Simplify the process of packing (and carting) your lunch with this versatile lunch pail, designed with airtight containers and a smart stacking system for keeping food fresh and portable. Its two bins keep servings separate and cleverly pile into a tight, vertical column that saves space--and spills!--when you're commuting from one destination to the next. You can pop either section into... More at UncommonGoods
You already know that biking & planting a garden are good for the environment, but now you can enjoy the two things together. This miniature, portable planter attaches easily to the frame of any bike, allowing you to take a little growing friend along for the ride. It holds soil for small plants to grow, or use the 2.5" brick red container to display wild flowers. Made in Atlanta, Georgia. More at UncommonGoods
Like birthstones, there's a flower for each birth month. A unique & graceful way to fete a birthday, each month's necklace shows individuality with a different dried, pressed flowers showcased in a resin pendant. Set in a silver-plated brass bezel, each pendant blooms from a sterling silver chain. December: Paperwhite Narcissus (Japan) - represented by Polyanthus narcissus. More at UncommonGoods
What some may see as weeds, others see as beautiful bouquets. Handmade in Rhode Island by Jill Henrietta Davis, this bud vase was specially made to display the tiny wildflowers and dandelions picked by small, muddy hands and given with love. It's an ideal gift for mothers, grandmothers, or anyone else lucky enough to receive such special flowers.Each is one-of-a-kind and will vary slightly. More at UncommonGoods
Now this is a stinkin' good idea. This attractive journal and note paper box are actually made out of elephant poop! That's right, eco-friendly and innovative, this journal and note paper box are 100% recycled, odorless and, dare we say, quite lovely for a piece of a poo. Choose from a reusable note box filled 70 slips of paper or this 20 page journal with green elephant silhouette. Click... More at UncommonGoods
Invite wisdom and greatness into your life with this beautiful, sterling silver pendant by Kathy Bransfield. Inspired by Buddhism, the ancient symbol of Dharmacakra, or the Eight-Spoked Wheel, represents the path to enlightenment, while on the flip side, Buddha's sage words speak to the power of our thoughts: What We Think We Become. Encourage your thoughts to lead you to enlightenment... More at UncommonGoods
For beer enthusiasts, growlers bridge the gap between the tap and the kitchen table. The refillable half-gallon jugs allow brethren of the brew to roll up to their favorite brewery or artisanal shop, get a tap-fresh flagon, and enjoy their specialty pints of the good stuff in the comfort of their own home. When poured days later, these hoppy suds taste just as crisp, and generously sized... More at UncommonGoods
Who better to inspire you to persevere than Winston Churchill? Made in Rhode Island of lead-free pewter. Comes in presentation box. More at UncommonGoods
Children can create their own snow globe and then enjoy it. First, model your own creative figurines, animals, or items using the Make & Bake mouldable polymer clay. Then bake your creation in the oven at a low temperature to make it permanent. Add water and glitter to the plastic snow globe. The opening at the base of the snow globe screws into place allowing it to be... More at UncommonGoods
Can't compromise with a coworker? Reliving sibling rivalry on vacation? Ping Pong: The perfect conflict resolution. Put an end to the back-and-forth over a smart game, fair and square--just keep this go-anywhere set handy. A portable net, adjustable paddles and two ping pong balls comes in a drawstring pouch for easy travel and storage. Net expands up to six feet. Made in China. More at UncommonGoods
This disc-shaped backup battery charges any device, including tablets, cell phones (including iPhone 4 & 5 and Androids), MP3 players, digital cameras, and more—via USB! A built-in charging cable prevents runaway cords, and folding ears contain tangle-prone wires. Made in China. More at UncommonGoods
An unknown author once wrote, "Happiness held is the seed; Happiness shared is the flower." Sharing the natural beauty of these Birth Month Flower Earrings is a fresh way to honor a special relationship, whether it has grown and blossomed your whole life, or for only a month. Each month of the year has a particular flower associated with it--and these blossoms, though real, never... More at UncommonGoods
