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This Christmas gift your loved one a fireplace. No I am not getting delusional but actually talking about the rather unique Lava Cube of Fire Tabletop Fireplace. Redefining portable fireplaces, this is not your run of the mill fire-breathing rock and is actually made of "raw" Icelandic lava (now that us impressive). Manufactured by Secret North who hand picked the volcanic rocks after eruptions in Iceland, the fireplace includes a wooden plinth and features an eye-catching black fiber wood symbol. The portable fireplace uses non-toxic bio-gel fuel but the crackling flames are more ornamental as the fireplace is not really designed to warm your abode. You can buy it from here for USD 379.00.

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I am the first one to admit, that when it comes to most laptop desks, I run a mile away due to their rather uninspiring aesthetics. But that is not the case with the visually striking Laptop Dock LD 120 which apart from being a desk for your personal computer also comes equipped with a set of premium speakers. Designed by La Boite Concept, the Laptop Dock LD 120 highlights the convergence of technology and design and discards all traditional design cliches with much panache. The Laptop Dock LD 12 includes a built-in USB DAC converter and also comes with an USB port. Other features include two auxiliary inputs, a 120-watt RMS amplifier, and seven high performing speakers. Available in piano lacquer finishes like pure white, pure black, anthracite grey and bright red, this one can be purchased for $1,300.

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The Calouette Perpetual Calendar looks more like a sculptural installation than a calendar. Highlighting the harmonized meshing of two contrasting materials i.e. salvaged timber beam and colorful transparent acrylic tags, the modern perpetual calendar is an urban interpretation of something as prosaic and primordial as a calendar. To use,the owner may choose to mark the acrylic tags as desired with notes to signify important dates. Four different acrylic colors are laser cut individually to create the 366 days of the year.The calendar is available in a number of iterations including as a wall mount application or as a tabletop or shelf avatar.

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Meet Huey. He is no ordinary chameleon but actually an electronic cybertronic chameleon that moonlights as funky lamp! This uber cool lamp matches the color of the surface it sits on (told you its cool). Retailing on Think Geek for $29.99, the lamp has a color cycle mode which lets you moves through various colors automatically and on squeezing it, stops at the desired color. There is no doubt in my mind that the Huey Cybertronic Chameleon Lamp will make for a fantastic lamp for someone who is sixteen or sixty!

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Maybe its the thought behind the concept or the beautiful intricate calligraphy but I have instantly fallen for the Peace Collection by Christies and personally think that the objects make for a thoughtful gift and will be appreciated by sensitive souls all over. Inspired by artist Clara Halter's wall installation dedicated to the hope for universal harmony, the Peace Pebble Paperweight and the Peace Bookmark conveys a beautiful message and at the same time also makes for a stunning home object. Both the pebble and the bookmark has a soul stirring message of peace hand-stamped on it in more than twenty languages across its surface. The Peace Pebble Paperweight is selling for $160.00 and the Peace Bookmark for $38.00 at the VIVRE website.

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Statuary Warning: Not suitable for individuals that are on a diet!

Quirky yet thoughtful items always makes for the perfect gift and the Marmeled Jelly Lamps seem to fit this criteria. Don't fooled by the jars as the Marmeled Jelly Lamps are not edible and are to be strictly used as lighting objects. The jars light up due it the immersion of high-luminosity LED in the shiny gel and one has to just turn the jar upside-down and place it on the metal lid to switch on the lamp. The Marmeled Jelly Lamps are available in a plethora of colors and can be ordered online from here.

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Diamonds may be a girls best friend (thank you Miss Monroe) but Swarovski crystals are not too far away either. Get lost in the splendor of the the Sparkling Hill Resort and Wellness Hotel that will sooth the soul and appease the hedonist hidden inside you. This breath-taking and dazzling resort is owned by Gernot Langes-Swarovski (figures) and the resort stands proud on a 188-acre mountaintop site overlooking the serene Okanagan Lake in Vernon, British Columbia. Designed to be the ultimate in luxury, the 152-room 240,000 sq. ft. Sparkling Hill Resort dazzles with its spectacular architecture and the surrounding natural beauty.

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As Black Friday is approaching, its time to pull up your socks and come with a plan so that you don't end up getting injured while braving the maddening crowd. If you are planning to get an iPod for yourself or a loved one during this Christmas then you can save up a lot of moolah by availing any of the countless iPod deals that retailers are offering, some of them listed below:

MacMall is selling the Apple iPod touch 32GB and the Apple iPod touch 64GB for $284.99 and $369 respectively. In case you want the iPod Nano then head over to Amazon as the Apple iPod nano 8GB Silver (6th Generation) and the Apple iPod nano 16GB Silver will be selling for $143.54 and $171.54 respectively. Looking for something more affordable? Then purchase the Apple iPod shuffle 2GB Silver for $46.99 from MacMall.

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Looking at the pictures below, one wouldn't guess that they are looking at an audio speaker! The uber chic Ceramic Speaker is the brainchild of Tokyo studio Nendo who collaborated with a traditional Kanazawa-based Japanese potter. Nothing short of a piece of art this speaker is the anti-thesis of the traditional audio equipment. The Modernist/Futuristic footprint was possible thanks to the use of 1mm thick ceramic substrate which has a high heat resistance and works flawlessly with digital manufacturing techniques.

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Outdoor bathing culture is really gaining popularity though unless you live in the Southern Hemisphere or some where tropical, its not really recommended right now in winters. The Hikki Bathtub cashes on to this trend and is a stand-alone bathtub that catches the eye instantly thanks to its grandeur and visually imposing design. This almost quixotical tub contravenes most design conventions and is quite a respite from the usual desiccated bath tubs. An alternative to hot tubs, this wood-fired bathtub has been constructed of resistant aluminum and it also comes with a heat-treated birch.

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