Wood Model Cargo Ships

The artistic toy specialists at Papafoxtrot modeled this series of wooden boats after some of the largest ships ever to cross the sea. From the TI Asia to the dramatic Emma Maers, each bright blue replica has been beautifully deduced to the purest of forms.

Available from A Plus R Store for $180

Wood Model Cargo Ships

The artistic toy specialists at Papafoxtrot modeled this series of wooden boats after some of the largest ships ever to cross the sea. From the TI Asia to the dramatic Emma Maers, each bright blue replica has been beautifully deduced to the purest of forms.

Available from A Plus R Store for $180

Totto Vase

Bring a little nature inside with this sweet bird-inspired bud vase. Made from porcelain, its design is inspired by a 1960s toothpick holder created by famed Japanese ceramic designer Masahiro Mori.

Available from Tortoise General Store for $18

Totto Vase

Bring a little nature inside with this sweet bird-inspired bud vase. Made from porcelain, its design is inspired by a 1960s toothpick holder created by famed Japanese ceramic designer Masahiro Mori.

Available from Tortoise General Store for $18

Tomboy Style

Compiled by Lizzie Garrett Mettler (author of a blog by the same name as well as LA Times contributor), this book celebrates the women who dare to buck tradition, blurring the line between masculine and feminine attire.

Available from Rizzoli for $33

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Heath Ceramics Bud Vase Set

Designed to highlight the beauty of a single stem or a few small flowers, this handcrafted ceramic bud vase is a Heath classic sure to last many generations.

Available from Health Ceramics for $22

Heath Ceramics Bud Vase Set

Designed to highlight the beauty of a single stem or a few small flowers, this handcrafted ceramic bud vase is a Heath classic sure to last many generations.

Available from Health Ceramics for $22

Album Vilmorin: The Vegetable Garden

Carefully reproducing artwork that was first published in the 1850s by French seed firm, Vilmorin-Andrieux & Cie, Taschen have created the essential gift for any budding chef with an interest in botany or art. Enclosed within its hardcover shell are 46 frameable color prints that gloriously detail French garden vegetables.

Available from Taschen for $60

Album Vilmorin: The Vegetable Garden

Carefully reproducing artwork that was first published in the 1850s by French seed firm, Vilmorin-Andrieux & Cie, Taschen have created the essential gift for any budding chef with an interest in botany or art. Enclosed within its hardcover shell are 46 frameable color prints that gloriously detail French garden vegetables.

Available from Taschen for $60

Dovo Manicure Set

Established in 1906, Germany’s Dovo pride themselves on creating quality steel products that are built to last. Comprised of nail scissors, clippers, a cuticle pusher, tweezers and a file–all made with forged, nickel-galvanized steel, this leather-bound manicure set seeks to uphold this reputation.

Available from Kaufmann Mercantile for $125

Dovo Manicure Set

Established in 1906, Germany’s Dovo pride themselves on creating quality steel products that are built to last. Comprised of nail scissors, clippers, a cuticle pusher, tweezers and a file–all made with forged, nickel-galvanized steel, this leather-bound manicure set seeks to uphold this reputation.

Available from Kaufmann Mercantile for $125

Hay & Scholten & Baijings’ Tea Towels

Make the functional fashionable in the kitchen with a little help from design studio Scholten & Baijings. Created by Stefan Scholten and Carole Baijings for Hay Denmark, these cotton mix tea towels feature their signature grid patterns, layering and neon streak.

Available from A+R Store for $32

Hay & Scholten & Baijings’ Tea Towels

Make the functional fashionable in the kitchen with a little help from design studio Scholten & Baijings. Created by Stefan Scholten and Carole Baijings for Hay Denmark, these cotton mix tea towels feature their signature grid patterns, layering and neon streak.

Available from A+R Store for $32

Leica La Carte Camera

With 4,000 possible design and feature combinations, the Leica La Carte custom cameras are (almost) as unique as your someone special. Handcrafted in Germany, they take 4-6 weeks to make and can be configured for the exact photographic–or stylistic–needs of the user.

Available from Leica for $4,995

Leica La Carte Camera

With 4,000 possible design and feature combinations, the Leica La Carte custom cameras are (almost) as unique as your someone special. Handcrafted in Germany, they take 4-6 weeks to make and can be configured for the exact photographic–or stylistic–needs of the user.

Available from Leica for $4,995

Unit Portables iPad Case

Sleek and simplistic, the Unit Portable effortlessly slips over the iPad and other tablet devices. The padded Portable seamlessly merges style and safety in a variety of eye-popping colors.

Available from Unit Portables for £29

Unit Portables iPad Case

Sleek and simplistic, the Unit Portable effortlessly slips over the iPad and other tablet devices. The padded Portable seamlessly merges style and safety in a variety of eye-popping colors.

Available from Unit Portables for £29

The New York Times 36 Hours Book

Conjuring up dream getaways since 2001, The New York Times’ popular travel 36 Hours column enables both armchair enthusiasts and romantic-minded day trippers alike the chance to explore the nuanced wonders of North America through lush photography and snappy prose.

