Hi, I’m Kels.
I’m the designer behind Bayside Keepsake. I live in a place surrounded by water on the Alabama Gulf Coast, and I make personalized keepsakes that hold onto life’s meaningful moments.
Finding a gift that lights someone up when they open it is a small art. I mean the kind that gets brought out year after year instead of tucked away on a shelf. When I look back, the gifts that hold a place in my heart all mark a moment: a baby’s first Christmas, a big sister’s first Christmas with a new sibling, a favorite family pet, a year worth remembering, or a precious person holding a spot for us in Heaven.
Why I started Bayside Keepsake
I opened this little shop to make gifts that do exactly that: hold onto a memory. Something you can hold in your hand that brings back the feeling of a moment, a milestone, or an occasion, just as fresh as the day it happened.
Every design starts with a moment and leaves room for your personal touch, like names, dates, an address, or a photo. My hope is that each keepsake brings a smile every time it is unpacked, displayed, or given to someone special.
How your keepsake is made
I design every keepsake myself. A trusted production partner prints and ships each finished ornament, which lets me spend my time on what I love most: creating designs and helping you find one that feels just right. Orders ship within the United States, and every ornament ships free.
What you’ll find here
Beyond the shop, this site is a place for ideas: ways to start a family ornament tradition, thoughtful gifts for new homeowners and new parents, and gentle ways to honor someone you miss during the holidays. Take what helps, and come back whenever you need it.