Oh Christmas List, What a Headache!

It's that season once again, time to go through that list that you made way back for the people who have made your lives better and more worth living. However, the thought of going to the mall and browsing amid the crowd of over zealous shoppers is enough to keep me glued to my seat in front of my loyal laptop.

Anyway, on my numerous trips to the internet highway, I came across some very interesting finds. I have put together a list of cool toys and gadgets for all the significant people in your life that should make you popular with the gift giving community come Christmas.

The best part? All these can be bought on line, so you can do it in the comfort of your own homes, or better yet, while twiddling your thumbs at work! Just don't let your boss catch you. Happy Shopping!

http://www.jonathanadler.com First and foremost on my cyberspace map . Mon dieu, I simply adore this site, darlings! They have one of a kind finds that are simply amazing! The owner is a superbly talented artist who decided to spread his wings and show the world what he has to offer.

For your pharmacist, pill popping friend or dysfunctional sister. Need a break from your friend/sister's tendencies to over think anything? While browsing the Jonathan Adler website, I came across these humorous canisters. The blurb by them says "beyond denial. Stash in style." Ha! I don't think I would display them in my house, but they just might be perfect for that eclectic someone in your life. You could keep pretty much anything in them; Prozac, pennies, Quaaludes or candy. Give her this adorable kitsch container and maybe, she'll take a hint and quit the melodramatic histrionics. Who knows? Miracles are known to happen at Christmas time!


For your dysfunctional not to mention obssessive-compulsive/manic depressive friend. While you're at it, give this book as a self help guide. This delightful book celebrates the creative genius of today’s top talent with each chapter a different tenet of Adler’s hilarious style manifesto. As added bonus it boasts of pages & pages of gorgeous interiors, finding itself mentioned on some of the world's most famous magazine pages, including Better Homes and Gardens, Cosmopolitan, Allure, and other equally famous soft cover subscriptions. She can keep herself amused by perusing Jonathan’s funny personal stories. This book is so inspiring that your friend will be turning over a new leaf by New Year's Eve! Hey, that's an idea!


Next stop - http://aplusrstore.com. This is another cyberstore that piqued my interest with its plethora of amazing gadgets . From clocks to carafes, slippers to stuffed toys, and baubles to bright lights, the constant is design that charms, functions and inspires. You can give these gifts with good design and be twice the hero: Your loved ones will praise your genius, and in the process you support innovative and fledgling designers.

For that significant person in your life who parties until dawn, help him keep his job by getting to work on time with this handy robo clock. Sorry, it does not make you coffee nor punch you in the face to wake you up. This fancy gadget rolls away and hides when you won't wake up. Snooze, and Clocky jumps off of your nightstand (up to 3 feet!) and wheels around your room, regardless of carpet or wood, looking for a place to hide while blasting the kind of sleep-proof noise that forces you to get out of bed. This one of a kind gadget was apparently invented and manufactured by Gauri Nanda, an MIT "Marquis-de-grad,” who wanted to go into business for herself because, well, she likes to sleep in late.

For your couch potato DAD or to be politically correct, your movement challenged father or husband/significant other. The man responsible for the knock-off Burberry pins designed this nifty gadget and made it a whole lot more stylish than clapping. It can control any light fixture or electrical device up to 100 feet away.You'll never hear another "where's the remote" question from hereon. Instead of moaning from the couch and refusing to move an inch to look for the remote, give him this control device (no, not for TV) light switch. Lights On! Lights Off! Changing the lighting in a room is now as easy as flicking the switch by remote. To save yourself the energy of lecturing the man in your life on the merits of exercise next time he asks you to switch off the light, smugly hand him this technology.

For your spoiled, puttin' on the ritz friend. Does he still wax nostalgic about the good old college days when he'd wake up in the morning with a bigger than life migraine and engage in a no holds barr barfing session with the toilet? Or has he changed his scenario and moans about his high finance woes instead? Next time he starts bitching or moaning, hit him on the head with style with these wine glasses. Maxim Velčovský—a fast-rising star in the design world—converts everyday, throwaway objects into art made of porcelain or glass. With the Fast Cup, the Czech designer created a Dixie-style cup of glass—each one is hand blown from borosilicate, so each is slightly different. Maxim explained that this was a deliberate choice - he wanted to take the form as far away from its plastic, mass-produced origins as possible. The lightness of this glass makes it a pleasure to drink from. These are sure to amuse your ritzy friend back to the real world.

Moving along we get to www.fredflare.com. I love this site, being a goofy gadget geek myself. Lo and behold, check out this outrageous finds!

For that cool teenager/young one/single friend in your life. This gadget is sure to put a smile on her face. This rockin' coin purse is life-changing and is hilariously divine! How many coin purses are there that you know of that comes with a 1400 milliwatt stereo amplifier that easily connects to any iPod, phone or MP3 player? None, Nada, Zilch! All the gorgeous hunks out there will be following you like the Pied Piper! What are you waiting for? Grab one for yourself and be the talk of the town for weeks to come. But please don't get me one for Christmas, it wont match my wardrobe at all unless I decide to go for the Cindy Lauper look come 2009! Kidding!


For your "DJ wanna be friend". He will finally able to archive his parents' or grandparents'? vinyl music collection with this USB output. It is a simple way to convert those vinyl records of long ago with your PC or MAC. This "EZ Vinyl Converter" will automatically import all your songs into your iTunes library. It comes with an RCA line output for connecting to a stereo & a free Audacity software to record & edit tracks. Plus it enables you to convert 78 RPM records! Your friend will forever be indebted to you. Just make sure you have your earplugs ready each time he drops by with this gadget.


For you goofy but lovable funny friend.
Picture this scenario: "Helloooooo, can you hold on for a second? I'm on my hamburger phone." You need to have a stash of mylanta to give out everytime you use this phone. Why? Everyone will be rolling in laughter and suffering from a bellyache when they catch your friend using this cool gizmo. Can you see yourself making calls on the same phone as Juno? This is something you probably would have sold your soul for in grade school. What a perfect way to be the life of the party! Open it up to make and receive calls.


For the icing on the cake, buy this one as well, it goes with the cheeseburger phone.
Surprise, surprise, you can use this french fries purse while your friend cheerfully gabs on the cheeseburger phone! Would you like a side of fries with that? Talk about "value meal" bric a bracs. Too bad they haven't come up with a soda widget yet. Yo, people from fredflare, are you listening?

What an awesome ice breaker or conversation piece, hmmm?


Don't forget your diva friend, the one who wont wear or use anything that does not scream "signature". She'd love to get some shut-eye in this uproarious satin lined sleep mask with elegant trim and terry backing. You'll have her purring Darling! in no time. Better yet ladies, get one for yourself to wear on one of those red eye flights. You're sure to elicit a few chuckles from the passengers and crew.

Oops, we've come to the end of the line. As the saying goes, all good things must come to an end.
That's all folks!

If you need help in finding anything else, just send me a buzz and I will have my my fingers do the walking and pound that keyboard in no time! Hope you enjoyed shopping my Simply Amazing way!