Artwork
Andy Warhol iPhone cover by Incase
Incase debuted these bad boys with the iPhone 4, but they also fit the 4s. There are five snazzy designs created from the prints of Andy Warhol that will make you the talk of the town when you pick up a call.
$40 from Incase
Jewelry from Plastique
Plastique's inventive designs (check out the De Stijl necklace, Golden Ratio earrings and Brooklyn Bridge ring above) are stylish and clean and will have people asking where they can get them.
Most designs under $27 at Plastique
Hip-Hop Roosters & Pop Star Pigs by Ms. Murphy
If you love our own Ms. Murphy, music and farm animals, this one's for you. For a mere Andrew Jackson, you can be the proud owner of either an existing or custom-made foul-mouthed fowl or bubblegum baloney. Whatever the lyrics, the juxtaposition of your favorite phrase with these fun farm critters will make a delightful gift.
$20 at KellyisAwesome
Books
Lego Ideas Book
Lego User Groups have proliferated over the last two decades. As adults nostalgic for their childhood building blocks have come of age into dedicated and creative artists, Legos have become a sculptural tool to create just about anything and everything. This officially sanctioned book is a pleasure for anyone who loves the satisfying click of two Legos joining. Divided into themes, prepare to be inspired to create your own new pirate ships, towns, and monsters, without any instructions in sight.
$14 From Amazon
$14 From Amazon
Indie Rock Coloring Book
The Yellow Bird Project's Indie Rock Coloring Book is a fun way to spend an afternoon with your favorite hipster buddies. Featuring a variety of coloring pages, games, and time-occupiers, this companion volume to Yellow Bird Project's Indie Rock Poster Book will put a smile on your face whether you're crayola-ing Jenny Lewis's face or smirking at Devendra Banhart's beard.
$10 from Amazon
Arthur Stacy and the Gallery of the People
The closest thing possible to being inside Mr. Reck's brain is to read the book it took him three years to put down on paper. Currently in its second edition, Arthur Stacy tells the story of a young painter's surreal experience in his afterlife and is sure to entrance you this holiday season.
$14 paperback and $10 Kindle eBook from Amazon
TV & Movies
Community: The Complete Second Season
With NBC forcing a hiatus on TV's best comedy in the midst of its third season, it might be a good time to revisit what is one of the best seasons of any comedy ever to grace television. Don't worry if you missed the first season of Community, you'll be too busy falling out of your chair as the study group pilots the KFC space shuttle simulator, Abed becomes Jesus, the hunt begins for Professor Professorson, everyone becomes Claymated, and the best game of D&D to ever take place is played, all leading to the climactic Western Star Wars Paintball finale!
$24 on Amazon
Midnight in Paris
Woody Allen's newest (and most successful) film is a romantic journey through time and a wistful rumination on the nature of art and nostalgia. Owen Wilson plays the engaged writer magically transported back to evenings spent with Hemingway and the Fitzgeralds. A sumptuous and funny story that will have you and yours in stitches and yearning for a rainy night (you'll see).
$18 on Amazon
Jim Henson's Muppets
As Jason Segal resuscitates the aging Muppet gang, it's time to reassess the classic origins of this storied franchise. Three seasons of the impeccable Muppet Show are now available on DVD. As the family friendly analog to SNL, the Muppet Show is an ever-indulging series of gags and one-liners, songs and sketches that became increasingly complex and sincere as the show went on. The show was so successful that it launched three memorable films: The Muppet Movie, The Great Muppet Caper and Muppets Take Manhattan. Henson's success with the Muppets and Sesame Street also allowed him to experiment on his own pet projects like Dark Crystal and Labyrinth. Even later Muppet flicks like Christmas Carol and Treasure Island are witty and fun. Any of these make for lovely viewing and may have you rethinking your sock drawer's potential.
Health & Beauty
Lip Balm Making Kit from Kiss Naturals
For the chapstick-lip-balm-obsessed, behold Kiss Naturals' make-your-own kit! The perfect way to spend some quality times with your pals, and keep those smackers protected from our state's cold, dry, winter weather.
Lip Balm Making Kit from Kiss Naturals
For the chapstick-lip-balm-obsessed, behold Kiss Naturals' make-your-own kit! The perfect way to spend some quality times with your pals, and keep those smackers protected from our state's cold, dry, winter weather.
$25 from Planet Happy Toys
OPI Glimmer Wonderland
18 (!) mini nail polishes for an affordable price are a slumber party's best friend. This one's a no- brainer.
$48 (worth $81) at Sephora
Yoga Class with Mrs. Deerson
Looking to get in shape both physically and spiritually? It's not a religion, but some describe doing Yoga under the tutelage of Mrs. Deerson as a religious experience. How could it not be? With hand-selected soundtracks, specialized lighting, and a class likely to make you break a sweat, this gift is not to be missed. The best part? Through a community education program, these classes match their excellence with an inexpensive price tag (far less than nearby gyms). Give a subscription to an amigo and then get one for yourself!
