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2011 Gift Guide: Volume 1!
by SB Sarah | by SB Sarah | December 08, 2011 | Thursday at 12:20 am | 49 Comments
Time for a few 2011 holiday gift guides, with items selected or suggested by me, and by readers of the site. I collect links and ideas all year, so get ready. There will be a few editions of the gift guide!
First: from reader Alex, a whole STORE on Etsy of literary quote jewelry, from cuffs to earrings and necklaces. JezebelCharms has quotes from Austen, Bronte, Shakespeare - there's way too much to choose from.
This edition is full of silly and fun apparel - and some techy gifts at the end.
Terry Odell sent me a link to a tshirt she loves at Signals - which is funny because I'd already marked a different shirt at Signals to feature here. Terri loves the Ask Me About my Book shirt, while I totally love love love the Lowood Institution Lacrosse shirt - the write up of the shirt is hilarious, too.
And while I'm shopping for shirts at Signals, the "A book in my hand and a dog by my side… we belong together" shirt is adorable.
I gave someone a set of these a few years ago - and they are really beautiful. These bracelets are made out of piano wire, and you can get them with or without words on them. You get a set of 12.
You could lose about six years of your productive time in the WhatOnEarth catalog, but no worries. I found something that every romance hero needs: The Kilt Beach Towel. No, no, the men in your life don't need to thank me.
For your next book club gathering: More Book Club Please.
For those who still write by hand - this would make an amazing portable desk.
In the Practical but Kinda Neat department, I found this keyboard shelf while looking for a desk accessory and fell in total lust with it.It has three USB ports in the side, an iPhone charge slot in the back, and it's clear so you can put the keyboard underneath and put books or reference materials on top. There's a cup holder, too, and it's not a disk drive either!
This is a bit expensive, for what it is, but I immediately thought of three people who would love this: the electric pajama warmer pocket. Put your jammies (or socks or whatever) and 10-15 minutes later, all warmed up.
And finally - a silly gift that made me smile -- and I have some to give away here!
Check out the adorable YAY! Reading! Magnet.
Isn't it cute? There are YAY! magnets for just about everything - but I have two YAY! Reading! magnets to give away here. Just leave a comment in the next 24 hours to enter to win.
Standard annoying disclaimers apply: I'm not being compensated for this giveaway. Void where prohibited. Winner must be 18 years of age or older and dancing a jig. Coffee, please. Remove tag before using.
And if you have gift guide suggestions or a store you love and would want me to feature, please email me at sarahATsmartbitchestrashybooksDOTcom with "Gift Guide" in the subject line. Thanks! Happy giving!
Filed: General Bitching, The Link-O-Lator
Tagged: romance, giveaway, gifts, awesomesauce
Sybylla said on 12.08.11 at 01:19 AM • [link]
I bet Jane Eyre was a badass goalie.
Emily said on 12.08.11 at 02:00 AM • [link]
My favorite way to give people presents is to go to Half Priced and get books in genres they like that I would want to read. It’s win-win!
Tina Chaney said on 12.08.11 at 06:18 AM • [link]
YAY! Free stuff!
Renda said on 12.08.11 at 06:58 AM • [link]
Having a voracious 12-y-o reader, these links are very helpful. Thanks.
Joanne said on 12.08.11 at 07:16 AM • [link]
I never had a chance to thank you for last year’s gift link to a Pittsburgh Steeler’s hammer. I figured it was an expensive (and kind of junkie) stocking stuffer but it turned out to be excellent quality and made my son laugh. So thank you late!
My friend’s husband will be the (embarrassed) recipient of the kilt towel for his next birthday.
Jan said on 12.08.11 at 07:33 AM • [link]
Thanks Sarah, This is always a favorite for me. All of your suggestions are great gift ideas. When will the follow up gift guides be posted?
Patricia Eimer said on 12.08.11 at 08:03 AM • [link]
I love the Lowood shirt. I’m buying that right this minute for my niece the lacrosse player and adding a copy of Jane Eyre to it.
Darlene Marshall said on 12.08.11 at 08:12 AM • [link]
The Lowood shirt made me laugh out loud when I got my Signals catalog. I may still get it for myself. I told my adult sons they could buy me a particular book I wanted, or the diamond tiara I deserve for my fine mothering skills. Their choice.
Cate said on 12.08.11 at 08:25 AM • [link]
I liked the t-shirt from Signals that said “In my novel, I’m plotting against you.”
Katherine O'Grady said on 12.08.11 at 09:09 AM • [link]
OMG! I love the kilt towel.
As a engineer and romance nerd, can I also recommend Think Geek (thinkgeek.com)? It is awesome. I so want this tshirt: http://www.thinkgeek.com/tshir…
SB Sarah said on 12.08.11 at 09:10 AM • [link]
I’m so glad you guys like the gift guides! They are fun to put together. It’s like I’m shopping for everyone when I read catalogs. I’m putting the next one together now, and should have it ready for next week. If you have any ideas, please let me know!
SB Sarah said on 12.08.11 at 09:13 AM • [link]
Oh - and the Steelers hammer, you mean this one?
http://amzn.to/s9ktmr
Melanie said on 12.08.11 at 09:31 AM • [link]
I need that Lowood Lacrosse shirt.
TrishJ said on 12.08.11 at 09:33 AM • [link]
YAY! A giveaway. I love catchy sayings on t-shirts. Thanks for the links.
