by Robin Galante on January 27, 2012
All to often, family photos get lost in the shuffle, forgotten in dusty albums or hidden in the bottom of a desk drawer. Now, you can create a keepsake that your family members will enjoy and even pass down for generations: our rectangular photo pendant is perfect for family photos!
This beautiful gold pendant is set up to showcase landscape photos and is gorgeous when hung on a delicate gold chain. You can create a pendant for all the women in your family: mothers, grandparents, and kids. The pendant is two-sided so you can include another photograph (think “outtakes”) or an inscription detailing when and where the photo was taken, as one idea. This photo gift is very special and a wonderful heirloom that will be enjoyed for many years.
by Robin Galante on January 17, 2012
In a perfect world, we would buy gifts for people in our lives when inspired to do so, not only during the mad rush of the holiday season. So, this time of year, it’s easy to get caught up in the stress of shopping and finding the “perfect” gift for everyone. People put together lists of things they feel they want or need without putting much thought into the items they choose – they are just under pressure to get their list done in time. We rush from store to store, buying things for people we love without putting much thought into it. This year, why not buy them something more meaningful and unique, a personalized photo gift such as our photo rings?
Imagine, looking down every once in a while throughout your day and being reminded of a cherished memory. This is the kind of gift that can really make a difference in someone’s life. Our photo rings are simple, fun, and feature the photo of your choice. Even if you don’t get one before Christmas, surprise someone after the holiday rush as a thank-you gift. Give your best friend a photo ring featuring a picture of the two of you, or your grandma a ring showcasing a photo of her beloved kitty.
Have fun this year, and give someone a gift that will last a lifetime (and have fun creating it, too!). Happy Holidays!
by Robin Galante on January 17, 2012
Each year, many of us make New Years resolutions. Our resolutions vary, from small things we’d like to improve upon to grand pronouncements we make to family and friends. Maybe you’d like to lose a bit of weight, start training for a marathon, or spend less money. As good as our intentions may be, often times our resolutions fall by the wayside and we end up going back to our old habits before Spring. But this year, you can make a New Years resolution that’s easy to keep: take more photos! Not only so you can create beautiful custom photo gifts throughout the year, but so you can celebrate your life in a meaningful, lasting way.
In addition to celebrations, events, and milestones that serve as important markers in our lives, there are countless smaller moments that are worth remembering. Last weekend I went hiking with a good friend and her sister who visited from Germany, and we talked about everything under the sun while enjoying beautiful views and gorgeous scenery. Ordinarily, the details of the day would fade over time but since we took many pictures along the way, I remember the conversations we had at each turn in the path. Taking photos of your everyday life – not just the “big” moments, ensures that you will someday have a full, honest view into your past and you’ll be able to not only think back, but close your eyes and smell, taste, and hear the memories that, without a visual reminder, could have slipped away.
by Robin Galante on December 9, 2011
Our personalized tins are a fun personalized photo gift all year round, but especially during the holidays. It’s the time of year when treats are especially delicious, and cookies, brownies, and candy abound. No matter how health-conscious you are, you have to admit: sweets make the holidays that much more fun. This year, why not spread the holiday spirit with a custom cookie tin? You can feature the photo of your choice on the front, and it’s a great gift for anyone in your life, whether it be a close family member or friend, or a neighbor you’ve never really gotten to know.
Plus, it’s an excuse to bake something delicious! Get the whole family involved and dig out an old family recipe to really bring back memories.
We’ve got an extra treat for you this month: here’s a recipe our founder Brian loves and is enjoyed by his family throughout the years. I’m getting hungry just writing this!
ROCKEY ROADS
2 (6 oz.) pkgs. semi-sweet chocolate morsels
1 (14 oz.) can Eagle Brand sweetened condensed milk (NOT evaporated)
2 c. dry roasted peanuts
1 (10 1/2 oz.) pkgs. miniature marshmallows
2 tbsp. butter
In a saucepan combine and melt morsels with Eagle Brand and two tablespoons butter. Mix together nuts and marshmallows. Pour chocolate mixture into nut mixture; mix well. Spread into wax paper lined 13″x9″ pan. Chill for 2 hours; cut into squares.
by Robin Galante on December 5, 2011
November is here, and the days are getting shorter and the air is a bit chillier. It’s easy to let your mind wander to the dog days of summer and feel nostalgic already. Where did those long, hot, lazy days go? But remember, this season has its good points too: you won’t feel obligated to go outside and enjoy the weather when you’d rather stay in, and you get to curl up with a nice, warm cup of tea or cocoa and relax. Why not curl up up with one of our Designer Series Photo Blankets? It’s a personalized photo gift that makes the perfect addition to any home.
