Barbecuing is a year-round thing here in Silicon Valley and few chefs can resist the BBQ ThermoFork, which tells you the inside temperature on a steak and whether it s very rare, medium or well done. Tuck stick matches for lighting candles or the fireplace inside silver-tone metal boxes with engraved patterns. Those who appreciate the combination of good design and function will like the Combined Letter Opener. The black ergonomic case contains a letter opener at one end and scissors at the other. A simple push or pull conceals the tool not in use, liberating the one you want.
Every circle of friends includes at least one hooked on mints.
Anyone who enjoys entertaining will welcome chocolate-covered spoons or rock candy sticks for stirring to serve with coffee at the end of a meal. To keep someone seeing clearly, give a leather contact lens case that holds a miniature bottle for solution, two lens cases and a mirror. Small acorns in silver and gold-tone metal jingle like one of Santa s bells when picked up. They would make a charming tree or package ornament for the holidays, then an irresistible objet d art for the desk. The Boys of Summer are in hibernation, but let those longing for spring training pass the time measuring things with a Rulers of Baseball ruler.