25 Festive Inscriptions for Customized Gifts This Holiday
Breaking news: Purposeful, personalized gifts are on everyone's Christmas list this year, as confirmed by Etsy's 2021 Holiday Insights, Faire, and Holly, Santa's lead marketing elf.
Sources say Santa is packing more customized gifts in his sleigh for 2021 than in years prior, due partly to lumps of coal being on backorder and a marked increase in holiday cheer, thanks to a year of social distancing.
Customized gifts and personalized Christmas ornaments are this holiday season's must-haves under the tree, Holly reports, whether your loved ones have been naughty, nice, or subjecting you to lengthy Zoom calls with poor internet connection.
(It's also rumored that Santa prefers you skip the milk and cookies in favor of a cheese plate and a merry bottle of Merlot, but Holly could neither confirm nor deny.)
We've consulted with Holly on the 25 best customization ideas for holiday gifts, and we've wrapped them up into a festive blog post to get you started on your Christmas shopping!
Jolly Personalized Christmas Ornament Ideas
All Is Calm, All Is Bright
Find peace during the holiday season’s hustle and bustle by adding these lyrics from “Silent Night” to a personalized gift, such as our Oyster Ornament.
The phrase “All Is Calm, All Is Bright” will remind your friend or family member to pause and enjoy the moment, and we can’t think of a better gift than the present! $25
Your Loved One’s Name
What better way to show your loved ones that they’ve been in your heart than by embellishing their holiday gift with their names in a delicate script?
Add a name to our Gilded Oyster Shell Christmas Ornament for a coastal Christmas gift. You can also let this heirloom piece double as a luxurious gift tag for an elevated gift-giving experience. $25
Our First Christmas
Newlyweds have their love to keep them warm, but a personalized Christmas ornament inscribed with “Our First Christmas” is sure to warm their hearts. This inscription is perfect for a holiday gift, bridal shower, or wedding present, and it’s one of the most popular customizations for our Gilded Oyster Ornament. $25
Noël
Spread cheer by wishing them a Joyeux Noël! This quaint holiday sentiment adds a touch of sophistication to any customized Christmas gift.
Give a Noël Oyster Christmas Ornament to celebrate the start of Advent or drape it from your mantle as a warm welcome for Santa. $25
Let It Snow
Are you dreaming of a white Christmas? Inscribe your personalized Christmas ornament with this holiday wish for a whimsical touch. Our shoppers love this seasonal sentiment on our Gilded Oyster Ornament, which looks oh-so-festive over a stocking hung by the fireplace with care. $25
Wine Charm Customization Ideas
Making Spirits Bright
Get the party started with this jolly inscription for your Gilded Oyster Wine Charm. Welcome guests by draping “Making Spirits Bright” over your bar cart selection or crystal decanter, or slip this wine charm over a bottle of bubbly as a cheerful customized hostess gift. $25
Baby, It’s Cold Outside
Feeling flirty this holiday season?
Meet bae under the mistletoe with their favorite vintage topped with a Gilded Oyster Shell Wine Charm that reads “Baby, It’s Cold Outside.” Then settle in by the fire for a cozy date night. $25
Cup of Cheer
Celebrate the most wine-derful time of the year by giving a personalized wine charm inscribed with “Cup of Cheer.”
Then raise a glass to your loved ones and let the holiday revelry get underway. Our GIlded Oyster Wine Charm features a recycled glass bead that comes in 9 beautiful hues, so you can further customize your gift. $25
Cheers to a New Year
Ensure the cork pops before the ball drops! Let our in-house calligraphy team add “Cheers to a New Year!” to an Oyster Wine Charm for NYE beverage of choice or hostess gift. Are you planning on party-hopping? We got you. Pick up a set of our Cheers! Wine Charms, and you’ll have four festive wine charms at your fingertips. From $25
Jingle Juice
For a gift that’s sure to sleigh, add “Jingle Juice” to our Oyster Wine Charm! This cheeky personalized Christmas gift is the perfect wine accessory for girls’ night, holiday parties, or a playful Secret Santa gift. Wrap this customized gift up and tuck it under the tree or decorate your favorite bottle of wine for the hostess with the mostess. $25
Customization Ideas for Oyster Place Cards
Eat, Drink, Be Merry
Set the tone for an elegant evening when you set the table with our “Eat, Drink, and Be Merry” Gilded Oyster Place Cards.
The sweet inscription is a lovely way to welcome guests for your holiday feast, whether you’re hosting for Thanksgiving, Christmas dinner, or New Year’s Brunch, and you can enjoy them year after year.
