Our Story

Hi, I'm Emma, and I started Shimmer and Oak as an innovative approach to gift giving, using the finest products. We offer a unique and personal touch, customizing items that people will give others or keep for themselves.

I always spent a lot of time trying to come up with meaningful gifts for special occasions, gifts that wouldn't be used once then outgrown, forgotten or broken. I began working with wood, creating art that could be enjoyed for years. My first designs were for close friends, wall art with oak, and customized with their new babies’ names. After the very favourable and emotional responses I received, I knew I wanted to be able to recreate these special moments for others as well. And I branched out, celebrating weddings, anniversaries, new homes or cottages, Christmas memories and more!

My design work also incorporates glassware. I first etched custom glasses for a friend’s bachelorette party, providing a personal and lasting touch. The market for custom glassware has been flooded for years, but I found that in addition to the products being quite expensive for the quality of glass, the custom vinyl stickers used are often fragile and peel or displace within weeks. I wanted to create another option…a long lasting one for special occasions or special people. My approach is to etch on crystal glasses, to ensure a high quality of product with a customized message that will never peel or distort.

Welcome to our company….I will truly love being a part of your beautiful memories.