These are a surefire way to cheer someone up (or yourself)...who doesn't deserve a medal of honor for something?

Colors: Black, Ivory, Fluo Pink, Red
Shapes: Oval, Star
$20.00, Buy it here.

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Multi Polar Projects is working on 1 million pieces of 'ITS OK', a phrase chosen for its calming effect during difficult times. Each phrase is hand cut from varying thickness and types of wood and numbered by the artist, who estimates the project taking the next 30-60 years to finish. For every one sold, a tree is planted through the Arbor Day Foundation.

To see a short documentary of the process, visit here.
$20.00, Buy it here.

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Sometimes having the right sort of supplies can motivate you to get a project done, and maybe this pad and pencil set will do just that.

Rainbow Palette, Journals and Sketchbooks
Pack contains 6 rainbow-colored pads, 40 sheets each
4"w x 5 3/4"h x 1 1/8"d
$10.95, Buy it here.

Pencil Set Kraft, Pencils and Sharpeners
Set of 16 wooden colored pencilswith imprinted logos
2"dia x 7 1/2"h kraft tube
Acetate window in lid.
$12.95, Buy it here.

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These are kind of a cute thing to take to the host/hostess for a dinner party.

If you’re fond of turning empty wine bottles into candle holders, these “wine cork” candles are a must for your next party or a romantic dinner for two. A great gift for wine aficionados. 4 candles to a box. Each candle burns 2 1/2 hours. Come packaged in a clear plastic box.

Candles measure approximately 3”L
set of 4, $11.95, Buy it here.

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Who doesn't like bright red mittens? And, yes, they can be fingerless so you can be dexterous when it's necessary.

These extra-long mittens transform into fingerless gloves in a snap. Simply pull back overlay and then secure w/ silver button to let the fingers do the walking. Ribbed cuff w/ buckle. Acrylic.

15” long
$24.00, Buy it here.

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I keep finding stuff that would be great gifts for coworkers or stocking stuffers...apologies if you're not in that frame of mind yet...

Fasten your stuff together with these cool rubber bands shaped like six different famous monuments. 24 pieces in all.

$8.00, Buy it here.

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You've got every reason to snap up some of these clever napkins and/or handkerchiefs for the holidays. Perfect as a host/hostess gift, or just as a fun stocking stuffer maybe?

Mustache Handkerchief, $16.00, Buy it here.
Pair of Aces Handkerchief, $16.00, Buy it here.
Fortune Cocktail Napkins, set of 4, $26.00, Buy it here.
Wine Ring Cocktail Napkins, set of 4, $26.00, Buy it here.
To see Avril Loreti's complete shop, click here.

[via notcot]

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No doubt some of you will recognize these immediately, I know I did. Pretty cute.

If you spend the same amount of time we do designing then these tools should be part of your DNA by now. A set of ten high quality limited edition metallic hand pressed badges featuring a designer's best friends.

2.5 cm badges, limited edition
set of 10, €16.00 (about $20.00), Buy it here.

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I just about flipped when I saw that these are now available in the US.

3 lovely divider sets, always front and back shaped either like a Giraffe, a Deer or a little Piggy. Just slide them between your books and within an instant it looks as if the little guys are peeping out of or disappearing into, your books...

$22.00, Buy it here.

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This is exactly the kind of thing you don't think you'll need until you do.

This provides a solution to the issue that's probably as old as the camera itself: What to use as a tripod when you don't lug a tripod around? It's easy, this little Bottle Cap Tripod slides onto the vast majority of national and international water caps, the universal adaptor fits onto pretty much every camera and the little hinge allows the little baby to swivel gently. That's it you are done. Whether it's the family picture, that special night shot or anything else that requires a tripod, the solution is in your pocket from now on.

$10.00, Buy it here.

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