ALL GIFTS
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Archie Grand Notebooks
December 19th, 2011
Keep track of your friends and foes with these colorful notebooks, or just pretend like you do and use it for notes and sketches instead (which would be my recommendation).
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Spy Coin
December 19th, 2011
A hollow coin is a low tech tool for transferring sensitive messages or perhaps also a perfect place for a tiny transmitter (not that I know anything about those sorts ...
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Space Pen
December 19th, 2011
We've posted this pen before (Space Pen), but the black and gold options are eyecatchers. Also, if anyone cites the Russian Space Pen (a pencil) as an alternative, just be ...
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Slalom Steerable Sled
December 19th, 2011
Remember how this week we'll be updating our Gifts section? Well, if you're lucky enough to have some snow, consider this for a gift this year...
When life gives you ...
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Filson Hip Flask
December 16th, 2011
Hip flasks seem to go hand in hand with the holidays, just like mistletoe, family visits and frantic shopping. If you're still not finished crossing off your gift list (get ...
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Titanium Multi-Tool Collar Stays
December 14th, 2011
These collar stays are the sort of thing a modern day MacGyver would have as it incorporates a half-phillips screwdriver, slotted screwdriver, thread cutter, and a bottle opener (no paperclip, ...
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Donna Wilson Scarves
December 14th, 2011
If you're still looking for a special gift for a quirky friend, you could do a heck of a lot worse than one of these scarves from Donna Wilson. Seriously, ...
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Sale: Match Candleholders
December 14th, 2011
Update: These are now on sale from $75.00 to $18.75! Craziness.
This is so smart. These candleholders have a vent for a match, eliminating the burnt finger scenario that often occurs with ...
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Pencil Holder from Travelteq
December 13th, 2011
Travelteq just added this Pencil Holder to their shop and it sure looks like a nice way to store your pencils, color or otherwise. Handmade from Florentine Vacchetta leather, it ...
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Zip Pouches by Pamela Barsky
December 13th, 2011
Whether you're traveling around the world or just around town, these pouches by Pamela Barsky will keep your stuff organized... with a little bit of commentary thrown in. More below.
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Locus 3-way Mechanical Writing Instrument
December 12th, 2011
'Mechanical writing instrument' sounds a bit technical, yet that's the best way to describe this combined ballpoint, mechanical pencil, and eraser. Switch between the three by pushing the clip- it's ...
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Vinyl Puzzle
December 9th, 2011
Somehow a puzzle is the perfect past time during holiday family gatherings. Get this puzzle for the person who loves their vinyl, and watch them exclaim over titles that should (...
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iittala Decanter
December 7th, 2011
What's better than a nice glass of wine? One that's been opened up and allowed to breathe. Yeah, that's right, I'm admitting it, I aerate my wine. If you're not ...
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Magnifire Reader or Firestarter
December 5th, 2011
This small flat lens (called a Fresnel Lens) magnifies up to 2.5, making it ideal for tiny print. Now, you might not need a magnifier every day, but perhaps you'd like ...
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Animal Boxes
December 4th, 2011
I recently saw a few of these Animal boxes (by Karl Zahn) lined up along a windowsill in someone's home, and it struck me how they'd be a thoughtful tradition ...
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Magnetic Pencil
December 1st, 2011
Now, why has this not popped up on the collective radar before now? It's a magnetic pencil with no varnish (cedar wood, eco friendly), so you can keep it handy ...
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Lytro Light Field Camera
November 30th, 2011
This little camera is pretty special; you can focus each picture after you take it. The Lytro captures the entire light field, allowing you to pick foreground/middle/background, whichever ...
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Montre Post-it Watches
November 30th, 2011
Ah, now this is a must have for us forgetful folks. Each note sticks to itself to form a band, making a perfect wrist reminder for important times, notes, etc. ...
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