Unusual Gifts For The HomeHere are a few gifts for the home that I hope will suit the people you're buying for, making your shopping easy. To see a larger image of these gifts for the home, click on the graphics. Magnifying Glass This beautiful magnifying glass is perfect for any household that may need a little help with enlarging type written words. These are perfect gift items since they come to you in a beautiful see through top box. The hand feel is wonderful and there is some nice weight to the piece and the colors are very vibrant and bright. Item length is approximately 6 inches and the magnifying round glass piece is 1.5" in diameter. This exquisite gift piece will come to you in the black gift box as shown which makes it a perfect gift. Not all gifts for the home are this eloquent. ---------------------------------------------------- Historic Prints – quality frames – many sizes and scenes to choose from. This is a museum quality, reproduction print on premium paper with archival/UV resistant inks. Date: [between 1929 and 1933] Subject: Hoover, Herbert, 1874-1964--Public appearances--Massachusetts--Boston. Others to choose from. ----------------------------------------------------- Eagle End Table A heroic and beautiful eagle family nests in the base of this stunning and unusual table that adds a dash of drama to the home. Alabastrite base with tempered glass top. May require additional freight charge. 20" diameter x 23 1/2" high. --------------------------------------------------- Bicyclist Wine Bottle Holder A few gifts for the home can reflect the interests of the people you're buying for. This bicycle rider wine bottle holder is ready to go for a ride to entertain your friends. Add your favorite bottle of wine and this becomes the perfect gift for anyone who loves biking. ---------------------------------------------------- Sound Therapy System Do you need to relax? Are you getting poor quality sleep or very little sleep? Here is the answer. It's The Sound Oasis Relaxation Sound Machine. It produces a unique sound therapy allowing you to create your very own sound environment conducive to Relaxation and Sleep. The Relaxation Sound Machine blocks out irritating noises by surrounding you with authentic nature sounds or white noise. This allows you to fall asleep easier, obtain a better quality sleep, so you are more alert throughout your day. The Relaxation Sound Machine includes six integrated authentic nature sounds: Ocean Surf, Rain, Stream, White Noise, Summer Night, and Wind. This unit was designed with a 4 position timer, continuous play, 30, 60, or 90 minutes. --------------------------------------------------- Digital Bathroom Scale The EatSmart Bathroom Scale is the ideal way to track your weight loss quickly and easily. Simply tap the scale and step on, and in seconds you'll have an accurate readout to the nearest .2 lbs on the EatSmart's oversized 3.5" LCD display. The LCD display also contains a cool-blue backlight, allowing for easy viewing. --------------------------------------------------- Keurig Special Edition B60 Coffee Brewer, Variable Brew Sizes: 6, 8 Or 10 OZ, Removable 48 OZ Water Reservoir, Removable Drip Tray, Programmable LCD Control Center, Programmable Turn On & Turn Off, Brew Temperature Control. OR for the single person - Your mornings have never been brighter. Bold and invigorating or aromatic and flavorful, choose from a wide array of innovative K-Cup brewing pods - flavors designed by some of your favorite brands - and start your day in seconds with the Keurig single cup brewer. ---------------------------------------------------- Electric Wine-Bottle Opener At the touch of a button, the Oster Wine Opener easily opens up to 30 bottles on a single charge. The stylish and ergonomically designed soft-grip handle will fit into the palm of your hand for a firm grip. Also includes a foil cutter to remove wine seals and a recharging base for convenience. ---------------------------------------------------- Wireless Desktop Weather Station The La Crosse Technology WS-7014CH Wireless Weather Station transmits the remote temperature via a wireless 915 MHz transmission from the outdoor sensor to the indoor display unit at a range of up to 330 feet. The forecast icon is controlled by changes in the barometric pressure history for the past 36 hours, to generate a forecast for 12-20 hours in advance. Also displayed are indoor temperature and humidity, and time and date, which is set by the U.S. atomic clock. You'll be able to see the weather forecast at a glance. -------------------------------------------------- MORE ITEMS FOR THE KITCHEN Presto Corn Popper Best hot air popper! Convenient, natural and light! Pops regular or gourmet popping corn with hot air, not oil, for a healthy, low calorie treat ! Fast! Pops up to 18 cups of gourmet corn in less than 2 1/2 minutes. Leaves virtually no un-popped