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Gifts $51-$75

  • Goggles Umbrella
     
    September 22nd, 2011
     
    This umbrella by 25togo from Taiwan has a goggle-shaped window for seeing (or spying, as is suggested), no doubt helpful when you want to keep dry yet not crash into…
     
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  • Vermont Rolling Pins
     
    August 19th, 2011
     
    Rolling pins aren't the sort of thing to demand admiration, but in the case of these beauties, I'd say otherwise. From left to right: The Shaker, $75.00-$94.00 The Flame, $64.00-$80.00…
     
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  • Standard Unit Blocks
     
    August 16th, 2011
     
    I've always found it strange that in most relatively nice homes with soft fabrics and natural materials, you walk into a play area for the kids and it feels like…
     
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  • Lounge Case
     
    June 28th, 2011
     
    Incase sent out their new iPad case for review, and honestly, I have a mixed opinion. On one hand, the padded back adds a strange bulk to the normally sleek…
     
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  • HandStand iPad Holder
     
    May 24th, 2011
     
    This 'handy' stand does more than just protect your iPad; it features a strap for ergonomic comfort and it rotates so you can easily change views. I'm tempted to put…
     
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  • Balancing Blocks from Fort Standard
     
    April 8th, 2011
     
    Don't think for a minute anyone is too old for balancing blocks. It would do many of us some good to spend a little time concentrating on something other than…
     
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  • Happy wallet by Stefan Sagmeister
     
    March 11th, 2011
     
    Just in case you need reminding, this wallet has the phrase ‘MONEY DOES NOT MAKE ME HAPPY’ screen printed on its various folds. In 2010 Droog started purchasing leftovers from…
     
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  • Coava Kone Coffee Filter
     
    March 3rd, 2011
     
    After moving out to the Northwest it didn't take long to notice that people take their coffee pretty seriously out here, and I'm not talking about Starbucks or Seattle's Best.…
     
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  • Porcelain Vide poche
     
    March 2nd, 2011
     
    What is a 'Vide poche'? It's a valet tray for keeping your keys and coins and such (the literal translation is glove compartment, or according to this site, empty pocket).…
     
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  • LINK Furoshiki
     
    January 20th, 2011
     
    Furoshiki, which you might be familiar with, are a type of traditional Japanese wrapping cloths that can be used for all sorts of things. This particular print seems particularly eye…
     
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  • Modern Chess Set
     
    December 20th, 2010
     
    From our archives (originally published on September 1, 2010), for your gift list consideration... to see more, visit our Gift Guide. Designed by Lanier Graham, this modern chess set is…
     
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  • InsideOut Collection Champagne Glass
     
    December 20th, 2010
     
    From our archives (originally published October 2, 2007), for your gift list consideration... This is one of the more interesting champagne glasses I've come across in my many days of…
     
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  • Düller’s 36-Colors Pencil Set+Sketchbook
     
    December 16th, 2010
     
    Here's a set of 36 colored pencils perfect for your favorite creative-type. New design Japanese collective IDEA Idea partnered with an old school German art supply firm to create Düller.…
     
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  • Mysqueeze Citrus Squeezer
     
    December 15th, 2010
     
    From our archives (originally published September 24, 2010), for your gift list consideration... to see more, visit our Gift Guide. If you love your lemons, feast your eyes upon this…
     
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  • DIY Paper Guitar
     
    December 14th, 2010
     
    Speaking from personal experience*, these paper puzzles are not for the faint of heart. They do require a bit more patience than the average puzzle, as there's many complex parts.…
     
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