I hold my hands up, I am a bit of a hoarder. It’s a family thing, my Mum, Uncle and Auntie, we’re all rather similar. I’d like to think I was on the lower end of the spectrum, but my spare room tells a different story! I’m sentimental and being the historian of the family, I like to record moments in time. I’m conscious that being an older Mum, I may not be here to share moments with Monkey and his family in years to come, I certainly miss not being able to talk to Daddy P’s Mum. So I’ve been storing memories with Dust & Things, putting thing aside from our adventures, things for Monkey to recall in the years ahead.
Dust & Things is a small family business offering bespoke customised gifts. So the perfect place to look for something a little special for a wedding, anniversary or birthday. I’ve been storing Monkey’s keepsakes in a cardboard box, which really hasn’t filled me with inspiration, and isn’t particularly nice to look at. When I looked through the Dust & Things website I found some really love Memory Boxes – ideas for birthdays, christenings, even a Christmas box (noted for future reference). I knew I’d found exactly what I was looking for, Monkey would finally have a decent memory box.
The ordering process is very easy, select the name you want to appear on the box and the second line of text you would like shown. I went for Monkey’s name and ‘Adventures and Memories’ as my text, you can also add a hidden message to the base of the box (this is extra). I went with the year. You really could add anything, to personalise this box for all sorts of occasions. For £29.95 I love the idea of it. Delivery was prompt (delivery is free worldwide!) and the box was well protected when it arrived.
The wooden memory box is approximately 28 x 21 x 14cm and comes with a chrome latch and hinges. It’s the perfect size to store all manner of memories, from awards and certificates, things made at school as well as mementos from our adventures throughout the year.
I really love the idea of this box from Dust & Things, and it’s been great fun for Monkey and I as we decide which items we should treasure for the future.
The clasp is easy to undo, which Monkey likes. He’s spent ages decided what he’d like to keep from our adventures over the last few months, and has already been pulling faces at the things Mummy would like to treasure on his behalf! We really do love this box, can you tell. It’s well made and the engraving is well finished.
If you are thinking of getting someone a gift that’s a little different then I can certainly recommend Dust & Things.
disclosure: we were sent the item mentioned in exchange for an honest review.
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cheese lover’s chutneys gift set
A personalised mother’s chopping board for my mum
chopping board for the kitchen
I love the personalised engraved monogram jewellery box. I would buy one for me and each of my sisters!
I would treat myself to a Personalised Coloured Edge Coaster and a Personalised Carved Heart Oak Board!
This is a sweet idea. I am not a hoarder, I throw out a lot! But, I do have a memory box for each of the kids and I like to keep the cards they’ve made me, and little special things like that.
I love the idea of the memory box. I’d like to get one for my daughter.
i like the aspirinng chef chopping board for my hubby thankyou
I think I’d love the Personalised Children’s Christmas Eve Box for my nephew 🙂
I’d get the Coloured Edge Oak Serving Block – it would be incredibly useful.
I would get a personalised coaster for my dad x
I would choose the adventure box for my baby boy.
the personalised family chopping board
I would purchase the vintage baby spoon for my grandson.
I would choose a Personalised Memory Box for my son Samuel.
breaking bread board for my son.
I would love the personalised family chopping board, it’s gorgeous!
I would get a personalised family slate chopping board for our family
i would pick Christmas eve box for my little girl, would be nice to have a new tradition as she grows older
Memory box for myself
I think I’d choose the personalised family name coasters for my best friend and her family, and the engraved “hangry” slate chopping board for my friend who’s on a diet!
I would love a solid oak board
A personalised chopping board for my mum because she loves cooking.
love the jewellery boxes and think my mum would love one!
would love a personalised chopping board for my parents
Love the ‘I’m sorry for what I said when I was hungry’ my other half can relate to this!
be a food gift for my mother in law
I would get one of the adventure boxes
personalised baby boy keepsake box for our new baby boy due in 4 weeks
I would get a photo frame to display our family photo.
a Personalised Memory Box for my son Joel. x
The Personalised Vintage Salad Servers Set for my husband for his summer barbecues
i would get the personalised baby girl keepsake box for my daughter 🙂
Personalised Memory Box for my little boy 🙂
I really like the Carved Heart Pendant Necklace id buy it for my daughter
The baby keepsake box for my sister
Coloured Edge Oak Serving Block and Cheese Lover’s Chutneys Gift Set for my Dad
I’d love the personalised ‘mr and mrs’ wedding keepsake box. One of my closest friends is getting married this year and it would be a lovely gift to treasure.
