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The best personalised gifts that aren’t cheesy

These gifts are sure to win you brownie points.

Whilst the art of gift giving comes utterly natural to some people, for the rest of us, finding the perfect thoughtful present can be a daunting task. A surefire way to give someone something thoughtful is to gift them a personalised present. Over the years, personalised gifts have gotten a bad wrap (no pun intended) for being cheesy, but we’re here to turn that stigma. We’ve scoured the internet high and low to bring you a curation of the best personalised gifts that are sure to delight.

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2024’s top personalised gifts

  1. MijMoj Personalised Book Rest in Solid Oak, $109, Hard to Find
  2. From the Library of Book Embosser, $69, Etsy
  3. Personalized Text Soy Candle, $37.70, Etsy

The best personalised gifts 2024

01

MijMoj Personalised Book Rest in Solid Oak

from $109 at Hard to Find

Best for: the book worm

Know a keen bookworm in your life? This hand crafted book rest from Hard to Find is made in the UK from high-quality solid oak and makes for the perfect gift for an avid book-lover. But it doesn’t just keep your place in a book, it also doubles as a nightstand caddy. The neat shelf underneath also provides a space for a phone, glasses and groove to hold a pen or lip balm at night. Make this gift ultra-personal by engraving a unique message into the front and back of the caddy.

Key features:

  • Glasses holder
  • Pen holder
  • Optional engraving for personalisation
  • Made from solid oak in the UK

02

Posh Totty Personalised Genuine Leather Wash Bag

from $148 at Hard to Find

Best for: a suave personalised gift

The best way to spoil a man in your life is to treat him to a Posh Totty Personalised Genuine Leather Wash Bag. Made from genuine Italian leather, these suave brown tanned wash bags can be personalised with a leather tag, adding a special touch for whoever receives your gift.

Key features:

  • Genuine Italian leather
  • Brown or dark brown
  • Zip fastening

03

From the Library of Book Embosser

from $69 at Etsy

Best for: the amateur librarian

Does your loved one have enough books to fill their own home library? A personalised gift they’re sure to love is a custom book embosser with their initials. This ‘From the Library of Book Embosser’ from Etsy will let your bookworm stamp their swathe of books with their very own embossed stamper.

Key features:

  • Australian made
  • Customisable
  • Versatile uses

04

Personalised Text Soy Candle

from $24 at Etsy

Best for: the homebody

Getting someone a candle can often feel like resorting to an ‘easy gift’. However, for the homebody, a candle with a great fragrance is actually a First, choose from five sensational scents, including strawberries & cream, lemongrass & sage and more. Then, add a personal touch by getting a custom message printed on the label. Whether it’s a humorous inside joke or a tear-jerking ode to someone you love, this gift is both useful and personal.

Key features:

  • Crackling wood wick
  • Hand poured
  • Eight scents to choose from
  • Personalised message included
  • 33hr Burn Time

05

Unisex CR Australian Made Sheepskin Boot

from $199 at Country Road

Best for: the luxury lounger

A great pair of sheepskin boots are lavish for walking around the house. What’s even better than a regular pair of sheepskin boots is a pair that are monogrammed. The Country Road Unisex CR Australian Made Sheepskin Boots come in a charcoal and cream colour and are made from 100 percent Australian sheepskin. For an extra $10, you can add text to the heel of the boot where you can put the name or initials of your loved one in whatever font and colour your heart desires.

Sizes: 35-42.

Colours: Charcoal, cream.

Materials: Australian sheepskin.

Key features:

  • Australian made
  • Australian sheepskin
  • Slip-on style
  • EVA outsole

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