Because the best gifts say: “I picked this just for you.”
In a world filled with mass-produced presents and last-minute purchases, there’s one kind of gift that never goes out of style: the personalised kind.
Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, anniversary, new baby, or just want to make someone smile, a personalised gift adds meaning — and shows that you’ve put genuine thought into what they’d love.
Here’s your go-to guide to unique, customisable gift ideas available right here in Australia — all under $100 and sure to be remembered long after the wrapping’s gone.
🏠 1. Custom Family Name Signs or Home Décor
Celebrate the place someone calls home with a handcrafted name sign.
🪵 Options: Wood-cut family signs, address plaques, or farmhouse-style prints
💰 Price: $40–$80
🛍️ Where to Buy: HardToFind, Etsy AU, Temple & Webster
🍷 2. Engraved Glassware (With a Twist)
Perfect for wine lovers, beer buffs, or your favourite cocktail connoisseur.
🍻 Ideas: Personalised wine glasses, whisky tumblers, beer steins
💡 Add their name, initials, or a cheeky quote
💰 Price: $25–$50
🛍️ Where to Buy: Gifts Australia, Myer, Gifts Made Easy
📚 3. Customised Children’s Storybooks
Put a little one front and centre of their own story adventure.
📘 Choose their name, appearance, even a sibling or pet as a co-star!
💰 Price: $40–$60
🛍️ Where to Buy: Wonderbly, TinyMe, Identity Direct (all Aussie-friendly)
💍 4. Initials & Birthstone Jewellery
Simple, sweet, and always appreciated — especially when custom-made.
💎 Popular picks: Bar necklaces, rings with initials, or bracelets with birthstones
💰 Price: $35–$90
🛍️ Where to Buy: Francesca, UberKate, My Jewellery Story
🧴 5. Personalised Self-Care Kits
Turn everyday wellness into a luxury with custom-labeled spa gifts.
🛁 What’s inside: Bath salts, body oil, candles, or herbal teas with the recipient’s name
💰 Price: $45–$70
🛍️ Where to Buy: Local makers on Etsy AU, Little Box of Love, Lush AU (for curated sets)
🐾 6. Gifts for Pet Lovers
Because fur babies deserve a shout-out too.
🐶 Ideas: Custom pet portraits, engraved collars, name-tag bowls
💰 Price: $30–$80
🛍️ Where to Buy: FurBub, PetHaus, Paws for Life
🖼️ 7. Star Maps & Milestone Prints
Mark special moments — like weddings, births, or first homes — with art.
🌌 Options: Star alignment maps from a chosen date/location, custom coordinates prints, timeline posters
💰 Price: $50–$95
🛍️ Where to Buy: The Night Sky, PosterCandy, Mapiful
☕ 8. Name-Stamped Mugs & Kitchenware
Everyday items made a little more special with personalisation.
☕ Best picks: Custom coffee mugs, chopping boards, aprons, or coasters
💰 Price: $20–$50
🛍️ Where to Buy: Typo, Kmart Personalised Gifts, Etsy AU
✍️ 9. Handwritten Letter or Keepsake Box
Sometimes, the most powerful gift is words from the heart.
📦 Pair a heartfelt letter with a keepsake box for storing memories, jewellery, or small notes
💰 Price: $15–$60
🛍️ Where to Buy: Kikki.K, Papier, local stationery brands on Made It AU
🧑🎨 10. Caricatures & Digital Portraits
Make your giftee the star of their own illustrated art print!
🎨 From cute cartoon versions to realistic pet-and-owner portraits
💰 Price: $30–$80
🛍️ Where to Buy: Aussie artists on Fiverr, Instagram, or local Etsy shops
💌 How to Elevate Your Personalised Gift
✅ Add a handwritten card with a memory, quote, or private joke
✅ Package creatively — use reusable fabric wraps or plantable seed paper
✅ Plan ahead: Many personalised gifts take 7–10 business days to make
