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Holiday Gift Guide

Get out-of-the-box with your present ideas this season

Published

10 years ago

December 11, 2013

Robin Donovan

What’s fun, fashionable or funny enough for the creatives in your life? Does it involve zombies, the latest tech accessory or just a tongue-in-cheek look at all things design? These ideas will get you started on your quest for a gift that’s truly unforgettable.

1) Soundlink Mini Bluetooth speaker, Bose; Wireless speaker fits in the palm of your hand; bose.com; $199.95

2) Folia Garland, Mi Avril. Recycled paper, 2 m. long; miavril.bigcartel.com; €28.00

3) Pantone Folding Chair, Urban Outfitters. Four colors available; urbanoutfitters.com; $75

4) Truman Regular Jeans, Noble Denim. Bespoke, hand-sewn, raw selvage denim; nobledenim.com; $250

5) Zombie-arium Terrarium, Twig Terrariums. Built in a 2000-ml flask, 12.5 by 7 in. twigterrariums.com; $145

6) Verblen’s Vice iPhone Cover, Workshopped; Solid black walnut, custom engraving available; workshopped.com.au; $80

Thanks for your ideas!
Faith Bartrug, Faith Bartrug Design
Mitch Pride, Callison
Naomi Mukai and Tori Deetz, Visual Magnetics

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