Design*Sponge Gift Guide

gift guide part 6: for him

2006-12-07T12:25:00.000-08:00

people seemed to want some ideas for guys so i called in my better half for some help. ac helped me and we pulled together some ideas that he thought guys might actually like. it's just a jumping off point but be sure to check josh spear's site, coolhunting and uncrate for some more great ideas- they're my go-to site for guys. also, i decided to pitch the splurge section because i figured we had over 100 ideas and that might well be enough. so happy gift hunting and happy thanksgiving! [above, clockwise from left to right: space pen $20, bullseye cufflinks $65, jimi wallet $14.95, sharps gift set $45, global knive set $173]

[above, clockwise from left to right: black led clock $100, leather business card holder $15, camera bag $32, nike+ collection ($29 for connector, shoes and ipod are additional)]

[above, clockwise from left to right: cyberoptix ties $30-$40, paul frank calculator watch $75, leatherman tool $49]

[above, clockwise from left to right: audiocubes headphones $59 and up, ipod dj station $180, usb recordable turntable $149, not pictured: playstation 3. if you can get your hands on one you'll have him hooked for life]

[above, clockwise from left to right: wheel key holder $25, lighter $24, plaid leather flask $20, skull cufflinks $25, money clip $24]

gift guide part 4: $100

2006-12-07T12:24:00.000-08:00

home with the flu still so i'm afraid i'm heading straight to the guide. here's wishing you all a safe and happy thanksgiving from d*s and family!

[above, clockwise from left to right: deadly squire tray $70-$100, kstudio pillow $90, grenade oil lamp $65, iomoi paperweight $65, leaf platter $80, amy ruppel wellies $108]

[above, clockwise from left to right: necklace pillow $107, helen ige bird mobile $59.50, egg bank $85, housewarming toolkit $85]

[above, clockwise from left to right: letterpress deer print $85, wall deer $75, pare umbrella $85, animal doormats $59, snail box $65]

[above, clockwise from left to right: atelier lzc slate placemat $50, felt bowl set $57, mushroom shelves $60-$75, wall decals $56 per set]

[above, clockwise from left to right: bird tiles at cursive $58, sugar/creamer set $70, vases $69-$98, golden bowl collection $57-$115]

[above, clockwise from left to right: teapot by little flowers $100, atelier lzc steel rings $73, helen ige chandelier mobile $59.50, arcamita birdhouse $85]

[mini pop wall decals $88]

[above, clockwise from left to right: pillow by three sheets 2 the wind $76, wallpaper menagerie $70, blik iron vines wall decals $60, succulent wreath $89]

gift guide part 3: $50

2006-12-07T12:23:00.000-08:00

i'm home sick in va today so the $100 post will be up tomorrow along with the guide for guys a splurge selection. happy holiday shopping- xo, d*s [above, clockwise left to right: bird salt/pepper shakers $48, etched mirror box $38, lumen $48, felt stocking $42, customizable plates by rust designs $55]

[coe and waito birds $40-$48 each]

[above, clockwise from left to right: olive branch graphite stick $38, wood grain plate set $40, snowman sugar shaker $40, iomoi paperweight $40, mini butler tray $50]

[above, clickwise from left to right: mushroom utensil pot $48, cast-iron pinecone box $38, key keychain $35, water kettle $30]

[above, clockwise from left to right: deer tile $56, camilla engman calendar $24, hable pocket calendar $30, damask laptop tote $45.95, rikke bowls $25-$35]

[above, clockwise from left to right: bunny egg cosy $30.50, nekko vase $29, wooden cuckoo clock $50, coffee for one $30, helbak plate $55, handbound journal $34]

[above, clockwise from left to right: whomi compact agenda $28, crystal ornaments $39, leaf night light $39, noir glass $45]

[above, clockwise from left to right: tag cup $29, knit coasters 4 for $39, seam mini vases $37 each, reclaimed railroad tie shelves $49-$85]

