I’ve written several posts about my love for customized gifts. Not only are they unique, but they tend to be a keepsake that can be cherished for many years to come. One of my latest customized finds includes wooden boxes that are hand-painted by the very creative Ashleigh Richer from ARicher Designs.
I thought this would be a perfect gift for my brother-in-law’s wedding. While we were giving them cash, I also wanted to give them something to commemorate their special day. I asked Ashleigh to create a box that would include a scene from Mount Tremblant (where they got married) but that would also incorporate their love for the cottage. The end result was spectacular. Ashleigh also included their names, wedding date and the saying “Eat, Drink and be Merry” which definitely represented the wedding theme. The couple loved their customized box and plan to use it for storing various memorabilia from their wedding weekend.
The other item that I got from ARicher Designs was a ring-box. My son was a ring bearer at their wedding ceremony and we were trying to figure out a way for him to carry the rings. I thought that if we got him a box to hold on to, it would be a perfect solution. My son took his rule so seriously, it worked out great!
While most of Ashleigh’s work consists of making beautiful handmade keepsake boxes, she also has a variety of other customized items. Some of my favourites include: throw pillows, cutting board and spoon, ultrasound pictures frames (I already purchased one) and finger print trees (perfect for weddings and showers).
Contest
One lucky Mayahood reader will receive a handmade customized box valued at $40 (which includes shipping world wide). Enter the giveaway via Rafflecopter below (please give it a few seconds to load). Contest is open world wide. Contest ends Tuesday, April 22, 2014. Good-luck!
Amy Heffernan says
I LOVE LOVE LOVE this custom request! Beautiful!!!
https://www.facebook.com/ARicherDesigns/photos/pb.633686759990908.-2207520000.1396964082./867875786572003/?type=3&theater
Judy C (Judy Cowan) says
Love this one https://www.facebook.com/ARicherDesigns/photos/pb.633686759990908.-2207520000.1396964082./854582851234630/?type=3&permPage=1
Piroska says
My favourite is the Butterfly. Gorgeous!
Wanda Rountree says
The Butterfly box
Silvia D says
I love the ‘timeless love’ one. Beautiful keepsake!
jen mort says
Butterfly
jen mort says
skull too
Erin W says
I love her Sleepy Dragon box, so beautiful!
Ruth2Day says
your little lad with the box, you must have been so proud 🙂
Maya Fitz says
OMG! You have no idea. He took his role so seriously, it was so cute : )
Robyn B. says
I really like the Butterfly box.
jessica chan says
Sleepy Dragon box! love it!
tammy campbell says
I love the box with the 2 blowing trees
Brianne says
I’m not sure what it is called, but this box is my favorite: https://www.facebook.com/ARicherDesigns/photos/pb.633686759990908.-2207520000.1397014186./812191315473784/?type=3&permPage=1
mysecretimmunity says
i love the cutting board
Karen E. Hill says
Love the Horse Themed Keepsake box. A work of art.
Toby says
Timeless Love
Stephanie LaPlante says
My favorite is the elephant box.
https://www.facebook.com/ARicherDesigns/photos/pb.633686759990908.-2207520000.1397081231./864180466941535/?type=3&src=https%3A%2F%2Fscontent-b-ord.xx.fbcdn.net%2Fhphotos-frc1%2Ft1.0-9%2F1975251_864180466941535_1317980645_n.jpg&size=960%2C720&fbid=864180466941535
Shannon Bridge says
Love this idea! the throw pillows are a close second!
https://www.facebook.com/ARicherDesigns/photos/a.807246432634939.1073741848.633686759990908/807247165968199/?type=3&theater
Crystal Englot says
They are all so beautiful! I would have to say that my favorite item is the tree on the salvaged pallet wood! Gorgeous! https://www.facebook.com/ARicherDesigns/photos/pb.633686759990908.-2207520000.1397142177./859049704121278/?type=3&theater
loriag says
https://www.facebook.com/ARicherDesigns/photos/pb.633686759990908.-2207520000.1397158200./867875786572003/?type=3&theater is my favourite.
Angela Mitchell says
I love the children’s box with the giraffe — so sweet!
beewbedard says
like the one with a polar bear
karins28 says
my favorite is the butterfly box
Gianna says
https://scontent-b-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/t1.0-9/p417x417/1959881_865058873520361_2043233374_n.jpg
Viv Sluys says
I love the music themed ones. My favourite is this guitar one: https://www.facebook.com/ARicherDesigns/photos/a.805295609496688.1073741846.633686759990908/805296206163295/?type=3&theater
Jana M. Liu says
I love the butterfly and the elephant with balloons