2013 Gift Guide

It is finally that time of year- the holiday cheer is creeping in, and the panic is settling... what on earth do you get everyone? Sure, you have a few great ideas for those one or two EASY people- but what about those few people that have everything. They. Literally. Have. Everything. Or... how about the people that are never happy with anything? Those are tough.

You don't want to be this guy... 

Don't worry- we've got a handy guide that will satisfy even the MOST picky person on your list, seriously.

1. You can't go wrong with personal gifts- okay, you can, I can think of a few things I wouldn't want my name on. However, purchasing or making a personalized gift just goes to show that you put thought into it- you didn't walk into a mall, spot a shirt, and buy it for lack of something better. When it is personal it shows you not only thought ahead of time- but had it custom made! You can't get better than that. Here are our top Personal gifts.

Grown Ups (yeah I just called you a grown up): 
Family Name Established- ladies love established-years. Not all ladies, granted, but this is a top seller for a reason, it ties together your family, slaps a date on it and boom- awesome personal home decor in a jiff. Show her you not only know the year you guys tied the knot, but that you know your last name- it will be wondrous. Just don't mess it up.

Last Name Established- Same thing as above. Literally. Just a different design, honestly we have a lot of these, but these are the most popular.

Find More Name, Monogram and Established Year Decals HERE and HERE

Pyrex Etching Designs- I decided just to link to our entire category. It is only about 8 designs so it is easy to browse it all. This is new- and awesome. You can take her old pyrex (or heck, spring for the new stuff you can get a whole set of 11 pieces at Target for less than 30 bucks HERE) and make it totally unique and amazing! 

Your Photos on Canvas- Did you know we print canvases here? We do, and with highly competitive prices! Pick your photo, size and type and simply place your order- we can print it and ship it out to you. Those family photos she dragged you to this year kicking and screaming? They can live in infamy, blown up... in your living room. She will be SO happy you thought of this, you clever boy you. 

Cute family I found online ;) 

Kiddos: 

Loot Bags- stuff all their goodies inside their very own Santa Sack. Yeah, he leaves the same sack every year... yes, it is adorable. Maybe it is just a prop for photos, but who really cares, because it is super cute! 

Name Decals: Kids love to stamp their name on everything (or in my case carve my name into my neighbors front door and my dad's truck at 5). They love identifying their own name, if you stamp it on their door or bedroom they will be over the moon. This category HERE has about a hundred decals, many aimed just for your kiddos. This one too. 

Height Chart- This was one of our top 20 sellers in 2013, and while it isn't super thrilling for the kid in the decal state, once you have it assembled into a beautiful height chart they will love for you to measure them. All. The. Time. It will be adorable, and perhaps a bit annoying, but that comes with the territory. My daughter wants to be measured at least weekly. Bonus, it looks super gorgeous, too!

2. Our top 5 best sellers- they've gotta be good, right? 

Baseball Stitches- these are so funky and fun! Turn your room into a giant baseball or softball. Perfect for kids room, playroom or man cave! 

Dots & Circles- best sellers every year, these babies are super easy to add to any flat surface. Mix and match your colors for a gloriously dotty extravaganza! 

Family Where Life Begins- this super sweet sentiment is adorable around family photos or displayed prominently in a place where everyone can be reminded that family is number one. Especially your awesome group of misfits. 

Life is Not Measured- go on, keep breathing... breath is good! Live life to the fullest, always!

Grab Bags- on a budget? Take a gamble and reach into our grab bag... pick your category and get a decal selected by Trading Phrases. You may just get a $200 decal for only $5, and I say this because it happens- daily. No photo for this one, because the decals are always different. 

Full Monty: 

Okay so you really want to wow the heck out of your recipient huh? Someone is SUPER deserving this year, and you are going to make this the best gift ever? Well, we can help you with that, too! 

Make a Family Tree: Here's the thing- people love photos, being surrounded by family and good memories is always a positive. Really, it is a mood brightener. Picture collages are HUGE right now, and a lot of people are implementing more photos into their decor in really beautiful ways. One awesome and unique way to do this is to make a family tree using our blossom tree. The stunning tree serves as a perfect backdrop for your frames, and with many branches you won't run out of room. Bonus- pick all your colors, size and even which direction it faces to make it truly one-of-a-kind. Install it all while they are gone and wow them with a completed project. Win. 

There you have it, our simple and stunning gift guide that even YOU can't mess up. Don't forget that our customer service is standing by to answer any and ALL of your questions... sizing, colors, installation, or even placing your order on the phone- we've got you. 

Don't forget to count down to the holidays (and their face of joy when they see your thoughtful gift) with our awesome DIY Chalkboard Count-down project HERE. 

Happy HoHoHolidays from Trading Phrases.