Indie Home: Holiday Gift Guide ... by the Song
The titles of classic tracks inspired this year's guide to gifts for everyone on your list
By Denise Gibson
Published: November 29th, 2010 | 12:00am
While looking for the best indie gifts of 2010, we cranked up our iPods, scoured the web, and let some our old favorite tunes lead the way to these picks. Listening while you shop is highly recommended. Happy holidays!
"Lazy Line Painter Jane"
Belle and Sebastian, 1997: Creative types are hard to buy for, but these thoughtful ideas are sure to inspire both aspiring artists and old masters.
clockwise from left:
Brush Vase ($98), uncommongoods.com; Paint Drip Notebook ($3.95), momastore.org; The Printmaking Bible ($50), reformschoolrules.com; Lovely Heart Plate, Set of 3 ($250), etsy.com/shop/Hideminy; Create Your Own Spin Art Kit ($9), fredflare.com
"She Blinded Me With Science"
Thomas Dolby, 1982: What do you grab for lab rats who have everything? Nerdy-cool chem- and physics-inspired home goods.
clockwise from left:
Caffeine Fix: Embroidered Handmade Wall Art ($41), etsy.com/shop/itsastitch; Circuitboard Business Card Case ($19.99), thinkgeek.com; Crystal Garden Wish Flower ($14), urbanoutfitters.com; Diagram Pillow: Heart ($60), etsy.com/shop/shopdirtsa; Cocktail Chemistry Set ($34.99), thinkgeek.com
"Hungry Eyes"
Eric Carmen, 1987: Feed your foodie friends some fun kitchen-themed stuff.
clockwise from left:
Yum Friends Lunch Bag and Insulated Mug Set ($29), shopplasticland.com; Whoopie Pies Book ($16.95), paper-source.com; Chef's Pencil Set ($10), reformschoolrules.com; Foods with Faces in Burger ($29.99), modcloth.com; Spilt Milk Bowl ($15.95), paper-source.com; Cherry Cheesecake Cupcake Soap ($5.50), etsy.com/shop/NepenthesBathtime
"Rock Steady"
Aretha Franklin, 1971: For the audiophiles in your life, try musical playthings, trinkets, and treasures.
clockwise from left:
Formulating Beats Notebook ($15.99), modcloth.com; Drumstick Pencils ($12), fredflare.com; Panda Ear Bud-dies ($14.99), modcloth.com; Stevie Wonder's Songs in the Key of Life: Recycled Record Bowl ($8), etsy.com/shop/VinylFrontier; Mechanical Music Box Kit ($16), reformschoolrules.com
"Pet Sounds"
The Beach Boys, 1966: Cat ladies and animal lovers will welcome these picks with open arms.
clockwise from left:
Grey Foks Scarf ($77), etsy.com/shop/celapiu; Cutest Sneeze Postcards ($10.95), fredflare.com; Squirrel Silicone and Steel Whisk Set of 2 ($12), shopplasticland.com; "I love my boston terrier" Mug ($14), fredflare.com
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