There are 8 shopping days left until Christmas! Avoid the malls and big box stores. Through Sunday, Dec. 23, Patch will feature a gift idea each day that you could pick up right in the Caldwells.

Day 5: Custom Family Name Canvas

Decorative artist Alexis Carberry is taking holiday orders on her custom family name canvases. The locally-based artist of www.justformemurals.com offers the two designs pictured above in two sizes. Email acarberry1@gmail.com or call 732-547-7370.

Cost: Choose from an 18 x 24 for $99 or a 24 x 30 for $169. 

Plus: You can check out Carberry's portfolio online. Consultations and sketches are always free.

Previously featured in the 2012 Local Gift Guide:

Day 1: Historic Home Photos

Day 2: iPhone 5 Cases

Day 3: These Knits Are a Hit

Day 4: A Day of Pampering