The Utensil Pot Clip ($7) might not look like much, but it does create commotion in the kitchen. It ingeniously holds a spoon teetering above a pot of boiling water with a dash of cool. www.surlatable.com.
The Expandable Flower Vase ($9.99) is a lightweight but durable plastic vase that comes in many colorful, artsy designs and sizes. When water is poured in, the vase expands to mimic a glass vase. These vases store flat, so they’re portable and easy to store. www.vazuusa.com.
Ceramic Egg Cups ($10) are intended for keeping soft-boiled eggs steady, but they also can sit quietly on a counter, holding a homegrown posy or a posse of paper clips. www.uncommongoods.com.
The heat generated by the small candle in the Tea Light Rotary Candleholder ($9.99) spins one of two holiday shapes — snowflakes or reindeer. www.containerstore.com.
Toilet Tattoos ($9.95) are vinyl covers for the commode. You don’t think your throne needs decorating? Check out this company’s many designs. www.toilet-tattoos.com.
Heartbeats notepads ($3.75) are simple, inspirational and to the point. There are nearly 30 notepad designs from which to choose from this not-for-profit, Roman Catholic ministry of the Sisters of Humility in Mary based in Cleveland. www.heartbeatscatalog.org.
Candy Cane Shot Glasses ($8) are sassy. They’re also edible. This is the gift for that kooky person who really does have everything. It comes in a two-pack, so you can sip and chomp with a friend. www.fredflare.com.
The Luggage Scale ($9.85) could save your frequent flier from extra airline baggage charges. The lightweight device can be tucked into luggage for use before the return flight. It weighs luggage up to 75 pounds, and there’s a built-in tape measure to make sure your luggage doesn’t exceed dimension restrictions. www.magellans.com.
The Sukie Perpetual Calendar ($9.95), from the gift shop at the Museum of Modern Art in New York, is a charming way to keep track of the days. The dials inside this sturdy cardboard treehouse help keep track of the month and day of any year. This is one calendar you don’t ever have to throw away. www.momastore.org.
The Camera Photo Album ($10) has that classy, retro look that might tempt those of us who never print their images to do so just to show off this totable album. www.sundancecatalog.com.
