I can't believe we are another week closer to the holidays! Honestly I am counting down the days until I can see my family. Unfortunately I won't be spending Christmas day with my family but I will be traveling down from Indiana to Virginia. I've already booked my flight and I've already thought about packing! Is that too soon?
I've been thinking a lot about gifts this year and how sometimes we just find something that is sort of meh to give to our loved ones. Sometimes it's too stressful to find an meaningful gift that is so perfect for someone that we may just settle for mediocre. That got me thinking about what kind of gifts I could give that would tell a story. How can I share with my loved one that I care about them through story telling? That is when the idea of personalized gifts hit me! Today I want to introduce you to a site that has an amazing selection of items that are perfect for anyone in your life. From this selection here of gifts for him, to something for her right here, you're bound to find the perfect something that just suits them so well. What site am I talking about? Uncommon Goods!
Uncommon Goods approached me to review a product just in time for the holidays. While looking through their assortment of quirky and mostly handmade items I cam up on the perfect gift that would tell the story of us....and it's an amazing one. I chose these State Love Glasses personalized with our initials, date we met, and the state Michigan (for Zach) & Virginia (for me). When I saw these I knew they would be perfect to surprise Zach with. It was such an ordeal and a big part of our young lives meeting and then moving 800 miles north to start a life together. This personalize gift just spoke to me in a way nothing else had in a long, long while.
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Uncommon Goods approached me to review a product just in time for the holidays. While looking through their assortment of quirky and mostly handmade items I cam up on the perfect gift that would tell the story of us....and it's an amazing one. I chose these State Love Glasses personalized with our initials, date we met, and the state Michigan (for Zach) & Virginia (for me). When I saw these I knew they would be perfect to surprise Zach with. It was such an ordeal and a big part of our young lives meeting and then moving 800 miles north to start a life together. This personalize gift just spoke to me in a way nothing else had in a long, long while.
First off, let me introduce you to Uncommon Goods. In case you haven't heard of the site Uncommon Goods - let me fill you in. Uncommon Goods is a privately-owned retailer headquartered in Brooklyn, New York that features unique designs and hand crafted gifts. They are a company that stands for designers by holding a high respect for the creative individual. Uncommon Goods is a company that gives back to it's workers and contributes to the community. I highly encourage you to check out this page of their website where it is outlined how the privately own company contributes to various charities such as RAINN, American Forests, and Women for Women International.
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Now onto these State Love Glasses that are so impressive!
I chose these glasses not only because they could be personalized with something so close to us but also because I wanted to see the quality of the etching. Sometimes, when you get an etched glass, the etching seems to sit on top of the glass and not look like the glass is, in fact, etched. I wanted to talk about this first - over the packaging and anything else - because when I opened the box I uttered a wow. The quality of these glasses would impress anyone who receives this gift. The etching also stands up to hand washing. The site recommends not to place this in the dishwasher and in order to make any etched glass wear last, you really should wash by hand.
I chose these glasses not only because they could be personalized with something so close to us but also because I wanted to see the quality of the etching. Sometimes, when you get an etched glass, the etching seems to sit on top of the glass and not look like the glass is, in fact, etched. I wanted to talk about this first - over the packaging and anything else - because when I opened the box I uttered a wow. The quality of these glasses would impress anyone who receives this gift. The etching also stands up to hand washing. The site recommends not to place this in the dishwasher and in order to make any etched glass wear last, you really should wash by hand.
Since many of the items sold on the Uncommon Goods site are handmade I feel a connection to the designer behind these. On the listing page here I learned the history behind the designer who imagined this product and then in the actual packaging the story was printed again. As a lover of stories and a person who is intrigued by how we are all connected, this feature touched a personal spot for me. I love that I was able to bring a unique piece of practical art into my home. The quality ensures they will stand the test of time and I can't wait to keep them on display for others to hear the artist story as we share our own.
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These arrived in a box filled with peanuts, wrapped in bubble wrap, and securely wrapped in brown paper. When I felt the weight of the box, I thought that it might not be packaged well because it was so light but I was totally wrong. Whenever I am anticipating a personalized item like this I get a bit nervous that something will be damaged. However the packaging and care that went into packing up this item really ensures that you will get your item in pristine condition.
A personalized gift is a great way to go to show someone you truly care. There are a ton of unique an personalized gifts in the Uncommon Goods gift guides here that are sure to make the best impression with your loved ones this holiday season.
What kind of personalized gift speaks to you? Have you considered how story telling could be incorporated in a gift for your loved ones?
xoxo, Moe
**This item was sent to me for review from Uncommon Goods. The opinions expressed above are my own. All information about the company Uncommon Goods can be found on their website here.
A personalized gift is a great way to go to show someone you truly care. There are a ton of unique an personalized gifts in the Uncommon Goods gift guides here that are sure to make the best impression with your loved ones this holiday season.
What kind of personalized gift speaks to you? Have you considered how story telling could be incorporated in a gift for your loved ones?
xoxo, Moe
**This item was sent to me for review from Uncommon Goods. The opinions expressed above are my own. All information about the company Uncommon Goods can be found on their website here.
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