Mighty Goods: Business

iPod Nano

It can store 1,000 songs, and it’s wee-tiny. For a limited time, the Apple Store is offering free engraving and shipping.

$249 at Apple Store | Buy

| Posted 09 Sep, 2005 by Margaret Mason

A doodad that attaches to the back of your iPod and stores your headphones in a neat coil. You can leave it on or remove it at whim, because it’s attached with extra-strength Velcro. The Velcro itself attaches with a rubber adhesive, which the manufacturer claims will come off without leaving any kind of mark.

$5 at Cordster | Buy

| Posted 09 Sep, 2005 by Margaret Mason

Off-Centered Wall Frame in Stainless Steel

QUICK PICK

$79 at Room and Board | Buy

| Posted 29 Aug, 2005 by Margaret Mason

The Next 1,000 Years Calendar

Nikki McClure’s annual calendar is out! We’ve listed her work before, so her quirky paper-cut designs may look familiar. Why buy yet another ugly “quote of the day” calendar for your office, when you could treat yourself to something this lovely?

$16 at Elsewares | Buy

(12" x 12")

| Posted 22 Aug, 2005 by Margaret Mason

Lighter

QUICK PICK

$24 at Room and Company | Buy

| Posted 22 Aug, 2005 by Margaret Mason

Our Favorites Gift Set

If you have a picky friend, or one who just doesn’t need any more stuff, send along Dean & DeLuca’s box of chart-topping treats. It includes: Molinari Sopressata, Raye’s Down East Schooner Mustard, Starr Ridge olive oil, Dean & DeLuca’s Grafton Round cheddar; strawberry jam from Italy, espresso brownies with nuts, Aldo’s hazelnut biscotti, Dean & DeLuca’s Kansas City Blend coffee, Virginia salted peanuts, Bella Viva mixed dried fruits, and Brent’s Beer Brittle , and Bridgewater Bark.

$130 at Dean & DeLuca | Buy

| Posted 19 Aug, 2005 by Margaret Mason

Soleil Cufflinks

QUICK PICK Resin and silver.

$70 at Lazuli Jewelry | Buy

( Length: .75", Width: .5")

| Posted 08 Aug, 2005 by Margaret Mason

Flat Top Tealight Holders

QUICK PICK

$12 at Atmosphere Home | Buy

(No longer available.)

| Posted 25 Jul, 2005 by Margaret Mason

1980s Retro Candy Gift Box

UNIQUE HOST GIFTS

Lemon Heads, Atomic Fireballs, Pixy Stix, Jolly Ranchers… how long has it been since you ate a piece of candy that turned your tongue completely green? This Retro Candy Gift Box brings the Quickie Mart to your doorstep. Just skip the soda when you break open your Pop Rocks. We all know what happened to Mikey.

$24 at Amazon | Buy

| Posted 20 Jul, 2005 by Margaret Mason

P-Touch Home and Hobby Labeler

You sweet, meticulous soul. Everything in your house is neat as the proverbial pin, but is it labeled? The P-Touch prints out tidy rectangular stickers on clear or colored tape, which you can then affix to drawers, shoeboxes, jars, cords, you name it. Leave the cat alone.

$28 at Amazon | Buy

| Posted 18 Jul, 2005 by Margaret Mason

Kung Fu Kids Letter Organizer

For those of us whose bills make us feel like kicking something.

$26 at Wrapables | Buy

(No longer available.)

| Posted 28 Jun, 2005 by Margaret Mason

Mr. P Cano Staple Removers

You’ve already named your stapler, why not get him a friend?

$16 at Wrapables | Buy

(2" x 3.5")

| Posted 28 Jun, 2005 by Margaret Mason

Mini Travel Bar

QUICK PICK

$40 at Uncommon Goods | Buy

| Posted 27 Jun, 2005 by Margaret Mason

R. Nichols Stationery

30% OFF DISCOUNT CODE and
PRODUCT PREVIEW I’ve mentioned before how much I enjoy R. Nichols stationery, and now you can order your own set for 30% off! Just head to the site, fill your basket, and type “summer” in the discount code section. Sale runs through July 31,2005. Also, if you’re the type who likes to get a jump on things, you can preview the terrific new holiday line that won’t debut elsewhere until September 1. Here’s how: Scroll to the bottom of the screen, and in the lower left corner you’ll see a “Catalog Index” link. Click, and look for the “Holiday” and “Holiday Tinies” categories. Boom, you’re in. Happy corresponding.

