Mighty Goods: Get Well

The Mystery Science Theater 3000 Collection

2007 BUDGET GIFT GUIDE

Robots rip on kitschy movie classics. This two-disc set includes Manos: The Hands of Fate and Santa Claus Conquers the Martians.

$20 at Amazon

Kirtsy This | Posted 29 Oct, 2007 by Margaret Mason

The War - A Film By Ken Burns and Lynn Novick

2007 HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE

An excellent, epic seven-episode documentary on WWII.

Fifteen fascinating hours for the history buff.

$78 at Amazon

Kirtsy This | Posted 26 Oct, 2007 by Margaret Mason

Taking Things Seriously: 75 Objects with Unexpected Significance

A small collection of bobby pins abandoned by a departed lover, a blameless wide-mouth jar, a residual ceramic horn from a college student’s “unicorn stampede.” This charming book contains 75 photographs of sentimental objects and the stories behind them. When your copy arrives, head to your favorite coffee shop and settle in for a happy afternoon.

$12 at Amazon

Kirtsy This | Posted 08 Oct, 2007 by Margaret Mason

Lavender Soothe Set

DISCOUNT

If you’re giving bath or body products as gifts, lavender is a classic choice. This lovely set comes in a fair-trade woven grass box.

It features the basics: body cream, bath salts, and silky, thick shea hand cream that comes in a glass jar. Apparently I am a complete sucker for a glass jar.

Mighty Goods readers get a 15 percent discount at check out with the code Mightygift15.

$34 at Pharmacopia

Kirtsy This | Posted 26 Sep, 2007 by Margaret Mason

Cora Carafe

via Swiss Miss

$10 at CB2

Kirtsy This | Posted 10 Sep, 2007 by Margaret Mason

Petite Pattern Book Series

These books give my brain stretch marks. Each one has 140 patterns presented in EPS files for Illustrator and JPEG files. That means you can change the size and color of every pattern to design your own wrapping paper, stationery, recipe cards, whatever. I believe there are eight books in the series, and you’ll want every last one.

$30 at Amazon

Kirtsy This | Posted 06 Sep, 2007 by Margaret Mason

Natori Vibrant Print Pajamas

She may work from home, but she still needs a power suit.

Via Things I’ve Bought That I Love

$140 at Saks Fifth Avenue

Kirtsy This | Posted 16 Jul, 2007 by Margaret Mason

Masala Chai

A subtle, authentic Chai Blend that doesn’t taste as though someone mixed lumps of brown sugar into the tea. Spicy, cozy, and delicious.

$8 at Portsmouth Tea Company

(2.2 oz)

Kirtsy This | Posted 19 Jun, 2007 by Margaret Mason

Full Bloom Teaset

2007 MOTHER'S DAY GUIDE

Ship your mom a little peace and quiet. Full Bloom Tea makes gorgeous floral teas that “blossom” in hot water. This beautifully appointed gift box contains twelve assorted blooms, a glass teapot, and two glass teacups.

$59 at Full Bloom Tea

Kirtsy This | Posted 18 Apr, 2007 by Margaret Mason

Dream Cream

A seriously soothing, all-natural body cream for folks with chronically dry skin. The little tub goes a long way, and the cream has a pleasant herbal scent - like lavender with a bit of rosemary.

$21 at Lush

Kirtsy This | Posted 20 Mar, 2007 by Margaret Mason

Craft: Transforming Traditional Crafts

From the creators of Make magazine, Craft is a DIY magazine for folks who like more robots, squids, and LED lights in their projects.

$35 at Amazon

Kirtsy This | Posted 19 Mar, 2007 by Margaret Mason

Mr. Bubble Original Bubble Bath

UNIQUE HOST GIFTS

Remember?

Forget the fancy lavender hand soap. If your host has kids, this is their soap of choice.

$4 at Amazon

Kirtsy This | Posted 13 Feb, 2007 by Margaret Mason

Lotta Jansdotter Pollino Tissue Box Cover

$26 at Greener Grass Design

Kirtsy This | Posted 12 Feb, 2007 by Margaret Mason

Rejuvenation Gift Set

2007 VALENTINE'S GUIDE

Tea Forte’s choice teas come in aesthetically pleasing pyramid-shaped bags. The mesh bags even have wired tags that hook over the side of your cup, so you’ll never have to fish around in scalding tea for an escapee. This soothing gift set comes with a lidded tea cup, tiny trays for the used tea bags, and a selection of whole-leaf teas. It’s a bundle of calm escape, and you don’t even have to wrap it.

$40 at Tea Forte

Kirtsy This | Posted 23 Jan, 2007 by Margaret Mason

Key Nightie

Unlock only the sweetest dreams with this comfy tee-style nightgown. Comes in black, red, olive, natural, and silver.
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$26 at Petaline

Kirtsy This | Posted 11 Jan, 2007 by Margaret Mason

Silk and Cashmere Cable-Knit Throw and Pillow

ON SALE

‘Tis the season to buy cashmere. You’re actually saving like $200 just by buying yourself the cashmere throw you’ve always wanted. Maybe you can save even more by getting yourself a scarf.

$149 at Williams Sonoma Home

(Regularly $395.)

Kirtsy This | Posted 02 Jan, 2007 by Margaret Mason

Stroke Socks

STOCKING STUFFER GUIDE Everyone deserves a happy pair of socks. These come in ten different color combinations.

$12 at Elsewares

Kirtsy This | Posted 30 Nov, 2006 by Margaret Mason

Buddha Bowl

BUDGET HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE The perfect excuse to drink your soup.

$18 at Flavour Design

Kirtsy This | Posted 14 Nov, 2006 by Margaret Mason

Er’go Thinks Pink

I’m a sucker for citrus, and this grapefruit-scented candle makes the whole room smell like sun. The $20 tag is good price for a long-burning soy candle, and a percentage of your purchase goes to fight breast cancer.

$20 at Er'go Candles

(no longer available)

Kirtsy This | Posted 24 Oct, 2006 by Margaret Mason

Pool Luxe Kimono Flower Panoramic Journal

Acid free.

$18 at Paper Source

Kirtsy This | Posted 20 Sep, 2006 by Margaret Mason

Hakbijl Night Carafe

Fill this with water and place it near your bed before you head out for a night of carousing. This simple tool will cut your hangover in half. Bedside carafes, not just for the old and infirm anymore!

$18 at Global Table

(9” tall)

Kirtsy This | Posted 11 Sep, 2006 by Margaret Mason

Earl Grey Lavender Tea

CLASSIC HOST GIFTS

This Earl Grey with a hint of sweet lavender is a nice update on a classic. Ideal between bites of shortbread, the tea comes in cute little boxes that make you feel like you’re opening a present for yourself every time you make a cup of tea.

$8 at Revolution Tea

(For twenty servings.)

Kirtsy This | Posted 05 Sep, 2006 by Margaret Mason

Numi Tea Flower Chest

Tea that blooms. Each tea rosette can be brewed up to three times, and they look spectacular sea creatures in a glass teapot.

$45 at Sur La Table

Kirtsy This | Posted 10 Aug, 2006 by Margaret Mason

Tissue Case

This tissue box is made of plywood and lets you place either a cardboard box or a stack of tissues inside. It’s surprisingly tough to find an attractive tissue box, so snap it up if you’ve been looking.

$55 at Tortoise Life

Kirtsy This | Posted 26 May, 2006 by Margaret Mason

Atomic Bonzai Kit

Low-maintenance cardboard greenery for a black thumb’s home or office.
Guest posted by Evany Thomas

$22 at Chocosho

Kirtsy This | Posted 03 May, 2006 by Margaret Mason