About Us

How a kitchen-table idea became something more

In 2019, life threw our family a curveball. With our finances suddenly looking very different, we did what plenty of families do when their backs are against the wall — we got creative. We set up a little workspace in the garage, ordered our first batch of glass jars, and started experimenting with personalised lolly jars for friends, family, and a handful of brave first customers.

What began as a way to make ends meet quickly turned into something we genuinely loved. There was something magical about turning a plain glass jar into a gift that meant something — a teacher's name laser-engraved onto the lid, a child's favourite quote printed in vivid colour, a coach's farewell jar filled with the kind of sweets that go straight to the heart. People weren't just buying jars. They were buying a way to say something they didn't quite know how to put into words.

Growing up, but staying us

Years on, we've well and truly outgrown the garage. We now work from a proper studio on the beautiful Central Coast of NSW, with better machines, sharper printing techniques, and a much bigger range than where we started — soda glass cookie jars, candle jars, surprise jars, tea jars, pencil pots, notebooks, men's wallets, and plenty more. We've added laser engraving and vibrant UV-printed colour to our toolkit, so whether you're after something timeless and understated or bright and full of personality, we've got you covered.

But the heart of what we do hasn't changed: a family making thoughtful, personalised gifts for people who want to give something a little more meaningful than the usual.

Designed by you, made by us

One of the things we're proudest of is our live design tool. Right from your phone or laptop, you can play with names, fonts, colours, and layouts and see exactly what your gift will look like before you order. No surprises. No "fingers crossed it turns out okay." Just a gift that feels like you made it yourself — without the mess.

A few thoughtful touches

We've partnered with small local makers on the Central Coast to offer optional add-ons — small-batch roasted coffee, handmade chocolates, traditional boiled sweets, and other treats — for when you want to send something extra special. Each gift is finished in our signature black box, nestled in soft tissue paper, and ready to go straight to the person you're sending it to.

We use premium food-safe borosilicate glass and eco-friendly bamboo lids wherever we can. The jars are built to last well beyond the occasion — keepsakes that get refilled, reused, and remembered.

Why we're still doing this

Because the world has more than enough generic gifts. What it doesn't have enough of is the small moment when someone unwraps something and realises — properly realises — that you thought about them. The name, the colour, the words, the timing. That's what we're here for.

Thanks for being part of the story so far. We can't wait to help you make something lovely.

— The team at Gifted From The Heart