This would be quite a handy bag to have around; three different shapes are possible for all sorts of things...

"The simplicity of the Furoshiki Bag is pure genius. Thanks to its origami-like folds, three different-shaped bags can be arranged, each one held securely together by magnetic handles. Incredible versatile, it is fully reversable so that you can even adapt the color to your mood!"

28.25"W x 28.25"L x 0.25"H

[posted by katie]

There's still time to have gifts shipped in time for next week...and this calendar would be perfect for anyone who leans toward simple and spare design.

"Massimo Vignelli's Perpetual Wall Calendar (1980) will never be out of date. Made of heavyweight paperboard, this calendar can be used month after month, year after year. The large, bold numbers are easy to read - evidence of Vignelli's genius with typography - and the white-on-black design makes a simple and clean graphic. Can be hung on the wall or laid on a desk. Made in Italy."

H 13" W 13"

[posted by katie]

Porcelain egg with coin slot. The only way to get your money out is to break the egg. Ironically, the egg costs more than it will likely hold, unless you fold up bills and stick them in there.

[posted by kris]

There are so many things from Walteria Living that are noteworthy, I can't pick just one. Loads of excellent gift options for those on your list that are hard to buy for, you're sure to find the perfect item.

Shown:
Vanishing Creatures Chocolates, set of 3, $50.00 each
Paperweight series vol. 2, set of 2, limited edition, $245.00
Paperweight series vol. 1, set of 3, limited edition, $365.00
Postcard diaries, mixed set of 4 plates, $365.00

[posted by katie]

This is such a smart idea- you can choose portrait or landscape (or anything in between) all in the same sketchbook.

"Each of the 210 pages is cut to a different size, starting with the standing portrait format (18,4 x 13,3 cm), which gradually mutates to the lying landscape format (13,3 x 18,4 cm). The sketchbook was hand bound in the Netherlands in a signed and limited edition of 500 and each sketchbook is individually packaged in a very pretty box."

[posted by katie]

For those of you who enjoy the holidays, and all the decorations that come with it, here's a gingerbread house that takes a new spin on the old tradition. If you choose one for your own family or for a friend who would appreciate the new interpretation, it'll be worth a chuckle or two from whoever sees it.

"We gave the classic holiday treat a mid-century makeover, complete with garage and rock garden. An unique gift and sure-fire conversation piece, it comes assembled and ready to enjoy."

-100% edible - may be personalized with up to two lines of 12 characters per line - house measures 18" x 13" x 5 1/2" high

Also, Red Envelope has free shipping on all orders over $100.

[posted by katie]

Much better than any tissue box...

"When placed on top of a stack of tissues, this mountain-like dispenser creates the impression of plumes of smoke, billowing out from its hollow core. Translates as 'volcano' in Japanese."

2.75"Ø x 1.5"H

[posted by katie]

If I were to wear a brooch, I think I would wear one of these. mild steel and paint. from 2" to 4" in height.

This is such an incredibly lovely vase. It's so subtle, and would make such a good gift- housewarming, wedding, birthday, or anything else. I love it. "Love letters transcribed into braille relief blanket the surface, creating a delicate texture of light and shadow which visually evoke their intimate meanings. The vase's narrow oval shape is ideal for floral arrangements, and unfilled it makes a romantically statuesque statement." 12" x 6" x 2"

Most of us could probably use a good look at this map- or at least post it up somewhere prominent to remind ourselves that there are many other places in the world. Not trying to be philosophical here, just suggesting some perspective.

"This map doesn’t just look good, it also serves a useful purpose. It is an Equal Area Projection, meaning that all countries are in correct proportion to one another in terms of size. This is rare in global mapping: maps generally illustrate their "mother" country as disproportionately large. Available in two versions. Version 1: yellow to red to purple and Version 2: (limited edition) green to salmon to brown."