Tuesday, May 29, 2012

Popular Perfect Couple's Gift

Engagement parties, weddings, anniversary parties…what type of gifts are you giving the “happy couple”? 

With so many special occasions coming up in the next few months a good question to ask is “what type of gift should I give the “Happy Couple”. Often a couple will receive the same ordinary gift again and again: a nice bottle of wine, maybe a gift card to their favorite restaurant, or candles. It is very difficult to get a unique or special gift that they will BOTH like. Often people resort to getting a couple's gift that they know at least one of them will like. The best intentions are there, however lack of ideas and money prevent the gift giver to be able to get the perfect couple's gift. 

One solution is to buy a Personalized Gift for the Couple. You may ask, what could I possible get that BOTH people will like? How about Personalized Pillow Cases? Or Better yet, personalized coolers for when they go camping or to an outdoor event. The perfect choice would be personalized wine glasses or beer mugs with their last name initial engraved. 

There really is no limit to the ideas for a couple’s gift once you decide that by personalizing your gift with either their name, monogram, or initial…it will be perfect! You can purchase these gifts and more at The Initials Shop, providing personalized gifts, initials gifts, and monogram gifts for engagement gifts, anniversary gifts, wedding gifts, and couple's gifts!


















Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Don’t Know What to Give Someone For Their Birthday? Why Not a Personalized Print

I am often asked for gift ideas since I own a  Gift Shop and have seen what people like to buy for others and what gifts are hot. Many people who ask me say that the recipient has everything or they don’t know this person that well so don’t have a clue what to get them but want to get them something special that they will appreciate. It’s easier to pick out a gift when you know the person very well and know what their interests and hobbies are and you can give a gift along those lines. But what if you need a gift for someone you don’t know well enough or they don’t have any hobbies or favorite things? This becomes an even harder chore for the gift giver who is stressing about what to give that person.

My answer to these questions is to give a
Personalized Print with their name on it! This is a fantastic gift because you know they will love to see their name on a design and feel special. Personalized Prints are just a cool gift and it looks like you really put some thought and care in choosing the perfect gift. There are many creative designs to choose from. An awesome design is the name spelled out with an airplane over the ocean, or flamingos bending to spell out the name. My favorite is the name carved in the sand. For the person that likes nature there is a print with their name spelled out in blossom petals in the wind. For the snowboarder, there is the name spelled out in the clouds.

Now in case you do know the person well and know that they Love Las Vegas, there is a personalized print with their name on the Las Vegas sign. Do you have a friend who always wanted to see their name in lights? If so then get them the Personalized Marque Theater Lights sign and they will absolutely love it!

Personalized Prints are a great Birthday Present for anyone since there are so many designs to choose from. It will look like you put a lot of thought and care in picking out the perfect gift to personalize it for them. Next time your friend’s birthday rolls around and you are stressing about what to get them, you really can’t go wrong if you choose a personalized print from The Initials Shop.


Monday, May 21, 2012

Five Father's Day Gift Ideas for Dad

Father’s Day is just around the corner.  Every June, I have the same problem trying to come up with the perfect Father’s Day gift for my dad.  It seems in years past I might not have given him the greatest gifts due to my lack of creativity of good gift ideas.   Traditional father’s day gifts have been ties, golf balls, mug with sayings, or shirts.  My dad always appreciated anything he received and never fussed about whether he could use the gift or not.  My lack of good father’s day gifts thankfully never impacted my birthday gift given by him!

Recently I discovered that Personalized Gifts are Great Gifts that are always appreciated.  With the rise of personalized items on the market, gone are the days of ordinary gifts for dad.  One might wonder what type of personalized gifts would be ideal for their dad as I have done in years past.  Below I made a list of five great personalized gifts that every dad would love to receive.   Personalization of gifts is done between 24-48 turn around at The Initials Shop so don’t wait till the last minute to get your gift for dad. 
5 father’s day gift ideas with links to purchase them if you are in a hurry by clicking on the picture:
1. Personalized Beer Mug- Dad will love his own personalized beer mug with either his name or a saying.  There are several different sizes and choices so pick out one that fits your dad’s style.

2. Father’s Day Frame- This is classy yet contemporary black and white frame let’s Dad know just how much you care.  You can put a special picture of you two together and have it personalized with your name and a saying.


3.  Personalized Poker Set- If dad is a poker aficionado, then he’ll treasure this personalized poker set.  Select from several different designs to meet his style.  Can personalize it with his first name, last name, and date.
4. Personalized iPad Case- a personalized ipad case is attractive, sturdy, and unique.   Engraved with his name and a saying makes it extra special.
5. Personalized Take Anywhere Chair- a must-have for any sporting event or anywhere you need a comfortable place to sit.  Folds up for easy carrying, plenty of pockets, personalized with name so everyone knows it’s his.
This year, make your dad’s Father’s Day extra special with a Personalized Gift!  There is no better way to say your special then to get him something different that you have taken the time to personalize just for him!  But if you still aren’t convinced that personalized gifts are the best choice, then a tie is always an option if your dad is like mine, just the thought is what counts!

