By Carole Kuhrt Brewer,
December 9, 2010 at 8:54 am
Tired of the Usual Christmas Gifts? Go For the Unexpected.
Offbeat humorist David Sedaris has a special take on almost everything--especially the holidays--as those familiar with his SantaLand Diaries already know. Check out some of his out of the box ideas for the not so average person on your Christmas list in the slide show below. All are available at Chicago's Museum of Contemporary Art gift shop.
This is the "write" stuff your techie friends. They may have a smart phone, an ipad, the latest laptop but do they have a #2 pen and pencil set--I'll bet not. This retractable rollerball and mechanical pencil set has all the bells and whistles and comes packaged in a box that looks like a composition notebook. $66 for the set.A wise choice for your pet loving friends. This owl is a low maintenance pet alternative to a live animal. Just plug it into a computer and it functions on three modes: 1. Active--the owl blinks its eyes and tilts its head randomly; 2. Slow, blinks its eyes and tilts head in slow motion; 3. Sleep--the owl goes to sleep tilting its head occasionally. $34, includes 39" U cable. For the child in us all or for a child you may know. The food face features an unadorned face that a child (or adult) can use as a canvas to creatively embellish with whatever is for dinner. The plate, designed by Jason Amendolara, is high-fired, food-safe ceramic and is available for $13.This eco-friendly stocking stuffer gets your message accross. The cards, made by Alison Riley Company, is much classier than telling someone to shut up. The 25 card-set is 3" x 2" in size and comes in a black paper box for $8.50.Bah hum bug is so yesterday. Tell it like it is with this traditionally designed snow globe by Nora Ligorano and Marshall Reese with your feelings captured in bright red letters for all the world to see. $66.
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This little guy (or girl?) is the creation of artist Mark Ryden--his first and possibly only art toy. It is 16.5" tall x 9" wide x 2" deep and is rendered in pink vinyl with ears made of fabric in inset, high-quality eyes. Hurry, the creation is part of a limited edition of 2000. $180 includes packaging in an elaborate gold-embossed box.
Former Playboy Playmate Candace Jordan takes you to Chicago's swankest society galas and private parties -- sharing behind-the-scenes intrigue and celebrity dish. Required reading for the city's see-and-be-seen set.
