About Us

Humble Beginnings

After making the decision to stay home to raise her children, but wanting to supplement the family income, our founder, Catherine, started Cat's Meow Personalized Gifts out of her home. She was instantly excited with the idea of trying her hand at monogramming and embroidery. Through the years, the business flourished as our customer base grew rapidly. The family dining room, converted into a store, soon became too small. Catherine's hard work paid off and with a faithful customer following, the decision was made to open a storefront. Over the years, the business has continued to grow in size and location. Cat's Meow has an incredible staff dedicated to continuing excellent customer service and endless creativity. The attention to detail given to each item is unsurpassed in the industry, creating the Cat's Meow experience.

Starting a New Era

After more than 20 years working in marketing at global organizations, our owner, Katie Pelikan, felt compelled to try something new, something local. Now, she is proud to be a small business owner here in St. Louis, where she was born and raised. Katie is committed to continuing the legacy of Cat's Meow by providing unique gifts and personalization to the St. Louis community. She looks forward to working together with Catherine and our amazing team. Katie is excited to start a new era at Cat's Meow.

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"It's the Cat's Meow"

An expression we know all too well, here at Cat's Meow Personalized Gifts. Named in part after the 1920's expression, referring to something being the best or most innovative, and our founder Catherine's childhood nickname, Cat, we strive to create a unique shopping experience that's full of fun, inspiration, and of course, personalized, gifts. Our creative and knowledgeable staff enjoys assisting you to create a one-of-a-kind, monogrammed gift, perfect for any occasion. We take the time to help you choose everything from the item to the colors and fonts that will give it the personalized touch that makes any gift you choose here, special. No project is too big or too small. If you can dream it, we can do it.