SSometimes changes in life are bittersweet. Recently I ordered a personalized framed photo of my kids and cried when it arrived — it means so much to me. What makes this gift especially sentimental is what it represents. It’s not just a picture of my three children together; it’s a photo of them on the front porch of our family beach house, the last time we were all there. The frame reads:
“Memories at the Beach: May you always have a shell in your pocket and sand in your shoes.”
That sigh-worthy line captures exactly how I feel. The beach house has been our vacation retreat and the backdrop for family memories for about 16 years. Soon it will be sold and no longer ours. We will make new memories and discover new places, of course, but leaving this house is a truly bittersweet moment. Saying goodbye to a home that has meant so much to your family is never easy, but sometimes the time comes to move forward.
Closing chapters of life is healthy and necessary, even though it’s emotional to let go of something you love. Creating this small memento is my way of reminding myself and my children that while we are leaving the house behind, the memories and the love remain with us. Those things don’t leave. Okay—now I’m getting teary again.
When you want a gift that will be treasured by close friends, parents, grandparents, or other loved ones, personalized items are hard to beat. If you’re searching for the perfect present for Christmas or any occasion, consider custom home decor. Rendi Style offers a wide range of personalized pieces that make meaningful keepsakes and thoughtful gifts that show how much you care.
Rendi Style offers everything from customized signs to gifts for Christmas, birthdays, weddings, and anniversaries, plus special items for grandparents and children. They also have keepsakes that commemorate achievements and small encouragement gifts for people you love. It’s a lovely place to shop for meaningful, personalized decor and presents.
GIVEAWAY TIME!!!
To celebrate, one lucky reader had the chance to win a $50 gift coupon to Rendi Style to create a personalized gift. What a great way to check one gift off your list!
To enter, readers were invited to leave a comment on the original post sharing who they would give a personalized gift to this year. You didn’t need a blog or website to enter. The winner would be chosen at the end of the day on Tuesday and the coupon code emailed to the winner, so leaving a valid email address was important.
Note: A few weeks ago I received an email from Annie Danielson, President and Founder of Rendi. She introduced me to the business and I was excited to share it with you. Annie has been in the home decor industry for a long time and works to create opportunities for women who want to balance home life with their own business. If you like these products and are looking for a gift or a business opportunity, Rendi is worth exploring.
*Rendi Style sponsored this post and The Inspired Room, but the recommendation to check them out is my own. I truly love my personalized gift.
This giveaway is now closed.