Show you really put some time and thought into the gift-giving process by ordering a personalized gift. Not only is it guaranteed to be unique, but it proves you bought the thing before Christmas Eve.
Engineer a very special candy bar at Sarah’s Candies, 11 E. Oak St. You pick the ingredients and have a name written on the bar; candy bars start at $40 per pound. You must order 48 hours in advance.
Show you have faith in your significant other–put his or her name or initials on an 18K gold-plated or sterling-silver money clip. $135-$155 at shopintuition.com.
Jones Soda Co. can put your loved one’s mug on a 12-pack of personalized soda bottles. Upload the image and choose from soda flavors like Cream Soda and Root Beer; $34.95 at myjones.com.
The Jenny Sweeney store in Libertyville offers custom note cards personalized with a name or initial hand-written by Jenny herself–and starting at $35. Order by Dec. 15. Locate other Chicago retailers at jennysweeneydesigns.com.
With a set of tools like these, she won’t need her name on them. Screwdrivers, glue guns, pliers, hammers–all in a Hawaiian floral motif; $30 for four tools at pylones-usa.com.
Be the last thing she thinks about at bedtime and get her a pillow with your photo on it. Photo blankets and towels also available; $99.95 at treasureknit.com.
