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Travel Journal — $24.00
This Travel Journal can do it all! Heavy chipboard cover with built-in rubber band keeps it securely closed while bustling through exotic locales. An expandable interior pocket is perfect for saving your tickets, receipts and other memories from your trip. Also features a pre-planning section with check-list of things to bring, detailed day by day itinerary, daily planner, and notes section. So versatile, you can even use it on your daily journey through life. Measures 5.25"x6"x0.5"; 160 pages.

Bottle Opener/ Fridge Magnet — $20.00
The best fridge magnet ever made. Polished stainless steel with strong non-scratch magnetic back. Imported.

Things to Make and Do Calendar 2008 — $4.99
This beautiful 2008 Wall Calendar by Nikki McClure features strong images of every day life, each page with a powerful verb that inspires action. Each intricate image is an original papercut design, and very worthy of framing. Printed on acid-free, chlorine-free, recycled paper using soy ink.

Yoami Buckle — $129.00
These sturdy fused-glass belt buckles are kiln-fired, sand-blasted, and (everyone agrees) kick-ass! Paired up with a hand-distressed belt in your choice of colors, they're guaranteed to make you feel like the coolest person in the room. Made in Austin, TX.

Jungle Friends Mobile — $68.00
These cute jungle friends will make a wonderful addition to any tyke's room. Mobile is laser-cut from sustainably harvested bamboo plywood, an earth-friendly renewable resource. Includes 4 laser-cut animals, 2 hanging sticks, and clear thread for hanging; measures approx 20" when assembled. Made in USA.

Skeleton Key Necklace — $45.00
Cast from the designer's favorite antique skeleton key, the delicacy and beauty of this tiny key set it apart. It measures 1" long and hangs from an 18" antique brass chain. Each key is plated in a dark gunmetal finish which may wear slightly at contact points over time, giving the key a naturally antiqued appearance. Made in NYC.

Half Pint Creamer — $12.99
Got cream? The Half Pint Creamer is an artfully blown and molded glass creamer that captures the comforting familiarity of a mini milk carton, just like the ones from the school cafeteria. Simple and whimsical, a wonderful addition to any breakfast table.

Dammasch Wallet — $29.99
These wallets are made using the same material that gives gaffers tape its strength (without any of the stuff that makes it sticky). Then they're printed using a custom high-resolution process and lined with waterproof nylon. They rock. This one is printed on gray material with light green stitching in and out. Made in Portland, OR.

Bloom Lumen — $48.00
Made of acid-etched stainless steel, the Lumen is an innovative oil lamp that creates soft light and a luminous shadow on any near surface. This brand new Bloom design is a gorgeous addition to the Lumen collection. Great for mantles or shelves. Made in Brooklyn by artist and inventor Adam Frank.

Athena Ring — $22.00
A delicate cast brass leaf with hand worked verdigris patina is formed to wreath your finger with marvelous grace. Adjustable open back makes for a perfect fit. Patina will continue to develop over time, to preserve do not use jewelry cleaner on verdigris areas. Made in USA.

Chicago Transit Token Cufflinks — $60.00
The Chicago Transit Authority is the 2nd largest in the US, and these authentic tokens were used to travel the system from 1922 to 1999. At their first minting, a ride would have cost you 7 cents! If you have Chitown in your blood, show your heart on your sleeve with these sterling silver cufflinks made with vintage tokens. Measure 0.625" across, and beautifully packaged. Made in USA.

Six Pack Wine Rack — $40.00
Made from naturally renewable and recyclable materials, this wine rack holds up to six standard wine bottles and collapses flat for easy storage (or gift-wrapping!). 100% wool felt. 100% awesome. Made in Massachusetts with European wool by Etcetera Media.

Woodwater Buckle — $135.00
These sturdy fused-glass belt buckles are kiln-fired, sand-blasted, and (everyone agrees) kick-ass! Paired up with a hand-distressed belt in your choice of colors, they're guaranteed to make you feel like the coolest person in the room. Made in Austin, TX.

