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Take Five: Gifts
November 14, 2008
Letterpress Clock
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Letterpress Clock
Do you resent the person who clocks out at 5:00 on the dot and still seems to get his job done? His name was Doug in my last job. Instead of letting my resentment fester, I decided to kill Doug with kindness (hoping he'd share his efficiency secrets). This pretty letterpress battery-operated clock with a cute little bunny image on scallop die-cut card stock is the perfect gift for the clock watcher in your life. Comes with a ribbon for hanging. Choose from bunny, bird, or fox print.
$32
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Personalized Mug
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Personalized Mug
Ever thought your boss's mug shot would look great on a mug? Well of course you did, but photo mugs are not exactly original, so you let your idea go. Well, now you can tap Etsy retailer House of Harriet to hand paint your portrait of choice on an earthenware or porcelain cup. You just send a photo and any other details and they'll send you the great gift of a personalized mug in two to three weeks.
$55
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Vivabox
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Vivabox
Instead of just giving a gift certificate or guessing what your recipient will like, why not give a gift to try, a gift card to redeem later, and a gift that won't soon be forgotten? With Vivabox, your recipient will receive one box of related goodies—like ten fragrance samples or gourmet teas—to enjoy now, and one coupon good for an experience to enjoy later—like a full-size bottle of her preferred fragrance or a tea set. Choose from eight themed Vivaboxes: Bar-B-Que, Wine, Coffee Talk, Fragrance, Gourmet to Your Door, Spa: Manicure & Pedicure, Spa: Massage or Facial, and Tea Time.
$45–$160
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Bottom-Shaping Cushion
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Bottom-Shaping Cushion
Some gifts are too good to be true, and some gifts are just too good not to get one for you. This bottom-shaping cushion is definitely one I'd like to gift to myself. It promises to maintain and encourage a shapely bum while you work, by guaranteeing correct posture and properly aligning your pelvis and spine. Proper posterior posture apparently ensures that your bottom muscles become—and stay—taut. Bums up for this one!
$43
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Moccasin Slippers
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Moccasin Slippers
You really can't go wrong gifting someone a pair of cushy slippers. Slippers say, "I want you to be toasty warm." This pair of furry-lined moccasin slippers says, "I want you to be too cute for comfort and too comfortable for cuteness," or maybe they say, "I wish cute comfortable things for your feet." Whatever they say, you can be sure the recipient will say, "You're too cute!" for picking them.
$18
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