Last month, I was charged with the task of procuring a meaningful and useful gift for a small, intimate corporate event. Looking at the collection of paperweights, branded pens, and mugs gathering dust on the corner of my desk, I decided to opt for something a bit more personal.

My friend has a customized Moleskine journal, the size of a pocketbook, which she carries with her to jot down the name of a new song she hears or to note the fine details of an exquisite meal. A journal, I thought, is the perfect gift. It can be used for work or play, and certainly never goes out of style. Thus, with the gift chosen, I set out to find an engraver with an artful eye and speedy service.

After some preliminary web surfing, I stumbled on Journal Engraver, a subsidiary of Coveroo.com. The professional look of the site initially grabbed my attention, but their unique positioning in the industry is what ultimately made the sale. The company specializes in two things. The first, pertinent to my needs, is corporate gifting. While my order was small, Coveroo took the time to place a personal call, discuss the order, and follow-up to make sure we were happy with the outcome of the product. The journals were, by the way, a huge success with our conference participants.

The second unique Coveroo product, and where the company gets its name, is their customized phone covers. Better than a skin for your cell, Coveroo offers a wide range of digitally engraved phone covers designed to fit the back of your specific phone model. Pre-made designs range from jungle animals to TV show emblems and characters faces (my favorite are the fairies). For a truly customized piece, you can also submit your own design to be etched onto your phone by a Coveroo specialist.

Start browsing options, submit your design, or place your Coveroo order here.