Grid-It Organizer

Sometimes—not always, but sometimes—it's just too much effort to hang your separates up back in the closet where they belong at the end of the day. While it may be tempting to toss your trousers on the floor and drop your sweater on the easy chair, it would be so much nicer to have a special spot for keeping your clothes contained and kind of tidy. Consider this Order stand an apparel tree which looks equally cool when blooming with blouses or completely bare.

Handknit and hot-felted, these soft merino wool bowls offer a couple nice places to put your loose change or spot to toss your keys on the way in the front door (not to mention add a bit of bold color to your coffee table or sideboard). The small one fits inside the larger and they come shipped in a gift box, perfect to give as a small present.

Even the steadiest of hands can give a little shake when the time comes to take a picture, but it can be a big pain to lug around a traditional tripod to keep your camera steady. The neat little durably designed Gorillapod can bend around poles, tree branches, handlebars or stand flat on the ground giving your images a crisp look without the blurs.

If you can't live without a caffeine fix in the morning, consider swapping your daily paper cup'o'joe with a homemade brew. Bodum's Bean French Press serves up 32 ounces of hot java to get you going, a spill-proof lid to keep your counters clean, and five color options to match your kitchen decor. Sit and sip in the breakfast nook, or pour into a commuter mug and you're on your way.