets make beautiful gifts and often result in a few tears (the good kind!). The possibilities are endless too. You could write your own little message, use a favourite phrase or send me a photo of a handwritten note or greeting card from someone special.
This bracelet was made using 4 different grandparents handwriting.
5. The person who has everything
There's always one! The person who says they don't need anything or, if they do, goes and buys it themselves (which is so annoying!).
This is usually the person I leave until last, in the hope that some inspiration will magically hit me. But as gift-giving time gets closer, I often find myself resorting to the usual voucher and feeling a little bit like I've failed!
This is where a bespoke piece of jewellery could be the answer. Rather than choosing something from a shop, you can create something entirely around them – a meaningful date, a special message, a favourite symbol, a birthstone or a combination of details you know they'd genuinely appreciate.
We can work from an existing design or come up with something completely unique. I love this sort of project and always enjoy a challenge, so please get in touch if I can help sort out that awkward person in your life with something you know they'll love!
Still looking for a little inspiration?
If you'd like to explore more personalised keepsakes and bespoke jewellery ideas, I've put together a little brochure showcasing my Handprints & Keepsakes collection.
From fingerprints and tiny handprints to handwritten messages and completely unique commissions, there's plenty of inspiration for creating something truly personal.