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15 Unique Gift Ideas To Celebrate What Matters

A Guide to One-of-a-Kind Gifts
For the Next Generation
A Book Made from Scratch
Layflat Photo Album by Kendallyn J.
Gather the family recipes that make the menu year after year, and compile them in a Layflat Photo Album. Take photos or scan copies of the old-school printed versions and designate a page for each one. You can even make it a family affair and ask relatives to share their most treasured recipes. It’s a heartfelt way to capture the nostalgia—your great-grandmother’s penmanship, the spills and smudges from dishes past—and turn it into something that can be displayed beautifully and passed down to the next generation.
For Your Travel Companion
A Chapter for Every Journey
Hardcover Photo Book by Angela M.
We all have someone who's put in their fair share of miles with us, whether it's a friend or a significant other. Creating a travel album of all the thrilling moments along your journey is the perfect way to honor and remember your quality time together. (Let's be honest, you'll probably want a copy too!) Start with one adventure, and add another one to their collection after each return trip home.
For the Whole Family
Frame the Feeling
Large Format Prints by Tracie W.
Whether it’s the people we love or the places we want to hold close, our walls are a blank canvas for telling the stories we want to remember. Showcasing your favorite images in frames with Large Format Prints is a one-of-a-kind gift that everyone in the family will appreciate day in and day out. Keep it clean and modern or mix and match styles for a more maximal look—whatever fits your family best.
For Yourself
Annual Family Albums
Photo-Wrapped Layflat Album by Davinia J.S.
Maybe the highlights of your year were captured through professional family portraits, or maybe they’re revealed through the everyday snapshots. Collecting these photos in an annual album is a tradition you won’t soon regret. Years from now, you'll be grateful you took the time to preserve the meaningful, fleeting moments before they get lost in the digital shuffle.

Pro tip: At the end of every month, go back and favorite the photos that stand out most to you. That way at the end of the year, you’ll already have a curated collection of photos to include in your album.
For Your Love
Display Your Best Day
Gallery Frames by Samantha D.
We'd be hard-pressed to think of a more meaningful gift for a birthday, holiday, or anniversary. And since you most likely have the photos, all that's left is to showcase the story. Our handcrafted frames made with quality materials are worthy of that story, ready to give each moment its due.

Pro tip: Keep one thing constant, whether it’s the color of the frames or black-and-white photos. Curate a series to tell the narrative of your wedding day.
For the Newborn
The Story of You
Story of You Baby Book by Emma A.
Give your little bundle of joy the gift of their story, narrated by you and told from the very beginning. The Story of You Baby Book is filled with thoughtful prompts, keepsake pockets, and plenty of space for photos. It is an interactive take on the traditional baby book—carefully designed to help you hold on to all the exciting firsts of their new little life. A pass-me-down gift for newborns and new parents alike.

Pro tip: The open-ended personalization of this baby book makes it the perfect gift to bring to a baby shower, too.
For a Friend
Prints for the Junk Journal
Everyday Photo Prints by Hans I.
Give your best friend a gift they didn’t know they needed: a printed highlight reel of your friendship for their junk journal or scrapbook. Everyday Photo Prints have a matte finish and thick quality that make them feel more thoughtful and gift-worthy than the average photo print. It’s just the kind of small, personal surprise that lets someone know how much you care.

Pro tip: We recommend the square 3.25x3.25” size for their nostalgic feel and miniature nature—perfect for collaging onto pages.
For the Big Kids
Personalize Their Room
Gallery Frames by Lucy H.
Every parent (grandparent, best friend, and auntie) gets a bit snap-happy when it comes to the littles, which means you likely already have plenty on your camera roll for a unique gift they’ll love. We're big fans of blowing up your favorite photo of the kids for them to hang proudly on their wall. You'll help them build familiarity, while giving yourself the perfect excuse to print more adorable photos.

Pro tip: If you're not sure how to enlarge a photo, we put together a handy guide that can help you print larger without losing quality.
For Your I Do
Wedding Vows
Gallery Frames in Oak by Bayleigh M.
Printing and framing your wedding vows is a meaningful way to relive that once-in-a-lifetime moment and remember your promises to each other. Especially if your walls are composed mostly of framed photos, adding your vows to the mix will provide a lovely visual balance. Create a statement piece by hanging them on the wall or layer them in by leaning the frames on a piece of furniture.

Pro tip: If you’ve collected a couple of empty frames, our Large Format Prints provide endless versatility for repurposing what you already have.
For Partners in Parenting
A Book to Mark Their Bond
Layflat Photo Album by Aimee L.
Parenting takes a small army at times, and those we share it with deserve endless expressions of gratitude. Nothing says ‘you matter’ like snapshots of their star parenting moments made tangible on the pages of a photo book. Fill it with photos that speak to what they mean to the family, and watch their eyes fill with happy tears when they peel back the wrapping.
For the Littles
A Familiar Bedtime Story
Baby Board Book by Jane Y.
What better way to personalize story time than by making them the main character? The Baby Board Book makes it easy with a fully customizable theme that lets you take the creative reigns, from adding text and picking colors to personalizing every photo. We’ll let you in on a secret: Grandparents love it, too!
For Your Home
A Magazine Edited by You
Softcover Photo Books by Aimee L.
Refreshen up the coffee table with personalized Softcover Photo Books that feel like luxurious magazines. With a matte cover and editorial-style designs, these casual books make every photo feel print-worthy. A joy to give and receive, there’s nothing more beautiful (and personal) than a stack of them on the coffee table.
For Anyone and Everyone
Memories to Hold on To
Everyday Photo Prints by Aubrey M.
Off your camera roll and into their hands. Anytime you need a meaningful gift, look no further than your own everyday snapshots. Our thick, matte Everyday Photos Prints have an archival quality that turns an ordinary picture into a moment that feels display-worthy. Friends or loved ones will find joy in stacking them in a decorative bowl, pinning them to a mood board, or hanging them on their fridge.
For Your Mini Monet
Books of Art
Hardcover Photo Book by Manu J.
Gather your little’s colorful masterpieces, and scan them into a photo book where they can live on—and easily live on the coffee table. We recommend the Hardcover Photo Book or the Photo-Wrapped Hardcover Book, where you’re able to customize the dust jacket or paper cover to set the tone for what’s inside.

Customers love to use Modern Wall Tiles for displaying kids’ artwork, as well. These frames are designed with drop-in access so you can easily swap out their art exhibit every time they bring home new work.
For Your Better Half
Relive Your Love Story
Wedding Layflat Album by Tiffany
Whether you’ve been married for five months or five years, it’s never a wrong time to print your wedding day in a handcrafted album that’s designed to last. Relive the story of your best day together for years (and generations) to come with archival layflat pages wrapped in a timeless linen cover. If you need more inspiration to get started, here are our ideas and tips for designing the wedding album you have envisioned.

Pro tip: If you’ve already checked the wedding album off your list, create a secondary album dedicated solely to your rehearsal dinner, welcome party, or honeymoon. Your partner might enjoy reliving these celebrations just as much as the wedding itself.

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