Gifts that come from the Heart

The best kinds of gifts are probably ones that come straight from the heart, because they’re the ones that will have the most sentimental value to the recipient. It’s easy to think that the most expensive present is the one worth giving but before you get extravagant, keep these special gestures in mind. You don’t have to look too far to give something memorable.

If you’ve got an album of photos stashed away and you’re not sure if you want to frame them or put them in an album, then why not show them off in a professionally printed book. With a 40 page book, you can present a holiday, a wedding or a baby’s christening. For a sentimental touch, you could find some pictures of a grandparent’s childhood days and create a nostalgic story book, or make a portfolio of you and your partner’s time together– from the early days of your relationship, to the day you got married.   Asda has a gift service online, and their photo book makes an attractive present.

For more literal thinking why not opt for a designer piece of jewellery with a heart design or pendant. A charm bracelet makes a valuable gift that is timeless and can have a memorable place in the jewellery box. What’s especially good about the charm bracelet is that it can be tailored by you, or the recipient over time and a charm added over the years for special occasions. Not on the High Street has an abundance of birthday gifts and trinkets including a very simple silver charm bracelet with a just single mother of pearl heart-shaped charm. You can either keep it like it is, or add to it, marking occasions like birthdays, graduations or anniversaries.

Taking someone away for the weekend, as a surprise, or as a planned trip is a lovely way of spending quality time together, which is a great present in itself. You could whisk someone you love off to any of Europe’s great cities, dine in some choice restaurants and take in some of the rich cultural sites. Whisking someone away after a hard day at work will be a treat, and with many quick and easy flights across Europe, it’s easily done. Try looking at Fly Monarch for a host of cheap flights on the internet - a cheap and very cheerful getaway to a romantic haven like Rome could be the perfect place to build lots of memories and is a gift close to the heart.