Hummingbird Cottages Tapestry Throw

WOW. This is one of the beautiful selection of throws from TrudysTreasures.

The throw is 100% cotton, machine washable, and made in USA.
Dimensions: 46" x 67" (116.84 cm x 170.18 cm, for metric folks).

TrudysTreasures is a premiere online source for unique and unusual gifts, of fine quality.

Gifts include Home Accents (like cutting boards), pillows, and patriotic as well as seasonal flags. To date, I've not seen such pretty cutting boards.

And going back to the throws/tapestries, the Southwest Collection - Native Artifacts Throw or Shaman's blanket - definitely adds flair to any room.

Kooky Pet Gifts

Cat Fish Bowl

I chanced upon a list of Kooky Pet Gifts by user ID: kayzee, on thisnext.com.

The cat fish bowl above is witty and sleek. It won't clutter your home or clash with other living arrangements you already have.

I loved the cigars for dogs (handmade cowhide chews that come in assorted flavors including beef, chicken, and chocolate - mmm), as well as the retro black Kit-Cat classic clock with rolling eyes and wagging tail, retailing at $40. There's also a red 75th anniversary edition available.

Featured on the page are also movies for dogs and cats. The movie for dogs is 78 minutes and programmed to repeat. Dogs romp in the water, in the park, catch frisbees, do tricks. The cat movie features birds, butterflies, squirrels, gerbils, and fish.

Fantasy Art Coloring Books

Coloring books featuring the artwork of Darla Hallmark!

These coloring books are 8 1/2 x 11, with twenty or more pages printed on art white paper, and a card stock cover. It's a lovely, interactive way to introduce kids to the awesome realm of fantasy, or to captivate their imagination (and coloring skills) should they already be fantasy fans. Makes a great gift for anyone too, regardless of age.

You can view the inside of the book online as well.

Shakespeare Journal

Bibliophile Bullpen: Shakespeare Journal

Available for $9.49, this is a savvy-looking Shakespeare Journal you can get for booklovers, and/or people who are into writing.

The Wire-O bound, 160-page journal is unlined and measures 5" x 8" (12.7cm x 20.32cm), a handy on-the-go size that fits in a bag or backpack. Go creative and let the muse (in the form of The Bard himself, perhaps?) flow.

Product Details:

* Back cover is made of thin black flexible textured plastic
* Front cover made of 12pt glossy paper, coated for scratch resistance
* Filled with 60lb bookweight (24 lb bond) blank paper - no lines

This journal is sold online at Bibliophile Bullpen.

Bibliophile Bullpen is in association with SicPress.com, which stocks a diverse catalog of supplies for cleaning and repairing used books.

Get Cartoonified

Get Cartoonified!

You can have a full-coloured cartoonified version of you or someone you'd like to get a gift for. The illustration is based on a photograph you supply, and delivered via e-mail. This is an interesting take on the traditional portrait.

The artists are from Maine, and are friends of alpacas.

The Polkadot Platypus

The Polkadot Platypus is run by Bethany Balsis. The maternity products (maternity clothes, diaper bags, tiny shoes, etc.) featured on the website are a choice collection of products that are practical, fun and unique. Her passion for motherhood shows through in the business, both being true labors of love.

The picture above shows a baby kimono, made from certified 100% organic cotton. It's good for baby, and good for the environment too. The baby kimono fits a size of 0-6 months.

Unique features of the garment:

* Wraps around baby instead of going over the head
* Fits loosely to protect the sensitive umbilical cord area
* Seams and tags on outside to protect baby's sensitive skin
* Allows easy access for diaper changes

There are also contests with prizes to be won at the blog!

Kooky CartoonStock

'We, the Jury, find Michael Jackson kooky, eccentric and flamboyant.'
Copyright owned by the original artist / www.CartoonStock.com

Any of the cartoons on the Kooky Gifts page from CartoonStock, can be bought as prints/originals or printed on a range of available merchandise on the website. Latest merchandise items include: jigsaws, aprons, umbrellas and car sunscreens!

The prints are professional quality fine-art Giclee prints. They are printed using light-fast pigments on acid-free 315gsm soft-textured fine-art board. Out of direct sunlight, these prints should remain sharp and bright for at least 70-80 years.

All mugs, mouse mats and t-shirts are sublimation printed. The difference is that these items are high quality "one-offs", and are superior to the traditional "transfer" printing process. With sublimation printing, the ink is actually absorbed into the surface of the item being printed. This gives a much more durable result than transfer printing with no plastic sheet of transfer on the surface of the item--which crack, chip and peel off over time.

Writers Store

If you have any friends and loved ones that are writers, Writers Store is sure to be a treasure trove.

While the manuscript box above might look plain and simple, its functionality packs a punch. An entire manuscript draft can be neatly mailed in this sturdy box. White with a tuck flap, this gem will protect up to 500 8.5” X 11” pages from the damages of mail travel.

It is also an excellent way to store and label earlier drafts. Each set comes with 5 boxes.

Writers Store's products are available offline as well. The store is located at 2040 Westwood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025. Opening hours: Mon-Sat 10am-7pm.