Coil Candle: Our Pick for Most Unusual Gift Invented in the 17th Century, coil candles still provide hours of enjoyment. A pliable cord of 100% beeswax sits atop a footed plate. Feed a section through the calipers (1" of wax = 25 minutes of light) and measure time just like in the "good old days." A fun way to track the minutes before bedtime on Christmas Eve.... More at UncommonGoods
This all-natural set was created by a mechanic who let his dirty, damaged paws drive his inspiration to design products for dudes. The manly salves, scrubs and balms included are specially made to meet the needs of the working man. From soothing sore feet, to healing cracked lips and knuckles, to buffing the dickens out of dry skin, this kit goes beyond simple cleansers to get the job done.... More at UncommonGoods
Kiss your newest project hello. Karen Lee and Mary Kearns' DIY kits allow you to pamper yourself with all-natural emollients while providing valuable job-skills services for women in the Washington DC area. Each kit includes everything you'll need to make your very own moisturning lip balm from Fair Trade cocoa butter and organic spearmint essential oil, for a delectable and refreshing fusion... More at UncommonGoods
Treat your feet without the harsh chemicals of a nail salon with this luxurious all-natural spa set handmade in Bali under Fair Trade regulations. Pumice stone: made from volcanic rock created by the 1968 eruption of Mount Agung. The stones are dug up and carved by traditional Balinese artisans in the Singaraja area of west Bali.Jasmine Soap & Nail Brush: Made from locally sourced materials... More at UncommonGoods
Candle by the Hour is a coiled, beeswax rope candle that features the ability to automatically extinguish itself. Simply feed up to three inches of flexible, pliable candle (about an hour's worth of burn-time) through the brass clamp. When the flame reaches the clamp, it will extinguish. No worries of burning down the house. Refills are available. More at UncommonGoods
You may think of the familiar sights or sounds of your favorite place, but catch a breath of just the right scent and suddenly the memories start flooding in. Each of these state-inspired scents connects with its wearers in a more personal way—evoking their home, their childhood roots, or even a dream escape. Each scent is proudly made in the USA. More at UncommonGoods
With this hand-brewed soap, you'll get to enjoy a fresh serving of suds with your morning shower. Crafted by San Francisco-based soap maker Hiromi, they come in a beer-lover's assortment made using local varieties of lager, ale, stout and porter. The alcohol is removed prior to being used, but each imparts the unique character of its grains to the final product. The beer is combined with... More at UncommonGoods
These clever candles masquerade as corks, but they'll bring a warm glow to your dinner table as quaint miniature lighting. Place one in the mouth of a used wine bottle to turn it into a candlestick. Made in China. Sold as a set of twelve cork candles. More at UncommonGoods