Winged Migration Necklace — $35.00
Flying machines and birds fly together on this special necklace. A detailed brass airplane is suspended from a 16" brass chain, and a small brass sparrow flies behind it, allowing them to migrate together. Airplane measures 1.5" long and 1" tall. Total necklace length is approximately 16". Made in NYC.

Punky Monkey — $30.00
With their dyed hair, shredded clothes and punk attitude, this Sid & Nancy pair really know how to party. Accept no imitations! Filled with 100% polyester stuffing. Not recommended for small children, because of their button eyes and safety pins. Sold individually. Handmade in USA.

San Francisco Transit Token Cufflinks — $60.00
These authentic tokens were first minted in 1945, and were used to criss-cross San Francisco on the historic streetcar, cable car, and bus lines. If you have the Bay Area in your blood, show your heart on your sleeve with these sterling silver cufflinks made with vintage tokens. Measure 0.625" across, and beautifully packaged. Made in USA.

6-Pack Coasters — $18.00
A nod to Americana, these coasters were inspired by the conventional 6-pack. Just pop out the individual coasters for use, then put them back in the ring for storage. Material: Black rubber is 100% recycled tires. Colored rubber is 30% post-industrial waste. Made in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Sparrow Earrings — $20.00
These elegant little sparrows will fly with you throughout the day. Each brass bird measures 1/2", and hangs from 14K gold plated ear hooks. Small rubber stoppers are included with each pair of earrings to keep them securely in place. Made in NYC.

KIDS at ELSEWARES / 718-502-8893 — $19.99

Demeter Necklace — $32.00
A leafy brass bough with hand worked verdigris patina is suspended gracefully on a copper and brass chain. Chain measures 16" in length.

Vintage Record Ornaments — $12.99
Holiday rock! Spin in the season with these fun ornaments, made from vintage 45 records. Made in Philadelphia by Vinylux. Set of 3.

Blue Swift Necklace — $42.00
This beautiful necklace is a miniature framed piece of art to take with you wherever you go. Features a delicate little bird set into a sterling silver pendant, sealed with resin, and hangs on a 16" sterling silver chain. Handmade in USA.

Doe Tray — $65.00
This tray combines magical imagery with intricate lattice work, and is perfect for serving the special people in your life, or hanging on your wall as a stunning accent. Each tray is constructed to last using a century old technique which applies high pressure laminate to an environmentally friendly, recycled wood core. They are sturdy and gorgeous. Made in France.

Vintage Moth Necklace — $36.00
This necklace features a unique moth pendant, cast from pure brass, hanging gracefully on a copper chain. Measures approximately 17" in length.

Quail Towel — $15.00
This gorgeous kitchen towel is hand printed with one of the artist's original linocut block prints and custom mixed inks. Highly absorbent 100% cotton and wrapped with a ribbon, they are sure to pretty up any home and make a fantastic gift. Made in Michigan.

Let's Ketchup Card — $2.50
This awesome letterpress card is great for many occasions, including a good old-fashioned hello. Printed on 100% cotton (tree-free) heavyweight paper, using soy inks. Folded card is 5.5" x 4.25"; blank inside; includes kraft envelope.

Bird Baby Utensil Set — $38.00
This sweet baby utensil set is made using traditional metalsmithing techniques, and meant to last generations. Hand cast in lead free pewter, and measure 4.75" for easy grasping by small hands. Made in USA.

Artifacts Dinner Plate Set — $24.99
These sturdy melamine plates are printed with designs inspired by vintage decor. They look great on the table - or on display. Set of 4. Measure 11" diameter. Dishwasher safe, not microwavable.

