Valentine's Day Gift Guide: Top 9 gift ideas for 2019

It's just over two weeks until Valentine's Day, so it's time to start planning that special gift! Whether you're in the throws of new love, or you've been together for more years than you can remember, I've put together a collection of romantic (and some not-so!) gift ideas just for you.

• What should you get for your first Valentine's Day together?
• What should you buy your wife or girlfriend for Valentine?
• What can you get for your partner that they'll actually like?
• What can you get for your husband if he's a bit annoying and you're feeling a bit cross with him but still need to buy something..?!

I know, it's not easy is it? Sometimes it needs something more than a bunch of roses, you may not want to jeopardise their diet with chocolates, or maybe you just feel like you've done it all before?

Don't worry, take a look at my round up of the best Valentine's Day gift ideas for him or her - and don't forget, everything you see comes with free UK delivery too!

1: 'Bowls' personalised print: in a choice of colours, £15.95

Part of a range of designs available.

2: 'Be My Valentine' personalised oak photo cube, from £21.95

Part of a range of designs, also available with Belgian Chocolate Hearts.

3: 'Ticket to Love' personalised print, £15.95

Part of a range of designs available.

4: 'British Kissing Championships' personalised print, £15.95

Part of a range of designs available.

5: Bespoke Handmade Wooden Photo Blocks, from £7.20

Available with any name or word and in a range of colours.

6: 'Love Story' personalised canvas print, from £18.50

Part of a range of canvas print designs

7: 'Summer of Love' personalised mug, £13.50

Part of a range of personalised mug designs

8: Timeline personalised print, from £18.95

Available in a range of colours

9: Rumpy Pumpy bespoke wooden sign, £14.95

A range of colours and designs available (buy from my Folksy shop)

And finally, because 9 is an odd number and I think we could do with a number 10 - and because sometimes you need to buy something for your husband/wife on Valentine's Day even though they've been crazing you a bit recently and they can be a bit grumpy... here's one more gift selection for you!:

10: Personalised Cactus Print, £15.95

(Available to buy from my Folksy shop)

If you're still looking for more Valentine gift ideas why not take a look at the full range available on the PhotoFairytales site? Just click here: photofairytales.co.uk/romanticgifts.html

Sarah x

Theme of the Month: Weddings & Anniversaries

Last month's Royal Wedding fever may have subsided a little, but we're firmly in the traditional wedding season now. The 'season' normally runs from around May to October, the months when the weather is (hopefully) a little more reliable!

So, with the most romantic season upon us, my theme of the month for June is all things wedding and anniversary - and I've rounded up some great personalised gift ideas below to celebrate the big day...

The website has also had a refresh, with soft summery pinks and greens to get everyone into the mood for long days and warm evenings. It's time to hold your face up to the sun and have a happy sigh: the warm and sunny days are finally here to enjoy!

So, whether you've been invited to a summer wedding, or you're celebrating your own wedding anniversary, I've got some truly thoughtful and special wedding and anniversary gift ideas here for you:

1) Rectangular Wooden Photo Block, £24.75 - beautifully finished solid wood block, featuring your favourite photo and personalised with your own words. Carefully sanded and given a beautiful wax finish.

2) 'Lovely Pair' personalised print, £22.95 - available in a range of soft colours, these prints are a generous A3 size and can be personalised with your chosen names. Other designs are also available.

3) 'Family Address' personalised canvas, from £18.50 - a lovely gift idea to welcome a couple to their new home, this contemporary design is available in a choice of colours and is created and personalised to order.

4) 'My Message to You' personalised photo print, £15.95 - a range of prints in various colours and designs to feature your photo and special message; a truly romantic gift to celebrate your wedding day.

5) 'I Love You This Much' personalised print, £15.95 - a simple, striking typographic print featuring your chosen names and available in a range of colours to suit.

6) 'Champagne' design personalised greeting card, £2.99 - one of a range of personalised greeting cards for the perfect finishing touch, all with fast free dispatch.

7) 'Personality' personalised canvas print, from £30 - featuring your favourite photo and text, and available in any colour you'd like, this contemporary print is perfect to celebrate an anniversary or wedding.

8) 'Bowls' personalised print, from £15.95 - "this one was too hot, this one was too cold, but this one was just perfect"! A truly romantic gift for the happy couple or to mark your own anniversary. Personalised with your chosen names and date and available in a choice of colours too.

9) Personalised Oak Photo Cubes, from £21.95 - a range of gorgeous wooden storage boxes designed to display four of your favourite photos, and engraved to order. A range of designs available, plus you can also order yours to be filled with Belgian chocolate hearts for an extra romantic treat!

There are lots of other personalised wedding and anniversary gift ideas over on the PhotoFairytales website - all with free UK delivery. Browse the site now, or narrow it down by clicking here to view Wedding Gift Ideas, or click here for Romantic & Anniversary Gift Ideas, or why not take a look at the Family Gift Ideas that celebrate your whole family too.

