Gifts Shopping for Holidays & Special Occasions

Reversible Chiyogami pendant

March 29, 2006 EST | Unique & Unusual , Women Gifts

Chiyogami is silkscreened Japanese paper, developed during the Edo period (1603–1867) for home decoration. Our colorful Chiyogami pendant is printed on one side with koi, believed to bring wealth, health, and longevity to the wearer; the other side is a...

Silk and Wool Paisley wrap

March 29, 2006 EST | Unique & Unusual , Women Gifts

A super-soft, lightweight, elegant piece to wrap yourself in—or curl up under; you might also use it as a throw. Pretty enough for the opera, comfortable with jeans, our fine-gauge silk and wool wrap is woven in delicate shades of...

Murano Glass Watch

March 29, 2006 EST | Romantic Gifts , Unique & Unusual , Women Gifts

Wear the romance of Venice on your wrist. The bezel is hand-set with tiny millefiori ("a thousand flowers"), intricate glass mosaics made on the island of Murano using centuries-old techniques; no two watches are identical. Mother-of-pearl face, gold-plated case, quartz...

Cat & Dog backpack

February 23, 2006 EST | Children Gifts , Unique & Unusual

When Cathy Berse-Hurley couldn’t find backpacks that suited the preschool needs of her twin dynamos, Ben and Zach, she went to her sewing machine and got to work. Now, you and your kids can profit from the results! The kitty...

Ladybug baby hat & lion baby hat

February 23, 2006 EST | Baby Gifts , Children Gifts , Unique & Unusual

These soft, velvety caps are actually two hats in one. Made from light, easy-care, all-season cotton velour, this creation is sure to please your baby – as well as anyone who sees them with one on. Your baby will love...

Personalized Valentine Fortune Cookie

February 06, 2006 EST | Personalized Gifts , Unique & Unusual , Valentine's Day

This crisp vanilla fortune cookie is hand-dipped in Belgian white chocolate and decorated with candy confetti hearts and weighs in at just under a pound! We print your 3-line message on a foot-long fortune inside the cookie, up to 30...

Sterling Silver Forget-Me-Not Bracelet

February 02, 2006 EST | Mom Gifts , Romantic Gifts , Unique & Unusual , Valentine's Day , Women Gifts

An everyday reminder of how much you care. A tiny real forget-me-not flower is hand-picked, dried, encased in clear acrylic, and set in sterling silver. Elliptical bangle-style bracelet unhooks at one end. Fits wrists up to 7½" around....

Hand-picked rose resin paperweight

February 02, 2006 EST | Romantic Gifts , Unique & Unusual , Valentine's Day

A uniquely beautiful gift of love. Hand-picked roses are carefully dried using techniques that preserve their deep color, then suspended in a globe of clear, highly polished resin that preserves their smallest, most delicate detail. The flowers are collected in...

Sterling Silver Miniature Rose Necklace

February 02, 2006 EST | Mom Gifts , Romantic Gifts , Unique & Unusual , Valentine's Day , Women Gifts

It takes up to three months to grow this tiny, perfect rose. Using techniques similar to those practiced by the Bonsai masters, gardeners cultivate, water, and tend the little flowers. When the buds are just about to bloom, artisans select...

Handmade Barbed Wire Heart sculpture

January 27, 2006 EST | Handmade Gifts , Romantic Gifts , Unique & Unusual , Valentine's Day

Back in the 19th century, ranchers fenced off their land with barbed wire, and when it all got replaced with a contemporary galvanized variety, ranch hands and cowboys alike crafted simple sculptures from the old rusted fencing that can still...

Antica Murrina Veneziana Passione: Black & white Murano glass heart pendant

December 18, 2005 EST | Romantic Gifts , Unique & Unusual , Women Gifts

This beautiful heart pendant is the symbol of pure Italian passion. Part of the new collection by Antica Murrina Veneziana, this creation is made in Venice- famous worldwide for centuries of glass making; it comes with a black lace closing...

Handmade sterling silver typewriter six key bracelet

December 14, 2005 EST | Handmade Gifts , Unique & Unusual , Women Gifts

This bracelet speaks for itself: Made from the classic round keys of retired typewriters, the clever accessory will spell out any style. The six elegant keys come from typewriters from the 1920's, 30's and 40's, and are set in sterling...

