SPRING GIFTS 2014
ABOUT BESPOKE CUSTOM GIFTS BespokeCustomGifts.com is a distinctive 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, meaningful, one-of-a-kind gifts. Here are some of our picks for this spring’s and summer's gift occasions, including Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Wedding, Hostess and Graduation gifts. Please visit www.bespokecustomgifts.com to see many other great gift ideas for every occasion. Contact: Staci Dolgin-Rubinstein, SDR Communications, 847-549-0712; staci@sdr-communications.com. COVER IMAGE: : HANDMADE JEWELRY ORGANIZER/DISPLAY BOX, $128
MOTHER’S DAY
Jewelry organizer/display box These unique handmade jewelry boxes are lined with printed paper and fitted with branches or thin dowels, knobs and hooks to hold necklaces, bracelets and earrings, and a small ceramic bowl is attached to the base to hold rings and earrings. 9.5” x 12.5” high x 3.5” deep. Each box has a hook for hanging on the wall or can sit on a dresser. $128
Modern Silhouette Necklace Megan Fales’ beautiful handcrafted silver jewelry is an elegant, sophisticated approach to silhouettes. The polished sterling silver silhouettes are cast against a dark, matte oxidized silver oval. Readymade silhouette pendants (infant, girl and boy) are $130, including a silver chain; or you can have a completely custom silhouette pendant made from a photo of your child (or pet!) for $450.
Mother/Daughter Bracelets Hand-forged sterling silver bracelets by designer Megan Fales. The adult-size bracelet is stamped on the side with “All my love” and the child-size bracelet is stamped with “My love, my sweet.” $190 and $150.
My Mother, My Friend Necklace This Morse code necklace spells out “mother” and “friend” in dots and dashes on two 14K gold-filled charms, $66.
Grandmother Pillow The loves of her life: For your mom or grandma, this charming embroidered boudoir pillow lists all her grandkids’ names in a fun graphic way, $50-$70.
Hostess Set A great hostess or Mother’s Day gift, this set of an apron, 2 dish towels, oven mitt, and potholder feature fresh, fun patterns from the Savannah College of Art & Design. We will monogram the apron, $54 for the set.
Porcelain Vase Sets These porcelain vases are distinguished by luminous color. We will be offering in celadon, turquoise, silver and white, in sets of 3 ($54) or 4 ($72) different silhouettes (each about 5-6� tall). They look gorgeous with flowers or on their own, as a beautiful centerpiece or arranged on a mantel, or used individually on a bedside table, desk or powder room.
“From the Driver's Seat” and “Desk Set” Notecards These charming notecards from Dear Hancock offer cleverly illustrated alternatives to “From the desk of” stationery—“From the driver’s seat of,” “From the hammock of,” “From the couch of,” etc. The “Desk Notes” set features illustrations of desks belonging to bookworms, bakers, photographers, sewers, artists, gardeners and more. Each are $14 for a set of 6.
FATHER’S DAY
Stainless Steel City Maps These modern maps make great Father’s Day, graduation, wedding and hostess gifts. The intricate maps are CNC-cut from stainless steel for a three-dimensional silhouette of each city’s distinctive streetscape. 5” x 7” map, $32 framed. Available for Atlanta, Boston, Baltimore, Chicago, Detroit, LA, NYC, New Orleans, Phila., Pittsburgh, San Francisco, Seattle, and Washington DC. (Also available in 18” x 24” black cut high-density foam by special order for more than 80 cities worldwide, $150; and 34” x 46” wooden maps, $500.)
Patent Art Artist John Pattenden researches the original patents for many iconic objects and then creates a work of art using the patent application as well as an illustration of the finished product. Available for many professions, sports and hobbies, from baseball, golf (sand wedge) and corkscrew to the stethoscope, fireman's helmet, first Apple computer and Rubik's Cube. Also various cars, bicycles, and motorcycles. 8� x 10� prints for $25 or matted in 11 x 14 frames for about $60.
Custom Map Coasters These sturdy laminated 4-piece puzzle coasters feature a vintage map of your hometown or neighborhood. (Each piece of the puzzle is an individual coaster, and then they fit together in one larger piece.) $30.
Custom Map Clock Maps also make a great graphic backdrop for a wall clock. Available for any area, based on USGS survey maps—just provide the address. 12� diameter, $60.
Fishing Log and Fly Fishing Case The Log lets him track his greatest catches, along with notes about the location, weather, hatches and more, $42 personalized. The leather fly case will protect and organize 20 of his best-tied flies, $28 personalized.
