Unique, Odd, Unusual, and Extraordinary Gift Ideas

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Are You Looking For Something A Little Different

Looking for an unusual gift for someone? I know there are many people who want to keep up with the Jones's and want the same things that everyone else already has. This page is not for people like that. If that's what you're looking for, you might as well click away right now because you won't find it here.

This page is for those of you who want to give a truly amazing, outstanding, or super personalized gift.

I'm constantly on the lookout for unique, odd, unusual, and extraordinary gifts to buy. On this lens I'm collecting links to the best out-of-the-ordinary shopping spots and/or items that I find. Kind of like a one stop shopping page for truly different items so that when I need a gift for somebody, I'll know just where to go.

The links on this page are to the places I go, and to the things that I look at, when I'm trying to find an unusual gift.

You may not find exactly what you are looking for but I bet you'll come away from this page with some very good ideas. If nothing else, I know you'll enjoy browsing.

Take a look. I think you'll be amazed by some of the really unique things I've found.

If you know of any other great places to find unique gifts please add the link to my list at the bottom of the page. Like I said, I'm constantly looking for new and unique things to give as gifts.

Sometimes I even like to treat myself!

Extraordinary - Definition 

ex·traor·di·nar·y -adjective

1. beyond what is usual, ordinary, regular, or established: extraordinary costs.
2. exceptional in character, amount, extent, degree, etc.; noteworthy; remarkable: extraordinary speed; an extraordinary man.

Extraordinary photo appears courtesy of belgianchocolate

Truly Personalized Handbags 

This is another gift idea that has virtually limitless possibilities. You can personalize it with the photo of your choice so again it would make a fabulous gift for Moms or Grandmoms but would be equally as nice a gift for a young girl or a happy bride.

Baby Pictures, Family Pictures, Pictures from a favorite vacation, School photos, a picture of your home, your favorite hangout. Virtually anything! And the price is quite reasonable for such a unique gift.

As you scroll down this page you'll find many other types of bags and totes that can be personalized with photos.


Custom Photo Clutch Purse/Handbag - $ 50.00
Take your own photo and build a custom handbag just for you or a loved one. The perfect present for wife, mom, sister or grandmother! This cute bag is the perfect size for those days when you're traveling light. The micro fiber construction and zipper pocket make it perfect for a night on the town or a storage case for the road. The bag has a wristband handle for added versatility.

Dimensions are 10"W x 5.5"H x 1.75"D (at base)

2 Strand Swarovski Crystal Birthstone Personalized Name Bracelet 

The Possibilities are Endless

I think this would make a lovely gift for mom or grandma. The casual "baby bracelet" design is cute but the Swarovski crystals make it elegant enough to wear anytime or anyplace. You can personalize it with any names you'd like. This would be especially perfect for a Mom or Grandmother who has two children but would work equally as well for a happily married couple; as an engagement or anniversary gift.

I really like the possibilities this name bracelet offers.
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Unique Shopping at UnicaHome.com 

This online shop is fantastic. I really enjoy browsing through the items they have. Nothing is run-of-the-mill. Everything is interesting to look at. Even if I don't "need a gift" I enjoy looking at what they have to offer.

Eco Friendly Gifts 

Favorite CBS Television Show Memoribillia 

Shop the official CBS Store for a wide range of merchandise. Find limited edition iPods, popular products seen on actual TV episodes, one of a kind collectibles and perfect gift ideas.


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Make a Personalized Cookbook 

The Best Gift You Can Give A Family Member

I just love this. Imagine that your grandmother had made a cookbook of all her family recipes. What would that be worth to you today? You can make a cookbook of your favorite recipes and pass it down to your ancestors. I truly think this is a remarkable gift that will only increase in value over time.

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Want to know what's on the top of every cook's shopping list? A personal cookbook from TasteBoook, the hottest new product for home cooks. TasteBooks are beautiful, hardbound cookbooks you can create in just minutes. Choose among 25,000 recipes from Epicurious.com, Bon Appetit, Gourmet, (many more to come) and recipes from your own kitchen. Add personal photos and beautiful cover images to customize your book. A TasteBook costs $34.95 and includes 100 recipes, ten chapter dividers, and an easy-open binder to add recipes anytime.

