Your Next Gift

Did you know the average microwave uses more energy to power the digital clock on it than to actually heat food? It's little tips like turning off that clock if you don't need it that make up this helpful and smart book 1001 Ways To Save the Earth by Joanna Yarrow. This miniature book is chock-full of facts, figures and everyday tips that are never preachy and always inspiring. Just reading a couple pages a day will make you realize how easy it is to make a difference in the conservation of our planet. A wonderfully useful guide for adults, kids and families everywhere. Plus, the book itself is printed with vegetable-based inks on paper from forests managed in a sustainable manner. The perfect gift for the environmentally conscious!

Available at: UncommonGoods (USA/Canada/International)

Oh why do we LOVE Gift Certificates? Well not only is it great for those last minute procrastinators, but it also means the recipient gets to chose the gift that they REALLY want!

With Gift Certificates you really are giving the most versatile gift. Recipients can exchange it for gift cards to hundreds of popular stores and services on Gift Certificates. And it never expires!

And its the easiest way to shop if you don't have much time - just click on the website, and make your choice. shop by Brand, Category Occasion or Amount - it couldn't be simpler! With hundreds of ideas, you will never be stumped in choosing that perfect gift.

Available at: Gift Certificates (USA/UK/International)

With or without fresh flowers, your Ghost Vase donning delicate floral etchings will never appear empty. Formed by two intersecting acrylic pieces and a simple glass vase insert.

A perfect designer house warming gift or even just for your own home!

Available at: Generate (USA/Canada)

Too Skinny?

It's not easy to put on weight. Everywhere you look it seems there's another excuse not to eat. Too busy for snacktime or meals, the incessant desire to get out there and exercise - sometimes it just feels like the cards are stacked against you.

Learn how to build up to maximum carb, fat, and sugar intake levels, make the most of emotional angst by using it to fuel late night binges, and wean yourself off exercise entirely!

Available at: Perpetual Kid (USA)

A limited edition, 50ml parfum, holding one of America's fastest growing luxuries: 100% crude oil. Exquisitely packaged and branded, it is a dramatic reflection of the beauty industry, consumerism, politics... and, of course, the very life-blood of the American Dream. Whether ironic or realistic is yet to be revealed!

Available at: Generate (USA/Canada)

By simply making a hole in a rubber boot, the designer has created an original, kickass bag!

Available at: Generate (USA/Canada)

The Alessi Pisellino Cotton Swab Holder is practical, and just down right cute! Just lift the whimsical top to reveal your cotton swabs. Made of plastic, these adorable little creatures come in blue, orange, or yellow-green, and will help keep your bathroom counter organized and your Q-Tips dust free.

Available at: Unica Home (USA/International)

It isn't made of brass, nor does it form part of any traditional orchestra. However, you would be mistaken if you thought the Mathmos Tuba had nothing to do with music.

Mathmos Tuba in Black is a brand new horn-shaped, illuminated, blown glass, color changing, sound and motion activated lighting sculpture! Phew! The Mathmos Tuba can be set to react to music, morphing through the color spectrum, changing sequence along with the "beat" to your favorite music. We tried it with a little bit of chillout music in the form of 'Mashed Mellow Grooves' to check out out its responsiveness and were impressed with its slowed down, chilled out phasing.

Not satisfied that we had tested the product fully, we then switched to a bit of 'Ministry of Sound' and wow! the lamp changed colors more times than a chamelion in heat! (which is a lot we're told). Of course, the lamp can be set to faze through the color spectrum without the need for music, acting as a beautiful and unique mood light too.

The Tuba creates the illusion of not really knowing whether the central space has depth or not. What looks like a solid illuminated disc in the center is actually an open space, a void, that is brightly illuminated. Mathmos Tuba actually senses your hand entering this void and changes the color or the current function - cool!

The Mathmos Tuba creates a unique ambience wherever you choose to place it, and is sure to become a talking point at your shindigs and soirees. In fact, buy one of these amazing little lights and we guarantee you'll be unable to resist gawping at it on a daily basis - lol!

Features:

- Available in either Black or Silver.
- Quality Mathmos materials and construction.
- Two modes of operation: faze and music response.
- Music sensitivity adjustment control.
- Made from pressed glass.
- Weight: approx. 3kg.
- Includes AC power adapter.
- Excellent Retail Packaging.

Available at: Generate (USA/Canada) and Ministry of Gadgets (UK/Europe/Australia & NZ)

Bring On The Bling!