kernels. -------------------------------------------------- Cuisinart Frozen Yogart and Ice Cream maker Housed in brushed stainless steel, this fully automatic unit makes frozen yogurt, sorbet, and homemade ice cream in as little as 25 minutes. The frozen-dessert maker features a heavy-duty motor and a double-insulated freezer bowl that holds up to 2 quarts of frozen dessert. Simply add ingredients, turn the machine on, and frozen drinks and desserts are ready in minutes. An instruction book and recipes are included. Great for entertaining or every day use, this unit measures 8-1/4 by 8 by 11-1/4 inches and has a three-year limited warranty. There are gifts for the home that can make life more delicious. ---------------------------------------------------- Spice Carousel This Carousel Spice Rack has a patented auto measure dial dispenser that precisely measures and dispenses spices. One click for 1/4 tsp., two clicks for 1/2 tsp., etc. The individual dispensers will accommodate the entire contents of a standard spice bottle, and have large openings to accommodate measuring spoons and volume pouring, as well as shaker tops. This spice rack can be positioned under the cabinet or on the counter. Twelve spice compartments. Forty spice labels are included (spices are not included). Stackable option for easy expansion of units. You'll love the addition of this stylish Spice Carousel to your kitchen. Matte silver and matte black finish. ---------------------------------------------------- Multi-Pressure Cooker Fagor’s 6 qt. Electric Multi-Cooker is a pressure cooker, a slow cooker and a rice cooker in one. It also features a brown and a warm function for a truly one-pot-cooking, and a six quart removable cooking pot that is dishwasher safe and nonstick coated for easy cleanup. PROGRAMS: The pressure cooking program drastically reduces cooking time. Choose between high (9 psi) and low (5 psi) pressure to prepare a great variety of healthy meals in minutes. The slow cooker setting prepares classics such as pot roasts, soups and stews. Add ingredients in the morning and dinner will be waiting for you. No more soggy or burned rice dishes. All your recipes will be cooked to perfection with the automatic rice cooking program. The versatility and safety features distinguish Fagor’s Electric Multi Cooker: • Programmable delay-timer for up to 8 hours. • Multi-cooker will go automatically to “keep warm” function after any cooking program. • Self-locking lid and automatic pressure release setting for your convenience. • The lid will not open while there’s pressure inside the cooker for safety. • Two independent pressure control valves and anti-overheating protection for added security. • LED screen with soft-touch control buttons. • Brushed stainless steel exterior. • Manual includes 40 delicious recipes for the three cooking programs. • Compact size: 12 inches in diameter and 13 inches tall. • Requires regular 110 V household power. • ETL approved. ------------------------------------------------- Espresso/Cappuccino Maker Have the ability to make coffeehouse quality espressos and cappuccinos in the comfort of you own home. The Mr. Coffee 15-bar pump espresso maker delivers high-quality drinks on a consistent basis. The thermal block heater makes brewing faster and a removable water reservoir makes it easier to get started. ------------------------------------------------ Bread Machine From cinnamon-raisin bread for breakfast to buttery dinner rolls or garlic bread sticks to serve with dinner, this countertop appliance makes it easy to create delicious bakery-style artisan bread right at home. Simply add in measured ingredients, close the lid, make a selection from the push-button digital-display control panel, and it takes care of the rest. Choose from three crust shades--light, medium, or dark--and from four horizontally shaped loaf sizes: 1 pound, 1-1/2 pounds, 2 pounds, or 2-1/2 pounds. Best of all, the machine's timer can be set to delay the end time by up to 12 hours and 58 minutes, which makes it possible to wake up to the smell of freshly baked, homemade bread in the morning or to come home to a warm loaf at the end of a long day. The bread maker provides two blades for thorough dough kneading and a higher rise, a large viewing window, and a removable nonstick bread pan for easy cleaning. It also includes a measuring cup, a measuring spoon, a handy knead-blade removal tool, and a multi-lingual instruction manual with a variety of recipes, including low-carb and gluten-free. The bread machine measures 18 by 10-1/2 by 11-4/5 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty. ------------------------------------------------ MORE FOR OUTSIDE THE KITCHEN Folding Hand Cart This folding 2-wheel cart will come in handy for everything from hauling groceries, to wheeling around loads of luggage. Weighing in at only 15 lbs, the Handee Truck will spare you strain on your