"It's really simple!" -CNN American Morning
"A cookbook for the Google Generation" -Concierge.com
"iTunes for recipes" -DailyCandy.com
Founded by the core team who built Ofoto, the largest online photo service (now Kodak Gallery), TasteBook is bringing on-demand printing to the Food & Cooking category. Last year, over 5 million cookbooks were sold in the US in November and December alone. Imagine the possibilities with personalized cookbooks - essentials in every cook's kitchen.

Tastebook. Make a personal cookbook.

Stamped Beans 

Grow Your Luck

These are just too cute and completely unique. If you need a small gift for someone who enjoys gardening I think they would get a huge kick out of these beans. I know I would.


What a cleaver gift idea for any occasion. Each beautifully designed pouch holds 10 beans hot stamped with 10 different messages for any occasion - choose from: WEDDING, SUCCESS, SPIRITUAL, GET WELL, FRIENDSHIP, THANK YOU, NEW BABY, ENCOURAGEMENT, FAMILY, NEW HOME, RETIREMENT, LOVE, APOLOGY, TEACHER, CONFIRMATION, BAR MITZVAH / BAT MITZVAH, COLLEGE, OVER THE HILL.
Magic Beans - Grow your Luck - Unique Gift Idea

Magic Beans - Grow your Luck - Unique Gift Idea

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10 hot stamped beans in every velvet pouch
patent pending stamped messages for any occasion
thoughtful and unusual gifts for any occasion
great for kids
keep as a sentimental token or grow your wishes

Custom Photo Lunch Box 

A cute personalized photo lunchbox will surely go to the heart of anyone who takes their lunch to go. Imagine being able to show off your children or grandchildren in the lunchroom at work. And even if you dine alone, you'll always have a loved one to look at.

I think this is a really fun and useful gift for just about anyone!

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Custom Photo Lunchbox - $ 40.00
What a great way to have your kids take their summer memories back to school. This lunch box features a custom picture on the front side and an easy to open top zipper enclosure. The lunch box also features an insulated lining and has been tested as lead free and kid safe.

UNIQUE

Unique - Definition 

u·nique -adjective

1. existing as the only one or as the sole example; single; solitary in type or characteristics: a unique copy of an ancient manuscript.
2. having no like or equal; unparalleled; incomparable: Bach was unique in his handling of counterpoint.
3. limited in occurrence to a given class, situation, or area: a species unique to Australia.
4. limited to a single outcome or result; without alternative possibilities: Certain types of problems have unique solutions.
5. not typical; unusual: She has a very unique smile.
-noun
6. the embodiment of unique characteristics; the only specimen of a given kind: The unique is also the improbable.

Unique photo appears courtesy of Ahmed Rabea

Unique Gifts for Cat Lovers 

Looking for Unique Wedding Favors 

Find Unique Wedding Favors and gifts here. Wonderfully different selection. Find low cost and unusual wedding favors - bridesmaid gifts - bridal shower favors at My Wedding Favors.com.



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Wedding favors and bridal shower favors

Hand Crafted Winestoppers 

Gianna Rose Atelier 

Lovely personal care products, bar soaps and candles. I would personally love to receive a gift from here.

Phillipe Starck with Fossil Watches 

You'll find an amazing assortment of extraordinary watches here.

Automoblox 

Little boys and girls will love these. Take a look. I don't think you will find these at the local toy stores. They're different, cute, encourage imagination and they are really, really affordable.

Custom Photo Diaper Bag 

Tell me, what new Mom wouldn't want this?


Custom Photo Diaper Bag - $ 110.00
Take your own photo and build a custom handbag just for you or a loved one. The perfect present for any new mother! This diaper bag features convenient elastic side bottle pockets and a roomy interior with a zipper pocket and water resistant lining. The ample interior space provides room for a changing pad, rattles, and your well-worn copy of Dr. Spock. A zipper top closure gives extra security.

