1. DVD collection of their favourite classic (if a collection doesn't exist, assemble it for them. A quick wiki search tells me there are at least four movie versions of Wuthering Heights and most are available individually on Ebay.)
2. More plants. No, seriously. No home or reading nook should be without greenery; they are beautiful and healthy for us and the planet. IKEA has a great plant section (so does No Frills), with bangin' bonzai trees and marvelous money trees with those wicked twisty trunks. Everyone, from your teenage brother to your upstairs neighbour, likes to be needed, and needs something to nurture. It expands your scope; it makes your world a little bigger when a life form is relying on you.
3. Decorative birdcage. 'Cause it feels all Victorian and lovely. Add some vintage keys for the complete effect.
4. This gorgeous scarf with a quotation on it. DIY here.
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6. Equally fabulous shower curtain with words on it. Bonus points if you can find or make coordinating soap dispenser, towels and bath mat. Because bathrooms get rejected a lot.
7. Unique brass cuff with quotation on it. I received this one for Christmas last year and it's my favourite piece of jewelry.
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8. Penguin earrings. Nuff said. (Actually come to think of it, if Penguin cufflinks exist...)
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9. Dog GPS. OK, OK. This isn't literary at all, but we had a scare the other day when Mister Monkey got lost...and ended up on the neighbour's porch a significant distance away. A GPS that would alert me when he left the yard (set up using a "Geo fence") would've saved us an hour of searching and innumerable tears. The BluTracker looks interesting, but isn't being mass produced for another few weeks...
10. Crock pot. Because there are NOT enough hours in the day to go to work, write your blog, exercise, play with the dogs and read a book. Something's gotta give. Unless you can do a triple combo move and make dinner effortlesly in a slow cooker, while reading your book, while working out. Bonus points if you write/etch a wicked literary quotation on the crock pot.
11. Thing-a-majiggy that holds books open: great for reading on the stationary bike or treadmill. Amazon calls it the Flip Clip.
12. Membership to Audible. Listening to books is really convenient.
13. Glass/ceramic/steel etcher for the wannabe craft maven. There's one available at Lee Valley for less than $15. And if it's Lee Valley, it's quality tested and the company is Canadian owned.
14. Penguin bookjacket postcards (boxed set of 100). If you want to be really generous, include a roll of stamps.
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| From theguardian |
16. Spoon rest: the quickest way to add some jazz to your kitchen. Ask an Etsy or craft show artist if they can customize one for you. Basically anyone with a kiln should be able to. Or you can try that Pinterest craft where you write on it with Sharpie and bake it on. What about "Please, sir, I want some more?"
17. Embroidered oven mitts or anything personalized... it's just more...well, you know. Personal. Wine glasses, pillow cases, dog collars, mailboxes, tablecloths... if it can be painted or sewed on, you or a professional can take that regular item and turn it into individual-tastic.
18. Etched cake cloche, DIY here. Don't forget to follow us on Pinterest.
19. Not literary per se but so nifty I couldn't leave it out. Slumped bottle cheese tray or candy dish. These are so wicked! We have one of each and everybody raves about them. It's also a great way to upcycle. They're available on Etsy but also should be available at your local Craft Fairs this holiday season. If you live in the Ottawa area, Riverlights Stained Glassworks can make you one for about $25. they currently have only Grey Goose bottles in stock, but you are allowed to provide your own bottle as well! You can contact them via Facebook or at riverlights@rogers.com
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| This one is on Etsy |
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