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GDA Staff -- Gifts and Dec, 12/3/2012 7:00:00 AM

	It's a Hoot! Woolbuddy's needle felting owl kit comes with two felting needs and seven different color felting wool. The kit comes with step-by-step instructions to make your own stuffed owl. 2". $24. Woolbuddy, San Francisco. 415.307.1932.
	Regal Teas Les Palais Des Thes' Des Alizes is a blend of green tea, flower petals, white peach, kiwi and watermelon. 4.4.oz. $32. Les Palais Des Thes, New York. 212.813.2882.
	Keeping Secrets Leather covered journal from The Universe Knows is embossed with the words "follow your heart" and makes the perfect place to record dreams, wishes, and desires. Others journals in the collection feature other inspirational sentiments and colored covers. $16. The Universe Knows, Plainview, NY. 800.908.2560.
	Fringe Benefits Dunitz & Company's embroidered and beaded triangle earrings feature a stylish fringe. Embroidered on recycled traditional Guatemala fabric and adorned with Czech glass beads. $25. Dunitz & Company, Hollywood, CA. 323.769.8600.
	Cherry Blossom The Cherry Blossom bamboo chime from Woodstock Chimes' Asli Arts collection is a perfect addition to a spring garden. It features six bamboo tubes and hand-painted steel flower accents. 33". $40. Woodstock Chimes, Shokan, NY. 800.422.4463.
	In Stitches Paper Lane's greeting cards feature vintage-feel embroidered designs on linen mounted on the cover. Suitable for framing, they are as much a gift as they are a greeting. $2.98. Paper Lane, Couer d'Alene, ID. 800.627.6908.
	In the Shade The Aurora Lamp Shade in the Dragonfly style adds a designer touch to the candle experience. These decorative Tiffany styled lamp shades from Candle Warmers are hand-painted and ceramic, and also come in Halloween Fright, Winter Wonderland, White and Beige. $12.95-$29.95. Candle Warmers, Woods Cross, UT. 800.262.2305.
	Small Wonders Minature garden from the new Studio M division of Magnet Works is part of the Gypsy Garden Collection designed by Genevieve Gail. It includes miniature furniture, birdhouses and garden creatures in a gypsy-influenced style. Studio M, St. Louis, MO. 314.333.5001.
	Red, White and Bubbly This single wine tote from Maptote will dress up any bottle of white-or red, rose or sparkling. Made of 100% natural cotton in Brooklyn, NY, each measures 12"x6½"x3" with a 18" handle. $14. Maptote, Brooklyn, NY. wholesale@maptote.com. www.maptote.com

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