Quick answer: an original gift can begin with a photograph, a song or a few words that mean something to the person receiving it. To choose, think about whether they prefer decorating the home, wearing jewellery or using personalised clothing. This guide brings together ten ideas from iFrame.pt for partners, relatives and friends, with what to prepare for each one.
The date is approaching and you still need to choose the gift. Start with one shared moment: a trip, a family meal or a photograph the person has kept for years. Then choose a format that suits their habits and the place where they will use it.
1. Spotify Lamp with your song
Pair a photograph with the song that remembers a moment you shared. Scan the code from the Spotify app to open the music, which plays on the phone or a connected device; the plaque has no speaker.
Personalised Spotify Plaque (Photo & Music)
2. Lamp with 3 memories and a dedication
Three Polaroid-style photographs and your own message, with the washing-line effect printed on the acrylic. Bring together memories from a trip, a family year or a friendship.
Plaque with 3 Polaroid Memories & Message
3. Frame with a hand-drawn colour portrait
You send us a photo and our illustrators turn it into a portrait full of colour. From your wedding day to your kid in their team jersey, any memory earns a place of honor on the wall.
Personalised Colour Portrait Frame
4. Necklace with a line art portrait
The portrait of the ones you love most, drawn line by line from your photo and engraved on a necklace. To carry the important people close to your heart, always.
Personalised Line Art Portrait Necklace
5. Sweatshirt with an embroidered portrait
Your photograph becomes a portrait embroidered on a sweatshirt. It suits someone who enjoys personalised clothing; check the size, colour and available extras before choosing.
Personalised Line Art Portrait Sweatshirt
6. Lamp with your family's phrase
Pair a phrase that means something to your family with the photograph that goes with it. It might be something Grandma always says, a joke between siblings or a thank-you message.
Personalised Message & Photo Plaque
7. Frame with letters and photos
DAD, MOM, GRANDPARENTS, or your initials: big letters filled with the photos that tell your story. Simple, beautiful, and full of meaning.
Frame with 3 Letters & 6 Photos
8. Grandpa’s Hand plaque with the grandchildren’s names
Each grandchild is a little hand drawn with their name next to it, holding on to grandpa's big hand. And if you're looking for more ideas for grandparents, we have a whole guide dedicated to them.
Personalised Grandpa's Hand Lamp
9. Calendar lamp with the date that changed everything
A heart made of photos above the special month, with the day marked. The first kiss, the day they were born, the "I do." You pick the date, we turn it into light.
Lamp with 14 Photos & Calendar
10. Line art portrait frame
A line art portrait drawn by hand from a photograph. It suits someone who prefers understated illustrations, with room for names, dates and a message.
Line Art Portrait Frame
How to choose an original gift for each person
| If you want to… | Consider | What to prepare |
|---|---|---|
| Remember a song | Spotify plaque | A photograph and meaningful song |
| Bring family memories together | Three-letter, six-photo frame | Three letters and six photographs |
| Give something to a jewellery wearer | Portrait necklace | Photograph and available finish |
| Give an item of clothing | Embroidered sweatshirt | Photograph, size, colour and extras |
| Personalise without a photograph | Grandpa’s Hand plaque | Up to six grandchildren’s names and a message |
How to give meaning to the personalisation
Choose the memory first and the format second. A date or message gives a photograph context. If the person likes traditional home décor, see the photo tiles too; if they prefer something to wear, consider clothing or jewellery. Always check the available product options.
Frequently asked questions
What is an original gift?
It is a gift chosen for the tastes and story of the person receiving it. It might be a photograph turned into a portrait, a song connected to a memory or clothing embroidered with a personal drawing.
What should I give someone who has everything?
Think of a shared memory and a format the person enjoys: a portrait for the home, jewellery or an item of clothing. If they prefer an experience or do not want gifts, take that preference into account.
How much does a personalised gift cost?
The price depends on the product and personalisation options. Check the current amount on each product page and review the delivery cost before completing the order.
What is the most original gift for couples?
It depends on the couple. A Spotify plaque can remember your song, a portrait can keep a favourite photograph and a calendar plaque can mark the date. On the Spotify plaque, the code opens the music in the mobile app.
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