Available from Amazon for $24

The New York Times 36 Hours Book

Conjuring up dream getaways since 2001, The New York Times’ popular travel 36 Hours column enables both armchair enthusiasts and romantic-minded day trippers alike the chance to explore the nuanced wonders of North America through lush photography and snappy prose.

Available from Amazon for $24

The Lover’s Dictionary

Author David Levithan offers a definitive look at the elusive state of romantic bliss with his novel, The Lover’s Dictionary. Illustrating the highs and lows of relationships, The Lover’s Dictionary is a literary homage to the language of love.

Available from Amazon for $12

The Lover’s Dictionary

Author David Levithan offers a definitive look at the elusive state of romantic bliss with his novel, The Lover’s Dictionary. Illustrating the highs and lows of relationships, The Lover’s Dictionary is a literary homage to the language of love.

Available from Amazon for $12

Rob Wynne Octopus Ring

Known for his versatile exploration of subject through material, artist Rob Wynne masterfully creates an intricately formed octopus ring. Also offered in a spider design, each piece is made from 18K gold and assorted jewels.

Available from Grey Area for $3,500-$10,000

Rob Wynne Octopus Ring

Known for his versatile exploration of subject through material, artist Rob Wynne masterfully creates an intricately formed octopus ring. Also offered in a spider design, each piece is made from 18K gold and assorted jewels.

Available from Grey Area for $3,500-$10,000

Paper Pick Up

This playful note set pares down dating to a survey of flirtatious options, making compatibility as easy as yes or no.

Available from Knock Knock for $4

Paper Pick Up

This playful note set pares down dating to a survey of flirtatious options, making compatibility as easy as yes or no.

Available from Knock Knock for $4

USB Cufflinks

These polished cuff links would make James Bond proud–not only do they pack up to 2G of USB storage, they serve as WiFi hot spots for most electronic devices.

Available from Brookstone for $250

USB Cufflinks

These polished cuff links would make James Bond proud–not only do they pack up to 2G of USB storage, they serve as WiFi hot spots for most electronic devices.

Available from Brookstone for $250

Sliced Bread Notebook

Designed to resemble a loaf of bread, this pack of 12 notepads encourages you to write the next best thing.

Available from Pukka/Dank for $60

Sliced Bread Notebook

Designed to resemble a loaf of bread, this pack of 12 notepads encourages you to write the next best thing.

Available from Pukka/Dank for $60

Utility Card

Searching for the right thing to say? The utility card uses the classic word search format to spell out embedded sentiments on tree-free paper.

Available from Grain for $5

Utility Card

Searching for the right thing to say? The utility card uses the classic word search format to spell out embedded sentiments on tree-free paper.

Available from Grain for $5

PlugBug

A couple that charges together, stays together? We can’t promise relationship longevity, but with this two-in-one consolidated charger will keep both of your Apple products fully charged at the same time.

Available from Twelve South for $35

PlugBug

A couple that charges together, stays together? We can’t promise relationship longevity, but with this two-in-one consolidated charger will keep both of your Apple products fully charged at the same time.

Available from Twelve South for $35

Cavalier Essentials Duffel

Cavalier Essential’s handcrafted leather duffel bag is designed to age gracefully with time, highlighting the exceptional quality of its raw material. Custom-made and hand-stitched in New York, the bag is both durable and intuitively crafted, offering a custom strap and sturdy handles.

Available from Cavalier Essentials for $1,695

Cavalier Essentials Duffel

Cavalier Essential’s handcrafted leather duffel bag is designed to age gracefully with time, highlighting the exceptional quality of its raw material. Custom-made and hand-stitched in New York, the bag is both durable and intuitively crafted, offering a custom strap and sturdy handles.

Available from Cavalier Essentials for $1,695

The Perfect Pencil

Designed and crafted by Graf von Faber Castell this platinum-plated implement has a built in sharpener to ensure there’s always the finest graphite tip when making your point. A built-in replaceable eraser and retractable point make the utensil an ideal gift for the draftsman, architect or sketch artist.

Available from Graf von Faber-Castell for $250

The Perfect Pencil

Designed and crafted by Graf von Faber Castell this platinum-plated implement has a built in sharpener to ensure there’s always the finest graphite tip when making your point. A built-in replaceable eraser and retractable point make the utensil an ideal gift for the draftsman, architect or sketch artist.

Available from Graf von Faber-Castell for $250

Simplehuman Sensor Soap Pump

This automatic soap dispenser is activated by motion for a no muss, no fuss and ultra-hygienic solution to hand-washing. A wide opening makes refills a snap and the dispenser is available in a variety of finishes.

Available from simplehuman for $35

Simplehuman Sensor Soap Pump

This automatic soap dispenser is activated by motion for a no muss, no fuss and ultra-hygienic solution to hand-washing. A wide opening makes refills a snap and the dispenser is available in a variety of finishes.

Available from simplehuman for $35