Full of time-honored classics as well as recent hits and our first-ever series of editions, our annual guide to gift giving makes it a little easier to click your way to a happy holiday. Check back daily for new additions.
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Totto Vase
Bring a little nature inside with this sweet bird-inspired bud vase. Made from porcelain, its design is inspired by a 1960s toothpick holder created by famed Japanese ceramic designer Masahiro Mori.
Available from Tortoise General Store for $18
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Piet Hein Eek Low Basket
A fan of utilizing scrap material long before sustainability became a common approach, Dutch designer Piet Hein Eek creates one-off pieces that are beautifully simple. This low basket has been designed by Eek for Fair Trade Originals and was made by craftsmen in Vietnam utilizing scrap wood.
Available from Conran USE for $225
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Heath Ceramics Bud Vase Set
Heath fans will delight in the beauty of a single stem or a few small flowers in this ceramic bud vase set. Created in a neutral spring palette, it's available until 1 October 2012.
Available from Health Ceramics for $70
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Hay & Scholten & Baijings' Tea Towels
Make the functional fashionable in the kitchen with a little help from design studio Scholten & Baijings. Created by Stefan Scholten and Carole Baijings for Hay Denmark, these cotton mix tea towels feature their signature grid patterns, layering and neon streak.
Available from A+R Store for $32
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Pyrite Stone
Sure to put a little sparkle in the life of someone special, Ankasa's pyrite stone is perfect for the person who appreciates texture and form--or the person who has everything.
Available from Ankasa for $365
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Little Bee Eater
Made entirely by hand by UK designer Abigail Brown, this sweet little creature will make a colorful addition to any home. Bird watchers, artists and crafters alike will delight in this small ornament made from a mix of recycled and new materials.
Available from Etsy for $473
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Terra Cotta Chalk Piggy Bank
The Chalk-it-to-Me Piggy bank invites you to turn money-making into something memorable with its blank slate surface. The latest design, made from terracotta, allows you to custom adorn the piggy's ceramic surface. Perfect for love graffiti or thrifty reminders.
Available from Ladies & Gentlemen for $85
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Unit Portables iPad Case
Sleek and simplistic, the Unit Portable effortlessly slips over the iPad and other tablet devices. The padded Portable seamlessly merges style and safety in a variety of eye-popping colors.
Available from Unit Portables for £29
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The New York Times 36 Hours Book
Conjuring up dream getaways since 2001, The New York Times' popular travel 36 Hours column enables both armchair enthusiasts and romantic-minded day trippers alike the chance to explore the nuanced wonders of North America through lush photography and snappy prose.
Available from Amazon for $24
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Sliced Bread Notebook
Designed to resemble a loaf of bread, this pack of 12 notepads encourages you to write the next best thing.
Available from Pukka/Dank for $60
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OCD Cutting Board
Uniquely designed with a wooden grid of precision points and measurements, the OCD Cutting Board by Fred and Friend's is just right for the culinary perfectionist in your life.
Available from Amazon for $20
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Utility Card
Searching for the right thing to say? The utility card uses the classic word search format to spell out embedded sentiments on tree-free paper.
Available from Grain for $4
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Bonbon Bunny
Fit for loved ones of any age, the Bonbon animals make for a cute and cuddly holiday treat in ultra-soft, striped velour.
Available from MoMA Store for $18
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Rob Wynne Golden Egg
Hatch something new with Golden Eggs by surrealist artist, Rob Wynne. The ceramic orbs are glazed with gold luster for what's metaphorically the ultimate get.
Available from Grey Area for $300
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Viva Terra Fukushu Kumquat Topiary
The kumquat is a no-nonsense citrus fruit that stands up to harsh weather conditions while packing a powerful burst of flavor in every bite. This diminutive topiary brightens up the windowsill and bears fruit long after the holiday has passed.
Available from VivaTerra for $95
