Gift Ideas
It's easy to get overloaded with candles. Paddywax candles have always been some of my favorite, though. They smell incredible without being perfumey, and they are subtle yet strong enough to change the ambiance of a room. This collection uses recycled wine bottles and perfect scent combinations to make a candle worth giving, or getting for yourself. $16, Paddywax
Containers for the design-focused friend's kitchen or desk. $20, Jayson Home
Another beautiful zodiac charm. $75, uncommongoods.com
Ferment your own juice alcohol. I'm sure that will be tasty. $13, thinkgeek.com
A giant gummi bear with anatomical parts you can take apart and put back together again? That makes a great toy for children and adults. $38, Moistproduction.com
Trivia game with 10 progressively easier clues to get to the answer. No board or pieces, so this is great for on-the-go play. $20, uncommongoods
A starter kit for the foodie who wants to play with molecular gastronomy at home. $60, uncommongoods
Creepy? Or heartwarming? For the friend who really loves their pet, here's a way to keep that cute little nose forever. $230, uncommongoods
Vodka scarf. Design is an image of crystallized vodka under a microscope. Choose your gift recipient's favorite drink and grab a tie, scarf, flask, or print in that design. $45, bevshots
Glass shells for hermit crabs. Watch the whole crab even when he's tucked away. $20, glassshell
Map corkboard for the traveler who wants to mark where they've been or post pin up postcards and photos. $45, uncommongoods.com
Waterproof, tear-resistant paper maps that you can crumple up and throw in your bag without worrying about how to fold. $20, A+R
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