Gift Guide:
The Quirky Millennial
A hat from Intentionally Blank
02
$30
These hats are blunt & funny – perfect for your friend who does not give a fuck. Our favorites are “per my last email”, “weird flex but ok”, “riiight?”, and “I meeeeeaaaaaaaan”.
Hand stamped t-rex necklace
03
$32
Okay, these are both hilarious and awesome. These solid brass dinos come on an 18” brass chain & are hand stamped with whatever you want. There are 24 sayings you can choose from, including “I could eat your face off,” “I’m not a bitch I’m just shy,” & “Punch today in the face,” or you can select the custom option & have it say anything your heart desires. No way anyone can say this gift isn’t original.
Literally anything from Peleg Design
04
$varies
Some of our favorites are YolkFish / YolkPig / YolkFrog, Egguins, Care-it, Mr. Razor, Lemoniere, Hippomark, Zesty, and Himalaya.
Tripster Upcycled hip pack by Green Guru
05
$45
Fanny packs are back under a new name – hip packs. This one is particularly cool, as each on is unique & made from upcycled materials (climbing ropes, tents, & bicycle tubes). Funky, durable, sustainable, & useful, this is the perfect gift for an outdoorsy millennial in your life.
Bicycle pizza cutter
08
$18-24
“Unique pizza cutter shaped as a fancy fixie bike. Its double cutting wheels system makes it easy to slice your pizza. It includes a stand to convert this quirk object in a decorative piece in your kitchen.” – Doiy.
We especially love the iridescent one, but if that one isn’t your thing, they also have it in wild rose (romantic floral pattern), black marble, white marble, silver, copper, gold, palm spring (coral & blue), bumblebee (black & yellow), antartica (turquoise & white), watermelon (mint & pink), tropical (vintage palm tree print), and stardust (black & white splatter).
Ice cream parlor blending stone
10
$60
Okay, this one is for all those Coldstone Creamery lovers out there – here’s the at-home version. “Take your ice cream toppings a little deeper & sprinkle your dessert with the DIY spirit. Featuring a marble slab, two mixing spades, and three ceramic dishes nestled on a sleek bamboo base, this fun set lets you create new ice cream mixes with chocolate chips, fresh fruit, & any small, petite sweets your heart desires. Simply freeze the marble slab for several hours, or until you're ready to mix, then combine your ingredients for an all new flavor, made by you—perfect for birthday parties, summer barbecues, and fancy family movie nights. Made in China.” – Goodreads
Get it from Uncommon Goods or Amazon.
Millennial Loteria game
11
$25
“It’s about to get lit at game night, fam. A spin on Loteria, the Mexican bingo game, the Millennial Loteria is updated and filled with all the nostalgia of the traditional game with the ironic humor of the Millennial generation. Get ready for unforgettable ‘yaaaasss’ moments with your crew.” – Poketo
Don’t worry, if you’ve never heard of Loteria, you’re not the only one.
A bottle of Żubrówka Bison Grass vodka
12
$25-35
Instead of a basic bottle of wine, spice it up by gifting this badass vodka. Even our friend who hates vodka liked this one. It’s completely unique, has over 400 years of history, and can only be produced in Poland with the super specific bison grass from the Białowieża Forest. It’s slightly green and a little sweet, and different sources attribute notes of vanilla, almond, coconut, lavender, and cut grass. Over the last 50 years, Żubrówka has won over 60 awards, and not only is it actually flavorful, but it’s flexible too. It’s included in complex drinks, but also simply mixed with apple juice, ginger ale, or coconut water. Also, it’s featured on Gastro Obscura and the Director of Trip Design & Operations at Atlas Obscura (which we love) recommends it.
Read all about it in this Eater article. Get a bottle from Total Wine or Drizly.
Handmade Teddy & Wool macramé wall hanging
13
$150+
With a higher price tag, this one is good choice for a graduation gift or when a family member moves into a new place. These gorgeous wall hangings are handmade & hand-dyed with 100% high quality cotton cords by Etsy seller Teddy & Wool by Rianne Aarts in The Netherlands.
A pair of super funky cool Mercedes Salazar designer earrings
15
$50-250
Mercedes Salazar is a contemporary jewelry & fashion accessory designer, whose pieces are all handmade by master artisans in Colombia. Her jewelry is vibrant, fun, beautiful, and cultural, connecting to both Latin America & the universe. Her instagram caption (“Mis diseños cuentan historias. Parten de mi convicción de que las joyas conectan al hombre con el universo. Mi trabajo es el diario de mi propia vida.”) translates to “My designs tell stories. They start from my conviction that jewels connect man with the universe. My work is the journal of my own life.” Her work regularly includes symbolism, spirituality, and unique iconography. Yeah, they’re expensive, but if you time it right, you can grab a pair on sale for much less – like $50 as opposed to $250.
