10 Books for Photography Lovers

1.   Camera: A History of Photography $24.30

2.   A Year of Mornings: 3191 Miles Apart $12.83

3.   Photographing America $31.50

4.   Why People Photograph $10.17

5.   Within the Frame $26.39

6.   Contact Sheet $26.37

7.   Photojojo! $14.95

8.   The Best Camera is the One That's With You  $13.59

9.   The Polaroid Book $10.19

10. The Hot Shoe Diaries $26.39

Fantastic DIY Ornaments

I made these last year for just about everyone on my list.  I assure you, they were a big hit!  I used double sided scrap-booking paper to make 20 ornaments under 20 dollars.  3 sheets will make 2 ornaments.

Paper Ornaments via Instructables

DIY Candy Cane Syrup

What a great idea! This sweet little treat would be perfect to p pair with some homemade hot chocolate mix.

Candy Cane Syrup
 via Storybook Woods

Hot Chocolate Mix
 via ingredients, inc.

10 Books Wine Lovers Will Love

1.   The Oxford Companion to Wine $40.95

2.   The Billionaires Vinegar $10.17

3.   Wine Politics $18.15

4.   Wine & War $10.17

5.   To Cork or Not to Cork $11.47

6.   Red, White and Drunk All Over $10.17

7.   The Grial $12.89

8.   Living With Wine $47.25

9.   The Judgement of Paris $11.52

10. The Wine Bible $12.97

DIY Infused Spirits

Make your own custom infused spirits for your friends this year.  Want to make the gift even more special?  Throw in some DIY etched glassware.

Infused Vodka via wikihow
Skittles Vodka via MixThatDrink

DIY Cuff Links

What a great way to add to his cuff link collection.  Let the kids pick out the stones and you put them together.

Cuff Links via Martha Stewart

DIY Etched Glasses

How about giving these with some homemade infused spirits? Love it!

Etched Glasses via Martha Stewart

Tired of holding your beer?

Your beer will always be by your side with this rugged leather beer holster that attaches to any belt.  Perfect for grilling and tailgating.

Beer Holster $34.95 Red Envolope

Visual Evolution of Rock

If you have yet to find something for the music lover on your list, try this reproduction of Reebee Garofalo’s iconic graphic. This stunning print charts the evolution of rock over the years including over 700 artists and more than 30 sub genres.

History Shots $34.95 Red Envelope

Drum Roll, Please

Why have a drum set that costs all that money and takes up all that space in your house?  This portable kit rolls up small enough to fit in a drawer and each drum sensor is fully customizable. Switch between6 different drum kit options and 48 rhythm patterns add some special effects and record your musical creation.

Roll Up Drum Kit $59.95

Have Wine, Will Travel

A travel companion for you and your wine.  This little pouch is lined with padding to protect your wine from rough baggage handlers.  It also has 2 zip-top seals to protect your clothes, if an unfortunate brake does occur.

Bottle Pocket $16.85

Origami Soy Sauce Jar

It never crossed my mind to keep soy sauce in anything other than the bottle it came in.  This origami crane with a pour pout has enlightened me.

Soy Sauce Jar $7.95

Where was this when I was in college?

This device is perfect for the slow typing.  The problem with most digital tablets is the lack of ink.  Just write your notes or drawings on the paper and this tablet will convert it to a digital file.  It can store up to 160 pages. 
Again I ask, where was this when I was in college.

Digital Notepad $95.99

Chatterbot

Hook these animated robots up via USB and they will respond to keywords that you type with unpredictable jokes and commentary. Each Chatterbot has a different personality and unique animation.  They can even comment on upcoming calendar events and reminders.

Chatterbot $12.99

Warm ears without goofy hair

Wearing ear muffs or a hat to keep your ears warm often leaves you with crazy hair.  Earbags are the solution. With 2 layers of soft Polartec fleece, the featherlight ear wraps will keep your ears warm and your hair just right.

Earbags $17.10

A picture frame with an e-mail address

No more loading photos into your digital photo frame.  You and your friends just e-mail photos to your photo frame.  The frame scans for new photos every few minutes and automatically loads up the new ones. Plus, it scans Flickr and Facebook and loads those up too. 

WiFi Photo Frame
$159.95 Firebox.com

A new way for men to leave their mark

Encourage the men in your life to do a little more of the cooking with these customizable brands. Also a great way for woodworkers to stamp their latest creation.

Monogrammed Branders $69.96 Red Envelope

I get it. You love your hometown.

We all know someone who can talk all day about their hometown.  Give them a puzzle with the address of their house or favorite bar smack dab in the middle. Know someone who can't stop reliving the glory days of college?  Put the university campus in the center and cross them off your list.

Zip Code Puzzle
$34.95 Firebox.com

Hopside Down Beer Glass

A clever receptacle for the beer drinker who has everything.
 
Hopside Down Beer Glass
$19.99 Amazon

Maybe he won't lose these.

If your husband is like mine, he's always looking for his collar stays.  I like to think if they looked this good, he wouldn't misplace them as often.  These come in sets of 12 and Collar Ink has other tattoo inspired designs to choose from.

Collar Stays $12.65 Collar Ink