Gift Ideas for Graduate 2011

Jewelry - a nice piece of jewelry is the perfect way to mark any milestone and we have lots of sentimental and practical choices from a simple silver bracelet to a tiny fortune cookie that says "journey" to colorful gemstone lariats and earrings.

Clocks - LPs that tell time, quirky pendulums or artful adornments, everyone can use a clock, especially if they're moving into a new dorm or apartment and need to get to class or work on time!

Curly Girl - new art boards, journals, or sticky notes - original artwork by Leigh Standley offers modern inspiration.

Lamps - made of Alibang-bang leaves (they're real!) dyed to create a colorful glow, will add ambience to a starter space.

"Durham" and "Duke" Natural Alphabet prints - local photographer Sam Gasson has created words with her work and immortalized 2 local institutions, among other things.

Jewelry rolls - for the gal on the go, as any graduate is, a convenient way to keep all those chains from tangling and gems from mangling.

Spooner Creek tiles - hand carved ceramic tiles offer words of wisdom that will ring true throughout one's life.

Purses, totes & super cases - bags in all shapes, colors and sizes to hold everything from essentials only - phone, card, cash - to that plus the kitchen sink.

Books - like "Live Out Loud" and "Be Happy - Live, laugh, love and learn" - we have a collection of works to inspire, encourage, celebrate & make them smile.

"Quiet Pride" - Brian Andreas' quintessential gift from parent to child is never more appropriate than after a big accomplishment, this StoryPeople print is a classic.

Canvas collages by Ian Nicholas - original collages featuring inspiring, heartwarming and humorous quotations would make that first dorm room, apartment or office feel a little more like home. Or for mom, Ian's "Family" and "Motherhood" collage frames, allow you to personalize his art with a treasured photo.