I love the personalised engraved monogram jewellery box or the family photoframe they are both lovely
Memory Box
I’d choose the personalised hipster inspired engraved cheese board set for my friends jade & shaun who have just moved into their first flat together!
Cheese Lover’s Chutneys Gift Set FOR MY HUSBAND
cheese lover’s chutneys gift set xx
I love the Zodiac Constellation Pendant Necklace. It’s really lovely.
I’d buy a personalised memory box for my daughter ..
i would get the personalised children’s christmas eve box for my son
I would get the Carved Heart Pendant Necklace and have this for myself as it is truly beautiful and it is very rare for me to have a nice treat
personalised chopping board but i would give it to my friend who loves cooking
I’d get this for my niece https://dustandthings.com/products/personalised-christmas-eve-box-for-teen-or-adult
The personalized family chopping board!
The baby girl keepsake box for my soon-to-be-born daughter 🙂
I would get lots of the personalised coloured edge coasters for our house 🙂 Thank you for the chance a lovely giveaway x
I would get the personalised family chopping board for myself.
https://dustandthings.com/products/personalised-engraved-monogram-keepsake-box#c_100676164
I’d love the Personalised Mr and Mrs wedding keepsake box for my daughter, she’s getting married in September
I would pick the children’s personalised Christmas Eve box. I’ve been meaning to get one since my son was born xx
I’d get a personalised photo frame for my dad x
I would get my mum a personalised chopping board!!!
Personalised Memory Box for my kids bits & bobs
I would love the chopping board for my kitchen
The personalised chopping board 🙂
I’d like the engraved ‘when i was hungry’ slate chopping board for my son and daughter in law
I would go for the personalised pet toy and treat storage box.
I love the cheese and chutney board
I’d love a personalised memory box
I would get the fab chopping board for me xx
Love the engraved photo frame!
The ‘I bloody love Baking’ chopping board
The personalised adventure box for my grandson to keep all his treasures in.
I would get a Personalised Boho Couple Rectangle Board
The personalised family name engraved oak picture frame
Personalised Engraved Monogram Jewellery Box for the wife
I like the memory box idea – great for kids
a memory box for my cousins little ones
love the memory box for my little girl
I like the memory boxes
I love the cheese lovers chutney gift set. Ones each for me, mum and mother in law
I would love to get a memory box for my daughter.
The Cheese Board for my dad
I would get the Personalised Coloured Edge Coaster… one for the Hubby and one for ME! 🙂
I Love the personalised Mr & Mrs wedding memento boxes 🙂
Personalised Engraved Funny Chopping Board for my daughter 🙂
I would get a cheese lovers chutney set for my father in law.
I’ve wanted to buy a personalised chopping board to give to my friends for their wedding!
I really like the memory boxes too. I have one for each child but it would be nice to have one especially designed for the job.
personalised chopping board
I really like the personalised family name coasters 😀
a memory box for my baby boy
I’d get the Personalised Grandad’s Cheeseboard Set with Utensils for my dad.
I would buy the “I bloody love baking” round chopping board for my mum.
I think I’d go for a Personalised Chopping Board, although I also like the coasters
Sorry forgot to add for my son and his girlfriend
the cheese board
Personalised family name coasters for all of us and keyring for my hubby
Christmas eve box for my son
I love the constellation necklace x
Personalised Recipe Box.
I think I would choose the personalised address oak photo frame for my son 🙂
The Personalised ‘Mr and Mrs’ Wedding Memento Box for my daughter
I would by the other half a memory box from the girls for fathers day.
I like the personal family name coasters
A keepsake box for my grandson, it looks beautiful
I’d choose the personalised family round cheese board for my parents wedding anniversary next month
I would buy a nice box to keep my grand-daughter’s memories.
I’d buy a box for my eldest daughter to keep her “treasure” in, currently in an old shoe box!
I would get a personalised photo frame for my lovely husband.
I would buy the Vintage Name Cheese Board Set for my sister because she’s crazy for cheese 🙂
Personalised Children’s Christmas Eve Box
I would get a personalised chopping board for the family.
My friend, a chef is getting married so it would have to be one of the personalised ‘Mr And Mrs’ slate chopping board.