Ridiculous Inflatable Swan-Thing by David Shrigley
16
$35
Don’t you dare get that basic inflatable swan float, when you could get this (hilarious) RIDICULOUS INFLATABLE SWAN-THING by artist David Shrigley. “Originally designed as a limited edition sculptural piece, cast in heavy polyurethane resin, the David Shrigley Swan has been blown up, literally. This inflatable swan may be missing the graceful curves true to a classic swan, but with its hand-drawn blank expression and erect white neck, it knows exactly what it is, it is a "Ridiculous Inflatable Swan-Thing". Named lovingly by David Shrigley himself, the statuesque swan stands at 35 inches tall and comprises all that is to love about Shrigley's charismatic work, while also being pool-ready. Recently going viral (thanks forever Ollie & twitter) David Shrigley's Ridiculous Inflatable Swan-Thing has been hailed the pool float challenging the trend and speaking to souls!” – Third Drawer Down. Don’t want to go full-on pool float? (Lame) The “Ridiculous Swan-Thing” also comes as a keyring and a stress toy.
Books
Dinner’s in the Bag: 60 Easy Oven Recipes All Wrapped Up by Louise Kenney
17
$23
WHO HAS TIME? Food should be something we look forward to, not dread having to plan. Give a busy someone this awesome cookbook to help them try new recipes that are quick, easy, and require almost zero washing up (what could be better?). “Oven parcels are the new cooking trend everyone is talking about. From families to the single workaholic, the updated en papillote is the perfect go-to dinner, combining familiar ingredients with low-prep, low-mess ease. Dinner's in the Bag includes 60 tasty recipes all cookable in foil, baking parchment or oven-proof plastic and silicone bags. Everything from healthy weekday suppers, including Sesame pork with spring vegetables and Mussels with fennel and white wine, through to delicious veggie dishes, such as Leeks in romesco sauce and, of course, delectable desserts like Roasted rhubarb with vanilla, orange and cinnamon and Pineapple en papillote with honey, thyme and rum. With straightforward instructions and a photo for every dish, enjoy stress-free mealtimes without having to fork out for an InstantPot or Slow cooker. Whatever you fancy for dinner – just bag it up, pop it in the oven, and eat!” – Poketo
No Such Thing As A Fish’s The Book of the Year 2017, 2018, or 2019
18
$12+
The Book of the Year is a hilarious guide to each of the year’s most extraordinary events from the creators of the podcast No Such Thing As A Fish (which if you haven’t listened to it, you really should - it’s fantastic). These books are random and really unbelievable, and yet they’re all 100% true. For someone who likes trivia, comedy, or current events, one of these books makes a great gift.
The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson
19
$26
With the subtitle “Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair That Changed America”, this historical nonfiction book is presented in a novelistic style, and is based on real characters and events. Author Erik Larson imbues the incredible events surrounding the 1893 Chicago World's Fair with such drama that readers may find themselves checking the book's categorization to be sure that 'The Devil in the White City' is not, in fact, a highly imaginative novel. Larson tells the stories of two men: Daniel H. Burnham, the architect responsible for the fair's construction, and H.H. Holmes, a serial killer masquerading as a charming doctor.
Outside the Lines: An Artists' Coloring Book for Giant Imaginations by Souris Hong-Porretta
20
$9-18
“For anyone who loves creativity and contemporary art, or who simply loves the joy of coloring, comes Outside the Lines, a striking collection of illustrations from more than 100 creative masterminds, including animators, cartoonists, fine artists, graphic artists, illustrators, musicians, outsider artists, photographers, street artists, and video game artists. With contributions from Keith Haring, AIKO, Shepard Fairey, Exene Cervenka, Keita Takahashi, Jen Corace, Ryan McGinness, and more, Outside the Lines features edgy and imaginative pieces ready for you to add your own special touch.” – Goodreads
Get it from Better World Books or Alibris.
Smoke Gets in Your Eyes: And Other Lessons from the Crematory by Caitlin Doughty
21
$11-16
Get it from Better World Books or Alibris.
This Book Is a Planetarium: And Other Extraordinary Pop-Up Contraptions by Kelli Anderson
22
$24-32
“This is a stunningly detailed pop-up book that can morph into a planetarium, an infinite calendar, a message encoder, and more. Super cool.” – Blake Olmstead, Head of Design, Atlas Obscura
Get it from Alibris or Better World Books.
