Goodnight Irene Hat

Handmade in Portland with synthetic yarns. Each hat is made with a unique vintage button (given to the artist by her grandmother) to be place perfectly in the center of each flower. $40, available at OTSU Vegan Boutique 4181 SE Division Portland, 503.233.3800 or veganmart.com.

Chickadee Jewelry

This charming jewelry is made using silver and gold fill wire and chain, adorned with semi-precious stones and sometimes glass. The artist, Jen Yule, cites “contrasting colors” as an inspiration, but ultimately makes “whatever I'm into at any given time in terms of colors and styles.” Earrings from $20-$40, necklaces from $28-$70, available at Velouria 2205 NW Market St. Seattle, 206.788.0330 and Clover 5335 Ballard Ave NW Seattle, 206.782.0715.

S N A P Record Book

Every S N A P creation by Michelle Kline is a one-of-a-kind. The book pictured here (5.5" x 4.25") is made from recycled records, containing roughly 80 pages of crËme-colored blank paper, as well as clear pockets for loose notes, receipts, condoms, stamps etc. If you like this, you have to check out her bags! $19, available at Lipstick Traces 303 E. Pine St. Seattle, 206.329.2813 or PedxShoes 5018 NE 22nd Ave Portland, 503.460.0760 and soon at snapcatalog.com.

"Smart" is Such a Relative Term

This one-time use only, circumcision tool, is “designed to create, a safer, faster, and smarter way to perform circumcisions.” It comes in various sizes from newborn to adult and promises a “practically bloodless” process. Thankfully, this piece of genius is only sold to hospitals, clinics and doctors, and may be applied by medical professionals only. Start buttering up your family physician ASAP. smartklamp.com .

Blank Greeting Cards by Little Bird Press

You’re getting old enough that your mom shouldn’t have to remind you to send out thank you cards for all the holiday presents you received. These blank cards by Little Bird Press measure 3.75” x 5.25” and come in several styles. And really, what says “thank you” better than a fish sipping an umbrella drink? $2, available at giantrobot.com .

Wish & Dreams

Olympia artist Nikki McClure creates each of her pictures by meticulously cutting the image from paper using an X-acto knife. Start the year off right with her 2005 calendar. It is printed on acid-free paper using soy ink, and measures 12” x 12”. $16, available at buyolympia.com.

Mother Teresa Breath Spray

Honor thy neighbor. A couple quick sprays of this stuff and you will banish the foul stench of sin from your mouth forever. Or at least twenty minutes. $3.49, available at misspoppy.com.

GEORGE

These printed ukeleles, created by Seattle artist Scott Randall, are among dozens of locally created masterpieces you can find in this charming new shop that “puts the George in Georgetown.” $150, available at George, 5633 Airport Way S, Seattle, 206.763.8100. George will have its grand opening event on January 8.