Whether it's the office holiday party of a family gift exchange, the $20-$50 range seems to be a popular one. Here are some of our favorite picks for 2011!
TOP ROW
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2 2012 Buy Local Calendar, $24 at Etsy shop Claudia Pearson: Not only is this a gorgeous calendar, but it also reminds us of what produce is in season each month!
3 Ash Wood Cutting Board, $32 at Terrain: Made from native Minnesota hard wood, this board is crafted by a family of woodworkers and can be used as a serving piece, trivet, or cutting board.
4 Boskke Recycled Small Triple Pack, $47.95 at Boskke: Made from recycled plastic, this playful trio of hanging planters would brighten any home.
5 Votive Sampler, $28 at Big Dipper Wax Works: Avoid chemical-laden holiday candles and gift these natural beeswax varieties instead!
BOTTOM ROW
6 Mopha Tool Role, $44 at Canoe: Have a cyclist on your list? This handmade tool roll is made in Seattle from waxed cotton canvas.
7 Ferm Living Cork Coaster, $21.95 at Velocity Art & Design: This coaster or trivet is made from simple cork balls and is a playful yet practical gift for the home cook.
8 Camera Wrist Strap, $49 at Wood & Faulk: This handmade leather camera strap is a great gift idea for the photographer on your list.
9 Homemade Living book series, $37.43 at Amazon.com: I love receiving books as gifts and wouldn't mind having this ultimate DIY series from author Ashley English.
10 Weck Spice and Herb Set, $21 at Heath Ceramics: Weck jars are making a major comeback and are a great gift for someone trying to reduce the amount of plastic in their lives.
2011 Green Gift Guides:
• Green Gift Guide for Chicago
• Green Gift Guide for Design Lovers
• Green Gift Guide: Best Gifts Under $75
• Green Gift Guide for the Techie
• Green Gift Guide for Minneapolis
• Green Gift Guide for the Home Renovator
• Green Gift Guide: 20 Gifts Under $20
• 10 Green Gifts for Friends Who Love to Entertain
• Green Gift Guide For Home Cooks
• No-Gift Green Gift Guide: Charitable Gifts and Donations
• Green Gift Guide for Kids
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Those upside down planters are a pain. I don't have those specific ones (I have a different brand), but the plants don't seem to really like being upside down, and they're hard to fill when the plants look thirsty, and sometimes they leak dirty water.
Pass.
Some of these other ideas look good though!
@bangs, it might depend on the brand of planters. I have two of the Boskke's and they're great! You're right though...not all plants like to hang upside down (we've had so-so luck with herbs but good luck with our orchid).