And all of them are UNDER $100.00
Nanda Home "Clocky" Alarm Clock, $44.00
This super-smart alarm clock keeps you from oversleeping by jumping off the nightstand and wheeling away if you try to snooze. Available here at Nordstrom
Unzipped Glass Zipper Bag, $20.00
This glass bowl is made to look just like a zip-lock bag. I think this would make a great hostess gift as well. Available here at Uncommon Goods
Travel Game Set, $99.00
This wooden box contains everything you need to play chess, checkers, tic-tac-toe, dominoes, and poker. I like how it is so compact, and I can imagine most children would like having this as well. Available here at Pottery Barn
English Table Easel, $89.00
Set up this portable table easel wherever inspiration strikes. Vacations are great places to try your hand at painting. This includes 14 of each: acrylic, watercolor and oil paints; 24 oil pastels; six brushes; 30 colored pencils; one palette; one spatula; and one canvas. It has a carrying handle so you can take it to any location. Available here at Restoration Hardware
Eggling by Jun Inui, $9.50
The Eggling looks and feels like a real egg, but when you crack the shell, a garden waiting to be sowed is exposed. The Eggling comes with a terracotta tray and a seed pack of either basil or mint. The plant will grow up to five months in this mixture. Available here at the MoMA Store
Pea Pod Cufflinks, $50.00
How Many Peas are in Your Pod? These unique cufflinks are handmade in Florida by Lori Strickland, and feature sterling silver and green malachite beads. You get to choose if you want one, two or three "peas" in your pod. Available here at Uncommon Goods
Hello, Cupcake! Cookbook, $10.36
I have this book, and it is one of my very favorite baking books. Each cupcake has great photographs with them, and the entire book is a visual treat. What's even better, the decorated cupcakes look like they are fairly easy to construct, using lots of candy and piped icing. A must for someone who likes to bake. Available here at Barnes & Noble
Pewter Snack Sculptures, $20.00-$34.00
The ice-cream sandwich and Oreo cookie look real enough to eat, but they are actually made of pewter by artist Herbert Hoover and are hand-cast in New York City. I can imagine having a few of these on a platter in your kitchen. Available here at Uncommon Goods
"Talk to the Hand" Sticky Notes, $6.95
Show your sense of humor, and ban the boring yellow sticky note. This pad of 300 is available here at Z Gallerie
Periodic Table of Elements Tie, $35.00
This funny tie, made of silk and polyester, is designed by Josh Brach. For your special scientist. Available here at Uncommon Goods
Listography Journal, $16.95
This quirky journal is the ultimate tool for creating a unique autobiography entirely in list form. Some lists are obvious (greatest accomplishments, best friends, favorite food) others obscure (guiltiest pleasures, greatest acts of kindness, personal fashion trends), and each have creative illustrations. Make sure if you buy this as a gift for someone, get one for yourself too. Available here at Chronicle Books
Smittens, $49.00
I bought these "mittens for two" last year for my parents. I think it is an adorable and fantastic idea. Would make great wedding presents and anniversary presents, but are only sold seasonally, so stock up!
Available here at Restoration Hardware
Cork Pets, $36.00 each
Celebrate your favorite memories with these pets designed to hold a wine cork from a special occasion. Each pet is cast in pewter and made by artisans in Florida. Designed by Lori Strickland, they come in a gift-ready tin case with story card. Available here at Uncommon Goods
Step Perpetual Calender, $15.00
Graphic design at it's best, this calendar takes little space on your desk but delivers big impact. Available here at Uncommon Goods
M-A-C "Kids Helping Kids" Cards (set of 6) $6.50
All of these illustrations are created by children, for children affected by HIV/AIDS everywhere, wtih 100% of the proceeds going directly to pediatric HIV/AIDS organizations. By M-A-C Cosmetics, and available here at Nordstrom
Frozen Smiles Ice Cube Tray, $9.95
A good ice-breaker at your next party (ooooh sorry, bad pun), this will be sure to get few smiles going (ahh! Another bad pun! This is too easy!) Available here at Z Gallerie
