Frisco Savvy adores personalized gifts (which you might have gathered, from the frequency with which we recommend them). Today’s world is so fast-paced; we send e-cards instead of birthday presents… when we do mail something to someone, it’s once a year, and the computer printed the photo and signed it. Technology has given us many joys and wonders, but it has also taken away the personal element of connecting with another human being.

Gifts that are engraved or customized for the recipient say, “I don’t just love you as much as the monetary value of this gift… I love you enough that I took time out of my life to make this gift one-of-a-kind.” Let’s be honest: a gift card just doesn’t have the same personal touch.

This Saturday, visit Heart’s Desire between 11:00 am and 5:00 pm for a personalized gift event. They will have an engraver on-site who can customize crystal gifts from luxury bath line Lady Primrose for just $5 while you wait, or you can purchase your items and return for them later at your convenience (gift-wrapped, of course!). Perfect for the queen you want to pamper!

Heart’s Desire has many other gifts that can be personalized, including jewelry, stationery and décor, and there is still time to order for Christmas 2009.

And, for a hostess gift that no one would forget:

Engraver Stephen Howell is doing an in-store appearance at Market Street in Frisco, on Saturday, December 19. Shop their fabulous wine selection, and then have a special date, message or name put on the bottle. (There aren’t many details out there about the Frisco event but it appears that the engraving will be free with any Market Street wine purchase over $10.)

Imagine showing up at your mother-in-law’s on Christmas with a beautiful organza bag containing the perfect pinot noir, which reads “Merry Christmas! We love you, Gram!” Who’s the favorite daughter-in-law now, huh?

This would also make an excellent gift for the boss, the neighbor, or the bunco hostess. An engraved wine bottle also clearly states, “We didn’t just stop at Goody Goody on the way to this party… we planned ahead.”

It’s December 10 but clearly you are not out of time yet. Take a few minutes to show someone how thoughtful and civilized you are with a personalized gift… the brownie points you can earn in return will be priceless.