The holiday season has crept up on us. Take a deep breath before the anxiety kicks in when the the ?G? word comes up. Gifts. Gifts. And more gifts. It?s no secret that it?s a mission to to find the perfect gift for your loved ones every year ? especially for that special someone whose been in your life for many years. What do you get for the person who has everything? How do you top the creative gift you so gruelingly thought up last year?

This season, it?s all about the personalization. What better way to tell someone you love them than putting thought into your gift? That?s right ? thought ? who would?ve thunk it?! After all, don't they say, ?It?s the thought that counts?? Thoughtfulness is romantic.

So this year, think outside the cartier box and personalize something he loves. There?s no cookie-cutter solution as to what makes the perfect personalized gift. To each his own ? and no one knows your own better than you do.? Therefore, steer clear of the classic framed couples picture unless you know that it will mean something particularly special to your man.?

Be creative. Does your man love coffee? Give him a custom coffee mug with your picture or a special message. Does he love basketball? Paint a mural on a basketball with images that reflect special moments and milestones in your relationship. Does he love cigars? Customize the make and model of his very own cigar and write a special message on the cigar band to tell him that you love him.?

Regardless of what you give him, your gift will be special because it?s coming from you with a personalized touch. Oh and ladies, there?s no shame in sharing this with your man to give him a little hint!