The Very Best
What It Is: Oh so cute, one-of-a-kind pet portraits handmade by Etsy artist Irene, based in Italy. Painted in beautiful water colours, these sweet portraits feature your beloved pet in stunning detail. Whether opting for a solo picture or a dual set, the prices are actually quite reasonable for an 8 x 10 or 11 x 14. And if you’re buying for an animal lover in general, the store also carries a bunch of ready-made animal paintings to commemorate a pal’s obsession with elephants or other exotic animals we aren’t allowed to claim as pets!
Who It’s For: Your friend, that just got a new pet this year and is oh so in love. Your parents, who said goodbye to a beloved pet this year and would love the memento. Your child, who’s heading off to college this fall and wouldn’t mind a reminder of home.
What It Costs: A solo portrait of just one pet starts at $55 Canadian, plus $10 shipping. Two pets starts at $105.
Where It’s At: Etsy shop Dimdi.
BONUS entry into yesterday’s China Rich Girlfriend giveaway. Tell me in the comments below – what do you think of this sweet gift idea?
Canadian Gift Guide 
It’s a lovely idea
I think it’s a great idea – my daughter has a cat and dog that would make a wonderful keepsake for her.
It is wonderful, our pets are members of the family.
What a wonderful idea!! They are so well done!
I think this is adorable! I would love to have one of my Geraldine!
I would love this to remember our pets that are no longer with us!
This is a great idea. Pets are important members of the family too.
Wonderful idea.
This would be a GREAT gift for some of my friends!
I love it, everyone loves a picture of their pet.
I know a couple of people who would so love to have these.
I think that this is a wonderful idea for any pet owner!
I love this idea! Most people consider their pets a member of the family and would love to have a watercolour picture to treasure.
I’m checking it out right now for myself! My cats totally deserve a portrait! Lol! I think a lot of my animal loving friends would love this too.
They’re actually kind of neat, but I wouldn’t spend the money on it.
I like them, but probably wouldn’t spend the money on it although my parents would.
These are great looking!
I would love this! And my cat would too…
Unique, and would make a real nice gift for my pet lover friends.
As an avid cat lover, I LOVE this idea! So sweet.
Having a gorgeous lab, would love to have a portrait of her 🙂
I love this idea! I have two babies in heaven my cats Harry and Gracie who I’d love to have painted. This would be a terrific way to remember them.