Dimensions are 15.5"W x 11"H x 5"D at base.

Personalized Steak Branding Iron 

Barbeque fans will love this. Personalize it to say whatever you want.
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Outdoor Cooking Indoors 

Custom Photo Cosmetic Bags 

This is a unique gift that can be personalized with any photo you choose. This is a perfect choice for the girl (young or experienced) who has everything!


Custom Photo Cosmetic Bag - $ 45.00
Take your own photo and build a custom handbag just for you or a loved one. The perfect present for wife, mom, sister or grandmother! Ample enough for all your beauty essentials, each cosmetic bag has a zipper closure and a water resistant interior liner.

Dimensions are 10"W x 5.5"H x 1.75"D at base.

iittala 

Kitchen and home accents at their finest. Amazing selection by some truly amazing designers. You are guaranteed to find something unique and different here. Great wedding gift selection.

Acme Pens 

Find distinctively different writing tools here. Again, I'd love to receive something, anything from this great site. If you know anyone who writes, you'll find the perfect gift here.

Custom Photo Workout Bag 

I guess you know already how much I love the personalized photo gift. Here's another great choice for the gym-going girl!


Custom Photo Workout Bag - $ 110.00
Our new workout bag is perfect for the woman on the go. The convenient elastic side pockets are perfect for water bottles. The roomy interior with water resistant interior lining is ideal for extra clothes and a yoga mat. The interior zipper pocket safely holds keys, an Ipod and other essentials. A zipper top closure provides extra security.

UNUSUAL

Unusual - Definition 

unusual- adjective

1. not usual or common or ordinary; "a scene of unusual beauty"; "a man of unusual ability"; "cruel and unusual punishment"; "an unusual meteorite" [ant: usual]
2. being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird; "a strange exaltation that was indefinable"; "a strange fantastical mind"; "what a strange sense of humor she has" [syn: strange] [ant: familiar]
3. not commonly encountered; "two-career families are no longer unusual"

Unusual Photo appears courtesy of Sukanto Debnath

Phuze 

You'll find some really cool art pieces, jewelry, accessories and fixtures to look at here. Very cool stuff.

Nostalgic Collectibles 

Betty's Attic


BettysAttic.com

Find hundreds of nostalgic collectibles from the 1920s to the 1980s at BettysAttic.com. Originals and replicas of nostalgic treasures from days gone by. Shop here for die cast cars, classic toys and beloved dolls as well as TV, movie and radio memorabilia. Remember Kewpie® dolls, Speed Racer%u2122, Pez® Dispensers and the classic styling of those 1950s aluminum tumblers? How about the Beatles%u2122, Elvis®, Lucy® and the Lone Ranger%u2122? If you remember it, we may have it.

Find hundreds of nostalgic collectibles from the 1920s to the 1980s at BettysAttic.com

Salviati 

Wonderful art glass and glassware items to choose from. Again, I love to look at this stuff, perhaps you do too?

Blomus Barware 

Unique and extraordinary barware. This is a great place to look when you need a gift for the person who has everything. I think you might find a wonderful wedding or shower gift here for the bride to be.

D.L. & Co. 

Find candles, fragrances, oddities and curiosities here. Check this out when you really don't know what you're looking for. You just might find it!

Artifort 

Ultra modern and unique furniture that is functional and interesting to look at. I love browsing here.

Tivoli Audio 

Really cool, different looking audio products and radios, including satellite radios. Very unique and interesting. Worth a look see.

Super Special Singing Birthday eCards 

Odd - Definition 

odd- adjective

1. Deviating from what is ordinary, usual, or expected; strange or peculiar: an odd name; odd behavior. See Synonyms at strange.
2. Being in excess of the indicated or approximate number, extent, or degree. Often used in combination: invited 30-odd guests.
3. Constituting a remainder: had some odd dollars left over.
4. Small in amount: jingled the odd change in my pockets.
5. Being one of an incomplete pair or set: an odd shoe.
Remaining after others have been paired or grouped.
6. Being one of an incomplete pair or set: an odd shoe.
Remaining after others have been paired or grouped.
7. Mathematics Designating an integer not divisible by two, such as 1, 3, and 5.
8. Not expected, regular, or planned: called at odd intervals.
9. Remote; out-of-the-way: found the antique shop in an odd corner of town.