Saturday, May 19, 2012

Check out the Top Ten Hottest Personalized Gifts


Personalized Gifts are the best gifts to give because it shows that you took time picking out a gift for the recipient. There has been an enormous rise in the popularity of personalized gifts. The gift industry has noted and there has been an explosion of new unique personalized gifts. Below is a list of the ten hottest personalized gifts ranked from The Initials Shop:

1. Personalized Leather Key chain

 Check out The Initials Shop for many more popular personalized gift and great gift ideas! They have a great selection of personalized gifts, monogram gifts, and gifts with initials!


Friday, May 18, 2012

Birthday Gift Ideas for a Guy you Just Met!

Has this ever happened to you, you meet a guy go out on a few dates, and find out that his birthday is in a few day? At this point you do not know your relationship status. Do you get him a gift to be nice to celebrate his special day or would that seem like your jumping the gun a little bit? If you don’t get him a gift will that make you seem uncaring or worse not interested? 
 
Here is my advice if you ever find yourself in this situation:
  • DON’T get him an extravagant gift that costs a lot of money. If you set the bar this high in the beginning you will be stressed ever year if this relationship works out and you have to try and out do yourself again and again.  
  • DON’T buy a gift that he can read into and think you’re a stalker like his and her engraved rings
  • DON’T buy him a gift that says anything about LOVE like a Stuffed Animal holding a big “I love you” Heart. That is a sure fire way to scare him off unless your relationship is at that point
  • DON’T buy him a gift that’s too impersonal that shows you didn’t put any thought into it
  • DON’T make him a CD with your favorite Love Songs- again unless your relationship is at that level that will scare him off fast
  • DO buy him something to show that you care and want to celebrate his special day
  • DO put some thought into the gift to try and make a good impression
 I have found that a personalized gift is a nice touch for anyone finding themselves in this situation. What man would not like a Personalized Beer Mug or Shot Glass? A personalized gift shows that you put some thought and effort into the gift. Another gift idea for him would be a personalized cooler. Just a plain cooler would look like you ran to the nearest convenient store on your way out to meet him, but a personalized cooler shows that you actually took some time finding the perfect gift. My favorite gift for a guy is a personalized key chain. A nice Leather key chain with his initial on it is such a classy looking gift.  
 
You can find all these items and more at The Initials Shop. They have personalized beer mug, shot glasses with initials engraved, personalized cooler bags, personalized leather key chains and more. If you still need more gift ideas, go to Gifts for Him category and look around. Guarantee you will find a great personalized gift!

Thursday, May 17, 2012

The Initials Shop Featured in PR.com

Stop Giving Bad, Tacky, Unwanted Gifts: The Initials Shop Launches New Website Helping Consumers Give the Perfect Gift

Launch of New Online Store, The Initials Shop Helps Consumers Pick Out the Perfect Gift

Dayton, OH, May 16, 2012 --(PR.com)-- With the economy struggling, there is an increased importance in spending your money wisely while buying a gift for someone. People are tired of wasting their money on gifts that get thrown away, not used, or worse re-gifted. The new trend in gift giving is personalized gifts because they are customized for the individual, and always appreciated. Personalized Gifts are rarely thrown away, never re-gifted, and always treasured. Recently, a new online store launched called The Initials Shop which offers a wide variety of personalized gifts that help consumers give the perfect personalized gift.

What makes The Initials Shop different is that one can find gift items that can be personalized with a name, monogram, or initial which makes for the perfect personalized gift. While browsing the categories, one can find a plethora of gifts and jewelry customized for the recipient with a variety of options and customization to choose from. In addition, they have a blog that gives readers several gift giving ideas and suggestions to find the perfect gift for several different occasions.

“I am excited by the launch of our new website and have already helped several online shoppers give the perfect gift and look forward to hearing stories of other happy customers!” – Amy Austin, owner of The Initials Shop.

Whether you have to buy for someone you barely know or someone who has everything, you can’t go wrong with a personalized gift from The Initials Shop. Visit their website and take the stress out of trying to give the perfect gift.

The Initials Shop is an online store that provides personalized gifts, monogrammed gifts, and gifts with initials on it. Specializing in one of a kind personalized jewelry, sterling silver jewelry, and name necklaces.







Monday, May 14, 2012

Monogram Necklace


Monograms are motifs made by combining or overlapping two or more letters in order to form a singular symbol. There are several different Fonts that can be used such as Traditional Monogram which the Last Name Initial is slightly bigger than the initials on the left and right or Circle Monogram which the letters all curve and form a circle.

