custom portraits
Emily Oster
Right now, gift guides are everywhere in the blogosphere - for him, for her, under $50, for the dog lover etc. I, personally, find them incredibly helpful as I start my Christmas shopping and hope not to run out of ideas/time as I gather my holiday gifts. One idea that I have seen which I really like comes from Hither & Thither - a custom portrait. I had never given this sort of thing much thought but as we have gotten a bit older and have many friends going through significant life milestones - marriages, babies, new homes, pets - I think it would make a great, super personalized gift. I found these illustrators and artists on Etsy. As a group they offer custom portraits of people, homes, couples, pets and more across a range of prices. Some of them are still even guaranteeing delivery before Christmas!
Custom Couple Portrait by Henry James Papergoods
Custom Portrait by Dana Gils
Grandchildren Print by My Little Buffalo
Personalized Vintage Inspired Travel Poster by Near and Dear Designs
Custom Home Portrait by Elizabeth McNair