Odd photo appears courtesy of Drawings of Light - Paul

Gorey Details Exceptionally Odd and Wonderful 



Unique Salt and Pepper Shakers 

Fred Lift and Shake Salt and Pepper Set

Any bodybuilders you know would love this one.
Fred Lift and Shake Salt and Pepper Set

Fred Lift and Shake Salt and Pepper Set

Amazon Price: (as of 12/24/2009)Buy Now

Give your meals a real workout! Lift & Shake is a salt and pepper set that's strong on practicality and heavy on the charm! The shaker at each end of the barbell opens and closes with an easy twist; the weightlifter is heavy cast metal with a rubberized coating. Guaranteed to strengthen the flavor of your food!

Odd Little Toothpick Holder 

Fred Toothpick Holder, Ouch Gray

I don't know why but this toothpick holder intrigues me. I think it would make a funny little gift. Maybe I just have a strange sense of humor.
Fred Toothpick Holder, Ouch Gray

Fred Toothpick Holder, Ouch Gray

Amazon Price: $9.00 (as of 12/24/2009)Buy Now

Gray Polystone voodoo doll toothpick holder

Macabre Knife Set 

The Ex 5-Piece Stainless-Steel Knife Set with Unique Holder

You don't see something like this everyday! I'm not sure who I'd want to give this one to but maybe you know the perfect recipient for this macabre knife set.
The Ex 5-Piece Stainless-Steel Knife Set with Unique Holder, Red

The Ex 5-Piece Stainless-Steel Knife Set with Unique Holder, Red

Amazon Price: $69.99 (as of 12/24/2009)Buy Now

8-inch chef's knife, 8-inch bread knife, 8-inch carver, 5-inch utility, and 3-1/2-inch parer
Heavy-gauge stainless-steel construction; razor-sharp precision cutting blades
Hollow, ergonomically designed handles ensure a secure grip
Also includes ABS plastic block with effigy design and protective sleeves
Designed by Raffaele Iannello

Hamburger Computer Mouse 

This is just a super fun gift to give to anyone. Very cute and different! I think anyone young or old would get a big kick out of this one.

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This full sized hamburger mouse looks and operates just like a standard computer mouse. The hamburger computer mouse has an easy glide feeling and all the buttons of a standard mouse. The hamburger mouse is made of plastic and is shaped to look and feel just like a hamburger. Ketchup, pickles and cheese anyone!
Hamburger Computer Mouse

Hamburger Computer Mouse

Amazon Price: (as of 12/24/2009)Buy Now

Novelty Computer Mouse
Looks just like a real hamburger
Great gift for kids, Dads and grads

Xbox 360 Leopard Fur Face Plate 

Talismoon provides a new way to add personality to your Xbox 360 console by offering the Jungle Fury fur edition. Make your Xbox remarkable ... make it unique ... make it with Talismoon. Appealing to consumers who want a more "natural" solution, the fur faceplate provides a cool way to go "low tech" while providing warm and fuzzy reactions from all your friends. The Talismoon Wild Jungle edition fur faceplate is available in cow and leopard fur. Includes: Xbox 360 faceplate. Snaps on and off just like your OEM faceplate. 2 fur stickers* Instructions (*use of fur stickers is optional, cover your DVD and eject button, or leave them off if you prefer your OEM chrome finish) Package contents: 1 x Xbox 360 faceplate. (Snaps on and off just like your OEM faceplate.) 2 x fur stickers Instructions
Evolve360 Xbox360 Faceplate *Leopard Fur*

Evolve360 Xbox360 Faceplate *Leopard Fur*

Amazon Price: (as of 12/24/2009)Buy Now

Faceplate
Leopard Fur
Controller face plate also available.

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