Whether you’re gifting for winter weddings or choosing memorable anniversary or holiday presents, you’ll be glad to have these inspired items on your radar:
Lexington Glassworks
Lexington Glassworks is located in the mountains of Asheville, NC. This high-end glassblowing studio doubles as an art gallery that offers functional wares, custom lighting, and unique artwork. The Lexington Glassworks signature line of handmade drinkware and their gorgeous vases are ideal presents for any occasion.
Lexington Glassworks is a source for truly one-of-a-kind, heirloom gifts, especially because they are hand-forged in one of America’s most artistic communities. Modern drinkware fit always appreciated, and theirs has a simple, classic crackle finish.
Their hand-blown glass vases are stunning. Timeless and sturdy, gorgeous artistry is on display along with flowers when you showcase their vases.
Shop Lexington Glassworks HERE. This brand has been lauded by numerous major media outlets for good reason.
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Beyond Memories
For something that is ultra-distinctive and deeply personalized, Beyond Memories’ Personalized 3D Crystals beautifully capture an image as a laser-etched keepsakes so you can transform a favorite picture into a cherished keepsake. Complete with ledge and illumination, these 3D Crystals are conversation pieces and a fantastic way to honor relatives and newlyweds.
A custom 3D engraving (photo + optional text) imparts an heirloom quality to wedding pictures, family memories, baby pictures, or even your pet pictures. Quality crystal refracts light beautifully, giving a museum glass quality feeling for display cases, bookshelves, and work desks. Crystal images are paired with a LED light base for a lovely ambient glow, and there is really no celebratory moment that Beyond Memories isn’t suitable for – so consider gifting this for new homes, off-to-college, weddings, anniversaries, holiday, and birthdays. Enjoy free nationwide shipping with expedited available, which is perfect for holiday deadlines. This is such a meaningful and memorable gift. You can find awards and trophies in crystal form, too.
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Persnickety Box
Persnickety Box is a photo-printing app made for people who take tons of photos on their phones. Photos are printed on high-quality 4×4” real film-processed print. The process: this is an app you download to sync with your photos, then you choose to have 30 per month sent to you in a box, old-school style, so you can actually hold the photos in hand. Choose a one-time box or to have one sent each month. This is a lovely gift for newlyweds to remember their first year together and have mementos of it on-hand for posterity. Such a great new concept, the Persnickety Box brings back the best of the past.
You can also opt for the Persnickety Box’s Ultimate Photo Bundle, which combines a premium, white-linen photo album, a sleek double-sided acrylic frame, and a full year of Persnickety Box prints delivered monthly, straight from your phone to your doorstep, rain or shine. Transform favorite shots into lifelong memories! This is a thoughtful gift that the recipient will cherish all through the year. Enjoy a Black Friday SALE for The Ultimate Photo Bundle, which will be 50% off for two days only on November 27 & 28th. The regular price is $266, and the sale price is $133; it includes a frame, album, and one year of printed photos.
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World Vision
Tayshia’s Gathering Goodness Bag, a useful and practical gift that will last for years, is just one of many one-of-a-kind items that will improve the world and simultaneously delight a recipient. World Vision provides clean water, education, healthcare, and much more to children and families all around the world. Anything you purchase for friends and loved ones will make the world a better place.
World Vision’s curated, artisan-made gifts are supported by a handful of celebrities:
• Actress and Director Melissa Joan Hart introduces World Vision’s 2025 signature ornament
• Erica Campbell, Grammy-winning gospel artist, supports the “Firmly Rooted” phone stand – a modern accessory with a message
• Bachelor Nation Tayshia Adams chose the “Gathering goodness” sisal bag, the perfect everyday essential
• Sal Stowers, actor and longstanding World Vision supporter, is featuring a strong and resilient “Silver Vines” cuff
• Hallmark favorite Kristopher Polaha presents the “Further Together” waxed string bracelets that are simple and stylish for layering
• Tammy Franklin, philanthropist, highlights the “Embrace Wraparound Ring” – a thoughtful statement piece.
Items purchased from the World Visions catalog can also be made in a loved one’s name, with a complimentary card to share the impact.
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MetalPlex
MetalPlex premium metal wall décor is distinctive and handcrafted in Austin, Texas, from recycled aluminum. Each piece blends modern minimalism with artful shapes that speak to the recipient’s interests and preference, whether that is a mountain landscape, city skyline, sports, animals, and even custom monograms.
MetalPlex offers hundreds of designs, including seasonal decor. They are fade-resistant, rust-free, eco-conscious, and gifts that will resonate long after a celebration or holiday. Explore the collection at Metal-Plex.com or shop their select designs on Amazon
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