Poppy Mighty Tote — $20.00
We love the Mighty Tote! Made of super strong microfiber Tyvek, this lightweight carryall tote can haul up to 25 lbs without batting an eye. And it discreetly folds into its own interior pouch, so you can stow it away until you need it. Perfect for travel, everyday use, and avoiding plastic bags when you shop. Made of 25% recycled materials, and 100% recyclable, should you ever wish to send this tote in to retirement.

Chickadee Towel — $15.00
This kitchen towel is hand printed with one of the artist's original linocut block prints and custom mixed inks. Highly absorbent 100% cotton and wrapped with a ribbon, they are sure to pretty up any home and make a fantastic gift. Made in Michigan.

Um Hold — $39.00
These eco-friendly handbags are made from 2 layers of factory excess industrial wool felt that have a zipper sewn around the edges. When open, the piece lays completely flat. When zipped, the piece turns into an organic 3-dimensional form. Felt is grey and zipper tape comes in green, orange, blue, pink, and gray. Measures 5.5"x4.5"x2.25". Dry clean only. Handmade in USA.

Crow in Italy Necklace — $37.00
This beautiful necklace is a miniature framed piece of art to take with you wherever you go. Features a delicate crow perched on a wire in a coastal Italian town. Image is set into a sterling silver pendant, sealed with resin, and hangs on a 16" sterling silver chain. Handmade in USA.

Recycled Rubber Coasters — $38.00
Set of 4 coasters amazingly made from recycled automobile tires. Contains 2 of each design, sets of 4 in one design not available.

Ice Skater Card — $5.00
These cards are precious! Each is a reproduction of an original lino-cut print, an intensive process involving hand-carved images that turns each card into a piece of art. The images measure 4.5" x 4.5". Cards are 5.75" x 5.75" recycled paper. Envelopes are trademark turquoise, cards blank inside. Handmade in Canada.

Atsuki Buckle — $165.00
These sturdy fused-glass belt buckles are kiln-fired, sand-blasted, and (everyone agrees) kick-ass! Paired up with a hand-distressed belt in your choice of colors, they're guaranteed to make you feel like the coolest person in the room. Made in Austin, TX.

Catalina Estrada Wallet — $20.00
Poketo Artist Wallets are designed by some of the best emerging artists and illustrators, and are the perfect way to carry gorgeous artwork with you everyday. Each limited edition wallet contains a bill slot, 3 credit card slots, and a change purse, along with a bio of your wallet's designer, and a matching button. Made of durable vinyl, measures 8.5" x 3.75" when open, but folds nicely to fit in your pocket (4.25" x 3.75"). Designed by Colombian artist Catalina Estrada.

Chica Rosa Bag — $38.00
Versatile accessory that can be carried inside larger bags as a cosmetic case or carried alone as a clutch for a night on the town. The metallic shell is hand crocheted using nylon thread and over 200 recycled aluminum tabs. It comes with a high quality nylon liner and zipper closure. Made in Brazil.

Ozard the Woollyhoodwink — $29.95
All Woollyhoodwinks, by their nature, are pranksters of one sort or another. The other 'Hoodwinks look up to Ozard as the smart one, the 'Professor'. Made in the USA.

Fluke the Woollyhoodwink — $29.95
All Woollyhoodwinks, by their nature, are pranksters of one sort or another. The blissfully unaware Fluke is the baby of the 'Hoodwink family. Made in the USA.

Circle Pop-Out Earrings — $29.99
These earrings are part of Melissa Borrell's "How do you wear a drawing?" project. Made from photo-etched powdercoated or stainless steel, they come attached to a square of metal from which you can easily 'pop' the design out. You then attach the design to the included sterling hooks to form a beautiful pair of earrings.

Owl Tray — $65.00
This tray combines magical imagery with intricate lattice work, and is perfect for serving the special people in your life, or hanging on your wall as a stunning accent. Each tray is constructed to last using a century old technique which applies high pressure laminate to an environmentally friendly, recycled wood core. They are sturdy and gorgeous, and when we heard how they were made. Made in France.

