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House & Home
HAMMER ORANGE CANDLE, $70
This candle, about 18 in. tall and handmade in Mexico, is just a taste of what you can find at Novica.com . From paintings to rugs to jewelry, the site features the handiwork of artisans from Brazil, Morocco and other exotic locales.

GRECIAN PEPPER MILLS, $70
For high-end kitchen equipment like these professional-style pepper mills, shop Chef's Catalog www.chefscatalog.com ). Don't miss the section of gift ideas for less than $50. Pick up specialty tools and basic kitchenware here.

SATELLITE BOWL, $45
The Museum of Modern Art's online store www.momastore.com ) sells more than just posters. Here, kitchenware, jewelry and even toys are themselves miniature, affordable works of art.

SAGE OTTOMAN, $198
From a place to rest your feet to a glass to hold your drink, Uncommon Goods www.uncommongoods.com ) features a wide array of objects with fun and funky designs.

ANTIQUES
If modern design is not your thing, try TIAS.COM, an antiques mall whose collection of stores boasts 340,000 items from pottery to pianos. If that's not enough, a related site, Curioscape www.curioscape.com ), helps you browse 15,000 independent shops.

ZEBRA SALAD SERVERS, $20
In addition to telling you everything you want to know about food, Epicurious www.epicurious.com ) sells you the stuff you need to enjoy it, such as these Kenyan salad servers. The site also has a delicious specialty-food shop.

NELSON BALL CLOCK, $250
George Nelson, who created this clock, talks about experiencing "zaps" that he then turns into design ideas. Design Within Reach www.dwr.com ) specializes in selling zaps, by Nelson and others, that have been transformed into chairs, tables and other zippy furnishings.

GARNET HILL BATH TOWELS, $24
Why does Garnet Hill www.garnethill.com ) include on its site such light-on-plot sagas as the Mohair Story and the Angora Story? Because its lush products, from sheets and towels to maternity clothes to sleepwear, are all made from natural fibers.

CLASSIC WARING BLENDER, $140
An expert at A Cook's Wares www.cookswares.com ) has selected the benchmark product in every category of pot, pan, knife or appliance. Now you will know where to turn when you kitchen shop--and how to spin those classic margaritas.

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ELSA PERETTI RAZOR, $325, AND THUMBPRINT SHAVING BRUSH, $195
Find timeless and elegant trinkets, like this sterling-silver razor and shaving brush, at Tiffany & Co. www.tiffany.com ). Other gift options for men: sterling-silver money clips, crystal beer mugs and leather alarm clocks.

ANCHOR O'REILLY'S CHIPS, $16.95 A MONTH
Sign up at Anchor O'Reilly's Chip of the Month Club www.chipofthemonth.com ) to have six bags of chips with exotic flavors and uncommon brands from across the country delivered to your man's doorstep every month. It gives the term couch potato a whole new meaning.

For Him
CHRISTY'S FOLDAWAY FEDORA, $199
Bowlers, toques and sombreros. Top hats, fezzes and berets. Hats in the Belfry www.hatsinthebelfry.com ) sells more than 3,000 different styles of headgear, including designer fashions like this foldable fedora. Just stuff it in the tube and throw it in a suitcase.

SWISS ARMY KNIFE, $15 TO $110
The multitool Swiss Army Altimeter Plus comes with a small LCD that displays altitude and temperature--perfect for hikers or skiers on your list. But at Swiss Army Brands www.swissarmy.com ), there's a pocketknife for everyone, as well as cutlery and gourmet knives, watches, pens, tools, travel gear and even apparel.

POLKA DOT ENAMEL CUFFLINKS, $49
At Lands' End www.landsend.com ), you can build a virtual model of your man and outfit him with all the clothes you wish he would wear. You can get suggestions on classy gifts for everyone, in fact: triple-milled soap for hosts, heirloom cardigans for babies and Provencal bedding for newlyweds.

For Her
SOAPS BY INDIGO WILD, $4.50; ROGER & GALLET, $6; VOTIVO, $7; AND RIVER SOAP CO., $3.85
Want to make your loved one smell like a flower, a fruit or something you'd like to eat? Smallflower.com imports fragrant and luxurious bath and body treats from a variety of exotic locales, including India and Morocco. May we suggest a dip in some lavender or mint body tea?

SILK THONGS, $29
From flip-flops and sake sets to rubber radios and lotus candles, unique gifts from the world over can be found at the eclectic Mousseshop www.mousseshop.com ).

MAKEUP BY SEPHORA AND STILA
Any beauty hound worth her salt knows she can find most, if not all, of her favorite touch-ups at Sephora www.sephora.com ). The cosmetics superstore carries hundreds of edgy or mainstream brands, including its own. If all this gooey stuff is a mystery to you, the website provides a gift finder. And if you already know what she likes but not how to find it, you can sort through fragrances by gender, blend and note, and through makeup by color, brand and product.