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Marimekko’s bright, printed graphics are perfect for jazzing up a kid’s bedroom…all you need is to pick the duvet, choose a complimentary color for an accent item (or wall) and you’re done (my point being you don’t need to go overboard…).

Metsänväki Duvet Cover, $89.00
Unessa Duvet Cover, $89.00

Buy it here.

I like how these have a delicate appearance and subtle reflections when shown in multiples.

Line a table with these sparkling candle holders for a festive display. Clear glass forms a traditional lamp shape, replete with shade.

8.5” x 4.25”

$28.00 Sale Price: $14.98, Buy it here.

These are so incredibly handy to keep your pen or pencil right where they should be.

available in brushed finish or high gloss, small or large.

$18.00-$22.00, Buy it here.

I love it: as you eat, you see your fortune.

Inspired by the traditional fortune cookie served at the end of a meal, this “fortune” is also revealed only once the food on the plate has been eaten.
Price shown is for a set of four, each containing a random fortune, with random placement.

Designer: Willie Tsang
Materials: Fine Porcelain
Dimensions: 10″ dia.
set of four: $59.00, Buy it here.

If you travel often, you know how easy it is to become disorganized; with this book, you’ll be able to keep important information all in one place and, after your trip is done, it’s a great way to remember the experience.

Inside this hardcover book are the following sections: Travel Schedule; Budget; Things to Bring; Accommodation, Restaurant and Sightseeing (whether experienced in the past, or planned in the future); Travel Journal; Travel Information (country codes, size conversion charts, currency information, etc.) Shopping List; and Expenses. On the pages are pre-printed grids and forms to keep the information organized, and there’s room to attach pictures if you wish. In the back are perforated sheets for notes and the book’s compact size makes it easy to carry with you.

H 8.5″ W 4.75″ D .25″

$25.00, Buy it here.

This is an excellent design for the kitchen- chop, then rinse and drain all with the same board.

This clever chopping board features a hinged top that folds flat into a chute, thereby creating a colander at one end. After chopping fruits or vegetables, lock the board into position to rinse and drain. Made of polypropylene with a non-slip rubber grip. Dishwasher Safe.

25h x 17l x 11″w

$24.00 ($19.20 Members), Buy it here.

This looks like a fun gift for an amateur stargazer.

The Stellarscope is a personal hand-held planetarium that charts the night sky on any day of the year. Just match date and time with the adjustable barrel for an accurate display. Comes with a pocket light for nighttime viewing. Imported.

2.5″ diameter, 5.75″l

$52.00, Buy it here.

The ever popular wine rack by Harry Allen is now available in your favorite color (wine-wise).

Recycling your wine bottles has just taken on a new meaning. This tongue-in-cheek rack consists of four bottles, halved in two and cast as a single piece. Capable of accomodating up to six bottles, it is available in black, red wine (transparent) and white wine (transparent gold) versions. Other than its exceptional beauty, it also works to create the illusion of a much more extensive wine collection than what’s necessarily true… especially when you run out.

13.5″W x 11″L x 2″H
Black, Red Wine, or White Wine.

$69.00-$95.00, Buy it here.

Whoa, this is much more affordable gift idea than the larger version ($790.00) we posted a while ago. Pretty straightforward: you or your gift recipient get a kit with a DNA collection swab and send it off, then it takes about 4-6 weeks to receive the print.

It’s the perfect gift idea for any occasion or corporate gifting. A compact version of our larger works, the DNA Mini Portrait measures 8” x 10”. Custom Giclee print protected by a glare-resistant glass frame with stainless steel accents. Easily displayed on shelf, desktop or wall.

Available in 25 color options.
8h x 10w (inches)

$169.00, Buy it here.

If you haven’t finished your holiday shopping, keep in mind that shipping times for all online purchases are nearing the cut off times…that being said, these kits seem like a great gift for a hobbyist.
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This set of very colorful kitchenware nests together to save space.

The ultimate collection of practical kitchenware, ‘Nest ‘ is available in a choice of two different sets and includes all the everyday essentials, from non-slip mixing bowls to juicer and measuring cups, all of which nest together, taking up minimal space. Not to mention it looks great too, together or apart.

Designer: morph
Size: 12.8″ x 10.2″ x 5.3″

$57.00, Buy it here.

Make dusting your books a snap with a specialized brush that is stored along with your collection.

Brush Book book shelf duster. With different brush lengths, brush off the top pages of books along the shelf and store the brush book along side your books. Any book collector will appreciate this item.

5.5 in. L x 1 in. W x 8.5 in. H

$80.00, Buy it here.

If you’ve ever forgotten to water a plant, and therefore joined the ranks of accidental-plant-killers, this pot is for you.

The Eva Solo Flowerpot has been made to extend and improve the life of your house plants and indoor herbs. Just glance at the water level in the vase, and you’ll know immediately if the plant is thirsty. The vase reservoir can hold enough water for the plant to only need watering once a week, and possibly less frequently.

Available in Gray or White.
approximately 5″ tall.

$56.00, Buy it here.

Holy cow, I love this mirror. Shipping pallets are not usually considered beautiful, but man, if you custom fabricate them into a mirror frame with some old Victorian flair, it certainly becomes an amazing piece.

Millions of pallets are used everyday to move goods across the world. Many times, these pallets come from exotic locations and are made from native exotic woods. But through shipping and clumsy handling, many of these pallets are damaged. A lot of the time they are simply discarded after use. These beautiful samples of another world typically turn into landfill or mulch.

This mirror was made using two partially destroyed shipping pallets. The scars on the lumber tell a story of its travels. While the form is reminiscent of old Victorian french mirrors, its origin is far from gold leaf.

design and prototype: Karl Zahn

without glass – $825.00, with glass – $975.00 (shipping not included)
Lead time is 2 weeks
Buy it here.

All this talk of gifts but none on how to wrap them…presentation is important, and with this tape it’s super simple and easy to make your gift look festive. Also, keep these tapes in mind for a gift or stocking stuffer as well…I’m sure many creative types would love to have such a variety of colors.

10 Pack of half-inch tape: W .5″ L 15m
20 Pack of quarter-inch tape: W .25″ L 15m

Update: DWR no longer carries the tape shown above, however the retailer link below has similar colored tape.
$2.29 per roll (60 yards), Buy it here.