A gift with a personal touch

Necklaces, journals, calenders, prints, marshmallows…there's nothing you can't have your name (or that of a loved one) added to these days.

Definitely on the up is the trend for buying personalised presents, with a recent YouGov study finding that more than half of the adult population (53%) has personalised a gift for a friend or loved one in the last 12 months, which equates to approximately 27 million people in the UK. From cards and mugs to photobooks and chopping boards, there is no shortage of items on the market that we're increasingly choosing to personalise as gifts.

Another trend that shows no signs of abating is art therapy colouring books for grown-ups, with many adults rediscovering this simple pleasure they enjoyed in childhood and losing themselves in an absorbing hobby at the same time.

And now gift experience provider Buyagift, which offers everything from spa packages to food and drink gifts, is offering personalised colouring books. Containing 100 pages of intricate designs you’ll be able to improve your colouring skills and find a bit of calm at the same time! Whether you’re purchasing the book for a loved one or yourself, make use of the personal message on the front page, a personalised name embossed on the front cover as well as the name incorporated into every pattern.

And whether you want to use crayons or pencil, the paper has been chosen to withstand all types of art mediums and is a fantastic way for both amateurs and professionals to enjoy some sophisticated fun downtime.

Two trends in one then!