World and USA Traveler Maps These large (41” x 25”), wood-framed maps of the US and the world come with 100 different pins in 5 colors that let you mark out all your various trips and travels across the map. Its laminated surface also allows you to mark routes or add notes with a whiteboard marker. Personalized with your family name, dates, or wording of your choice. $150. Great for Father’s Day, graduation or family gift.
Monogrammed Charging Case This pocket-filled neoprene case is perfect for organizing and safely storing chargers, cables, iPods, small cameras and electronics when he travels, $45.
Monogrammed Leather Tape Measure Upgrade this handy essential with a leather-cased sturdy steel tape measure monogrammed with his initials, $40.
SUMMER FUN & HOSTESS GIFTS
Roll-up Canvas Backgammon and Checkers, with a pouch for playing pieces, monogrammed or embroidered with the name of your choice. Perfect for the beach, pool or travel. Bright and colorful, designed by Savannah College of Art & Design, 14" x 18". $40 monogrammed.
Sailing Ship Kites—made from fabric, easy to assemble, these make a great summer-house or family room/kids' room accessory even when they’re not being flown/"sailed." $40
Fun, summery printed canvas totes, $50 monogrammed. Choose from colorful crabs, dogs, anchors, horses, and lobsters.
Coastline Coasters "East Coasters," "West Coasters," "Gulf Coasters," "North Coasters"—Celebrate your coast with these clever wood coasters. Set of 4, $32.
Artist's Palette Pastille Guest Soaps Soap wafers in graduated hues of blue and green; or yellow, orange and red make a lush display in the bath and are boxed for the prettiest hostess gift ever. Box of 15 guest soaps in 5 different scents, $20.
WEDDING & ANNIVERSARY
Custom Map Art This framed map of their town is in a house-shaped silhouette, framed in white wood shadowbox, $70. The message below the house can be customized with the name, address or wording of your choice. 9.5" square.
Two-State Art—Perfect for wedding, engagement and anniversary gifts so you can represent the home state of each couple. They will place the pin and star in the exact city or town location you choose. Single state image also available. USA Personalized Map—This USA map will be marked with 5 different locations of your choice (hometowns, where they went to school, where they were married, live now, where each child was born, favorite vacation spots, etc.) 13½” x 10½” x 1½”. Framed, $90. Comes in your choice of yellow, green or blue background.
"Where We Met" map puzzle, of the town or area where they met, includes special puzzle pieces that spell out "I YOU." Sweet wedding shower gift, $40.
Constellation Map Quilt. Inspired by the magical ceiling of Grand Central Terminal, this beautiful quilt is handmade in a rich turquoise cotton sateen embroidered with gold metallic stars, with white French knots depicting the Milky Way. A letterpressed star chart accompanies each quilt to help you locate the constellations. This project was funded by Kickstarter. 60" square quilt, $280. A true heirloom. (New photography to come.)
Monogrammed Picnic Tote Everything you need for a picnic for 4, stored in an insulated, easy-to-carry monogrammed neoprene tote. It unzips to form a convenient eating surface for two. $150.
Personalized Cutting Boards These handmade cherry cutting boards celebrate a new or established couple, family or home. The Venn Diagram cutting board has each person's name in a circle, with their shared last name in the overlap. The Tandem Bike features a family name and/or date. 13" x 9.5", $50; or 16" x 11, $58. The carving board with groove features a wreathed initial and date if desired, 20" x 14", $85.
The cutting/bread board with handle can be personalized with a name and/or date, 17" x 9.5", $55. The City and State cutting board (a heart is placed on the city or town of your choice) can also be personalized with a name or date. 13" x 9.5", $50; or 16" x 11, $58.
GRADUATION
How-to Laundry Bag This canvas laundry bag comes printed with laundry instructions to help the new college student, and we will monogram it with initials in the colors of the college the grad will be attending, $50.
Area Code Glasses Give a set of glasses for the new city they’ll be living in after college.
Longitude/Zip Code/Area Code Necklace Commemorate a special place or person with these custom tag necklaces. The long bar can hold the longitude and latitude of the place of your choice; the medium bar fits a zip code or name; the tiny tag fits an area code or initials. In sterling silver, from $48 to $69.
Upcycled jewelry Jewelry with a colorful past: Money clips, $24, and cuff bracelets made from brass cymbals, $26. Cuff bracelets made from old license plates (can request state, but limited quantities), $20. Bracelets made from old bicycle spokes, $18