Naughty and Nice
Surprise your guests with some mischievous “Naughty” and “Nice” Oyster Place Cards! Assign these place cards as you see fit, but don’t be surprised if your guests trade these playful place cards amongst themselves throughout the night. From $7
Merry & Bright
‘Tis the season to fill your home with love and laughter!
Our “Merry & Bright” customized Oyster Place Cards are both a sweet, nostalgic element for your holiday table decor and a personalized gift your guests can enjoy for years to come.
Give these charming place cards a special place on a coffee table, Christmas mantle, or ornately wrapped gift after the evening has ended. From $7
Merry Christmas
Yule love our stately, sophisticated “Merry Christmas” Oyster Place Cards! Choose from 3 finishes that range from rustic to hi-gloss gold, depending on your personal style, or add this classic holiday greeting to our Oyster Napkin Rings for an even more lavish place setting. From $7
Happy Holidays
For the Martha Stewart in your family, slip a set of “Happy Holidays” Oyster Place Cards under the tree. Your loved one will relish all the holiday entertaining opportunities and creative table decor ideas afforded by these handcrafted, personalized gifts. From $7
Customization Ideas for Oyster Napkin Rings
Joy to the World
Give the gift of joy this holiday season when you customize our Oyster Napkin Rings with these lyrics from the popular Christmas carol. These handcrafted napkin rings are sure to make your loved ones smile, and each napkin ring can be gifted as a personalized Christmas ornament as well. $25
Love
Above all, the holidays are about love. Let love shine by adding this delicately handwritten inscription to a set of Personalized Oyster Napkin Rings for an elegant addition to any family gathering or meal with friends.
Customize the accent bead color by choosing from 9 available shades or mix and match for a more eclectic, bohemian vibe or to complement your favorite china. $25
‘Tis the Season
‘Tis the season for gathering around a beautifully set table with family and friends. Our distinctive, eye-catching Oyster Napkin Rings are an heirloom personalized gift that you can enjoy for decades to come.
As you celebrate the season of giving, remember that they’re also a gift that gives back. Grit & Grace Studio is proud to recycle 10 oyster shells from Charleston restaurants to local oyster reef restorations projects for each oyster gift purchased. $25
Reindeer Names
To what should your wondering eyes appear but magnificent Oyster Napkin Rings with the names of 8 tiny reindeer! Bring the magic of the Christmas season to your dining table by adding the names of Saint Nick’s beloved reindeer a set of our Oyster Place Cards or Napkin Rings, and you’re sure to keep any Grinches at bay. Now Dasher! Now Dancer! Now Prancer and Vixen! $25
Fa la la la la
After you deck the halls with boughs of holly, be sure to spruce up your table with our handcrafted decor. Personalize our Oyster Napkin Rings with lyrics from your favorite Christmas carol, such as a playful “fa la la la la!” $25
Blessing Beads Personalized Gift Ideas
Blessed
Let gratitude define your holiday season by adding “Blessed” to a strand of our Oyster Blessing Beads for a thoughtful, personalized Christmas gift.
The understated, powerful message will remind the recipient to celebrate the simple joys in life as they move through their day and their winter festivities. From $60
Peace & Joy
Welcome each day with peace and joy when you embellish a strand of our Customized Oyster Blessing Beads with these sweet words.
This handmade decor item will remind you of your blessings and help you set your intentions, and they make a gorgeous personalized Christmas gift. Hang your blessing beads from a wreath, mantle, or over a stocking as intentional holiday decor. From $60
Deck the Halls
We honestly can’t think of a better inscription for a personalized Christmas gift of our favorite decor item, Blessing Beads, than “Deck the Halls.” These refined, sophisticated blessing beads are an elegant complement to your Christmas decor, and they look stunning nestled among candles or lush greenery on a coffee table or bookshelf.
Bible Verse
Celebrate the reason for the season by adding a treasured Bible verse to your personalized Christmas gift.
Let our calligraphers add a verse or hymn to a strand of our Oyster Blessing Beads to create a customized present that will anchor the recipient in gratitude and love for the holidays. From $60
Believe!
Infuse your home with the magic of Christmas! Whether you’re embracing the spirit of the holidays for a young one or you’re simply young at heart, “Believe!” is a playful, optimistic sentiment that will fill your house with cheer. From $60
The holidays are right around the corner, but don't let the hustle and bustle of the season get your tinsel in a tangle! We are here for all your gift-giving (and self-care) needs.
Our curated gift baskets will help you make short work of your Christmas list this year, and our new Flagship store at 125 King Street features a thoughtful selection of handcrafted and luxurious presents. Come see us!
Our dedicated staff would also love to assist you in planning a Mala Workshop for your holiday party or to celebrate your loved ones; please reach out to a team member today!
One Love & Blessings,