Lost Cuckoo Clock — $110.00
Migrating from his homeland to New York over 15 years ago, Klaus Rosburg has long been an award-winning pioneer in Brooklyn's vibrant design scene. His German genes came through as he designed this contemporary version of the kitsch classic. The clock face elegantly floats within the negative space of the traditional cuckoo clock form, and looks gorgeous. Made of mirrored acrylic with a quartz movement (one AA battery included), and hook for easy hanging. Made in New York City.

Sushi Rattle Set — $32.99
These knit sushi rattles are almost too cute to handle. Start your little one off right with this detailed set of four sushi pieces, and they will easily become a favorite play food as your child grows. Handmade in Bangladesh by a fair trade women's cooperative.

Eggflat — $55.00
This sculptural tabletop piece evolved out of an experiment in bending surfaces along seams. Folds flat for storage and then unfurls to hold coins, keys, fruit, and other small treasures. Individual units can be joined laterally to form a landscape. Grey industrial wool felt made from factory excess. 85% wool and 15% mixed fibers. Made in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Hand Drawn Custom Comic — $235.00
Get your own custom, frameable six-panel comic drawn-to-order by artist Mark Weber, whose work has run in The New York Times, The Village Voice, and Rolling Stone. Hand drawn on acid-free paper, this is a gift meant to last a lifetime. After you place your order you'll receive details on how to tell Mark your story, give him specific instructions, and send him photos. Allow 3-5 weeks for completion.

Anatomical Heart Necklace — $66.00
This solid cast, sterling silver pendant is heart-shaped (shaped like an actual heart, that is). We love it! Pendant hangs on 16.5" sterling silver chain. Made in Brooklyn.

Robot Onesie — $28.00
100% designer made goodness for the little ones. Available in two sizes, printed on organic, natural colored American Apparel . Made in Toronto.

Hey There, Tiger Card — $4.00
A great card for any occasion (maybe not Mother's Day). Folded blank notecard with dark orange envelope, all recycled. 4.25" x 5.5"

Desk Dots — $18.00
These intriguing magnets can be used as an organizer, picture holder, desk sculpture, business card holder and stress reliever. Desk Dots are strong ceramic magnets that switch from function to fun instantly, and will provide endless fiddling fun. Use them on your refrigerator, filing cabinet, desk, or even as a magnetic push pin.

Dead Inside T-Shirt — $26.00
Spread the pessimism with style. Printed on American Apparel. Made in NYC.

Grab Wall-Mounted Hand Hook — $75.00
This striking cast of designer Harry Allen's hand makes a great key hanger, wall hook or change holder. Precise polyester resin cast mounts easily to any wall. Hardware included.

Gothic Side Plate Set — $28.00
This classic side plate set is made from high quality, durable melamine. The pattern is an exclusive Thomas Paul design that references traditional motifs used in fine china and adds a modern gothic spin. Set of 4.

Honolulu Transit Token Cufflinks — $70.00
Once upon a time, these classic transit tokens would get you around Honolulu by bus or train. Now they're an attractive reminder of Hawaii before the era of Dog the Bounty Hunter. If you have Aloha in your blood, wear your heart on your sleeve with these sterling silver cufflinks made with authentic, vintage tokens from the good old days. Measure .75" across, and beautifully packaged. Made in USA.

Hand Grenade Oil Lamp — $55.00
These hand grenade oil lamps are made from actual US Army surplus grenades and are available in their natural color, or gilded in silver. This piece is a sure fire ice breaker when entertaining guests. Made in the USA.

Mittens Card — $5.00
These cards are precious! Each is a reproduction of an original lino-cut print, an intensive process involving hand-carved images that turns each card into a piece of art. The images measure 4.5" x 4.5". Cards are 5.75" x 5.75" recycled paper. Envelopes are red, cards blank inside. Handmade in Canada.

