Cool Hunting
With precious few shopping days left before Christmas, holiday panic is almost palpable. We've highlighted several selections from our 2007 Gift Guide that are still available for delivery by 24 December 2007.
Giftable
For those with an insatiable curiosity, plug the EyeClops Bionic Eye into your TV to see objects blown up to 200x their size. It's available through Wednesday, 19 December 2007.
The Mix Tape USB Drive is perfect for music lovers who have nostalgia for mix tapes but would rather create them using today's technology.
Edible
These delicious chocolates from John & Kira's can be ordered through 3pm EST Wednesday, 19 December 2007 (free upgrade to two-day express shipping).
The lovely Hand-Pressed Chocolate Ornaments from Garnet Hill are available for next day and two-day shipping.
As a gift that keeps on giving, the Cheese of the Month Club subscription sort of lets you off the hook if you don't have an actual wrapped bundle at gift-swapping time. An appropriate card notifying the recipient of the their forthcoming fromage should make quite an impression.
Dean and Deluca's test-tube Spice Rack is available for next-day delivery.
Readable
Books make great gifts for everyone. For non-readers, consider it a charitable act in increasing literacy (even if they only end up appreciating its decorative qualities). Our 2007 Gift Guide has a great selection of books that are still available for one-day shipping.
Great for technology-lovers, Core Memory profiles 35 vintage computers including the Eniac, Crays 1 3, Apple I and II.
Playboy: The Complete Centerfolds comes packaged in a handsome briefcase with a velvet lining and a combination lock.
For both dandies and the sartorially-challenged, theABC of Men's Fashion features information all aspects of men's fashion.
Designer Mike Perry's Hand Job: A Catalog of Type makes a great resource for designers and typographers.
For the kids on your list, The Dangerous Book for Boys and The Daring Book for Girls offer advice and activities to keep modern kids busy and creative and both are getting rave reviews.
Wearable
The Billykirk Belt Pouch for cameras, iPods or phones is available with next-day shipping.
Luxurious and warm, Lumi Sheep Leather Mittens are available with next-day and Saturday delivery.
The Le Punk Keyfob Charm from Hayden Harnett can be guaranteed to arrive by 24 December if ordered by the end of the day on 19 December 2007.
The clever M&Co Watch, 10-One-4 is available for express shipping if you place your order by 21 December 2007 at 9am EST.
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