To (maybe) make it easier on you, here are 15 gift ideas for the writer/reader/editor/publisher in your life (I promise, no pens):
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| $400 from The Abandoned Attic |
Hello, gorgeous. This amazing artist takes beautifully-illustrated books,
(in this case, The Land of Oz) and transforms it into a three-dimensional sculpture.
This artist also takes commissions for favorite books (she also has a way-cool "A Christmas Carol")
This artist also takes commissions for favorite books (she also has a way-cool "A Christmas Carol")
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| $25.50 from Freshly Fig |
Book lockets are so simple and beautiful,
but the kinds currently sold at places like Modcloth and Forever21 can look a bit cheap.
This vintage one, with a linen-textured cover, has just enough grit to give it some well-loved character.
but the kinds currently sold at places like Modcloth and Forever21 can look a bit cheap.
This vintage one, with a linen-textured cover, has just enough grit to give it some well-loved character.
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| $32 from Sleek Identity |
This "wall bookmark" made me laugh.
I love the idea of putting these all over the house,
or even making a little art installation in one corner.
I love the idea of putting these all over the house,
or even making a little art installation in one corner.
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| $80 from Suck UK |
A different sort of bookmark, which doubles as a lamp
(which you can turn into a little house!)
The lovely diffused light is reason enough to stick this beauty on your nightstand
(which you can turn into a little house!)
The lovely diffused light is reason enough to stick this beauty on your nightstand
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| $39 from Levenger |
My mother-in-law has one of these, and I always thought it was the coolest thing
It's incredibly sturdy, heavy-duty, great for transporting books, toys, equipment--whatever!
And a portion of the profits goes to the (beautiful, enchanting, wonderful) Boston Public Library
It's incredibly sturdy, heavy-duty, great for transporting books, toys, equipment--whatever!
And a portion of the profits goes to the (beautiful, enchanting, wonderful) Boston Public Library
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| $325 from PeachyChicBoutique |
It has been one of my dreams to own a vintage card catalog
(and you'd think you'd be able to pick those up cheap).
I once saw one that had been transformed into a spice chest,
with one of the little drawers full of recipe cards.
(swoon!)
(and you'd think you'd be able to pick those up cheap).
I once saw one that had been transformed into a spice chest,
with one of the little drawers full of recipe cards.
(swoon!)
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| $50-70 from uncommon goods |
If you love books but have crossed over to the e-reader side,
consider one of these gorgeous iPad and Kindle cases, made from vintage book covers
(shown here: Hans Christian Anderson's Fairy Tales)
consider one of these gorgeous iPad and Kindle cases, made from vintage book covers
(shown here: Hans Christian Anderson's Fairy Tales)
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| on sale for $94.95 from Amazon |
A great pair of headphones makes a great gift for a writer, especially those who write with music.
I have the Sony MDR-7506 headphones, which are so wonderful that the husband steals them on a regular basis. They are just really good quality, block out a lot of sound, and give the music more depth than those little white earbuds could even dream of.**
I have the Sony MDR-7506 headphones, which are so wonderful that the husband steals them on a regular basis. They are just really good quality, block out a lot of sound, and give the music more depth than those little white earbuds could even dream of.**
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| $35 from Out of Print |
This Moby Dick iPhone case caught my eye for the adorable little white whale,
but really anything from Out of Print is drool-worthy for writers/readers,
including their inventive t-shirts, coasters, and tote bags, all based off vintage book covers.
but really anything from Out of Print is drool-worthy for writers/readers,
including their inventive t-shirts, coasters, and tote bags, all based off vintage book covers.
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| $14.99 from FixerUp |
Making new technology look like old technology = so big!
I have a pun-afficiando's love for inventive laptop decals,
and this one made me laugh.
For when you want to be old school, without all the mess of typewriter ribbons and actual keys.
I have a pun-afficiando's love for inventive laptop decals,
and this one made me laugh.
For when you want to be old school, without all the mess of typewriter ribbons and actual keys.
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| $82 from TheFancyLamb |
Or, just go ahead and make the commitment and get yourself a real, vintage typewriter.
I have one (a Hermes), and it gives me no end of design-pleasure,
plus it makes for beautiful type for letters or invitations.
I have one (a Hermes), and it gives me no end of design-pleasure,
plus it makes for beautiful type for letters or invitations.
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| $12-$90 from CB I Hate Perfume |
How amazing is this?
A perfumer who hates perfume managed to bottle the warm, woodsy scent of his favorite
first-edition, 1927 novel. I have no idea if there are people who would like to actually smell like books,
but I can imagine one of these bottles sitting on my desk and taking a nice, relaxing whiff now and then.
A perfumer who hates perfume managed to bottle the warm, woodsy scent of his favorite
first-edition, 1927 novel. I have no idea if there are people who would like to actually smell like books,
but I can imagine one of these bottles sitting on my desk and taking a nice, relaxing whiff now and then.
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| $11.99 from Amazon |
After years of missed ideas, I now know never to go anywhere without a little notebook.
These Picopads, which fit in your wallet and come complete with an itty-bitty pen,
are perfect for those times when you can't carry a full notebook with you
These Picopads, which fit in your wallet and come complete with an itty-bitty pen,
are perfect for those times when you can't carry a full notebook with you
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| $20 from The Love Shop |
I'm not usually one for inspirational posters, but this one struck me as a great sentiment for writers,
or anyone, really, who has to face incredible odds to do what they love.
or anyone, really, who has to face incredible odds to do what they love.
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| $300 from Crazy Ray's House of Body Parts |
The last gift I have to offer is a little cheesy, but probably the best: support.
That can mean anything, from offering to read a work-in-progress to keeping an ear open.
Support from friends and family is like a super-charged engine that keeps writers going,
and so the best thing you can get your little writer this year is a hug
(or the other 14 things I put on this list)***
That can mean anything, from offering to read a work-in-progress to keeping an ear open.
Support from friends and family is like a super-charged engine that keeps writers going,
and so the best thing you can get your little writer this year is a hug
(or the other 14 things I put on this list)***
Happy Holidays, to you and your favorite writers!
*I'm a straight-up Bic Round Stick M in black ink kind of girl, although I'm thinking of making a switch to Papermate Write Bros. Grip. I know, you guys! It's a big decision! I used to think I was the only person who cared so deeply about pens, then I talked with my old co-worker, who told me how he jealously guards his uni-ball Vision rollerball pens in blue. Then I went on vacation and he lost my favorite pen. He was so sorry! When I got married, he gave me a packet of uni-ball pens from his "private stash." The gesture was not lost on me. Also: I just wrote a whole paragraph about pens!
**How do I know these are so wonderful, the best out there? Because I used to work in broadcast journalism, and these were the only things anyone used. Versatile, comfortable, I wore these puppies for 8 hours a day and never complained. Confession: when I left my job, I may have taken my battered, beloved headphones with me...
***Did I just throw in "support" as the 15th gift because I ran out of ideas and I'm hungry and want to eat lunch? It's a Christmas mystery!
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