back, whether you're moving boxes up staircases, or bags of soil around the yard! This folding hand truck will carry up to 250 lbs of anything that fits on its aluminum platform, with two handle positions for ergonomic correctness. Collapses and extends for easy storage! Assembly level/degree of difficulty: No Assembly Required. Some gifts for the home are very useful. ---------------------------------------------- CD Recorder & Entertainment Center It takes just a few minutes and a few simple steps to preserve your entire collection in a digital format. If you still want to listen to your favorite music in its original format, this all-in-one unit also features a CD player, cassette tape player, 3-speed turntable, digital AM?FM radio, and remote control convenience. Comes with full-range stereo speakers and input/outputs, including video output and earphone jacks. The coordinating wood stand has brass-plated hardware and storage space for records and CDs. Assembly required. Stained Oak wood. ------------------------------------------------- Onkyo Home Theater Package The Onkyo TX-SR707 7.2-Channel A/V Surround Home Theater Receiver offers a wealth of audio and video features that combine to earn it the prestigious quality assurance of THX Select2 Plus. On the connectivity side, six HDMI 1.3a inputs handle all your high-def sources, while also transporting video signals upscaled to 1080p via Faroudja DCDi Cinema . Along with the pristine, lossless audio of Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio , the TX-SR707 handles two new surround formats: Audyssey DSX and Dolby Pro Logic IIz. These formats open up an immersive vertical dimension for games and movies, and bring more flexibility to your speaker set-up. This system received the top rating from Consumer Reports and Consumer Search. ---------------------------------------------------- Dog Breed Pendulum Clocks These handmade whimsical dog clocks make a great gift for any dog lover. The dog's tail is a working pendulum, wagging back and forth as each second ticks by. All clocks are guaranteed for one year and require 1 AA battery (not included). Approx 12.5" high. Made in the USA ----------------------------------------------------- Candle Lanterns – many shapes and sizes and colors. Candles create a touch of charm to any event or space. Our candles add a touch of distinction. The entire collection of Pillar, Hurricane, Votive and Sculpted candles are all hand-poured scent-free, offering an elegant choice of decorator's designs, in several sizes, with a complimentary palette of vivid colors to match, just to ensure your space is attractively lit. ------------------------------------------------------ Wine Cellar: Wine Tasting Game Players traverse a gameboard that represents California's Wine Country. Along the way, they will answer questions about wine and sample wines provided (separately) by the host. The first player to fill one's own Cellar Card with fifteen different types of wine wins. Includes: 4 fold playing board, deck of Game cards, deck of Mission cards, 4 pawns, die, Wine Cellar cards, instructions, 24 page book by "The Wine Advisory Board" as an introduction to wine. Who said unusual gifts for the home can't be fun? --------------------------------------------------- Ipso Facto Word Game With more than 220 multiple-choice Q & A cards, this game is all about defining funny, interesting, and unusual words. It's perfect for word-lovers. And for each game sold, one dollar is donated to a literacy organization. Combine themes for even more IPSO FACTO fun! ------------------------------------------------------ Tea Caddy Elephant This whimsical, fully functional container for tea makes an original addition to any home's interior, or a stylish gift. The unusual choice of form - an endearing little elephant - is itself memorable; when accompanied by the Gzhel artwork it creates a unique yet refined display piece. The hand painting is prized by Gzhel collectors. Unlike other "white elephants," this will be a benefit to your household! Unique Russian Porcelain - Gzhel. Executed and painted by hand in the village of Gzhel in marvelous under-glaze cobalt painting technique. Perfect collectible gift for many occasions from the old country. Many of the items in our store were only made in limited quantity . Most pieces are signed by the artist. ---------------------------------------------------- HERE ARE A FEW CHOICES FOR THE SPACE WITH AN ORIENTAL THEME. Set Of Tibetan Bells Finely crafted cast metal set of 5 Tibetan prayer bells, with lacquered pewter patina finish and auspicious dragon decoration. Ships in 48 hours from our Massachusetts warehouse via Fed Ex Home delivery. I'll bet you didn't think you'd see one of these while shopping for gifts for the home. ----------------------------------------------------- Oriental Bookends Classic Taoist household Foo Dog statue bookends