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There’s a good chance someone you know will give or get a VR Headset this holiday season, especially as many retailers are promoting them like crazy. And, yes, you could plonk down $130 for the Zeiss VR ONE Plus Headset or $40-$60 on the many other options, but maybe you’d rather spend $15 just to see what all the fuss is about. These paper Virtual Reality Glasses are easy to assemble/disassemble and could be the perfect stocking stuffer or Secret Santa gift.
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– Women Who Draw (via slate)

– Cute Wooden Toys

– Useful Stedi Hands-Free Funnel

– Something to think about for the new year: I kept a Happiness Jar for a year to get data on how to build a more joyful life

– A versatile furniture system on Kickstarter: GO – Growing Object

– Cute: Recycled Skateboard Geometric Air Plant Holder (the cutting board is pretty neat, too)

– Another interesting travel pillow: Infinity Pillow

– Precision Machined Pepper Mill

– Pretty Painterly Spectrum Resin Lamp

The next wish list is from Simon Yuen, a former writer for us here at BLTD, and an all around maker of stuff. He runs Recreation Department in Portland, so if you ever have a party there and need some games, you know who to call. Thank you, Simon, for sharing your list!
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However will you keep track of your daily habits in the new year? Well, get this big SuperYR Calendar by Supergraph, as then you’d be able to cross off each and every day that you complete your task. Seeing a visual of your impressive progress will keep you on track and focused… that’s the plan, anyways.
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Remember the Ostrich Travel Pillow from Banana Things? Those same good folks are back with the Ostrich Pillow Go, which is a little more like your normal travel neck pillow, but better. Total neck support is possible thanks to the big, comfy headrest made of high-sensitivity memory foam. Hidden magnetic buttons ensure three different positions for all neck sizes. You may still get a few funny looks walking through the airport or train station, but you’ll have had a wonderful, restful journey, while all those other suckers will be complaining about neck pain. Note: there’s only 22 hours left to back the project over on Kickstarter.
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Um, how excited are you about a button-down shirt that has hidden reflective strips? If your answer is less than exclamation-point-worthy, you may want to ask someone who depends on alternative means of transportation, like bicycles or skateboards and the like, and see how excited they are, because then I can give them a high five.
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The next wish list to be shared is from the team over at Minimalissimo, specifically, Carl MH Barenbrug, Editor-in-Chief. If you’ve not had a chance to take a look at their Mag N°2, I bet you’ll enjoy it. Thank you, Carl, for sharing your list of minimalist gifts to give and get this holiday season.
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Before you roll your eyes at a $45 spoon, you need to know this is a very special spoon, for ice cream. It uses your body heat to cut through your frozen favorite flavor, which makes your “scooping experience” effortless. The solid aluminum spoon has a thermal conductivity of 237 W/mK (watts per meter kelvin), so you’ll be slicing through your mint chocolate chip/vanilla/rocky road with ease, like a ice-cream-eating ninja. And, of course, if you are searching for a gift for someone that adores their ice cream, you now know what to get.
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The next wish list is from Stephanie Madewell of even*cleveland. This makes year #6 that we’re lucky enough to see what things she’d like to give and get this holiday season. Thank you Stephanie!
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If you are a photographer (amateurs count), or know someone fond of taking photographs, then you may want to take a look at these camera straps. They feature quick release clips and smart little pockets for SD memory cards. Maybe add to your ‘buy later’ folder, if you don’t end up getting one as a gift? You can buy the set together, $160.00, or individually.
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– Pocket Art Director, $16

– Quartz asked 40 leaders What’s the Best Gift You’ve Ever Received?

– The Ultimate Guide To Winning Your White Elephant Gift Exchange Using Game Theory

– Solo Stove (This will most likely be a post next week.)

– Elle Decor: How to Eat Sushi (But, you already know this, right?)

– If you or someone you know is preggers: Baby Keepsake Box

– Kid-proof outlet: SafeLight

– YouTube: Amazon Go

– Salto, the jumping robot. Anyone else a little scared?

To kick off this season’s sharing of wish lists, Emily and Chad Robertson from Chadhaus have been kind enough to find time away from their design studio to send a list of things they’d like to give and get. Thank you both for sharing!

1. NATALIE JOY JEWELRY ARC HOOPS, $80.00, or NATALIE JOY RECTANGLE HOOPS, $80.00

2. IITALA TEEMA PITCHER, $35.99

3. RED WING HERITAGE WORK CHUKKA, $260.00

4. FILSON TOTE BAG, $195.00

5. FREEMAN COMMODORE CADET VEST, $165.00

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Okay, this is a fun gift. Artist Shabd Simon-Alexander has given the power of alchemy over to you (or your recipient). A jar of a non-toxic blend of permanent dyes and fixatives is paired with a silk crepe de chine scarf for a special, one-of-a-kind accessory. Simply add water, wait an hour while the dyes are released, and then admire the result. Fun!
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Hmm, this set of barware from RBT is sure worth a second glance. Take a look at the collection. There’s an aerator with faceted acrylic top, a decanter made of borosilicate glass, a tabletop corkscrew (for the uncoordinated-yet-stylish amongst us?), a metal Wing Corkscrew, and more. All feature the signature black and gold color scheme, which keeps your bar area looking sharp. You’ll look like you know what you’re doing, even when you don’t.
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This cute little flowerpot hides a trick up its sleeve, as it has a hidden reservoir that keeps the soil of the plant hydrated. A water-permeable, earthenware partition lets water soak through gradually, giving your plant just enough water right when it needs it. When the pot needs more water, it will tip to its side, making it very obvious you need to grab the watering can. Only when you fill the reservoir back up will the pot return to its normal, upright position.
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