Gift of the Day
August 20, 2008
"Princess Diana" Pacifier
$120
We never thought of pacifiers as particularly glamorous objects. It’s just another thing that kids drool all over, right? Not so with this Princess Diana pacifier -- every inch of its pink surface is covered with Swarovski crystals and pearls. Give this to the girliest tot you know, but don’t be surprised if she starts asking for diamonds on her birthday as soon as she learns the word “bling.”
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State of Mine State Necklaces
$325 Kansas ladies, put down your “Not everything’s flat in Kansas” t-shirts. Jersey girls, burn everything that says “Only the strong survive.” ‘Cause there’s a new way to express state pride in town -- these gold necklaces in the shape of 49 states (sorry, Hawaii). Plus, they can be customized with a diamond in place of the recipient’s hometown. This Marylander GiftGenius editor is particularly happy about these necklaces because it means no one has an excuse to give her another “We’ve Got Crabs” t-shirt ever again. More Info
Disney Pixar Ultimate 8-Movie Collection
$110 Unless you’re an insomniac master impressionist or a clown who’s just downed a case of Red Bull, it’s not easy entertaining someone for 803 minutes. Except if you give them this box set of Disney-Pixar movies, which contains eight flicks sure to keep antsy kids in their seats for up to 13 hours. Although it’s recommended to just play one at a time. The only problem is: which one to watch first: A Bug’s Life, Monsters, Inc., Finding Nemo, Incredibles, Cars, Ratatouille, Toy Story, or Toy Story 2? More Info
Charge Dorado Pocketknife
$40,000 For those often caught in knife fights, it can be awkward to pull out a souvenir pocketknife embossed with “My mom went to Jamaica and all she got me was this lousy weapon.” Give your special, yet volatile, someone a pocketknife they can really be proud of. The Charge Dorado is the product of Leatherman’s 25th anniversary, made of 18K gold handles and designed with Adrian Pallorol’s artwork. Besides the knives, it features the tools needed to get out of any type of jam: pliers, scissors, screwdriver, and a bottle opener (for those emergency root beer fixes). More Info
On the Road: The Original Scroll by Jack Kerouac
$26 Jack Kerouac’s classic road trip story in its original, unedited scroll form. What does this mean? Less punctuation, more sex. What’s not to love? Plus the pseudonyms Kerouac uses for his friends in later versions do not appear here -- so hardcore Beat fans get the real deal. More Info
Great Drinkers Shot Glasses
$16 Everybody knows it’s not good to drink alone. So make sure hard-partying friends can share their drinking time with the people who know it best: writers. These shot glasses are inscribed with thoughts from famous authors/alcoholics, like Ernest Hemingway and Oscar Wilde, on the fine art of getting sloshed -- for the most cultured of lushes. More Info
Boosted Stiloso Retro Headphones
$54 These vintage-looking bad boys say one thing about the wearer: I’m listening to an Über Cool Indie Band that You’ve Never Heard Of. And they come in pink or red, so terminal hipsters can color-coordinate while delivering the likes of Tapes n’ Tapes, St. Vincent, and Ratatat straight to their eardrums. But don’t worry, these headphones will probably work just as well if you use them to listen to Ashley Simpson. (We won’t tell anyone. We swear.) More Info
Vintage Mickey Mouse Tee
$30 Give the little Mousketeer on your list the kind of thing you wore when you were miniature. In fact, to look at the faded print, one might ask if this is actually the same exact shirt you had. Minus the ice cream stains, of course. The distressed, vintage look might be lost on the youngster who’s wiping his or her nose on it, but everyone else will think, “man, that kid is cool, and so is whoever gifted that shirt.” More Info
Scosha "Gypsy Friendship" Bracelets
$1,040 Know someone who is more worried about the ever-worsening exchange rate and how many more frequent-flyer miles she needs for that trip to Cambodia than what jewelry to wear? Gift her Scosha’s Gypsy Friendship bracelets. They do their namesake proud because they really can go anywhere. They are made of ultra-durable, waterproof fly line and linen which gives them a casual look, but the subtle sparkle of diamond, ruby, sapphire and emerald means they transition easily into night. Hey, we can’t fix the exchange rate, but at least we have accessories covered. More Info
New York Delft Dinnerware
$100 There's old school New York (Run D.M.C, The Roxy, Afrika Bambaata) and then there's OLD SCHOOL New York (Dutch settlers, Bowery spelled with an “i” and a “j”, dysentery). This 5-piece place setting combines the best of both -- taking the look of traditional Delft dinnerware and adding wicked graffiti and urban images. China this may be, but prim and proper it ain't. More Info
L.A.M.B. Baby Sneakers
$82 When Gwen Stefani isn't singing about Harajuku girls, she's designing super cute kicks for human beings three feet and under. These L.A.M.B. sneakers are proof. Made of leather and suede with Velcro closures, they'll go on in a snap. They're hip with a camouflage print, so kids can perform their own magic tricks by wearing them in the brush and having their feet disappear. More Info
Juicy Couture Deluxe Dog Travel Set
$495 Fido doesn't have to fly first-class to feel like he is first-class. This pink-and-brown tote has silver-tone hardware and includes everything your furry best friend needs to think he's a V.I.P. (very important pup). There's a dog bed, food bowl, ring-shaped chew toy, water bowl and rolled-up mat. He'll never have to ruff it again. More Info
Chihuahua Head
$48 Why should Paris Hilton get to hog all the fun of owning a Chihuahua? The artisans at PoppyTalk Handmade have lovingly crafted a 4.5" x 5" replica of the tiny dog with the big personality to hang on the wall. Toss in the unique intricate carved design on the front, and this is a case when it’s a good thing that art is going to the dogs. More Info
