Instant heirlooms: custom ceramic plates fired with handwritten family recipes

by Stephanie Slate | Art + Decor

If your family is anything like mine, all their famous recipes are tucked away in over-stuffed folders and recipe boxes…and only the chef knows for sure where they are. How wonderful would it be to start serving some of Grandma’s famous oatmeal squares...

Personalized puzzles that make perfect birthday gifts. Maybe not just for kids.

by Christina Refford | Toys + Playthings

I just finished spring cleaning my kids’ bedrooms and, while I was able to part with many things, I held onto almost anything that had been personalized with their names. If you too find that personalized gifts hold a special place in your heart, then you...

A hostess gift that she’ll treasure forever. Or she’d better, because she can’t resell it.

by Kristen Chase | Kitchen + Dining

Sometimes a great bottle of wine or a handmade candle makes the perfect hostess gift. But when you need something extra special, I think I’ve found a winner. This custom personalized wooden serving tray is simply gorgeous. A fabulous hostess, housewarming, or...

Splurgey gifts for the dad who has everything: 2013 Father’s Day Gift Guide

by Cool Mom Team | Father's Day Gifts

You know the dad who has everything? The one who’s impossible to shop for? Yep, so do we. So here, we present some of our favorite splurgey Father’s Day gift ideas for that very guy. Not that he wouldn’t love something from the rest of our...

The ninja lovey you didn’t see coming. Because it’s sneaky like that.

by Delilah S. Dawson | Toys + Playthings

This sweet ninja is soft, cozy, and comes with a minky sword. Who better to protect your baby from nightmares? This sweet ninja security blanket from Koddalie on Etsy is a unique and cuddly way to keep your baby happy–and safe from the bad sort of ninja. Because...

A thoughtful class art project for a thoughtful end of year teacher gift. (Nothing to do with apples.)

by Liz Gumbinner | DIY

For those of us in the northeast and beyond, we’re in luck! Our kids are still in school, which means a little extra time to think of a thoughtful end of year teacher gift. I always love gifts that come from the whole class, which are more personal than a mere...

The scoop on cute custom embroidered hoops for kids’ rooms

by Delilah S. Dawson | Art + Decor

Lately, we’ve been loving this trend of personalized embroidery hoops for babies. And now, we love this troop of adorable animals that will be a major hit for unique kids’ room decor. These Personalized Embroidery Hoops from Otak on Etsy are a fun way to...

The coolest personalized Father’s Day gifts: 2013 Father’s Day Gift Guide

by Cool Mom Team | Father's Day Gifts

Personalized Father’s Day gifts are always some of our favorite to track down, but this year we kept an eye out for personalized gifts for dad that were a bit off the beaten track. So no mugs. Just these cool custom gift ideas. Don’t miss our huge...

Flying high

by Liz Gumbinner | Art + Decor

Personalized nursery art is one of our favorite baby shower gift ideas, especially when it’s as sweet and affordable as this custom print.   I love this simple little personalized airplane art print which can feature a letter or name on the...

A personalized Father’s Day gift that’s equally sentimental and swanky.

by Liz Gumbinner | Uncategorized

If you’ve got a father to shop for this Father’s Day, and he happens to be the well-dressed type, we have the awesome, personalized, sentimental gift for you. The personalized collar stays found at Etsy’s Tag You’re It Jewelry are like the next...