If you have to buy gifts for the same people every year, your gift choices can grow stale. This is especially true for immediate family members who get gifts for every holiday, personal or national. With each occasional you are either stuck for a new and creative gift idea, or you turn to “tradition” and give them the same dull item. When all else fails, you write them a check or buy a gift certificate, but this is fairly impersonal. It takes a lot to be a great gift giver. If you are stuck for ideas for the ideal gift, consider a photograph or painting. They can mount their gift and highlight it with a cordless picture light. You can choose a family photograph or a print, or you can give them a unique piece of artwork. In any case, they receive a thoughtful gift that will remind them of you for years to come. Best of all, by using cordless picture lights to highlight the piece, it becomes an attractive part of their décor. Everyone will enjoy a present like this.

If you choose a photograph for your special someone, make it special. Take an old photo and have it framed and mounted. It could be one of the whole gang, or it could be an antique photo of a departed loved one. You could also pick a festive family shot, or find one of your spouse and their family celebrating a holiday. Whatever you choose, look for something you know they will love.

If you think a family photo will not do the trick consider having a print framed instead. If you are aware of their loving a certain piece of art, find the knockoff print and have a professional framer mount and frame it. This is a great way to allow them the chance to bring art into their environment for a reasonable cost. Plus, they get to enjoy their favorite painting any time they choose. Remember, you can also get prints of sculpture and other styles of art.

Should your loved one not be an art lover, consider a print of their favorite location. If they had a wonderful trip to Paris they still speak of, get them an Eiffel Tower print. Do they visit New York every Christmas with their spouse or best friend? How about a photo of the Empire State Building or Rockefeller Center? This will give them a chance to enjoy their favorite memories.

If the gift recipient does love art but you think it is not in the budget, think again. Locate a local artist who will create a one of a kind, inexpensive painting for your loved one. This is a fabulous chance to bring art into the home without spending an arm and a leg. Furthermore, it can be a great investment if the artist is one day famous! Photos, prints, and paintings are creative presents.