Gift Giving Guy

HGTV aired Gift Show 2007 on November 25, 2007, but I’m just catching up, thanks to the miracle of DVR. The program highlights hundreds of new gifts from the two big trade shows closed to the public: the Gift and Home Furnishings Market in Atlanta and the International Gift Fair in New York City.

My Top 10 Favorite Gifts from Gift Show 2007

1. The Buddha Bowl ($19)
   A bowl ergonomically designed to rest in your hand (pictured above).
2. Angel Espresso Cups ($20)
   Espresso cups with silicon wings to keep your fingers cool.
3. Stylish Stems ($13 for a set of six)
   Wrap these around stemware to keep wine glasses identified with flair.
4. Sticklebook Shelf ($20)
   This alternative book shelf grips the cover and pages of books, making your reading appear to defy gravity.
5. Snake USB Hub ($16)
   Twist and shape this four port USB hub to plug in access easy. Available in green, orange or white.
6. Candle Carver ($10)
   Turn a granny smith apple into a votive candle holder with this coring gadget.
7. Charging Cell Phone Holder ($10)
   Hang this rubber-plastic composite holder over your plugged-in charger and have a colorful, handy shelf for your cell phone.
8. Garden in a Bag ($8-$17)
   Just mix the seed packet with water in the leak-proof bag and grow herbs, tomatoes, strawberries or flowers indoors year-round.
9. Metallic silver ice cream holder ($49)
   Serve your quart of Edy’s ice cream in style on your dining room table.
10. Photoart Clock ($84)
    Paint by numbers clock frame with brush and paints included.

And the Top 10 Quirky Gifts from Gift Show 2007

1. Post-It Notes on Toast
   The name and picture says it all. Now you won’t forget to pick up bread after work.
2. Memory Clothes Planner ($10 for a pack of 5)
   Cards that adhere to clothes hangers, so you know when and where you last wore your special outfits. Includes a pen that hangs in your closet.
3. Teatime Clock ($315)
   Vintage teacups from Goodwill form the hours of this offbeat analog clock.
4. Bike Chain Bowl ($88)
   A bowl formed from recycled bicycle chains for an unusual accent with heft.
5. Goony Accessory Tray ($26)
   Bendable and poseable, this accessory tray has fingers that mold to hold jewelry, keys, watches and more.
6. Tattoo Bookmarks ($5)
   Clip-on bookmarks that resemble classic tattoos.
7. Computer Key Clock ($20)
   Oversized Ctrl key, Esc key, Home key and Enter key analog clocks in bright colors.
8. Fortune Chopstix ($10 for 6 pairs)
   Colorful chopsticks topped with a hollow spot for custom fortunes. Blank fortune paper slips included.
9. Magic Cube of Office Tools ($10)
   A 3-by-3-inch cube that packs in a stapler, scissors, pen, exacto knife, measuring tape, eraser, paperclips and adhesive tape.
10. Billiard Ball and Golf Ball Wine Stoppers ($29-$34)
    Ideal for wine enthusiasts who love pool or golf.