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- For a writer or student, the Personalised Black Hardback Notebook, Celestial is an A5 hardback with lined pages and two personalised lines.
- Teachers and colleagues will like the Personalised Desk Planner, Abstract A4, with a name on each page for office, home and school.
- For expectant parents, the Pregnancy Journal is a softback From Bump to Baby book with 80 pages and two personalised cover lines.
- For a home cook, the botanical Recipe Book Journal puts a name on the front cover above the words 'Recipe Book'.
- Delivery is free over £40 of gifts, personalised parcels included.
How did we choose these gifts?
We hand-picked every gift in this guide from the range we stock. We chose each one for who it suits and what it does, from a school planner to a fishing log book for dad. Every gift is made to order with the name or words you type.
We also kept a mix of kinds and budgets, so you can find a notebook, planner or journal for a student, a teacher, a new parent or a keen cook. Each gift is personalised for them, and every order comes with a free e-card.
Want to see more? Browse every gift in our Books & Stationery range, or try Personalised thank you gifts and Personalised birthday gifts.
Which personalised notebooks suit any occasion?
These personalised notebooks, diaries and journals suit almost any occasion, from a birthday to a new job or a thank you. Each is A5 with room to write, and each can carry a name or short message, so the gift feels chosen for the person.
Personalised Black Hardback Notebook, Celestial (£12.95)
The kind of gift that gets used. This A5 black hardback notebook has a celestial design and lined pages, so it's ready for notes from the very first page. You can add two lines of personalised text, printed in capital letters, which makes it feel like a gift chosen just for them. It suits a student starting a new course, a writer, or a friend who likes to write things down.
Best for: Students, writers and friends.
Personalised Free Text Black Notebook (£12.95)
Perfect for a thank you. This black hardback A5 notebook can carry up to eight lines of personalised text, so there's room for a heartfelt message as well as a name. The lines print in capital letters, and the pages are lined for notes. It suits a teacher, a colleague or a friend who writes, and it works for any occasion.
Best for: Teachers and colleagues saying thanks.
Personalised Diary, Abstract A5 Undated (£12.95)
Something new for their routine. This A5 softback diary is undated, so it can be used at any time of year, whenever a new term or project begins. Their name prints before the word 'Diary', so it's clearly theirs. Check the spelling before you order, as each one is made just for them. It suits students, teachers, colleagues and friends.
Best for: Anyone planning the year ahead.
A5 Mindfulness Journal, Personalised Name (£12.95)
Ideal for a cosy night in. This colourful A5 journal has space to record your day, your feelings and the best part of it, along with doodle spaces and positive quotes. A name goes on the front cover, so it feels made for them from the first glance. Pages for things to look forward to and things to remember give an evening's thoughts a proper home.
Best for: Journal lovers and loved ones.
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Which personalised desk planners suit work or study?
All four personalised desk planners suit work or study, since each is an undated A4 pad with a name printed on every page. The study and teacher pads suit students and teachers, while the abstract and tropical designs work for colleagues and home workers.
Personalised Desk Planner, Abstract A4 Undated (£16.95)
Lovely on a desk at work, this personalised A4 planner pad has a name printed across each page. It is undated, so they can start using it at any time of year. The fixed wording, Weekly Planner and Organise your week, cannot be changed, so the name is what makes it theirs. A thoughtful pick for colleagues, home workers and students.
Best for: Colleagues and home workers.
Undated A4 Desk Planner, Personalised Study (£16.95)
Hand-picked for them, this personalised Study A4 desk planner pad has a name printed on each page. It is undated, so it works all year round, whether for a new term or a new job. The wording reads STUDY NOTES. Students, teachers and home workers will see their name in capitals every time they open it, and that small touch makes it feel special.
Best for: Students starting a new term.
Personalised Undated A4 Teacher Desk Planner (£16.95)
Practical and pretty, this personalised teacher desk planner is an A4 pad with a name printed on each page. It makes a warm thank you for a teacher or tutor. Being undated, it works whenever they want to begin. The fixed wording, DESK PLANNER, is already on it, and the name prints in capitals. Use plain letters and numbers, and check the spelling before ordering, as it is made just for them.
Best for: Teachers and tutors saying thanks.
Personalised Undated A4 Desk Planner, Tropical (£16.95)
An everyday treat, this personalised Tropical A4 desk planner is undated, so it can be used whenever they like. Each page carries a name, printed in capitals. The fixed wording reads 'weekly planner' and 'make your own magic'. It suits a colleague, a student or someone working from home, and the name on every page makes it feel like theirs.
Best for: Colleagues and students.




Which personalised journals suit big moments or home cooks?
Personalised journals suit big moments like a new baby or a wedding, and home cooks who like to plan and note meals. Each is made to order with the wording you type, so it feels made for them.
Personalised Pregnancy Journal, A5 Softback (£12.95)
A gift that says you listened. This A5 softback journal, titled From Bump to Baby, gives mums-to-be and new parents a place to write down the months ahead. You add two lines of wording, printed in uppercase just under the fixed title. With 80 pages including the covers, it's a keepsake they can fill at their own pace.
Best for: Expectant parents and new mums.
Wedding Planner, Personalised Autumnal (£26.95)
A charming pick for them, this ring-bound wedding planner is made for engaged couples planning their big day. The name you choose is printed in uppercase, while the words 'wedding planner' stay fixed. Inside are five sections, from ceremony and stationery to contacts, each starting with a checklist of key milestones. Around 60 pages of lined paper leave plenty of space for notes.
Best for: Couples planning their wedding.