I would get the personalized memory box for my tiny niece Alice
I’d choose a memory box for our little angel. I have some special things I’ll treasure forever and that would be perfect to store them in. Thanks.
chopping board for my mum
The Memory box, such a fab idea, love it
I would get my husband a personalised memory box, he’s sentimental like that:)
i would get a personalised keyring for each member of the family. x
The Christmas Eve box for my nephew xxx
I would choose a Personalised Memory box for my Granddaughter,She loves collecting things, Pretty jewellery ,stones & anything ‘Pink’ lol her favourite colour.Thought she would love to decorate with her own taste.Great keepsake.
I would get the coloured edge wood blog to use in my food posts
id spend it on some cool greetings cards
Love the personalised serving boards
personalised memory box for my daughter
Personalised chopping board
I would buy a Personalised Memory Box for my daughter, lovely to put keepsakes in .x
a personalised memory box for my oldest daughter, she could keep her photographs and other bits and bobs she has that remind her of her dad who passed away
I would love to get a personalised coaster for my dad
memory box for me with 4 kids i wud love one
The Personalised Couple’s Names Slate Chopping Board for my friend who is getting married. Would make a lovely wedding gift.
I would get the Cheese Lovers Chutney gift set
I’d buy the Personalised Memory Box
The Personalised Memory Box for my Mum
I’d buy some of the drinks coasters – two that leap out at me are ‘gin and bear it” and “drink responsibly, don’t spill it”
I would buy them for myself
I would get a memory box for my son in law and his wife as they are due there first baby in october
A personalised Christmas Eve box for my daughter.
i would get the Personalised Follow Your Heart Wedding Keepsake Box for my fiance to keep important wedding stuff. Maybe then he will remember dates and the wedding date
would have to be the memory box
chopping board for my daughter
personalised engraved dad’s oak cheese block for my husband from our children
I love the cheese lovers chutney gift set
I really like the ‘I’m Limited Edition’ Coloured Wooden Coaster and I’d get it for myself.
A memory box for my son.
personalised baby girl keepsake box
I would choose a personalised recipe box for myself.
i’d get the wooden hangry chopping board for my own kitchen!
I’d get a wooden arise box for my daughter to put all her photos she saves into
The Personalised Children’s Christmas Eve Box for my son.
Cheesy Lovers chutney box … yummy and a great talking piece for our kitchen.
Personalised Couple’s Names Venn Diagram Round Chopping Board for my wife
I would personalise the wooden chopping board for my partner who loves cooking
I love the personalised forever venn diagram chopping board
I would love the Wooden Memory Box and would give it to my daughter to keep her family memories safely.
I’d get the personalised memory box for my mum!
I’d get the family keepsake box for all of us 🙂
A personalised box for my daughters.
I would treat hubby and myself to the slate serving board as this looks perfect for outdoor dining, which we’re trying to make the most of!
I would buy personalised family name engraved oak picture frame for my Mum as it’s her 60th in 17 days!
The cheese lovers chutney gift set
I’d probably go for a family personalised photo frame x
personalised pet toy and treat storage box for my cat!
the personal box for my lovely daughter
Cheese Lover’s Chutneys Gift Set looks lovely. Thank You
I’d go for a personalised chopping board
I would buy personalised box for my daughter 🙂
i’d proberly choose the chopping board for my parents
https://dustandthings.com/products/personalised-family-round-slate-cheese-board#c_99632644 Love this x
the cheese and chutney board for sarah
A nice chopping board
I’d get the personalised baby girl keepsake box for my gorgeous baby girl.
The Vintage Name Cheese Board Set, for my Dad because he’s a real mouse when it comes to cheese
Slate cheeseboard for all of us.
i like the chopping board x
I would go for the Personalised ‘Eating Together Since’ Slate Board and give it to my brother and wife.
I would buy the Best Mum Ever Oak Wooden Photo Frame for my mum. So many nice items to choose from.
The wooden memory box for my daughter
I love the idea of a memory box, personalised or not. What a fab idea.
I love that box that you featured. That would be great for jewellery or craft stuff.
Cheese Lovers Chuckney Set
chopping board
The personalised children’s Christmas eve box for my daughter.
I would get the Personalised Couple’s Names Chopping Board for my friends who are getting married in August.
Memory box for my daughter who’s 18 in June