You deserve to take it easy this holiday season: spending it with friends, family (biological or chosen), and the pet who helped you maintain your sanity through 2023. Whether you’re looking to immortalize your special someone (that would be your cat) or doing a gift swap with a friend who dreams of making their dog Insta-famous, we’ve got you covered with a roundup of literally one-of-a-kind pet portraits.
From Bob Ross-esque paintings and cartoony illustrations to hand-embroidered pillows and temporary tattoos, you can personalize pretty much anything this year. If you are one to wear your heart on your sleeve, may we suggest going ham for the holidays with a pair of pajamas printed all over with your pet’s mug? Perhaps your significant other has been carefully curating their home office — is a ceramic sculpture of the cat you’re raising together not the perfect paperweight? Nothing beats a thoughtful gift (and nothing evokes oohs and awws like our beloved pets), so let them do the heavy lifting this season.
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Staud makes flouncy dresses and trend-setting bags for humans, but last year the label collaborated with Malibu-based artist and master stitcher C.Bonzopens in a new tab on a pet-inspired custom collection of painted purses, embroidered sweats, and cashmere sweaters.
Sitting for a charcoal portrait sounds very Bridgerton. However, it’s not just for royals and royal hangers-on; it’s also for the ruler of your household, heart, and, let’s face it, daily agenda.
Ever wanted a custom pet vase handmade by none other than Jimmy Kimmel’s daughter? Look no further than Katie Kimmel’s quirky world of pastels, wonky stationary, and food-related sayings. Plus, it makes for a hell of a gift. Flowers and pets in one place? Yes please and thank you.
Ever wanted to hold a tiny version of your cat or pup in the palm of your hand? At long last, you’ll be able to do that and more with a miniature felt portrait of your favorite pet.
Whether you’ve got commitment issues or just aren’t quite ready for a real pet tattooopens in a new tab, this is a great way to try some ink on for size. Unlike real tats, these wash off, but we can’t promise it won’t inspire a trip to the local parlor.
The minimalist pet portrait is a perfect way to go for those who aren’t certain of the decor style of those they’re buying for. Plus, it’s likely to get to your door a lot faster since it’s less intricate.
How many times have you been on a walk with your dog and asked them to hold your coffee only for them not to oblige? This is your opportunity to recreate the memory in a positive light.
A Bob Ross-inspired portraitopens in a new tab is normally something that would land you on the “do not invite” list for holidays to come. But this is actually the sort of thing your favorite cat dad has been looking for as a Zoom background on his office wall.
The cat mom or admirer in your life will certainly appreciate any gift that honors their child so elegantly. Alex Friesen’s custom embroideries are becoming more and more difficult to get on the waitlist for because they can take up to 60 hours to make. If you’re looking for a homemade gift without having to actually make it, this one’s a great choice.
How fitting is it that your little weirdo cat friend would be perched atop your desk, cast in ceramic glaze, creepily staringopens in a new tab at you, as they do every day? We appreciate a gift that’s true to form, and — if we’re being honest — a portrait of your cat is really the only piece of art you actually need. Contact the artist for pricing at the link below.
If you’ve always wanted to wear a matching sweater set with your pet but know that they wouldn’t go for it, we have the perfect solution. This custom sweater brings you and your pet together on a cozy jacquard knitted crew neck.
The cartoonish design is sure to inspire lots of love from friends and family this holiday season. Especially from those that are particularly interested in Peanuts and the Sunday comics.
Whoever made the rules about home decor would probably approve of having a custom portrait of your pet(s) hanging above the mantle, entry table, or anything in between. Chances are anyone with an affinity for their pets will feel the same way.
Is there anything better than gathering around the Christmas tree in a pair of matching pajamas that will inspire holiday cards for years to come? Yes, actually, there is: Having your beloved family pet on those pajamas.
We’ve all visited that one friend who has pets everywhere — or, more accurately, a single pet with their face printed on blankets, socks, and practically all four walls. While we aspire to their level of commitment to pet parenthood, we prefer a more subtle approach to interior decor, which is why this cool toned sketch outline of our dearest pet friend is ideal. It definitely reads as over the mantel worthy.
Avery is a writer and producer. She has written for numerous publications, including Refinery29, BuzzFeed, and V Magazine. When she’s not at her computer, you can find her reading, practicing her Greek on Duolingo, and delving into the Sex and the City discourse. She lives in Brooklyn, New York with her husband and their cat, Chicken, who rules with an iron fist.
