This summery straw tote from the Wanderlust collection at Madewell is as eco-conscious as it is stylish. Woven from sustainable Cambodian water hyacinth, each handmade bag directly supports the local artisans who create them.
Granted, what’s local for me probably isn’t local for you; but the Orlando-area shop Luxe & Liberty is deserving of your attention, even if you have to order online instead of popping in to pick out a few choice gifts. Organized around goods made in America, L&L stocks lines both little and big, from neighborhood artisans to well-known names like Calphalon, Amenity Home, and Pangea Organics. (See? I told you they were good.)
Here are my picks:
1. Skinny Fish Artisan Stationary–produced in small batches by artist Shawn Laughlin; 2. Leather Photo Album, in prismatic colors; 3. Kalender Platter, trimmed in platinum and gold; 4. Herb Bowl with Mezzaluna Chopper–one of those tools you didn’t even know you needed; 5. Endangered Parrots of the World Chess Set–prohibitively expensive, outrageously fun; 6. Crocus Rocks Glasses with 22K Accents–hello, hostess; 7. Chiller Pitcher with Lid–a closed carafe that will keep al fresco flies out; 8. Chick Chair; 9. Balustrade Napkins–round and round the table they go; 10. Aptos Collection Pebble Pendant; 11. Amber Dard Hunter Rose Thermometer & Clock–outdoor temperature gauges are so underrated; 12. Teco Art Pottery Orb Vase–lovely lines, from an exactingly reproduced historical collection.
Hurry! Go! Misosouper readers can enter LUXE09 at checkout to receive 20% off their first purchase.
Not in the mood for love? These gifts will bring out your cheeky side.
These animals will keep that library in line.
Mix your Mexican beverage metaphors and serve her up with a tray full of Negra Modelos.
My favorite martian.
Way creepier than playing poker with mirrored glasses. A true objet d’art.
Why should Radiohead get all the rainbows?
A satisfyingly dramatic way to pass the days.
Now that the election is over, you need someone else to root for.
Lover, you should have come over.
My teenage cousin is obsessed with phone charms. Here’s one (a miniature terrarium!) that doesn’t involve pink beads.
Perhaps my favorite item in the whole gift guide. Perhaps the cheapest, too.
Do these derby critters remind anyone else of the Hummer soapbox derby kids?
Portable iPod karaoke sets bring joy to the world.
A daschund bag needs no commentary.
I warned you that I like small things writ large.
This koi pitcher makes a lovely gurgling sound when it pours.
I’m thinking this tape isn’t fireproof.
Parrots are the new Rabbits.
Cleaning toilets probably isn’t what Pinocchio signed up for.
Unwrap it. You know you want to.
What this sleek white instant camera lacks in vintage charm, it makes up for in features, like autofocus. Plus, it hasn’t been discontinued, which is always a plus. RIP, Polaroid.
And to think you were going to get them a Jawbone.