Sarah x

Brand New: Engraved personalised oak photo cubes

Oh my goodness, is this really my first post of 2018? {blush} That's a bit shabby, sorry!

I haven't been idling my time away though, I've got some lovely new goodies to show you that have just arrived at PhotoFairytales... I'm going to start today by introducing these gorgeous new wooden photo cubes that are not only personalised to order but can also display four of your favourite photos (they even come with Belgian chocolates inside too!).

These adorable wooden keepsake boxes are a unique and romantic gift idea for Valentine's Day or an anniversary - or just to say 'I love you'!

There are eight designs available, some are personalised with your chosen name and on other designs you can add an entire message. All designs feature photo slots where you can slide in 4 of your chosen photos - and of course you can swap around your photos and replace them as often as you wish.

These handcrafted boxes are made from real oak, and are carefully engraved to order. You can either order a box empty and fill it with your own little treats, or you can order it filled to the brim with 30 delicious Belgian chocolate hearts.

Some of the wooden photo cube designs also feature gorgeous little rose gold embellishment, for an extra special little touch!

A gorgeous romantic gift, and perfect for a 5th wedding anniversary when the traditional gift for that year is wood

This beautiful new range of wooden storage cubes are a truly lasting keepsake for your loved one - do take a look at all the designs available by clicking on any of the images shown above.

Sarah :)

Valentine's Day - time to start planning that present!

Valentine's Day is just around the corner - have you started thinking about that special gift yet??!

I've got some gorgeous personalised and truly thoughtful romantic gift ideas over on the website for you - so take a few moments to have a browse and find something they'll love opening on Valentine's morning.

You've put up with the snoring, you've put that row about the TV remote behind you, and you've worked out whose turn it is to put the bin out - so now its time to put a little romance back into your heart with these gorgeous Valentine gift ideas!

This year I've introduced a fabulous new little mini-hamper - a little giftwrapped box filled with romantic treats your loved one will have fun discovering! Only £16.95, the box is personalised and comes with a special love note featuring your own message to your partner. Outrageously romantic, and really unique.

Don't leave it too late though - time is getting short to order that special personalised present in time for Valentine's Day!

Sarah x

20 years today...

In the very year that Ebay started, Mel Gibson dressed in a kilt and spoke (a form of) Scottish in 'Braveheart', and Nick Leeson brought down Barings Bank - me and my hubby got married!

20 years ago today to be exact - which is an astonishing thought. Where have those last 2 decades gone?!!

It was also the year of 'that' interview with Princess Diana, the whole Blur vs Oasis hoohar, Robbie left Take That, and when Eric Cantona decided to show a fan the sole of his boot by kicking him kung-fu style in the middle of a game.

In the last 20 years we've moved home 3 times, lost our beloved Nobby dog, moved in (and out) of the pub business, bought and sold a lovely old (ie, unreliable and nerve-wracking!) VW camper, gained Bella cat and Freddy dog, set up our own businesses - oh, and had a baby who is now about to turn 13!

Champagne for tea tonight I think!!

Sarah x

1: Personalised Timeline print, from £16.50
2: Handpainted personalised Anniversary gift plate, £21.50
3: 'On Our Wedding Day' anniversary print, £25

New personalised Love Print: 'Waves in the Sea'

With summer upon us I think this brand new nautical themed Love Print is a perfect way to say 'I love you' - ideal for a wedding gift, an anniversary present, or just a romantic surprise for the one you love...

Featuring the words "If you want to know how much I love you, count the waves in the sea", and personalised with your choice of names too.

Only £14.50 including 1st class recorded delivery. Find this print with the other personalised Love Prints range here.

Sarah x

Happy 2013!

I know, I know - I'm a bit late wishing you happy New Year, but the thought is still there! I hope you had a lovely Christmas and Santa was good to you?!

November and December were phenomenal months at PhotoFairytales HQ - the busiest ever, and it was fantastic to welcome both new and returning customers and to be able to help with their Christmas shopping. It never fails to give me a little judder of pleasure to think that my creations are being given to others and unwrapped on Christmas morning!

The next date on the calendar is Valentine's Day in just 5 weeks time - if you need a little bit of inspiration do take a look at my range of romantic gift ideas on the website...

I'm going to be working on some new designs and product lines over the next few weeks too, so do check in and see what's new. If you would like to receive updates direct to your inbox, why not sign up to my mailing list (don't worry, I won't swamp you with emails - I only send them when I've got something great to tell you about!). You can find the sign up form by clicking here.

Have a great week,
Sarah :)

I love these THIS much...!

Available in pink or blue!

     New on the website today: "I Love You This Much" personalised prints - perfect for Father's Day!
     These lovely prints are available in pink or blue, and can be personalised with both the recipient's name (eg, Daddy, Mummy, John, Jane, Granny, etc) and the sender's name. 
     Easily adapted for your occasion, they are particularly  great for:

Father's Day

Mother's Day

Valentine's Day

Anniversaries

     Just £14.50 including 1st class postage (within the UK). Dispatched within 5 working days. Check the website now for further details!


Sarah x