Monday, December 17, 2007

last call for e-shopping.

Still grappling with gifts for a handful of hard-to-buy-for folk??
Here, courtesy of Real Simple magazine, is a list of one-of-a-kind online shops, every one full of uniquely cool offerings:

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Branch (www.branchhome.com)
Eco-friendly items for the home.
Elsewares (www.elsewares.com)
Gifts from independent artists and designers.
WishingFish.com (www.wishingfish.com)
Quirky finds for everyone on your list.
Ugallery.com (www.ugallery.com)
Original (and affordable) works by emerging artists.
The Museum of Useful Things (www.themut.com)
For those who like their household wares to be functional and beautiful.
Firebox.com (www.firebox.com)
Gadgets and gizmos galore.
The Curiosity Shoppe (www.curiosityshoppeonline.com)
Vintage-looking and unique gifts.
Charles & Marie (www.charlesandmarie.com)
Design-savvy products culled from around the world.
Perch! (www.perchdesign.net)
Handmade ceramic goodies for the house and the garden.
Greenergrassdesign (www.greenergrassdesign.com)
Distinctive items for decorating your home or your outfits.
Elum (www.elumdesigns.com)
Brightly colored letterpress stationery, journals, and gift wrap.
Exploritorium (www.exploratoriumstore.com)
Puzzles and science experiments for inquisitive kids.
RavinStyle (www.ravinstyle.com)
Jewelry, handbags, clothing, and more for any budding fashionista.
Soolip (www.soolip.com)
A paper boutique that imports unusual paper and cards from all over the world.
Velocity (www.velocityartanddesign.com)
Original and limited-edition works of art, plus beautiful, modern gifts for the home.
Vitamin D(esign) (www.vitamindesignshop.com)
Unique items for every room and everyone, even pets.

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