Daaaarrrlink, is this bling heaven or what? It's time to jettison that humorless and corporate-grey mouse of yours and get some sparkle onto your desktop. Studded with a panoply of glittering fake diamonds, the Diamante Mouse is a dazzlingly different and sparklingly superior computer mouse for people wanting to be lifted from the drudgery of normal workstations.

Features:

- A standard-shaped desk mouse studded with dazzling white, fake diamonds.
- Compatible with USB.
- Suitable for ages 8 years+.
- Size: 10 x 3cm.

Available at: I Want One Of Those (UK/USA/Europe/International)

If you're still looking for ideas for your loved one, then this Day Spa Package will surely put a smile on their face. We love these experience gifts, as they are always well received and easy and convenient to book on-line. This ultimate rejuvenation package includes a manicure, pedicure, a 60-minute Swedish massage and a European facial. An experience not to be missed and a day they'll remember too! Available for all age groups and catered for all tastes, there is an amazing range of wonderful spas in all locations. So why not treat that special person in your life to this ultimate indulgence?

Available at: Worlwide locations

Great American Days (USA/Australia & New Zealand)

Virgin Experience Days (UK)

RedBalloon Days (Australia)

RedBalloon Days (NZ)

Present the bride-to-be with a blush-inducing bag of goodies to take home from her bachelorette weekend. From Babeland, the woman-owned, sex-positive toy store, this kit includes massage bars, a bath fizzy and lickable oils, in array of enticing flavors and fragrances, from chocolate raspberry to passion fruit. The massage candle casts a romantic glow and liquefies, thanks to a low melting point, into perfectly warm oil for dripping, rubbing and massaging. The pocket-size Babelight vibrator, which has a light and keychain, is designed for take-anywhere titillation, day or night.

Features:

- Passion fruit, chocolate raspberry and blackberry musk massage bars: 0.5 oz. each.
- Champagne bath fizzy: 2 oz.
- Natural, organic blackberry crème, chocolate raspberry and dulce de leche lickable oils: .25 oz. each.
- Peppermint mojito massage candle: 1.75 oz.
- Babelight uses 1 AAA battery (included)
- Unscented, water-based Entice lubricant: 0.34 oz.
- 2 purple Trustex condoms.
- Kit comes packaged in a hot-pink drawstring bag.
- From the award-wining, Seattle-based company Babeland.

Available exclusively at: Red Envelope (USA)

Designed by Robert Zinn, these glowing, colorful pieces are made of white plastic panes, whose reverse sides are printed with vivid colors to reflect colored light onto the preceding planes. Available in a small (5"H x 15"W x 5"D) and large (7"H x 24"W x 6"D) version, with a "warm", "cool", "major" and "minor" color pallette. An interesting, original and unusual lighting idea for your home.

Available at: Generate (USA/Canada)

Bring the romance back into your relationship with these beautiful, delicately scented Rose Petals. Picture the perfect meal, the perfect wine, the perfect company and then the perfect end to the perfect evening. These Rose Petals can be sprinkled on a table, the bed, the bedroom floor, or even in the bath adding that extra bit of elegance, thoughtfulness and 'Just Because I Love You' effort to a special romantic evening.

In a beautiful deep deep red these gorgeous re-usable and delicately rose scented artificial rose petals are the perfect way to create the perfect atmosphere for those special occasions, romantic nights in, anniversaries or just because you love them. A definite must for any couple. You don't need to be artistic - just grab a handful and scatter and the petals will do the rest - trust us - no one will be able to resist that!

Features:

- Over 100 Silky red rose petals
- Delicately scented with rose
- Re-usable
- Simply scatter around the bed or living area to create that romantic setting.

Available at: Feeling Chilled (UK/Europe)

Love and romance is yours to share and it all begins with a toast To Us!

Personalization Mall custom make this shimmering crystal flute set with your first initials skillfully hand-etched in an elegant script style surrounded by delicate hearts. Certain to make your first sip of effervescent bubbly (or favorite wine) a loving and lasting memory! The top quality crystal design with unique, twisted stem and standard fluted shape lets your special love shine through!erfect for romantic celebrations all year through! Cheers!

Available at: Personalization Mall (USA)

With Valentines Day just around the corner we've been on the look out for some original gift ideas. Deliver romantic missives with these clever postcards. Short and sweet, each is an ode to love, meant to travel the old-fashioned way.

Features:

- Stylish box holds 40 cards, each with its own clever take on "I Love You"
- Cards include: "I love you pure and simple" and "fade-resistant love"
- Comes with a black patent rollerball pen in a faux patent leather sleeve
- 6 1/4" x 5 3/4" x 2"H

Available exclusively at: Red Envelope (USA)