Christmas Eve boxes have taken the holiday season by storm in recent years, with parents filling festive hampers with things like hot chocolates, pyjamas and a seasonal movie to enjoy on December 24. But if dogs can have advent calendars, Christmas dinners and festive treats, they can certainly have their own Christmas Eve Box too!
These thoughtfully made boxes have become a beloved tradition for many, and while in previous years Phoebe and Frank have had a disposable box, this year, we upgraded to a handmade, personalised, reusable crate from a small business called Laser Made Occasions.
Based in South Yorkshire, the family-run operation – lead by Liam and Christian – creates gorgeous personalised gifts for every event, but at this time of year, it’s their festive makes that take centre stage, including their decorations, Christmas Eve trays and personalised crates.
Their Personalised Dogs Christmas Eve Box are currently £26.99, down from £39.99, and make the perfect gift for any canine companion in your life. Beautifully made, the crate boasts a rustic charm and feels incredibly sturdy which means it can be treasured for years to come, coming out each and every December.
The design we chose reads ‘Phoebe and Frank’s Christmas Eve Box’, complete with a bone and a smattering of paw prints. There are a number of other designs to choose from, though, including one that says ‘Christmas treats’ and some that look like shipping containers from the North Pole. What’s more is that while many businesses only allow you to have one name on personalised items, Laser Made Occasions allows up to 30 characters, so if you have a multi-dog household, you could get multiple names on one product.
Once our box arrived, all that was left to do was fill it with some festive goodies, including a Green and Wild’s Rudy the Reindeer toy and Jack Brussell the Sprout from Tails. Ready for the big day, I added a Christmas dinner from Edgard and Cooper, alongside some Christmas Bedtime Biscuits from Lily’s Kitchen to ensure a good night’s rest for Santa Paws.
Mince Pie Tray Bakes from Denzel’s were a must, and how could I forget the Cheese Fondue dental sticks from Pooch and Mutt. And for good measure, we added in some of the goodies from the Pure Pet Food festive hamper, like the Posh Pooch wine, bandana and turkey treats.
The size of the crate was just right, but what I love the most about it is that it can be used year after year. And because it’s only actually festive on one face of the crate, it can be used year-round for treat storage, or as a toy box if you have the design facing the wall.
The Laser Made Occasions Personalised Dogs Christmas Eve Crate embodies everything there is to love about Christmas, from thoughtful, personalised presents, sharing special moments with loved ones, and supporting a small business. Their gorgeous crates are a great way to get four-legged family members involved in the magic of the season, and it’s very much a matter of buy well, and buy once. Shop the crate here and discover more of the brand’s beautiful creations here.
