I know Christmas has been and gone but it’s never a wrong time of the year to support small businesses and buy unique and personal gifts for those you love! We all have birthdays after all! I’ve always found personal gifts the best; to give and receive. Something that no one else in the world is going to have. I also love supporting small businesses when the time comes for gift buying, whether that’s Mother’s Day, Christmas or a birthday. Being a small business myself (albeit not one that sells gifts), I know how important the support is. Not just the purchases but the word of mouth, the positive feedback and even the shout outs and retweets.
So today I want to focus on a small business that over 2017, I have grown to adore. I can straight up tell you that this post isn’t sponsored in any way, shape or form. Nothing has been gifted to me here and the owner doesn’t even know I’m writing this post (thought it’d be a nice surprise for when it goes live, teehee!)
I purchased two of Kelly from My Fair Pixel‘s pet portraits in 2017. One of my own dog for my mum for her birthday and one of my boyfriend’s dog for his Christmas present. Although Kelly is a fantastic artists and does many different types of prints, today I’m focusing on the pet portraits because I think they make the most perfect gift for a pet lover in your life!
Kelly usually asks you to send her a selection of decent quality photos of your pet and is happy for you to request any specifics, e.g with Dexter I asked for the markings on his head to be prominent because they are in real life and for Rory I asked for his ears to be a bit fluffier and Kelly completely listens and takes on board what you want so you get the most perfect result possible. She keeps you updated and sends you a mock-up of the final piece which you can then ask her to alter if it needs it. It’s totally obvious how much Kelly cares about her work because the amount of times she’s heard, “just a bit fluffier…” from me, it’s surprising she has virtually hit me!
The pet portraits are £34.99 for the portrait itself and only a few extra quid for tracked posting, which is always worth doing to prevent it going AWOL. I think it’s such a reasonable price for a personalized piece that the recipient will always cherish and something that Kelly clearly spends a lot of time and care over.
As I said, supporting small businesses is important so I wanted to do a decided post to Kelly’s who has provided me with two wonderful gifts last year which both went down wonderfully with the receivers. You can find Kelly’s Twitter here and etsy store here!
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I love this! Another great gift idea xx
Jamie | http://www.jamies-corner.com
they really are the perfect gift for someone who loves their pet! I know my uncle would love one of these! they are quite reasonably priced to and look really cute
They really are for something personal that takes time! Zxxx
Awww how adorable are these, I love them! I might get some done of my cats – I can claim it’s for my husband’s birthday but really it’s for me, haha! They are gorgeous illustrations and Kelly is very talented.
I honestly love shopping from small businesses, you get a much better range of products and they tend to be more meaningful/easier to personalise. Over Christmas most of the presents I bought were from small businesses and all the recipients loved them so I will definitely be continuing that!
Beth x
Awh that’s lovely! I’ve tried to shop smaller more frequently especially in the past year as well! Treat yourself to one! xxx
These are beautiful, I would love some amazing prints like this of my pets. Thank you for sharing and making me aware of these. 🌸💜✨
With love, Alisha Valerie. x
http://www.alishavalerie.com | http://www.twitter.com/alishavalerie
You’re welcome! They’re so lovely aren’t they xx
Such a lovely idea!!! I should get one for my dog as well!
You so should!
These are so cute! I had a portrait of my mom’s cat done up for her last Christmas.
A Sparkle Of Grace
Awh that’s lovely!
That’s such an amazing idea! I don’t have pets but if I did it would make the perfect gift for someone’s birthday.
Amy | hookedonthemusic.com
It really would (: zz
Great portraits!
So cute! I love these illustrations! Perfect idea for all of us pet lovers out there.
Absolutely (: xx
I’m obsessed with cards and these look so cute! This post is really not good for my bank balance
Rebecca Elaine x
Whoops! xxx
Big yes to those pet portraits! How cute! And I love the style of them… I love shopping small and especially such personal gifts as these! Certainly something I’m going to check out, thank you for the recommendation!
Love,
Dominique
http://www.fashionedbypluche.blogspot.com
You’re welcome, so glad you love them! xxx
Hey Jenny!!
I love supporting small businesses myself and even blog about them. Pet portraits are something truly special & i will definitely look at getting one done for my sister’s puppy!! 🐶💞
Thanks for letting me know about such an incredible business!!