cast from lucky red Shou Shan resin & stone composite, male & female, male with foot on mystic sphere, female with foot on pup, ships in 48 hours, professionally packed and fully insured from our Massachusetts warehouse via Fed Ex, expedited delivery available. ---------------------------------------------------- Japanese Design Bedding Stunning Asian theme "bed & a bag" set, choose, king, queen, or full, w/ beautiful, lucky dragon design - includes lovely bed skirt, warm comforter, & standard pillow shams - 180 count cotton polyester blend, traditional gift idea for wedding, anniversary, housewarming, machine wash, ships in 48 hours professionally packed & insured from our Boston, MA warehouse via FedEx - expedited delivery available. ----------------------------------------------------- Harmonic Wind Chimes Simple, subtle, Ming dynasty design wind chimes, with dark stained bent wood arc yoke, 13 lathed cast aluminum tubular bells suspended from 13 lucky Chinese coins, extraordinarily beautiful harmonic sound when the wind blows, subtle, not overwhelming, ships in 48 hours, professionally packed fully insured from our Massachusetts warehouse via Fed Ex, expedited delivery available. There are some gifts for the home that make you glad to be around them. ---------------------------------------------------- Oriental Wind Chimes Simple, subtle, Ming dynasty design wind chimes, with dark stained carved wood Chinese calligraphy characters for each of the 5 elements in the classic Feng Shui or Taoist school of thought, select either wood, Earth, fire, metal, or water, or buy all 5, cast brass bell & ringer, beautiful harmonic sound when the wind blows, subtle, not overwhelming, ships in 48 hours, professionally packed fully insured from our warehouse via Fed Ex, expedited delivery available. ------------------------------------------------------ Picture Frame Room Divider Attractive modern design photo display screen with 12 - 8" x 10" picture frames, beautifully crafted & finished premium quality kiln dried Spruce wood, unbreakable non glare Plexiglas, lacquered brass double hinges, easy access from back of panels - display photos, art, diagrams, documents. Choose from 4 sizes - 3 Panel, 4 Panel, 5 Panel, or 6 Panel. Choose from 4 finishes - Black, Honey, Natural, or Cherry Rosewood. Ships in 48 hours professionally packed fully insured from our warehouse via FedEx, expedited delivery available. ---------------------------------------------------- Alabaster Candle Lamp
Oriental Alabaster crafting is a fine, ancient art that meticulously transforms the stone into eye-pleasing decorative objects. Art Nouveau and Art Deco designers have always been inspired by the beauty of this luminous and ageless stone, making the most of its transparency and natural grain to create Candle Holders and Light Fixtures famed for their unique, light diffusing qualities. These gifts for the home are available in many shapes and sizes. ----------------------------------------------------- Oriental Flower Vase Authentic Ming dynasty design 13" tall x 8" diameter, high temperature fine Jiangxi decorative classic "Tung Chi" shaped flower vases. Extraordinary 12 coat high luster hard lacquer finish - choose black or deep red lacquer with serene, hand painted gold line mountain landscape design- unique bold, accents of handmade art. Great idea for gifts for the home, often displayed in matching pairs. Ships in 48 hours, professionally packed & insured from our warehouse via FedEx, expedited delivery available. ---------------------------------------------------- Decorative Wall Art Fan Hand made Thai Kymer style dyed raw silk, split slat fan, with bold, colorful handpainted folk art designs as shown- choose 40" or 60" size, in "Black Dragons", "Wisdom Peacocks", or "Red Night" design, with convenient silk loops on back of fan for easy wall mounting, packed carefully closed & stored in cellophane sleeve for safe shipping- exceptional value, less than the price of smaller prints. These wonderful hand crafted gifts for the home will ship in 48 hours, professionally packed and fully insured from our warehouse via Fed Ex, expedited delivery available. When seen in person, this is one of the more spectacular gifts for the home. ------------------------------------------------------- Oriental Storage Box Set Lovely set of 3 nested wood boxes, crafted in traditional Fujian style, with attractive antiqued folk decoration. Ships via Fed Ex Home Delivery, with expedited service available. -------------------------------------------------------------- WE WILL ADD GIFTS FOR THE HOME NOW AND THEN. COME BACK IN A FEW WEEKS TO SEE WHAT NEW THINGS YOU MIGHT LIKE. Anything else you'd like to ask regarding unusual gifts for the home, click here. Find thousands of unbiased ratings on services for home improvements, and more. Try Angie’s List.
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