b-day gift ideas

so i did some research on the internet (while the girls were taking naps) to find just the right gifts for my husband, josh, last month. and i thought i would share some of the items in case anyone else out there is looking for some birthday gift ideas for their loved ones.

1. jamie oliver's new cook book: jamie at home. get it here. no nonsense cooking. perfect for a culinary guy who doesn't like using measuring cups and spoons.


2. leather work gloves from costco. they smell like a cowboy and he loves wearing them on the weekend when he's working around the house.

3. pentagam 2009 typography calendar. buy it here. it is a 33 X 22 inch wall calendar that displays a different typeface each month. if you are into graphic design then this is the calendar for you. we have it in our main living room because it's more like a piece of art.


4. sky lanterns. first seen here on oh happy day blog. the paper is nonflammable and we want to take them to the ocean and light them the next time we go. here is the video of a sky lantern festival. they look so fun and festive.


5. flensted swallow mobile from rose and radish. made in denmark. they are one of my favorite finds. this was more of a gift for the girls, but josh gets to blow on it every day above their changing table so it moves and captures the girls attention when their diapers are being changed.


6. subscription to national geographic. we were both zoology majors for our undergrad education so we love reading the articles about exotic animals in the deep jungles, arid climates,or polar regions of the globe. he's been getting this subscription for @ 5 years and the brilliant photography amazes me each month. this is a staple birthday gift for him every year.