A gift fit for Johnny Appleseed, this Apple Tree To Be kit is a memorable and creative gift that will keep on giving. This particular tree produces Ralls Janet apples. Ralls Janet apples are medium to large with thin greenish-yellow skin covered with dark pink and red stripes. Bite into one, and you'll experience the fine-grained, crisp and juicy taste and texture of the apple. These apples... More at UncommonGoods
Embrace tradition with this tender soapstone sculpture hand-carved by Shona artisans in Zimbabwe. Shaped from a single stone, this symbolic serpetine sculpture illustrates the unbreakable bonds of love. Using a technique passed down by their ancestors, modern-day Shona artisans hand-pick and quarry their stones and carve them using simple tools. More at UncommonGoods
Drink in the moment with these captivating wine glasses, designed with a working hourglass that celebrates the beauty of time spent toasting food, wine and friendship. Flip a glass to spark its timer--and the table conversation--over vibrant streams of sand swishing and crashing for ten minutes a side. With every ounce poured, a bottle of your favorite vintage tastes that much sweeter as... More at UncommonGoods
Reclaimed from the broken remains of a vintage cake plate (pink) and saucers, plates, tumblers and cookie jars (yellow), this delicate and lovely glass was made in great quantities during the 1930s and 40s, and is now known as Depression glass. A beautiful link to the past, the glass is salvaged from the Pennsylvania Amish Country in an effort to help the environment and protect wildlife... More at UncommonGoods
Can a drop of paint be sexy? We sure think so. Sophisticated and seductive, a single splash of color slowly drips down the classic silhouette of a wine glass giving it a playful touch of color and personality. Sold as a set of four: black, green, red and blue. Made in China. More at UncommonGoods
A great birthday gift for the astrological junkie who can't get enough or the zodiac novice who wants to know more, these amusing clay horoscope tiles list a myriad of not-so-flattering qualities for each sign. Easily hung on the wall. Designed by Regan Morris and Michael FitzGerald. Made in Canada. What's my sign? More at UncommonGoods
Handcrafted charms as unique as you are: artist Jenny Gaynor hand stamps brass molds into small pools of molten glass using traditional Muranese lampworking techniques, with no two pendants hardening alike. A perfect way to wear your initial or that of a loved one or child. Sterling silver chain sparkles with semi-precious gems. Made in Los Angeles. Choose from pink (rainbow moonstone),... More at UncommonGoods
Start a scrapbook and capture all those memorable moments with this kiddie keepsake box. Show off a 4 x 6 photo beside your child's tiny hand or foot print and fill the satin finished box with their most important milestones. The generous box will hold everything from baby booties to school yearbooks, and a thin tray at the top is perfect for pictures and treasures. Includes all the materials... More at UncommonGoods
Life and love are forever intertwined in this romantic, decorative paperweight. Sculpted by artist Tamara Hensick and then cast in pewter, the symbol for infinity is altered to become two interlocking hearts. Repeating around the edges are embossed words that can be read as both "love to live" and "live to love." Handmade in California. More at UncommonGoods
A colorful spin on the age-old adage--"only time will tell"--this clever clock fits seamlessly into your personal library to stack time on your side. Use it to add punch to an office wall or take a page from its smart design and disguise it among rows of shelved books. Designed by Sjoerd van Heumen. Made in China. More at UncommonGoods
These vintage record bookends may just be the hottest vinyl to hit the shelves since Elvis. Music-loving artist Jeff Davis makes them by hand, using two, 7" 45rpm records, bonded to a thick inner core and supported by a steel tongue that will keep your books from rocking and rolling right off the shelf. The core material, known as Trupan, is an environmentally friendly composite... More at UncommonGoods
Pass along practical fatherly advice your kids can use today: like how to build sling shots or launch water balloons on the fly! In this illustrative, easy-to-follow how-to guide, HGTV's Over Your Head host, Todd Davis, turns DIY projects into playtime with his collection of 25 kid-approved props. Busy Dads can choose from projects within three levels of time commitments: Easy Projects... More at UncommonGoods
