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Showing posts with label gift guide 2008. Show all posts
Showing posts with label gift guide 2008. Show all posts

Tuesday, December 23, 2008

Rock Band Special Edition For Playstation 3 ($130)


Great for teens (if they can wrest it out of the hands of their parents, that is), and the Special Edition boxes come with the game and all the instruments. This and many other things can be ordered until 3:30 p.m. today with one-day shipping, and they'll show up in time for Christmas. From Amazon.

Christmas Peppermint Baby Shoes ($20)

Use Etsy's private message function ("conversation" or "convo") to arrange by-Christmas shipping of these sweet baby items. No deadline is specified, but early in the day today should get it done.

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From Child Of Privilege.

Silver Lining Earrings ($78)



For the optimist in your life. Order express by 5 p.m. Mountain Standard Time to get it for Christmas. From Sundance Catalog.

Square Route Quilt ($64-$178)



Bright colors in every size from crib to king beds. For all you procrastinators, this store is your best shot; order by 9 p.m. today for Christmas delivery. From Garnet Hill.

Jumbo TinkerToy Building Set ($30)



Let your kids rock out old school this Xmas. Order by 12:30 Eastern Standard Time today with one-day shipping to get it in time. From Back To Basics Toys.

Goose Down Vest ($49)



A-dor-a-buhl. Order by noon with express shipping for by-Christmas delivery. From L.L. Bean.

Men's Wool Peacoat ($119)



Fully lined, and available in tall and extended sizes. Get it by Christmas with Express shipping if you order by 11 a.m. Eastern Standard Time today. From Eddie Bauer.

Cashmere Open-Front Cardigan ($155)



Available in plus, women's, and regular sizes, in five colors. Order by 3 p.m. today with Express shipping to get by Christmas. From J. Jill.

Wednesday, December 17, 2008

Eco-Chic Illustrated Desk Calendar ($23)


100% recycled material (and you can send them back at the end of the year to be re-recycled, in return for which you'll receive a coupon for next year's calendar pages). Each month has its own gorgeously illustrated theme. From See Jane Work.

Tuesday, December 16, 2008

Lorna Vintage-Style Rhinestone Earrings ($19)



Perfect with a pencil skirt—or add some distinctive glitz to your New Year's Eve outfit.

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From Elizabeth Williams.

Monday, December 15, 2008

BIA Cordon Bleu Elephant Teapot ($14)



White porcelain, dishwasher and microwave safe, this cheerful elephant would make a good present for tea fans, Republicans, and fans of pachyderms. From Central Chef.

Really Big Leather Tote Bag ($80)



Fabulously huge, with internal pockets for your water bottle, fully lined. For: the girl who lugs around everything and the kitchen sink. From Day-Timer.

Thursday, December 11, 2008

Mahogany Salt / Spice Block ($48)


Hand-sanded to those pretty organic curves, this is a great way to put something fancy like truffle-infused sea salt on the table. Great for cooks and foodies. From Velocity.

Porcelain Rabbit Pendant ($35)



It's all about the rabbits here lately at Chez Windowshoppist. Good for: ladies who like rabbits, ladies who like odd necklaces, and ladies who need a really early freaky Easter present.

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From poodlebreath.

Wednesday, December 10, 2008

Tarte Lip Gloss Set ($39)



Even the pickiest lip gloss diva can mix and match to the perfect shade with this many sparkly glosses. From Sephora.

Monday, December 8, 2008

Babylegs Baby Legwarmers ($15)



What's the only thing cuter than a baby's chubby legs? Those same legs with cute little legwarmers on them. Accessorize those onesies! From Velocity.

Cast Iron Rabbit Paperweight ($18)



This severe-looking little rabbit from Japan will keep your papers in good order. Nice boss or co-worker gift, or for someone who likes rabbits. From Canoe.

Tuesday, December 2, 2008

Speedball Lino Block Printing Kit ($28)


Who is not enchanted by a craft kit? In the future—with a kit, featuring easy steps, you will make stuff, unleashing a firestorm of creativity. Okay, no more italics. But seriously, don't you kind of want to make your own prints? I do, and I promise I won't let this sit in drawer forever like that one "learn to embroider" kit I begged for that I still haven't opened. From Urban Outfitters.

Monday, December 1, 2008

Tomales Bay Deluxe Cheese Basket ($65)


Includes triple cream Mt Tam, Point Reyes Farmstead Original Blue, Matos St George, and the hand-ladled goat milk Redwood Hill Farm's Crottin cheese. If you can't find someone to give this to for Xmas, just send it to me. From Cowgirl Creamery.

See Me Work Tape Dispenser ($32)


You probably had no idea dispensing tape was so complicated. Now you feel really bad for taking your tape dispenser's hard work for granted all these years, don't you? Think of it, laboring sadly in obscurity, living a life of quiet desperation, moving all those hidden cogs and wheels.

From Urban Outfitters.