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Personalised hand painted initial pictures for boys and girls –
Bespoke new baby gifts and luxury christening keepsakes in the UK, beautifully framed in 8 inch square or 6 x 8 inch white or natural wood frames.
Each initial painting is individually hand painted to order and personalised with your child’s name, creating timeless nursery wall art to mark a birth, baptism or naming day. Designed in a traditional storybook style and finished with care, these bespoke keepsake paintings are made to be treasured long after the nursery years have passed.
Designs for Girls
Gentle florals, fairies, woodland animals, butterflies and soft storybook touches can all be woven around the letter. Colours are chosen to feel calm and harmonious — blush pinks, sage greens, powder blues or warm neutrals to suit your nursery.
Popular additions include:
A tiny fairy resting on the curve of a letter
Wildflowers trailing softly around the edge
Woodland friends wearing pretty dresses
A favourite toy or beloved pet included discreetly
The result is delicate but not fussy — traditional, charming and made to last
Designs for Boys
For boys, the initial can feature vehicles, farm animals, woodland creatures, boats, planes or other favourite themes. The letter becomes a stage for gentle adventure — never loud, always balanced.
You might choose:
Tractors, diggers or classic cars
Boats, planes or little helicopters
Forest animals or countryside scenes
A subtle nod to family life or a special place
Even lively themes are painted with softness, so the finished piece feels restful enough for a nursery.
A Truly Bespoke Keepsake
Every initial painting is:
Hand painted to order
Personalised with your chosen name beneath the letter
Framed in white or natural wood
Available in 8 inch square or 6 x 8 inch format
These make thoughtful new baby gifts, christening presents, first birthday keepsakes or personalised nursery decor — simple in size, but full of meaning.
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Do you offer luxury baby gifts for grandparents to give?
Yes — many grandparents choose my personalised artwork as a treasured gift to mark the arrival of a new grandchild. A bespoke piece carries a sense of permanence and love that feels especially fitting from family.
Are your nursery decorations safe for babies?
The name pictures are framed in British made wooden frames with acrylic safety 'glass' which is lighter and does not break if a picture should be knocked from the wall.
Can your artwork grow with the child?
That is always my hope. While created for babies, my illustrations are designed in a timeless style — gentle countryside themes, woodland animals, and classic typography — so they continue to suit a child’s room for years to come.
What makes your baby gifts “luxury”?
Luxury, to me, means craftsmanship, quality materials, and lasting sentiment. I use professional-grade papers, archival inks, solid wood frames, and fine printing methods. Most importantly, each piece is made slowly and thoughtfully — designed to become an heirloom rather than a passing trend.