Category Archives: Gifts for Anyone

MarieBelle Aztec Hot Chocolate

The weather is changing here in most parts of North America, and we are turning our thoughts to ways to keep warm. Curling up under a blanket, starting a fire in the fireplace, taking warm baths – all the things … Continue reading

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Dymotec 6 Bicycle Generator

The days are getting shorter, so it might be time to think about bicycle lighting. Bicycle generators have fascinated me since I saw my first bottle generator on another kid’s bike when I was in elementary school. Then I grew up … Continue reading

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Rexite Hannibal Tape Dispenser

Here’s another tape dispenser that was designed by the British industrial designer Julian Brown to look good and work well. They are not necessarily cheap to manufacture, but it’s entirely up to you to decide if you like Brown’s whimsical design … Continue reading

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Rhodia Notebooks

Rhodia notebooks are one of those iconic products that are instantly recognizable by their fans. With their bright orange (or sometimes more tasteful black) covers, they are hard to misplace. But are they good notebooks? Well, for one thing, they … Continue reading

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Black and Blum Tape Dispenser

I love office supplies, which is a good thing, since I spend so much of every day surrounded by them. Quality ones are an easy luxury item to justify spending the money for, because you have to buy them anyway. The British … Continue reading

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Books Autographed by Authors

Unlike some famous baseball players, authors do not charge extra for their autographed books. In fact, they are happy to sign a book they wrote just out of gratitude to you for having bought it. I don’t know how long we … Continue reading

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Shure Audio Earphones

It’s difficult to afford speakers that sound really great, then you’ll need a powerful amp or receiver to drive them, then a good CD player or turntable. Wait, you can stop right there. Everyone has moved away from buying CDs … Continue reading

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Sharpie Stainless Steel Permanent Marker

I have always liked Sharpies. They make laundry markers and felt-tipped pens that are smooth and make a bold statement. Signatures look best with thick lines, and if you need to scan them, they need some definition. The problem, of … Continue reading

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Cmoy Headphone Amp

Audiophile quality stereo equipment can get ridiculously expensive and take up a lot of space in the room it’s in, which of course is the only room where you can listen to it. That was all changed by the introduction … Continue reading

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Whirley-Pop Stovetop Popcorn Popper

Watching movies at home requires popcorn for the full theatrical effect. I have always had a hard time getting microwave popcorn either all popped or not scorched. For something that is supposed to be so effortless, it is expensive and … Continue reading

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