[above, clockwise from left to right: sam johnson treelight $28, ceramic bird sculpture $30, ivana helsinki tray $30, portia wells pencil holder $45, cast iron owl paperweight $45, ice scraper $33, herman yu calendar $32]

[inleaf napkins $40 for 4, starburst mirror $43.95]

gift guide part 2: $25

2006-12-07T12:21:00.000-08:00

today's posts are all about affordable gifts- ideas under $25, $50 and $100. something to keep in mind before we dive in is that handmade or diy gifts are always a great idea. i'll provide any links i can find to sites with diy ideas because i think those are always fantastic. but since this is a product based site i wanted to stick to gifts here (i tried to find handmade, indie designed goods as much as possible). also, tomorrow will be splurge gifts and a special section on gifts for him. i'm no pro when it comes to finding gifts for guys but i've gathered a few that ac approved and will include links to additional sites that are great for finding guy gifts. so stay tuned for those guides tomorrow. so, let's get started with the $25 ideas...

[gifts above clockwise from left to right: mirror key chain $5, owl sake set $24-$28, cuckoo clock $14, rabbit radio $7, beauty print $8, wise owl bank $16]

[above, clockwise left to right: skull plate $8.50, chika mori ornament $14, sweater knit votive $24, thomas paul tray $18, cork trivet tiles $20]

[above, clockwise left to ring: steel birds $20, swallow mobile $22.50, skull hook $18, hold my gold jewelry box $18, deadly squire coin purse $20]

[above, left to right: amy sedaris hostess book $27.99, bluebird cup and saucer $12, wing keyring $8]

[port2port card society $16-$134. my pick for best affordable gift]

[above, closewise left to right: lena corwin travel plate $15, tiny teapot $26, set of 8 hare coasters $10, children's bunny toys $21]

[owl plaques $25 each]

[above, clockwise left to right: camilla engman print $25, pebble vases $17 each, paint by numbers postcard $10, cutwork votive $20]

[letterpress ornament/tag by moontree letterpress $20 ]

[above, clockwise left to right: 2 cup set $13, baroque wall shelf $8, champagne flute $15 each, buddah incense burners $6.50, ivana helsinki box $26]

[above, clockwise left to right: whittling kit $10, oven mit $28, table mirror $27, ornament card $7, juniper sachet $12.50]

[craftivity book $14, recycled wrapper bags $28]

[handmade mini pin cushion $6]

[above, clockwise left to right: anarchy nyc paperweights $27, seahorse ornament by swallow brooklyn $24, owl candle $20, eco herbs $12 each]

[piggybanks galore! clockwise from left to right: mini piggy bank $8, owl bank $16, pamela barsky piggy bank $28, folksy piggy bank $18, mini piggy bank in silver $8]

gift guide part 1: affordable art

2006-12-07T12:20:00.000-08:00

maria of port2port has become my affordable art and photography guru. after her guest blog series on affordable art it became clear that mav had found a niche that needed filling. this year she was kind enough to let me include her art/gift guide as part of the d*s gift guide week. she's included over 30 pieces ranging from photography and prints to porcelain and canvas bags. i wanted to keep today's theme to artwork so i've included some additional pieces below. [click here] to see maria's full affordable art gift guide and scan below for highlights from maria's list and some new finds of my own. stay tuned tomorrow for my guide to gifts under $25, $50 and $100. wednesday will be splurge gifts and a 25 item "for him" guide. enjoy! [print above $80 by mat daly, via mav]

[photographs by maditi $13, via mav]

[camilla engman print $50, via mav]

[prints by CDR ($15-50) and nebo peklo ($19), via mav]

[calendar by shayna $18, via mav]

[lettepress day planner (ooh!) by sherwood press $12, via mav]

[standard motion prints $20]

[native herb posters by jill bliss $16]

[annabelle print by miss katy $50]

[rachell sumpter print $75]

[marci washington print $25]

[michelle blade print $35]

[kozyndan uprising print $20]

[hybrid home prints $40]

[erasoul drawing $65- one in stock!]

[many muses photos $30]