Handmade pottery & stained glass bracelet

December 14, 2005 EST | Handmade Gifts , Unique & Unusual , Women Gifts

Using recycled materials, designer Jessica Lee creates these one-of-a-kind bracelets, destined to become treasured pieces in your collection. Made from vintage pottery and reclaimed glass set in sterling silver, this unique bracelet is a lovely connection to the past, as...

Handmade compass cufflinks

December 14, 2005 EST | Handmade Gifts , Men Gifts , Unique & Unusual

Keep your loved ones close to home with these playful compass cufflinks. LeeAnn Herreid has designed these fun and functional accessories using sterling silver and real working compasses. Especially handy for the man who simply "never gets lost," these beautifully...

Handmade compass ring

December 14, 2005 EST | Handmade Gifts , Men Gifts , Unique & Unusual , Women Gifts

Wrap yourself in this fabulous ring and follow your fingers. Artist LeeAnn Herreid's functional pieces feature a sterling silver band holding a classic compass, making them perfect for both the directionally challenged and navigationally astute alike. Ring available in sizes...

Duct Tape Wallet

December 14, 2005 EST | Men Gifts , Unique & Unusual

Keep your cash glued to your hip with the strongest tape on earth. This silvery Super Duct Tape wallet won't lift, peel or get sticky, but it will keep your cards and bills safe whether you're bungee jumping from a...

Handmade Times Square film strip cuff bracelet

December 14, 2005 EST | Handmade Gifts , Men Gifts , Unique & Unusual

It's the crossroads of the world. And now you can have it at your fingertips - or at least, on your wrist. This film strip bracelet features four photos panning across Times Square. Designed by Israeli artist Shirley Lev, this...

Handmade Copper Heart photo album

December 13, 2005 EST | Handmade Gifts , Romantic Gifts , Unique & Unusual , Wedding Gifts , Women Gifts

Relive your relationship and present your love in this heart-warming handmade photo album. A pair of raised hearts on the front of the rich copper cover sets the tone for the 24 photos inside, which are set on black acid-free...

Wishbone necklaces: 14kt gold or sterling silver

December 13, 2005 EST | Unique & Unusual , Women Gifts

You won't have to wish for attention wearing these precious charms. In sterling silver or 14-karat gold, these wishbones add an elegant touch that will set off any outfit. Hanging from a smooth snake chain, these treasures are great gifts,...

Gift for her: Handmade Frog Prince necklace

December 13, 2005 EST | Handmade Gifts , Unique & Unusual , Women Gifts

Haven't found that prince yet? In the meantime you can wear your very own tiny frog prince, for warding off toads, and for bringing loads of luck in finding a full-size mortal prince. Inspired by a lifelong love of fairies...

Thomas Kinkade 2005 Christmas Pin and Earrings Set

December 09, 2005 EST | Christmas , Unique & Unusual , Women Gifts

What's divinely beautiful, wonderfully inspiring, and oh-so-exclusive? The sparkling 2005 Thomas Kinkade holiday Christmas tree pin jewelry and earrings, of course! These exclusive designs are created for Collectibles Today by Ashton-Drake - with only 1,000 sets available worldwide! See how...

Bad dog tumblers

December 05, 2005 EST | Handmade Gifts , Pet Lovers Gifts , Unique & Unusual

Capture the follies of training fido with this Bad Dog Tumbler set. Four pint glasses depict a lovable pooch doing the exact opposite of the commands being barked: rolling over for "Sit," curling up for "Fetch," taking off for "Stay!"...

Pet lover gift: Puppy & kitty scoops

December 05, 2005 EST | Handmade Gifts , Pet Lovers Gifts , Unique & Unusual

While pet owners can deck their dogs and cats out in any sort of attire - and watch their critter eat from their own distinctive bowl - somehow the scoop has remained the one piece of the process that's unappealing....

Level cufflinks for men

December 05, 2005 EST | Handmade Gifts , Men Gifts , Unique & Unusual

Taking Cufflinks to a Whole New...Level Cufflinks! You'll be all ready for some off-the-cuff carpentry with these handmade sterling silver links. Made with real working levels, these cufflinks can come in handy in a handyman emergency, or just provide relaxation...