A big misconception a lot of people have is that giving gifts needs to cost a lot of money. Yet when we personalise it with a bit of heart and thought, we’ll end up with a unique holiday gift that will leave a lasting memory.

It’s often those smaller gifts that we might use daily, that have been customised so that each time we pick them up, use or see them it offers a small reminder of the sentiment and the occasion that we’d like to share.

Overall it will have a much more lasting impact and leave longer-lasting fond memories without costing too much in the process.

Here are 5 gifts that are easily personalised and under £15 – perfect stocking fillers for Christmas, or those out-of-the-blue presents to let someone know we care, whether it’s to wish them luck, a birthday gift, a going away gift or moving home.

Cups and Mugs:

Whether it’s ceramic, travel or enamel mugs, these everyday items can go from everyday boring to extraordinary with a touch of personalisation. Whether it’s the name set with a unique monogram or font, colourful fun artwork, inspirational quotes or affirmations, a mug is the perfect way to let someone know you get their vibe and share some words from your heart to theirs.

On top of this, they’re not just a give for the sake of it, they’re useful – how many cups of coffee/ tea or hot chocolate do we have a day? None of us has one mug, and if you manage to find the right words – you are also bound to make that special someone smile every time they reach for their new favourite m

ug that was made with them in mind.

Key Rings or Key Chain

The first thought is a key chain is boring, right? But they don’t need to be, again with the right wordsmithing or memory shared, a photo that captured a moment of joy and a shared memory – make these small everyday gifts carry their weight making them close to priceless. It’s also not a gift we buy ourselves, and getting one that is precisely the same as everyone else’s is pretty boring too.

There are so many variations, whether engraved, with a photo, just with a name, or a cute or funny saying –

depending on the recipient. The choices are endless. Take the time to think about what you know the recipient will be happy to see, remember or read about every time they grab the keys to go to work, the store or for a walk.

Personalised Water Bottles

Can you look around you and see how many of your friends are constantly drinking water, at their work, on their hike at the gym, or while commuting to work it’s none stop. Gone are the days when we’d buy bottles of water and throw away endless amounts of plastic.

However, where, how much and the type of water bottle all make a statement, and the last thing that we want in the gym is to accidentally grab someone else’s water bottle and take a swig.

While I might not leave a message for all to read on the bottle, a stylish bottle with a design statement and the recipient’s first name makes a cracking gift for any and every occasion.

Wallet/ Purse with Name or Initials

With so many style choices having a wallet or purse that has been personalised is one of those unique gifts that we end up cherishing long after they are gone. I had my personalised purse stolen many years ago and was more bothered about the photos and the purse itself than the money or my cards. It was a special gift commemorating a working relationship, clean, chic with my name in cursive on the front in a feminine floral way that made opening my purse feel like an everyday luxury.

Easy, make sure it suits the person’s style, and a simple elegant name is sure to do the job.

Christmas Ornaments and Baubles

Let’s be honest we also have ornaments with reindeer, angels or Father Christmas – some more stylish than the next. Yet, unless bought in a different country, an heirloom or to celebrate a special year most of the time they don’t often have much of a wow effect. Which is why personalizing them is now a thing.

Whether you have a new addition to the family and it’s the baby’s first Christmas, a new house, a new marriage or something momentous has happened and you’d like to remember it, the choices you have to find the right customised ornament to fit your décor is almost limitless. The nice thing is that you can pull it out year after year.

Here are just a few items that can be easily personalised, making them unique gifts for any occasion, without costing an arm or a leg.