More Great Gifts

For additional ideas, read our print edition's gift guide, "Make it Sparkle: 25 Great Gifts."

For the Ecoist

Knives with hand-fit, recycled bicycle handles created by Adam Simha, $180-225; available from MKS Design, 617-876-0103, www.mksdesign.com.

“Gazette” recycled paper vases by East of Eden let you feel better about discarded newspapers and magazines, $30-38; available from East of Eden, 843-856-9668.

For the grandparents who have everything, the custom-made Family Tree Platter by Rust Designs doubles as a family heirloom and beautiful serving platter, $80; available at Letterbox, 2741 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis, 612-870-4529.

Hand-cast splash bowl by Melt Modern made from re-melted scraps of aluminum, $225–250; available at www.meltmodern.com.

For the Zen Master

The Chez Moi Perfume Diffuser System by L'Artisan brings inviting aroma and sleek design to anyone’s home, $250; available at www.artisanparfumeur.com.

Woven blankets made from the renewable resource bamboo by Dreamsack, $79-179 depending on size; available at Nola Home, 404 Penn Ave. S., Minneapolis, 612-374-4066.

Delight your taste buds with 17 different tea flavors in the Organic Tea Sampler by Tnik, $35; available at www.tnik.com.

For the Foodie

Perfect for entertaining, the Artisan Salt Trio by SaltWorks allows guests to sample a variety of gourmet salts, $48.99; available at Costco, 5801 16th St. W., St. Louis Park, 763-582-9603.

Blooming white teas by Teaposy spruce up your average looking cup and provide refreshing, pure flavor, $22.95; available at the Museum Shop, Minneapolis Institute of Arts, 2400 3rd Ave. S., Minneapolis, 612-870-3100.

Ulu chopper and herb bowl by J.K. Adams Co. ideal for mincing herbs and spices, $26; available at The Kitchen Store by J.K. Adams Co., www.thekitchenstoreonline.com.

For the Guys

The White Stripes “Jack” edition Holga camera is a modern rendition of the all-plastic icon of camera design, $180; available at www.lomography.com.

You snooze you lose with the Clocky alarm clock, which runs away and hides if you don’t wake up in time, $49.99; available at www.nandahome.com.

Put your digital photos to good use in the Philips digital photo frame, $179.95–$279.95; available in 7, 9, and 10.2 inches at The Sharper Image, The Shoppes at Arbor Lakes, 12117 Elm Creek Blvd., Maple Grove, 763-416-4626.

For the Pups

Keep your pup warm this winter with the Sedona Pink and Chocolate Kashwére dog sweater by furr me!, $68; available at www.furrme.com.

Recyclable and non-toxic Tug toy by Planet Dog, $25; available at Urbanimal, 2106 Lyndale Ave. S., Minneapolis, 612-879-0709.

Purchase of the stylish Dxg Bxne designed by Karim Rashid gives a portion of proceeds to benefit animal welfare groups, $16; available at For the Dogs, http://forthedogs.stores.yahoo.net/index.html

For more ideas, read our print edition's gift guide, "Make it Sparkle: 25 Great Gifts."

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