This would make a great Valentines Day gift. It’s made from a copper dog tag hand stamped letter-by-letter with a brass trowel charm and comes with an antique brass split ring. Available on Etsy for $14.95. Dig it!

Growing up is seriously overrated, so why not give gifts that bring out the little kid within all of us? You know, the one that welcomed each day with a smile, dreamt big and always made time for fun? Here are ten gems to get the party started…you can thank me later.

Clockwise: All City Breakers Mini Series, Twin Lens Holga with Color Flash, don’t forget to play Print, The You Are Awesome Ribbon, Crayon Rings, Duck Hunt NES Hard Drive, Yellow Owl Workshop Big Stamps, Ice Cream Cone Trinket Box, Blue Harold plush monster, OMG Pillow

Portable music for small groups can be a hassle. Sure, there are any number of docks these days but many of them require batteries or put a big-time drain on your device. Plus, sometimes it makes an outing a little more high-tech than it needs to be. I’ve known about the iBamboo speaker for a few months and anxiously awaited it’s release (it’s finally out today), but if you haven’t heard, it’s an eco-conscious speaker for the iPhone 4/4S made entirely of bamboo. I can’t say this is going to be audiophile quality, but for $25 it’s worth a shot and might be just the thing for some tunes at a picnic, campsite or bonfire.

Whoa! I sure didn’t need to spend much time on the Aviator Nation website before being entranced by their hoodies. Everyone knows great marketing is not just the product, but how you tell the story and let’s just say these guys have sold me with their lifestyle photography that makes me miss my Southern California days. I’m normally someone that enjoys dark tones, but am straight up loving the colors in these. The only thing holding me back is the hefty price tag, but sometimes you just have to say screw it and pick up the things you like. That or just enter their giveaways.

Today is Small Business Saturday, perhaps the only part of the extreme shopping bullshit I can get behind, so I’d like to take the time to mention Betabrand, a SF retailer I recently learned about since moving to the city. Besides making some unique fashions (all made locally) to the scene, what I really appreciate about these guys is the sense of humor and playful copy. The store has a number of hilarious items like the Discolab collection or Nauseating Holiday Pants, but here are two of my faves in store.

Vagisoft Blanket – The model in this photo is serving you chips, guacamole and Pacificos which is already perfection, but the fact that this blanket is described as in between the softness of the womb of a marshmallow mermaid and the pouch of a cloud kangaroo tells me it’s the perfect gift to bestow upon a lucky lady.

COLOURlovers Plaid Flannel Shirt – Betabrand always has creative ideas and promotions and the idea of crowdsourcing flannel design and colors with the COLOURlovers online community is a perfect example. Plus, this shirt looks fly. Can someone get this for me please? I’m a medium.

Yes, it’s that time again… for turkeys and black friday and dreidels and mistletoe. It’s also the time for giving. Here are a few ideas for the lady in your life this most wonderful time of year.

Love is in the air. Showing your passion can be well-designed and inexpensive.
Red Acrylic Diamond Ring designed by Alissia Melka-Teichroew, MoMA Store

You had me at handmade. And bonus, it will keep your neck warm in style.
Going Hunting Red/Camel Jersey Hand-printed Circle Scarf by Bark Decor, Etsy.com

These make me want to tap dance. And smile.
Reuben Saddle Shoe, Zuriick

Don’t forget her creative side. Maybe she’ll even draw you a pretty picture to thank you.
Let’s Make Some Great Art Book by Marion Deuchars, fredflare.com

These whimsical globes call for a Dr. Seuss-inspired post:

Congratulations! Today is your day. You’re finding out about ImagineNations on Holiday Matinee! Vintage globes decoupaged by hand, inspiring travel to faraway lands. Artist Wendy Gold lets you custom design (oh how I wish the Peace globe was mine!). So what are you waiting for? Today’s the day! Your globe is waiting. So… order away!