The All-Purpose Present

Prints Charming

These hand-letterpressed coasters will spruce up any coffee table. Eight-pack of four different designs. (Suggested Retail Price: $12, Sesame Letterpress)

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Egglings

Crack the top of this seemingly ordinary egg to find seeds waiting to sprout into basil, petunias, or five other plants. (Suggested Retail Price: $9, http://www.eggling.com/)

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Trio Votive Set

By far the most appealing candles we've found, with kitchen-inspired scent blends, like orange-and-clove and olive-and-sage. (Suggested Retail Price: $10, Chesapeake Bay Candle)

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Grown-Up Stories

With works by acclaimed writers, including Donna Tartt and Tobias Wolff, there's something for everyone in this gem of a short-story collection. The Best American Short Stories 2006, edited by Ann Patchett. (Suggested Retail Price: $11.20, Houghton Mifflin)

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Words from the Wise

Thoughtful sayings provide year-round inspiration with every flip of the month in this motivating, minimalist calendar. (Suggested Retail Price: $12, Quotable)

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