Love Sarah xoxo
You’re welcome, I hope you sister loves it xx
Love supporting small businesses 👍🏻 These portraits are stunning what a talent Kelly has ❤️ Thanks for sharing I’m sure she will thrilled you have shared her work
Melanie | http://www.frasersfunhouse.com
She was thrilled! Which was definitely was I hoped xxx
How adorable are these!! My little pup is my best pal of all time so I’d absolutely love to have one of these and display it proudly, I’m definitely going to be looking into this 🙂
Alice Xx
http://www.blacktulipbeauty.co.uk
Awh yay that’s wonderful! Would love to see yours when and if you get one! xxx
I am definitely getting a pet portrait of my pup Harley done for my Mum, she will absolutely love it 😍 thank you so much for the idea, I think it’s gorgeous xxx
Awh yay! You’ll have to show me when it’s done xxx
Wow! Kelly is an amazing artist! 💖 This would be a perfect gift for an animal lover! I’m going to bookmark the page for a future present idea – thanks Jenny!
Bexa | http://www.hellobexa.com
That’s wonderful! She’s so lovely and talented and I’m not jealous of her AT ALL haha! xxx
Omg this is actually adorable!! Your dogs are both gorgeous. I have a golden cocker spaniel and this would be perfect as she’s getting quite old now. I love the fact you’re supporting a small business too, something I love doing and try and focus on. Kelly has come up with a fab unique idea for pet and animal lovers!
Fab review again Jenny, really enjoy reading your posts! xx.
Thanks so much! So glad you liked my post and Kelly’s work! She’s wonderful isn’t she? xxx
This is such a good idea! My sister would love this as a gift so I’ll definitely keep in mind for her birthday!- https://sophiehearts.net x
Thanks lovely! xxx
They are lovely, she has so much talent. Great idea for a gift, you can’t beat something personal that has obviously had some thought behind it x
Emma x http://www.bookinggoodread.com
Absolutely (: xx
Those illustrations look absolutely amazing! I have two dogs and four cats. I would love to see their little faces illustrated.
Antonia || Sweet Passions
Awh bless! That’s a lot of pets haha! xxx
Oh, they are gorgeous! I want one and I don’t even have a pet… 😉
Haha maybe get one of someone else’s pet? 🤣
They are too cute! Offer my my dog’s face on anything and I’m buying it 😂 x
Sophie
http://www.glowsteady.co.uk
Hahaha! I have a t-shirt with my dog on it.. and a mug!
Omg these are beautiful! Such a lovely gift idea too! I don’t even have a dog but I want one of these haha!
L xo
Hahaha you’re the second person to say that!
Never mind a gift I would buy for myself if my pooch Tinky these are gorgeous 😍 thanks for sharing I’m all for supporting small business 😊
Go for it! Treat yourself xxx
Oh my goodness, so much cuteness and talent! I am a dog owner and James is a cat owner and we know both our mums are obsessed with their furry children. These would make great gifts and a wonderful way to support small businesses! Thanks for sharing!
Jessica & James | http://www.foodandbaker.co.uk / http://www.foodandbakertravels.co.uk
You’re welcome! xxx
These prints are super cute! I will definitely look up Ny Fair Pixel for friends birthday presents!
Yay! She’s on Twitter and she’s so lovely xx
You can’t go wrong with personal gifts, especially the ones that are of our beloved pets. Nice of you to give them a shout out, not many mom and pop shops get enough credit or word of mouth. Plus! Those are fantastic drawings!
Wonderful aren’t they. She’s a fantastic artist xx
These are amazing! Definitely going to get one done of my gerbil… Thanks for sharing! x
Awh I bet a gerbil picture would be so cute xx
Oh my gosh these are so cute! They’re definitely a perfect present for a pet lover!
Love, Amie ❤
The Curvaceous Vegan
Aren’t they gorgeous xx
Omg these are so cute I know my sister would love these for her dog! So classy!
Maybe for her birthday? (: xx
Aww, so cute! What a great small business, I’ll definitely look into My Fair Pixel for future gift ideas 😀
She’s wonderful, all her art work is fantastic xx
What lovely illustrations, Kelly is a very talented lady. And what a good idea to commission something so special to remember your pet by. I might think about this for Jester, my old cat, who may not be around for too much longer. Lovely post, Jenny, and such a good idea to support small businesses too. My favourite new small business is Mud and Bloom, a start up company making nature, craft and gardening monthly subscription boxes for kids, they’re fab. X
Lisa | http://www.lisasnotebook.com
Awh yeah that’d be nice Lisa. I loved your Mud and Bloom review! xx