Welcome to Gifted

Here to help you give good gift

Searching for special gifts brings me joy. And as a former magazine editor, finding that unique little something-something, is a specialty/talent/weakness of mine.

Selecting just the right present is no simple task so I’ve created this site to share some of the best items I stumble across in hopes of making gifting easy and enjoyable. This site was first developed in 2008 to be a resource full of great gift ideas (see the original site) and has evolved as the internet and social media has too. You’ll see the latest pics directly on Instagram now.

Gifts don’t have to cost much or arrive on any given occasion, but they do have come from the heart and soul.

My name is Alison Lawler-Dean and I’m a Toronto-based marketing + communications leader.

My Favourite Gifts

Given:
1. A beautifully bound, custom family photo album that included photos of my parents growing up right up to the latest family portrait.

2. Custom onesies with cheeky sayings to congratulate a newly pregnant friend.

3. An antique watch made the year my partner was born and found in a flea market on a special trip.

4. Surprise parties. Nothing beats the look on someone’s face when they walk into a room and see all their family and friends gathered there to celebrate them.

Received:
1. For my University graduation my parents sent my sister and I on a trip to Paris. I’ll never forget the sights and tastes of that spectacular city.

2. A visit to an art gallery where I was able to select a print for myself.

3. A pair of hiking boots with voucher to explore a unique part of Canada in them.

4. An antique ring. Such a special gift from my special person. I love that when wearing it I’m carrying on the family history.