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ABOUT BESPOKE CUSTOM GIFTS BespokeCustomGifts.com is a distinctive new e-commerce site that offers a fresh, modern take on personalized gifts, curated from up-and-coming artisans and the cream of vendors. The site was founded by Jill Kirchner Simpson, an interior design writer for such style-setting magazines as In Style and House Beautiful; iconic companies such as Ralph Lauren, Eileen Fisher and Martha Stewart; and co-author of ten books for talented designers such as Alexa Hampton and Mary Emmerling. She turned her editorial eye to e-commerce when she couldn’t find a one-stop online destination for custom-made, sophisticated, meaningful gifts. Here are some of our suggestions for holiday gifts for everyone on your list. Please visit www.bespokecustomgifts.com to see many other great gift ideas for every occasion. Contact: Jill Simpson at jill@bespokecustomgifts.com or 914-834-0019.
COVER IMAGE: : HOLIDAY CONVERSE SNEAKERS FOR KIDS AND ADULTS, $75-$90
FOR HER
Antique Double Monogram tote, $140. These ornate custom-embroidered monograms, based on vintage and antique designs, turn her initials into a true work of art, and make this roomy, sturdy tote something special. Exclusively ours by Molly Ellis.
Double Initial Necklace--Large (1½"), simple modern initials, in sterling silver ($120) or 14K gold-filled ($140). Or choose two smaller initials inside a large heart", $140.
This sleek brushed brass Constellation Cuff Bracelet by Julie Nolen has a subtly elegant form of personalization: A series of small holes represents the brightest stars in the constellation for each sign of the zodiac, $50.
Marathon, Half-Marathon and Triathlon necklaces: Silver pendant on nylon cord with sterling clasp, $30; on stainless steel ball chain, $32. A subtle way to celebrate a major accomplishment! These are made by applying photographic images onto silver and then sealing them in resin.
Message in a Bottle necklaces, $45. Collage artist Laura Tarrish makes these charming necklaces as a side project. The tiny glass bottles are filled with silver paper letters (up to 50) with the names or message of your choice, and a gold paper icon.
Longitude/Latitude necklace, sterling silver, $150. Commemorate a special place, whether it's where you met, where she was born, went to school or climbed Kilimanjaro!
A sterling silver symbol of her birth year in the Chinese zodiac, with a diamond-chip eye, offers a more offbeat way to personalize a necklace, $60.
Chic Monogrammed Lucite Tray, $75-$95
We have a huge range of modern patterns and personalized phone cases for everyone on your list, $38.
Personalized Wood Recipe Box and Cards, $35 for box; $12.50 for cards. Matching Tea Towel, $19.50
FOR HIM
State of Love cufflinks: In the shape of the state or country of your choice, engraved with your initials and/or the longitude and latitude coordinates of the place you live, where you met, where he graduated from, etc. Recycled sterling silver, $180.
Personalized Stainless Steel fabric wallet: Slim, ultra-sturdy, and prevents fraud by blocking unauthorized transmission of RFID-enabled credit cards. Engrave with his initials for a distinctive gift, $80. Silver travel clock with monogrammed leather case, $92.
For the globetrotter—or the one who left his heart in his hometown: Sterling silver cufflinks made with snippets of antique maps. Artist Anne Holman can track down obscure towns and far-flung countries in her extensive collection of old atlases, $119. The sleek stainless-steel keychain by Sherry Truitt also features a vintage map of the area of your choosing, $32.
FOR BABIES, KIDS & TEENS FOR BABIES, KIDS & TEENS
Teddy Bear Pocket Pillow—a special place for a special friend, $46 Personalized Gallery Drawing Pad, for future masterpieces—with a photo and bio of the young artist on every page, $28
Baby Map Quilt—in a choice of 15 different cities (custom locations also available), with the baby’s home, place of birth and other landmarks hand-embroidered on the quilt, along with their name and birthdate. A truly special gift for the newest member of the family, $145
Monogrammed Converse Sneakers, $75 Just for kicks!
FOR BABIES, KIDS & TEENS
Personalized Gallery Drawing Pad, for future masterpieces—with a photo and bio of the young artist on every page, $28
Scratch Map of the World and USA, $24 each. Scratch off the foil to reveal the countries or states you've visited!
These adorable baby mice in their pajamas tuck beneath blankets inside their cozy matchbox bed, $30.
FOR THE FAMILY
Personalized Family Tree Artwork-—Artist Jen O’Neill will take your family tree going back 6 or 7 generations and create this sophisticated piece of art, $110-120
Personalized Playing Card Set—Two decks that can be personalized in a wide range of monograms and patterns, in a Lucite holder, $55
FOR PETS FOR YOUR MOM OR MOTHER-IN-LAW
These sculptural pet ID tags in polished pewter feature your pet's name engraved on one side and your phone number on the other, $50.
FOR COLLEAGUES AND TEACHERS
Sleek clear acrylic desk accessories, personalized with initials. Tape dispenser, $26. Pen and pencil holder, $40. Matching tray, clipboard and stapler also available.
Personalized Coffee and Tea Mugs: Choose from the skylines of 6 cities, and add the recipient’s name or text of your choice, $32-$34.
Letterpress Coaster Calendar for 2014, $21. Comes with a metal stand so you can display each month's calendar, then when you're done, flip it over and use it as a coaster--there's a different seasonal image for each month.
STOCKING STUFFERS FOR KIDS & GROWN-UPS
World’s Tiniest Package! These adorable diminutive packages (only 1¾” square) open up to reveal a little object with a clever message. They’re even wrapped in a Lilliputian newspaper, The Small Times, with its own mini crossword puzzle and horoscope, $10.
Surprise Balls-—Unwind yards and yards of colorful crepe paper ribbons to uncover 11+ prizes, $16
Tiebreakers—The yelling-free way to settle arguments among couples. Flip a coin from this set and see if it says, “I will do it” or “You will do it.” “I apologize” or “You apologize.” “My treat” or “Your treat.” $12
The Spy Deck—50 cards, each with intriguing facts about classic espionage, from spy vocabulary to deciphering codes to the world’s top intelligence agencies, $16