Our designer series blankets are super soft, and made from the finest jersey fleece. Your photo is applied to a stylish designer template for extra flair, and we have an in-house Photo Artist who actually inspects your photo prior to production, and makes necessary adjustments to make sure it looks absolutely perfect on your blanket. Give this blanket as a gift for the holidays, a birthday, or as a way to simply say “I love you”. Be creative – your blanket could feature a photograph of your choice, or even original artwork. It’s the perfect gift for fall and while you’re at it, order one for yourself. You deserve it!
by Robin Galante on December 3, 2011
Charm bracelets are so much fun. When I was younger, my dad bought me one that had three charms on it – a tiny Eiffel Tower, a poodle, and two dice. He said that whenever we traveled somewhere new, I could add a charm to my bracelet. We didn’t really travel anywhere, I hadn’t been to the Eiffel Tower and didn’t really care for poodles – but I always thought it was a great idea. Now, I think I could really have some fun, with our new personalized photo gift: custom photo charms!
Our photo charms are double-sided and can feature photos on both sides or a photo on one side and an inscription on the other. Imagine the “story” you can tell with your charms! You could tell the story of a close friendship, with photos of you and a close friend throughout the years; you could have photos of beloved pets you have known and loved; you can have photos of original artwork… the possibilities are endless. So much fun!
by Robin Galante on November 8, 2011
Our photo collage blanket can be personalized with up to 9 photos.
Fall is one of the prettiest times of year. Leaves are turning red and gold, crunching beneath our feet; the days are getting shorter, extending cozy evenings at home. It’s a time for reflection and nostalgia for many of us, and personalized photo gifts are a wonderful way to capture these special moments. Celebrate this season and create a photo collage blanket that you and your family can curl up with through Winter and beyond.
Be creative – take a walk with your children and take photos of what you consider to be quintessential “Fall”. Maybe your feet shuffling through the leaves, or the sky at dusk. Take pictures of each other against the backdrop of your neighborhood – in a park, on your street.
Once you take your photos, you can create your photo collage blanket and feature the best of the bunch! It’s a wonderful way to celebrate the present and spend time together, and capture a special day in the form of a beautiful blanket.
by Robin Galante on October 31, 2011
Halloween is here – if you’re an adult, it’s the only day of the year where we get to really play dress-up (and everyone else is, too). If you’re a kid, it’s not only a time when you get to be someone – or something – else for a day, you also get to prowl around your neighborhood at night with your friends, all the while collecting hordes of sugary goodness. It’s fun for folks of all ages. This year, you or your kids can capture the moment and start saving up for next year’s costume early with this cool custom photo gift: our personalized photo bank!
Most of us take lots of photos during Halloween, and why not? Unique, fun costumes abound, from the ghoulish to the beautiful, the fancy to the charmingly original. This year, choose your favorite photo and create a photo bank. This way, you will not only be reminded of how much fun you had this year, you’ll be reminded to drop a few coins in and get a head-start on next year’s costume. This Halloween, be sure to bring your camera and take photos of the occasion, so you can treasure this spooky holiday for years to come.
by Robin Galante on October 18, 2011
Personalize a messenger bag with your photos
If you’re always on your way somewhere, and particularly if you ride a bicycle to your destination, a messenger bag is a must. More lightweight than a backpack and more comfortable than a fanny pack (and let’s face it, less dorky), the messenger bag is a versatile and stylish bag that’s perfect for everyday use. Our photo messenger bag gives a fun, unique twist to a classic style and is a wonderful personalized photo gift for the busy person in your life.
This awesome little bag features your favorite photo on the flap and is large enough to fit everything you need for the day (unless you’re Mary Poppins). It’s a wonderful gift and you can really be creative with the image. For instance, you could use a photograph that reminds them of something special back home as they go through their day: you can feature a photo of a beloved pet, a baby photo, or picture of friends and family. It’s a wonderfully creative, unique gift that will be loved (and used!) for years to come.
by Robin Galante on October 18, 2011
The weather was beautiful here in the Bay Area, before we had an unexpected rainy day. I actually love rainy days (as long as there aren’t too many in a row!), as they present an opportunity to cozy up inside, work on fun projects, and generally slow down. One way to spend a rainy day is to create a custom photo gift for someone you love – since rainy days make us want to cuddle up and stay warm, a photo collage blanket is the perfect rainy day project!
While we dye your photos or artwork into the blanket, you get to do the fun part: choosing the photos! Your photo collage blanket is a great gift for any occasion and you can really get creative. If it’s your daughter’s birthday, you could feature photos of her throughout the years as a tribute to how much she’s grown; if your sister had a baby, you can make a collage of family photos so that the newborn is wrapped in love – literally! If your friend bought a new puppy, sneak over and take some photos for a new photo blanket. The possibilities are endless, especially when you start choosing your background colors and other design options during the process.
Happy Fall!
All to often, family photos get lost in the shuffle, forgotten in dusty albums or hidden in the bottom of a desk drawer. Now, you can create a keepsake that your family members will enjoy and even pass down for generations: our rectangular photo pendant is perfect for family photos!