Zodiac Onesie/Bib Set — $19.99
The tradition of the Chinese zodiac has been given new life in this adorable baby set. Distinctively packaged in a quart-size takeout style gift box with matching gift card. Onesies are on soft ring-spun 100% cotton American Apparel , bibs are on absorbent terry cloth. Made in the USA.

Greedy Hen Wallet — $20.00
Poketo Artist Wallets are designed by some of the best emerging artists and illustrators, and are the perfect way to carry gorgeous artwork with you everyday. Each limited edition wallet contains a bill slot, 3 credit card slots, and a change purse, along with a bio of your wallet's designer, and a matching button. Made of durable vinyl, measures 8.5" x 3.75" when open, but folds nicely to fit in your pocket (4.25" x 3.75"). Designed by Greedy Hen, a collaborative project of artists Katherine Brickman...

Tulip Coaster Set — $12.00
These classy, reusable coasters won't break the bank. Hand-pressed in Brooklyn on heavyweight, absorbent beverage board with rubber-based ink that won't run. Set of 8 tulip coasters. Made in USA.

Bestow Wall-Mounted Vase & Candleholder — $75.00
This striking cast of designer Harry Allen's hand comes with both a tube vase and a candlestick holder. Precise polyester resin cast mounts easily to any wall. Hardware included.

Rooster Birthday Card — $5.00
Our favorite letterpressing neighbors have introduced a gorgeous line of cards that are classic and awesome. Letterpressed by hand in Brooklyn on heavyweight, colored card stock with a blank interior. Each intricate design is printed individually, one color at a time, on cast iron platen presses. Made in USA.

Kalinda Necklace — $75.00
This gorgeous necklace is inspired by a succulent leaf and invokes the quality of hand wrought artifacts of an earlier period. Each pendant is cast in bronze and individually treated for a unique look. Pendant is 1.5" tall, chain is 14k gold fill and can be adjusted from 14" to 20" and closes with a lobster clasp. Made in New York.

Umbrella Card — $5.00
This is the first line of greeting cards from Katie Muth, enchanting images of sweet and sometimes bittersweet imagery that capture many seasons. This card is a reproduction of her hand crafted lino-cut relief prints, made in an intensive process involving hand-carved images that turns each card into a piece of art. The images measure 4.5" x 4.5". Cards are 5.75" x 5.75" recycled paper. Envelopes are trademark turquoise, cards blank inside. Handmade in Canada.

Custom Silver Bracelet — $60.00
Enter your custom text in the comment field at checkout. A space counts as a character. Uppercase letters only, no numerals. Available symbols limited to period (.), colon (:), forward slash (/), dash (-), ampersand (&), and plus sign (+).

Napkin Catch Placemat — $9.00
You'll never lose those napkin rings again: a holder is built right into these placemats. Pop the attached ring out of the mat and interlock around the napkin, then tuck safely back in for easy storage. Material: Black rubber is 100% recycled tires. Colored rubber is 30% recycled. Sold individually. Made in the San Francisco Bay Area. Measure 18" x 12"

Washington D.C. Transit Token Cufflinks — $60.00
These wonderful D.C. cufflinks are made using vintage tokens from the Capital Transit system, which was created in 1933 to merge all existing streetcar companies into one. In 1955 the company became DC Transit, but the streetcar system was slowly dismantled to switch over to buses, and the last streetcar was retired in 1962. If you have the Capital City in your blood, show your heart on your sleeve with these sterling silver cufflinks. Measure 0.625" across, and beautifully packaged. Made in USA.

Here's To You, Dad Card — $4.00
Something that will really make him proud. Folded blank notecard with lime green envelope, all recycled. 4.25" x 5.5"

Flourish Side Plate Set — $28.00
We love the new Flourish collection of dinnerware from Thomas Paul. Taken from the nearly lost art of ornate pictorial calligraphy, or "flourishing", this group highlights different birds rendered in this fancy and elegant style. The rich colors are inspired by the delicate shades of French macaroons. Set of 4 side plates made of durable melamine.