Fortunately, we’ve outgrown our piggy bank, and luckily we have found a more sophisticated and mature way to store our spare change. The Ideaco & Associates Coin Storage ($32 USD) serves double-duty holding our loose coins while its unique bowl shape is perfect for placing our keys, lipgloss or anything else we may need to empty from our pockets. The wooden bottom easily pops open so we can retrieve change for our morning coffee or sunday newspaper.
The House of KENZO was founded in Paris in 1970 by Takada Kenzo – a native of Himeiji, Japan and from the beginning his originality and celebration of diverse cultures, colours and nature were the foundation of the ethos that has driven the brand to this day. KENZO Perfumed Ice Cubes ($30 USD) are just another product of that dedication and are the perfect sensual ritual for the cold winter months. The KENZO Ice Cubes release its perfume as it melts, leaving the skin lightly scented of rice steam. An ideal balance of four plants, four fragrances and four collections that delight your senses and enhance the natural essence of your skin.
DESU Design just launched their brand new Surface Collection of tabletop serving pieces. The collection is inspired by natural geological forms, pure geometry, and principal designer David Scott’s time spent in Japan. We love the ultra minimal HUG ($118 USD) that reduces the bowl to its most basic function – holding items in place. This bowl would make a great gift.
For more great gift ideas, be sure to visit our 2008 Holiday Gift Guide.
The perfect gift for anyone who loves the cute and curious. The Eggling ($10 USD) first made it big in Japan where it is handmade of porous ceramic. It looks and feels just like an extra large egg, but crack its top and discover a garden ready to grow. Just water and place in a bright spot – the plants grow up to five months in the eggling, after which you can transplant directly in soil.