Syd Gill said on 12.08.11 at 09:56 AM • [link]
Gifts guides by writers or for writer/readers are great. I just keep emailing them to the hubs so I don’t have to buy my own present! Thanks for the list!
Laura (in PA) said on 12.08.11 at 10:20 AM • [link]
Signals and Wireless are two of my favorite catalogs to look through. I emailed a suggestion I found yesterday - hope you like it. :)
Raine said on 12.08.11 at 10:38 AM • [link]
I love the gift ideas! I’m pretty sure that I saw the Bag Ladies Tea on this site
http://bagladiestea.com/
They are the ones with the Novel Teas, but I really like the teacher ones, as a tea lover and a soon to graduate middle school teacher!
Joanne said on 12.08.11 at 10:41 AM • [link]
No Sarah, not even the Steelers could get me to spend that much on a hammer, lol! This http://tiny.cc/qtnbh:
Joanne said on 12.08.11 at 10:43 AM • [link]
http://tiny.cc/qtnbh
Angie G said on 12.08.11 at 11:31 AM • [link]
Yay! I love the holiday gift guides. Thanks for putting these together.
Vandy Jones said on 12.08.11 at 11:43 AM • [link]
Those are some great ideas. A Yay! Reading! magnet would be great for our fridge at home.
ClaudiaGC said on 12.08.11 at 12:00 PM • [link]
I like the pajama warmer pocket! So handy. :)
donna said on 12.08.11 at 12:11 PM • [link]
My brothers keeping bugging me for gift ideas, so I’m just telling them to come consult this gift guide. How can they know me this long and not know that anything related to reading or where people belong on the bell curve would get the six year old girl squeal out of me.
Laura said on 12.08.11 at 12:21 PM • [link]
Yay, reading. Can Canadians win?
Terry Odell said on 12.08.11 at 12:45 PM • [link]
Another shirt I love, love, love from Signals says, “Even if it’s crap, just get it on the page. Catalog link is: http://bit.ly/t8O3t5
Suz Glo said on 12.08.11 at 01:57 PM • [link]
Yay, reading! is awesome. I must have it!
De said on 12.08.11 at 02:58 PM • [link]
Yay reading!
Laura (in PA) said on 12.08.11 at 03:31 PM • [link]
I just bought some Yay! Reading! magnets for friends. Adorable.
Tanya said on 12.08.11 at 04:14 PM • [link]
Just bought the piano wire bracelets. For…myself! Thanks for the tip!
Caitlin said on 12.08.11 at 06:04 PM • [link]
I love the Lowood lacrosse shirt!
Lindlee said on 12.08.11 at 06:08 PM • [link]
Yay! for cool magnets! I just bought a cool magnet on a girls’ weekend. “Destined to be an Old Woman with No Regrets”
Also, I apparently can’t spell magnet. I keep typing “magnut.” FYI
CCoward said on 12.08.11 at 06:26 PM • [link]
How about a “Yay! SBTB!” magnut?
Kate K. F. said on 12.08.11 at 07:02 PM • [link]
I love the piano wire bracelets and my mom would adore them. She plays and I’m always looking for musical themed things for her. Also all the reading things are wonderful, as a librarian they make me grin.
HappyPiranha said on 12.08.11 at 07:06 PM • [link]
Yay! Reading! indeed - I love the Signals catalog! So much neat stuff.
JayHJay said on 12.08.11 at 07:45 PM • [link]
OMG, we are going to scotland an my hubby SO needs a kilt beach towel right?
Ladyof Lostshadows said on 12.08.11 at 07:51 PM • [link]
The portable desk looks pretty, sadly the reviews aren’t that encouraging considering the price. :(
Ginny said on 12.08.11 at 08:25 PM • [link]
Yay! Reading!
...and now that the semester is over it will be reading fun stuff :)
Kate Pearce said on 12.08.11 at 09:35 PM • [link]
Um, you plan to swim in Scotland? It’s fricking freezing there!!!
ChaoticChris said on 12.08.11 at 09:41 PM • [link]
I would love one of those magnets!
Kate Pearce said on 12.08.11 at 09:42 PM • [link]
I just got myself a Jane Austen charm bracelet from jezebel charms :) Thanks for the link!
Holly said on 12.08.11 at 09:47 PM • [link]
The portable desk is going on my wishlist, it looks awesome.
Jules said on 12.08.11 at 11:07 PM • [link]
So many tabs open to browse through!! And that magnet is awesome!
AimeeWrites said on 12.09.11 at 02:25 AM • [link]
Yay! Love it!
TamB said on 12.09.11 at 04:59 AM • [link]
OMG - Jezebel Charms - I just found where I’m buying so many birthday presents next year! Thank you for the link.
Hezabelle said on 12.09.11 at 07:18 AM • [link]
I adore the piano wire bracelets! And they’re perfect for someone on my list!
Mikaela Lind said on 12.09.11 at 09:56 AM • [link]
I must recommend Lisa Shearin’s T-shirts. They make me smile. I haven’t bought one yet, but I intend to. http://www.cafepress.com/lisas…
ms bookjunkie said on 12.09.11 at 10:55 AM • [link]
Darn. I guess I should start my Christmas shopping soon. So NOT feeling it. *crankypants*
Vicki said on 12.09.11 at 01:28 PM • [link]
Yay! Reading! Yay! Gift suggestions! Some good ones there.
Sandy D. said on 12.09.11 at 07:49 PM • [link]
Yay! Reading is awesome. If I don’t win it, I may have to buy a couple - for gifts and for myself. :-)
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