7pm Tuesdays/Human Services Bldg/55 Reid Street/South River
Call 732-254-4412 for details/Ask Mrs. Deerson
Games & Toys
Retron 3 Triple System
Did you just inherit a box of old Nintendo, Genesis and SNES games from your weird uncle and don't have the systems to play them? Check out this sweet triple retro game console that lets you play games from all three systems. Once you get hooked, you might never look at flea markets the same way again.
$55 from Amazon
Crayola Crayon Maker
Not a hoax! Not a trick! This little doohickey will actually give you the power to MAKE YOUR OWN CRAYONS. Safe and easy to use, nothing will stop you from creating the crayons of your dreams - tie-dyed and swirly, melty or tri-colored. Once they've properly cooled, you can use them on the Indie Rock Coloring Book.
$30 from Amazon
Make Your Own Monster
Use Donna Wilson's easy to follow directions and bag of pre-sewn felt parts to do just what it says on the box: Make Your Own Monster. Now, what you do with your monster is obviously your business, but I'm gonna go out on a limb and say you're gonna scare some peeps. Just a guess.
$28 from Future Perfect
Music
Rivers Cuomo - Pinkerton Diaries & Alone III
Rivers unveils his diaries from the moment Weezer's Blue Album released to Pinkerton's critical crash. This set also includes the third Alone disc, which, when paired with Alone I & II allows you to reconstruct the mythical "lost" Weezer album, "Songs from the Black Hole". So awesome, and still cheaper than tickets to the Weezer Cruise.
$75 from cinderblock.riverscuomo.com
The Beach Boys - The Smile Sessons
Speaking of "lost" albums, the original Beach Boys have finally agreed to release the recordings that almost formed Brian Wilson's masterpiece, Smile. In the wake of Pet Sounds' Good Vibrations, Wilson began imagining music that was near impossible to record with 1966's studio equipment. And while Wilson recently formed a new band to record a modern version of Smile, this is your first chance to hear the band's attempts in all their glory. There's an insane $140 version of this thing, but you should settle for the 2 disc version, which has less slip-ups.
$34 from Insound
Nirvana - Nevermind 20th Anniversary Deluxe Edition
You may not be able to properly understand the impact of Nevermind in 1991. Post-punk had been barreling along since the early 80's, but aside from the major label signings of REM and Sonic Youth, most of America was listening to New Kids on the Block and Michael Jackson. So Kurt Cobain's polished growl marked a shift in the American music consciousness. While Nevermind spawned countless imitators (and, one could argue, is just a product of Melvins-era Northwestern punk), the album holds up after two decades as a masterpiece. Double-down for the four disc/one dvd collection to hear the "Boombox" sessions, the closest you'll ever get to hearing Nirvana rock out live in your basement.
$150 on Amazon
Retron 3 Triple System
Did you just inherit a box of old Nintendo, Genesis and SNES games from your weird uncle and don't have the systems to play them? Check out this sweet triple retro game console that lets you play games from all three systems. Once you get hooked, you might never look at flea markets the same way again.
$55 from Amazon
Crayola Crayon Maker
Not a hoax! Not a trick! This little doohickey will actually give you the power to MAKE YOUR OWN CRAYONS. Safe and easy to use, nothing will stop you from creating the crayons of your dreams - tie-dyed and swirly, melty or tri-colored. Once they've properly cooled, you can use them on the Indie Rock Coloring Book.
$30 from Amazon
Make Your Own Monster
Use Donna Wilson's easy to follow directions and bag of pre-sewn felt parts to do just what it says on the box: Make Your Own Monster. Now, what you do with your monster is obviously your business, but I'm gonna go out on a limb and say you're gonna scare some peeps. Just a guess.
$28 from Future Perfect
Music
Rivers Cuomo - Pinkerton Diaries & Alone III
Rivers unveils his diaries from the moment Weezer's Blue Album released to Pinkerton's critical crash. This set also includes the third Alone disc, which, when paired with Alone I & II allows you to reconstruct the mythical "lost" Weezer album, "Songs from the Black Hole". So awesome, and still cheaper than tickets to the Weezer Cruise.
$75 from cinderblock.riverscuomo.com
The Beach Boys - The Smile Sessons
Speaking of "lost" albums, the original Beach Boys have finally agreed to release the recordings that almost formed Brian Wilson's masterpiece, Smile. In the wake of Pet Sounds' Good Vibrations, Wilson began imagining music that was near impossible to record with 1966's studio equipment. And while Wilson recently formed a new band to record a modern version of Smile, this is your first chance to hear the band's attempts in all their glory. There's an insane $140 version of this thing, but you should settle for the 2 disc version, which has less slip-ups.
$34 from Insound
Nirvana - Nevermind 20th Anniversary Deluxe Edition
You may not be able to properly understand the impact of Nevermind in 1991. Post-punk had been barreling along since the early 80's, but aside from the major label signings of REM and Sonic Youth, most of America was listening to New Kids on the Block and Michael Jackson. So Kurt Cobain's polished growl marked a shift in the American music consciousness. While Nevermind spawned countless imitators (and, one could argue, is just a product of Melvins-era Northwestern punk), the album holds up after two decades as a masterpiece. Double-down for the four disc/one dvd collection to hear the "Boombox" sessions, the closest you'll ever get to hearing Nirvana rock out live in your basement.
$150 on Amazon
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