Maxx & Unicorn Bi-fold
$80 Know a guy whose wallet is currently held together with duct tape and a few prayers? Gift Maxx & Unicorn’s bi-fold, which comes in a bunch of different colors, will keep guys’ credit cards, cash, and ID in order, and is embossed with a pair o’ duelin’ pistols. Money and guns – what’s not to love? More Info
The Audrey Hepburn Collection
$20 This collection has three classic films -- Breakfast at Tiffany’s, Sabrina, and Roman Holiday -- for the ultimate Audrey experience. Recipients will laugh, they’ll cry, they’ll turn green with envy at her killer Givenchy wardrobe. What more could a fashionista ask for out of her movies? More Info
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Mexican Hot Chocolate Truffles
$24 Now Mexican hot chocolate can be enjoyed in solid form. Compartes chocolatier created a dark chocolate truffle infused with piquant Mexican hot chocolate spices, including cayenne pepper and cinnamon. Plus, each truffle is imprinted with a "Day of the Dead" skull design, so they're not just hot, they're scary hot. More Info
Live at Folsom Prison by Johnny Cash
$8 You know, we use the word badass a lot. We use it to describe t-shirts, jewelry -- even baby clothes. But all that stuff pales in comparison to the Man in Black singing his guts out about the glories of a life of crime to the murderers and thieves at Folsom Prison. Gift to any music lovers that need a crash course in how to be bad. More Info
Fear of Flying by Erica Jong
$11 For lovers of “chick lit,” give them the book that paved the way for the pink and/or high-heeled covers of today. Erica Jong’s Fear of Flying, originally published in 1973, follows the life of Isadora Wing, a free-spirited lass on a hilarious and poignant journey of sexual self-discovery and liberation. Carrie Bradshaw ain’t got nothing on her. More Info
The iPod Gramophone
$500 iPod docks now officially come in every shape and size imaginable. Add some old-timey charm to your recipient’s apartment with this ceramic amplifier. Using nothing but iPod ear buds, the listener can pipe tunes through the acoustic horn and achieve real speaker sound. It’s not magic, it’s science. Cool-looking science. More Info
Grenade Oil Lamp
$65 Guys will rarely admit it, but they appreciate a well-designed accent as much as anyone. What they will not do, however, is sacrifice manly dignity to achieve it. Solution: one or two grenades strategically placed around the apartment. It says, “I like subtle lighting accents, but I will still blow you up if I have to.” Bonus: these aren’t just modeled after grenades. They are actually made from US army surplus explosives. Hard core, man. Hard core. More Info
Flight of the Conchords – Complete First Season
$18 Do you have any friends whose bands aren’t gaining the recognition they feel they deserve? Give them this DVD set as a reminder that at least they haven’t been reduced to playing gigs at public libraries and aquariums like Flight of the Conchords, New Zealand’s fourth most popular digi-folk band. Watch as founding members Bret and Jerome share their bumbling attempts to navigate life in New York City, score chicks, and become rock stars through witty dialogue and the majesty of music video parodies. Along for the ride are inept band manager, Murray; local pawn shop owner, Dave; and sole, psychotic fan, Mel. Guaranteed to get a laugh out of even the most frustrated musicians, as well as make them feel better about their own stalled careers. More Info
Cocktails by Amy Sacco
$19 Where would society be without cocktails? Try to imagine the Sex and the City girls without cosmos, James Bond without a martini, or The Dude without a White Russian. Weird, right? So it’s a good thing Assouline came along and published this book to give the cocktail the recognition it deserves. It’s full of pictures, interesting tidbits and recipes, and is written by Bungalow 8 mastermind/nightbird extraordinaire Amy Sacco -- if anyone knows about cocktails, it’s her. More Info
85 Lamps Chandelier
$3,475 This is an ingeniously simple yet visually stunning display of modern art. Using hardly anything other than chords and low wattage bulbs, this Rody Graumans piece still manages the elegance and grace of much more elaborate chandeliers. It’s sure to be a gift that will be prominently and permanently on display in any recipient’s home. More Info
Unforgettable, Steve McQueen by Henri Suzeau
$38 Cool dudes are born — not made. At least help your guy fake it by providing the ideal candidate to crib off: Steve McQueen. Acclaimed photojournalist Henri Suzeau supplies 180 pages of iconic images from the life of the famed tough-guy actor, who starred in macho man flicks like The Great Escape and The Thomas Crown Affair. And the foreword by current Hollywood hepcat Brad Pitt only reaffirms the fact that McQueen remains the King of Cool. More Info
Big Lebowski Action Figures
$40 Big Lebowski “action” figures might be an oxymoron, considering the characters’ main source of movement entailed bowling and drinking White Russians, but any fan of the movie would definitely appreciate getting 8-inch replicas of Jeffrey “The Dude” Lebowski and Walter Sobchak, both dressed in their slacker-chic outfits complete with bowling ball. More Info
D.L. & Co. Dia de los Muertos Candle
$55 Some know Dia de los Muertos as a day to honor the lives of the dearly departed. Others (who shall remain nameless) use it as an excuse to drink excessive amounts of tequila. For D.L. & Co, it means a heady scent of frankincense and marigold. Gift to inspire greater spiritual connections or increased mezcal swilling. More Info
When You Are Engulfed in Flames by David Sedaris
$15 Only David Sedaris can turn daily mundane activities into essays that’ll make you laugh so hard, milk will shoot out of your nose—even if you weren’t drinking milk. In this, his sixth and most recent collection, Sedaris waxes poetic about everything from trying to quit smoking to what happens when a throat lozenge falls into the lap of your airplane seatmate. Hilarity, no surprise, ensues. More Info