A5 Botanical Recipe Book Journal, Personalised (£12.95)
The kind of gift that gets used, this botanical A5 recipe book journal suits home cooks, bakers and anyone who loves good food. Their name sits on the front cover, above the fixed words 'Recipe Book', so it feels made just for them. The botanical design is pretty enough to keep out on the worktop. Because it's made to order, check the spelling carefully before you buy.
Best for: Home cooks and keen bakers.
Personalised A5 Food Diary, Softback (£12.95)
A stylish upgrade to an everyday thing, this A5 softback food diary gives meal planners a simple place to note what they eat. Its 40 pages have spaces for meals, snacks and drinks. You add one personal line on the front cover, under the fixed words Good Food Good Mood, printed in uppercase. It's a cheerful way to say you're thinking of them when they plan their week.
Best for: Friends who plan their meals.




Which personalised gifts suit a sports fan or a school child?
For a sports fan, a personalised football notebook, fishing log book or golf log book makes a thoughtful pick, and a box of dinosaur pencils suits a school child. Each one is made to order with a name, so it feels made just for them.
Personalised Black Notebook, Football Badge (£14.99)
A gift that says you listened. This black A5 notebook has a soft feel hardback cover and about 80 lined pages, with plenty of room to jot down ideas, scores or anything else they want to remember. The name is printed inside a football themed badge, so it feels personal the moment it's opened. An elastic closure band keeps it shut, and a bookmark ribbon keeps their place, making it a handy pick for a football fan or a teammate.
Best for: Football fans and teammates.
Personalised Fishing Log Book, A5, 40 Pages (£12.95)
Perfect for a fishing fan's birthday. This A5 log book has 40 double sided pages for noting the weather, the places they fished and the equipment they used. It's a handy way to keep track of every trip. The name comes with the 's added for you, and a name ending in S simply gets an apostrophe. A thoughtful choice for anyone who loves a day on the water.
Best for: Anglers who love a trip out.
Personalised Golf Log Book, A5, Score Card (£12.95)
Nice to unwrap, nicer to use. This A5 golf log book has 40 double sided pages, with score card pages and notes pages to track each round. The 'Golf Log Book' wording is fixed, and the name is added with the 's already in place. It's a sensible pick for a golfer on their birthday, or as a thank you to a golfing friend. Handy for anyone who likes to keep score.
Best for: Golfers on their birthday.
Personalised Dinosaur Pencils, Box of 12 (£9.95)
Sweet, simple and personal. A box of 12 blue HB pencils comes in a dinosaur box, with the name printed on both the box and every pencil. The name prints in capitals, so you don't need to worry about letter case. Because it's made just for them, check the spelling before you order. A lovely pick for a birthday or back to school.
Best for: Back to school treats.
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Next day availableOur personalised notebooks compared
Every gift at a glance: who it suits best and how it is made and sent.
| Gift | Best for | Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| Personalised Black Hardback Notebook, Celestial (£12.95) | Students, writers and friends | Made to order |
| Personalised Free Text Black Notebook (£12.95) | Teachers and colleagues saying thanks | Made to order |
| Personalised Diary, Abstract A5 Undated (£12.95) | Anyone planning the year ahead | Made to order |
| A5 Mindfulness Journal, Personalised Name (£12.95) | Journal lovers and loved ones | Made to order |
| Personalised Desk Planner, Abstract A4 Undated (£16.95) | Colleagues and home workers | Made to order |
| Undated A4 Desk Planner, Personalised Study (£16.95) | Students starting a new term | Made to order |
| Personalised Undated A4 Teacher Desk Planner (£16.95) | Teachers and tutors saying thanks | Made to order |
| Personalised Undated A4 Desk Planner, Tropical (£16.95) | Colleagues and students | Made to order |
| Personalised Pregnancy Journal, A5 Softback (£12.95) | Expectant parents and new mums | Made to order |
| Wedding Planner, Personalised Autumnal (£26.95) | Couples planning their wedding | Made to order |
| A5 Botanical Recipe Book Journal, Personalised (£12.95) | Home cooks and keen bakers | Made to order |
| Personalised A5 Food Diary, Softback (£12.95) | Friends who plan their meals | Made to order |
| Personalised Black Notebook, Football Badge (£14.99) | Football fans and teammates | Made to order |
| Personalised Fishing Log Book, A5, 40 Pages (£12.95) | Anglers who love a trip out | Made to order |
| Personalised Golf Log Book, A5, Score Card (£12.95) | Golfers on their birthday | Made to order |
| Personalised Dinosaur Pencils, Box of 12 (£9.95) | Back to school treats | Made to order |
How does personalising work?
- Type your words on the gift's page: a name, a date or a short message. Each box shows its character limit as you type, and a tag above the boxes shows your exact words before you add the gift to your basket.
- A UK maker personalises it to order, printing or engraving exactly what you typed. Please check spelling, capitals and dates: we print the words as they are.
- It's sent by tracked delivery, to you or straight to them.
We can't print accents, emoji or most symbols, so the boxes accept letters, numbers and simple punctuation. If a personalised gift arrives damaged, faulty or not as you typed it, we remake it or refund it in full (returns).
How does delivery work?
Every gift travels by tracked UK delivery, to your door or straight to theirs. Personalised gifts are made to order and travel as their own parcel, for £3.19, and delivery is free over £40. Each product page shows how long its gift takes to make and when to expect it, before you pay. See delivery for the details.
Ready to choose?
Choose a personalised notebook that matches how they spend their time: a hardback for writers, a planner for teachers and home workers, or a journal for a new parent. Pick your favourite above, type their name or your message, and we'll make it and send it straight to them, with a free e-card if you like. More ideas: Personalised gifts under £15 · Personalised gifts under £25 · Personalised milestone birthday gifts.