Heirlooms & Sentiments
Retrouvaí Custom Rings
Strong and modern designs by Retrouvaí are often based in nostalgia. Now you can order a One of a Kind Lollipop Ring (from $5,500) by designing a unique stone and gem combination. There’s also the Custom Signet Ring ($3,750) in 14-karat yellow gold, personalized with a handwritten signature or engraving drawn by your son or daughter (or your grandson or granddaughter). retrouvai.com
Riedel Limited-Edition Decanters
Eleventh-generation CEO Maximilian Riedel drew inspiration from the elegant lines of a peacock for 2024 limited-edition decanter design Vitis ($620). Two subtle yet perfectly placed red eyes dot each side of the decanter’s wider opening. The Austrian wine glass company makes each of its mouth-blown decanter designs by hand, including its Amadeo Decanter series ($650) that incorporates a rod of colored crystal into each unique piece. riedel.com
Ferm Living Memory Box
Keep a refreshingly analog record of childhood with this keepsake box from Denmark-based Ferm Living. In a decade, or two, there will be no hard drive to unearth or social media site to query with this method of memory keeping. Filled with little boxes, envelopes, cotton bags, and notebooks, the box holds prompts for parents to save traditional firsts, from locks of hair to shoes, and to keep ongoing records by jotting down funny quotes and observations. $135; fermliving.us
WhiteWall Coffee Table Book
New to the US market this fall, premier German photography company WhiteWall is now printing coffee table books. The minimalist, fine art format showcases one photo per page for projects with as few as 28 photos and up to 200. Choose among six book sizes and six printing options that include high-resolution inkjet printing and laser printing on photography paper. Upload a PDF or use WhiteWall’s easy online layout tool to design your book, which takes about 12 business days to produce. From $70; whitewall.com
Cakebread Cellars 50th Anniversary Chardonnay Selection
This special occasion selection pairs well with any celebratory family gathering. Four single-vineyard chardonnays from Napa Valley’s premier winemaker Cakebread Cellars. The set includes only 2021 vintages, all produced by the director of winemaking to commemorate the company’s very first release—157 cases of chardonnay in 1974. $300; cakebread.com
The Golf Project Custom Course Maps
When ordering a wooden course map artwork for an avid golfer, include the course name and select the “personalize” option to add details such as the date played, a score, or the date of a special occasion. If the course you type in is not among the more than 2,500 courses already laid out by The Golf Project, the company will design the course you specify, including your local tracks. Choose among three sizes and three wood colors to frame the artwork. The 2-year-old company’s Michigan-based co-founders, both avid golfers, sign off on every hand-traced design. From $275; thegolfproject.com
100 Hikes of a Lifetime by Graphic Image
Taking a hike and enjoying nature together make some of life’s richest family memories. Tap into this sentiment and drum up inspiration for future adventures by paging through 400 pages of National Geographic photography printed alongside quotes and essays from expert hikers. The green leather volume features domestic day hikes such as California’s Sierra High Route, as well as multi-week treks through Egypt and Bhutan. Don’t forget, the book can be monogrammed. From $145; graphicimage.com
Simply Jessica Marie Crest Pillows
Design a custom crest with watercolor artist Jessica Marie to be transferred onto an 18-inch pillow. Choose between a custom floral crest or an icon crest. For icon designs, Jessica provides over 200 hand-painted images (animals, sports equipment, religious symbols, travel destinations) to choose among, and she can also paint custom versions of specific pets, venues, and private homes. Gift recipients can reorder their crest design as an art print and printed onto party necessities like cups, napkins, and signage. From $275 (crest design), $75 (pillow); simplyjessicamarie.com
Ancestral Stories Package
Expand your family’s knowledge of the family tree by gifting a research package with AncestryProGenealogists. First, the company’s experts get to know your family’s unique history and work with you to set a goal list. Then genealogists will look back into three generations of ancestors and can tell their stories in a hardcover book and/or an interactive digital presentation. The company can also design a custom heritage tour curated with local guides and professional genealogists as you travel to relevant locations. From $8,000; progeneologists.com
Burnt Peach Design Silhouette Portrait
The latest custom portrait offering from UK-based Burnt Peach Design, Unmistakably You designs are created from your online photo submission. The child’s name is printed in bold type and background color options include chalk, blue, terracotta, mustard, dusty pink, and olive. Printed works are done in giclée with archival-grade inks and are available in both small and large sizes. The design process takes just a couple weeks. From $100; burntpeach.co.uk