$18 at R. Nichols | Buy

((price is before discount, for a box of 10)

| Posted 21 Jun, 2005 by Margaret Mason

Timbuk2 Laptop Tote

2007 FATHER'S DAY GUIDE

Tough ballistic nylon laptop bag with rubberized waterproof bottom and corduroy lining. It comes in black, blue, red, and orange, and has side zip pockets for cables, power adapters, and extra junk. Comes in large and extra large.

$80 at Timbuk2 | Buy

(Sold Out.)

| Posted 14 Jun, 2005 by Margaret Mason

Love Nuts

10 LITTLE LUXURIES UNDER $10

Love Nuts aren’t nearly so risqu’e as they sound, though they do come in a close second to sex.

The lightly caramelized nuts are covered in silky milk chocolate, and then dusted with dark cocoa. They’re crunchy, creamy, a tiny bit salty, and more effective than Prozac. If have a touch of PMS, an irritable boss, or a tantrum-prone kid, these babies will pull you back from the edge.

I like the cashews, but you can also get them in almond, hazelnut, pecan, and macadamia. At only ten bucks a bag, they make excellent, unique host gifts.

$10 at Comparte's Chocolatier | Buy

| Posted 13 Jun, 2005 by Margaret Mason

Feng Shui Desk Set

Wish your friend luck in a new career with these little guys. The dragon is for fresh starts, the phoenix symbolizes how others see you, and the tiger represents project completion. They come with instructions on how to place them on your desk to ensure optimal success. (Thanks for the tip, Sara!)

$28 at Well Dressed Home | Buy

(Largest piece is about 2.5" x 2.5".)

| Posted 08 Jun, 2005 by Margaret Mason

Postcard Mobile

A mobile that lets you dangle postcards, photos, or even phone messages above your desk.

$20 at Well Dressed Home | Buy

(16" wide and 22" tall)

| Posted 07 Jun, 2005 by Margaret Mason

Microbio Vase Collection

This Atomic Age-inspired vase was designed by Annaliese Levaggi. It comes in orange, black, turquoise, light blue, and yellow, and is available in three different sizes.

$23 at Lekker Home | Buy

($23 for small vase, $30 for medium)

| Posted 02 Jun, 2005 by Margaret Mason

Space Pen

Designed in 1965 for NASA, the space pen will “write upside down, under water, over grease, in freezing cold, boiling heat, and in outer space.” Of course, the Russians just gave their astronauts pencils. But a No. 2 won’t wow the crowd at a cocktail party, friends.

$25 at Moss | Buy

(3.75" long (open)

| Posted 23 May, 2005 by Margaret Mason

White/Black Lacquer Boxes

Lacquer boxes in three sizes.

$59 at Lille | Buy

(Prices range from $59 to $95.)

| Posted 17 May, 2005 by Margaret Mason

Joe Candle

Manly candles for your manly bubble baths. The small one is 4.5” x 1.5” x 4.5”, and the big one is 4.5” x 1.5” x 9”. They’re made from a blend of palm and parafin waxes.

$13 at Sprout Home | Buy

(No longer available.)

| Posted 13 May, 2005 by Margaret Mason

BYO Lunchbag

THOUGHTFUL GIFTS FOR EMPLOYEES

This grownup neoprene lunchbox holds a drink in one compartment, and food in the other. It insulates, and opens to form a placemat. Also, you can throw it in the washing machine without incident. Pretty cool digs for your PBJ.

$12 at Amazon | Buy

| Posted 13 May, 2005 by Margaret Mason

Fruit Forward Wine Club

Spend less, drink more. Who could disagree with the concept behind Fruit Forward, the wine club that offers small-winery selections and shipping for $10 a bottle? Each month, you get two reds, two whites, or one of each, shipped to your doorstep. The package even includes unpretentious tasting notes. Best of all, you can select the exact number of months you’d like to subscribe. Takes the guesswork out of buying on a budget. (via Budget Living)

$20 at Fruit Forward | Buy

(Per month)

| Posted 09 May, 2005 by Margaret Mason

Asiatic Lilies

2007 MOTHER'S DAY GUIDE

If your mom is a more traditional sort, send her your love with a bouquet. Code MDAY2005 gets you 15% off any bouquet at Kabloom through May 15. If your mom’s not big on roses, send her a bunch of these happy, affordable lilies. With care, they’ll last about a week.

$30 at Kabloom | Buy

| Posted 03 May, 2005 by Margaret Mason