I just finished my holiday shopping. Hallelujah. If you're looking for something a little different, check out the items below. Only 10 days left!
From Japanese design powerhouse MUJI, known for innovative and environmentally friendly products, these lightweight, collapsible speakers are perfect for travelling or using in the office with your favorite iPod (mine is my new iTouch!). I just got these and totally love them.
Only $42 at the MOMA Store.
Posteritati has one of the largest collections of original movie posters from the silent era to the present. I'm a huge fan of Czech and Polish film posters from the '60s--they're known for being brilliantly designed (such as this $300 one for Guess Who's Coming to Dinner)--and Posteritati has a great collection of them.
They have lots of other film posters from all over the world and for recent movies too, so if your giftee is a film buff, you'll find something just right for him/her here.
Visit their gallery in Manhattan or online at Posteritati.com.
Japanese Talking WatchesPerfect stocking stuffers for your cutest friends at online boutique FredFlare.com.
These former New Yorkers always have a fun selection of too-cool, kitschy and retro novelties and gifts--from vinyl archivers and guitar pick earrings to LOMO cameras and egg rugs.
Only $20! Available at FredFlare.com.
Queue Lighters
Everyone needs a lighter, smoker or not, and these are so clever and small. Made by Tsubota Pearl Company under the brand T.P.L., these are a bit hard to find in the U.S., but not impossible.
I bought these for $25 each in 6 color combinations from a store in Portland called Moule, a boutique chain from Canada.
If you want one and you don't live in Portland or Vancouver, call Moule and see if they will ship it to you--503 227 8530.
Epiphone SG Special Electric Guitar Starter Pack
The perfect guitar pack for someone just starting out (but presumably with high hopes of filling arenas one day). The Epiphone SG Special is made with a bolt-on mahogany neck, basswood body, smooth 22-fret rosewood fingerboard, dot inlays, and chrome hardware.
This package also includes an Epiphone amp with 10W power, gig bag, and more.$199.99 (Save 50%) plus free shipping! Available at MusiciansFriend.com.
