2. Offer up something classy and unexpected – the lace pedestal jewelry stand<\/a><\/strong> from Urban Outfitters.<\/p>\n 3. Surprise with the 8 ball bean bag chair<\/a><\/strong> from The Bean Bag Boys. It would be a conversation piece or hit with kids. Available at amazon<\/a> and made in the US.<\/p>\n 4. Make it earth-friendly with the recycled cardboard wreaths<\/a><\/strong> from Uncommon Goods. They’re available in brown or white, and they’re made in the US.<\/p>\n 5. Give something handy. A good (not plastic) pill box is difficult to find. Pottery Barn has a new antique-silver pill box<\/a><\/strong> inscribed 6. Gently illuminate mornings with the retro-looking moonbeam clock<\/a><\/strong>, available at L.L. Bean.<\/p>\n 7. Give an elegant thinksport bottle<\/a> <\/strong>for keeping beverages cold or hot on the go.<\/p>\n 8. Put together your own organic herb garden kit<\/a><\/strong> with certified organic seeds, plus recycled pots and gloves too.<\/p>\n 9. Pretty up the home office with a red Swingline stapler<\/a><\/strong> from Think Geek! It’s perfect for fans of “Office Space.”<\/p>\n 10. Cool whiskey without diluting it. Whiskey stones<\/a><\/strong>, dreamed up by soapstone workers in Vermont, keep your drink cool without melting.<\/p>\n (Images via Urban Outfitters and L.L. Bean)<\/p>\n Post from: Blisstree<\/a><\/p>\n![\"lace-stand\"](\"http:\/\/images1.blisstree.com\/files\/2009\/12\/lace-stand-264x300.jpg\")
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with the phrase: “my cure for everything.” At two inches square, it’s perfect for pursing. It comes with a patina, so no need to worry over scratches.<\/p>\n