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.

[posted by katie]

If giving either of these as gifts, I'd suggest careful wording and/or explanation, as in, "You certainly don't need these, but..."

Seletti Leather Skip Rope: $60.00, Buy it here.

Seletti's BoxItalia range lets you recreate gym conditions in your own home. This professional-standard 2.5m leather skipping rope with gold metal handles comes in a drawstring bag for training when travelling.

Vita Weights: $115.00, Buy it here.

Made from stainless steel, these ergonomically shaped weights are both an ease to use and beatiful to look at.

[posted by katie]

Sruli Recht is one of my favorite designers to check out (if you take a quick look through his site you'll see why) and his Bound Skarf looks like a great piece to add to your winter wardrobe.

...over three metres long, black wool and pleated to wrap hooded over the head bound in ivory cotton, light and breathable...in two lengths 310x52cm 115eu and 155x35 70eu made here in the studio, boxed and in preparation for your oncoming winter.

310x52cm, 115 €, 155x35cm - 70 €, Buy it here.

[posted by katie]

The Cableyoyo was posted long ago, but since it's such a great solution for cord organization I thought it was worth an update.

So simple, it's beyond smart... wrap your iPod, camera, phone charger, you name it cable around the Yoyo, have one end stick out, tuck the other one in and off you go, no more mess. But wait, there's more: Stick the center to your laptop, back of your screen, or even directly onto your plug and you'll be really organized!

Comes in a box of three.
Color: Black, Silver, White
Size: 3.15" x 3.15" x 0.35" (8 x 8 x 0,9 cm)
$14.00, Buy it here.

This would be an excellent gift idea...though you'd be smart to order now to make sure it arrives before the holidays.

Go ahead - say something sweet in sterling silver. Our custom bracelets are expertly cast and hand-stamped with your message. Made in USA. Ships in 1-3 weeks.

Measures 1/8" wide, 5 1/2" circumference.
$60.00, Buy it here.

[posted by katie]

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.

[posted by katie]

Hmm, I think this is the prettiest water bottle I've ever seen.

The streamlined bottles are totally free of bisphenol-A (BPA), the toxic leach in the ubiquitous polycarbonate bottles, thanks to a specially formulated compound called Eastman Tritan™. Safety first, indeed. But, it's simply, the best-looking water bottle on the market. We love the crystal clear shell, inspired by the organic beauty of blown glass. The “no-worry cap” swivels open at the hinge with a touch of the button, and a special disk inside the top allows you to slip in a message or image to motivate or amuse you with each gulp. The wide mouth is large enough for ice cubes, while designed to minimize splashing. The integrated handle allows for comfy carrying. Made in North America.

One percent of sales benefit safe water programs worldwide.
11.36” h x 3.54” w
$29.00, Buy it here.

[posted by katie]

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]

[posted by katie]

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.

[posted by katie]

I love this acrylic feather necklace stylized like the old school Wimbledon logo.

[posted by kris]