Monograms were first used on coins in days as early as 350BC. In more modern days and contemporary settings, monograms are still being used on pieces of art, like monogram necklaces.  A monogram necklace is a work of art because a lot goes into the design and construction of a piece.

Monogram necklaces are made from different materials, although most will be made out of metals like silver and gold. In the last few years, the increasingly popular choice of material for these pendants are wood..
The Initials Shop has many choices for wood monogram jewelry whether it is carved from cheery wood or walnut. Also, a more intricate piece has silver over wood which is more durable.   You can go online and see which material you like to wear and fits your personality at their online store.  Whichever you choose, a monogram necklace truly is a work of art tailored just for you!

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Friday, May 11, 2012

5 Things I like Personalized with Name, Monogram, or Initials

1. Monogrammed Jewelry- I love my jewelry engraved with my initials because it is unique and different, not a lot of people have the same initials on their jewelry as me. I like to have unique jewelry and Engraved Jewelry makes it different.

2. Monogrammed Beach Towels- no one will mistake my towel for theirs and take it when I have my name on it. Personalized Beach Towels are good for kids who never can find their towel amongst all the other towels thrown in the lost and found bin J




3. Personalized Bag- When I leave my bag at the pool like I always do, the lifeguards always know it’s my bag because it is personalized with my initials and hold it for me to pick it up.





4. Initials on iPhone Case- with everyone carrying around their iphones, I like mine to be different and stand out from the others. Having my initials on the case makes it unique and different.








5. Personalized Bath Towels- I love my monogrammed bath towels! I think it adds some personality to my bathroom and makes it special.










If you would like to purchase some of my Favorite Personalized Items, visit us at The Initials Shop! We have a great selection of Personalized Gifts, Personalized Jewelry, Monogrammed Gifts, Monogrammed Jewelry, Engraved Jewelry, Items with Initials on it, Initials on Jewelry, Personalized Beach Towels, Monogrammed Bags, iPhone Cases, Monogrammed Bath Towels and Much Much More!

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Sunday, May 6, 2012

Unique Gift Idea for Hostess Gift


What type of gift do you give when invited to a Party for the Hostess? Majority of people bring a nice bottle of wine for the Hostess.  However, if you want to be unique and get something different that the Hostess will love, then consider buying wine glasses or beer glasses with their initial on it.  These personalized gifts are very much appreciated and loved!  I myself received a beautifully Initial Red Wine Glasses etched with my last name initial and use them all the time! Initial gifts really are a great way to go when buying a gift for someone because it really makes the gift unique.  It can turn an ordinary wine glass into a great gift once personalized.  Even better, it shows that you took some time to really show that person that you went out of your way to give them the perfect gift.  Everyone appreciates a Unique gift! 

At The Initials Shop, you can find great Personalized Gifts, Monogrammed Gifts, and Initial Gifts for everyone.  They have a great selection of barware that can either be personalized with the person's name or with just an initial.  They have initial wine glasses, beer glasses, and even initial shot glasses that you can buy just one or a set.  Next time you are in the need for the Perfect Hostess Gift, go to The Initials Shop and check that task off your list!


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Saturday, May 5, 2012

Personalized Gifts are The Best

Gift Giving can be very stressful. Sometimes you have to buy for someone who is picky or has everything. My favorite is trying to buy a gift for someone who gives you no ideas of what they want and says "surprise me". Well I could "surprise" them but the surprise could be something they really hate! 

Through the years I have found a better way of giving gifts. I now give
Personalized Gifts. It really doesn't matter what the item I choose as long as it has that person's name or initial on it they are impressed and love it! With all the new stores online and new products introduced you can find something for anyone. Of Couse giving a personalized gift shows you went out of your way to make the gift extra special for that person. 

When I go to a party and want to give a Hostess Gift, I choose either
Personalized Barware or Monogrammed Kitchen Linens! Another Gift Idea is when I have a friend who is having a Housewarming Party. Everyone that I give a Personalized Gift has told me that was their favorite gift! I usually choose Monogrammed Bath Towels that they can use to decorate their guest bathroom. Another favorite gift for a housewarming party is a Personalized Blanket. Everyone I've given a Personalized Blanket to have loved it! 

One of my favorite gifts to give is
Personalized Bags. You can never go wrong with this gift. It has made the perfect Teacher Gift, Birthday Gift, or Just Because Gift. These aren't just any ordinary bags! When they are Personalized with the person’s name, monogram, or initial it just adds so much character to a simple bag.

Next time you are in the need for that Perfect Gift, give a Personalized Gift and you will never go wrong! Check out
The Initials Shop for ideas on Personalized Gifts, Monogram Gifts, and Initials Gifts


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