gift guide

Adriana Trejo guides you around the marvelous floral fields of the Mexican region through this curated gift set featuring the best of the artisan's creations. Working with crystals and glass beads in shades of black, turquoise, yellow, orange and golden, the artisan creates these floral accessories, including a beaded bracelet, 14k gold-accented button earrings and precious dangle earrings equipped with kidney earwire clasps.

The radiant points of a star gleam in brass inlay applied to sleek black wood. Colorful and beautiful, this African mask comes from Ghana's Akan people. Rich applications of seed beads add elegance to a design by Abdul Aziz Mohamadu. He names it Nsoromma, or "Star."

centreed by a large compass rose, Shivani Choudhary's impressive signet ring also features a handsome nautical motif. The Indian artisan uses sterling silver to hand craft the ring, diligently engraving the precious metal with eye-popping designs in a combination finish.

In this indispensable guide by the mega-popular Bucket List Family, discover expert tips for traveling with kids and 50 not-to-be-missed destination itineraries.

As a family of five, the Bucket List Family has swum with whales in Tonga, slept in castles in Ireland, lived on a houseboat in Amsterdam, eaten breakfast with giraffes in Kenya, spent Halloween in Disneyland, and visited more than 90 countries around the world. Now, Jessica Gee brings her tips and tricks to you in the ultimate expert’s guide to traveling as a family.

This beautifully illustrated guide provides all the know-how to fulfill your own family’s bucket list—including how-tos for picking a destination, packing, budgeting, and even surviving a 12-hour plane ride. Along with personal family anecdotes, Jess offers 50 itineraries for family-friendly destinations and inspiring top-10 lists with destinations for every age. You’ll learn everything you need to know to take a family vacation to:

• South Africa, where you can walk on a beach with penguins
• Utah, where ice castles bring a world of magic to a vacation full of natural wonders
• Berlin, where holidays come to life at beloved Christmas markets
• The Galapagos, where your kids will squeal with joy as they encounter penguins and larger-than-life tortoises
• Alaska, where you’ll feel you’ve gone truly wild in the last frontier
• And so much more!

This insider’s guide from one of the world’s most traveled families will inspire you to create new and lasting memories with your family for years to come.

Discover your next great adventure in this beautifully illustrated guide to the world’s best travel destinations. From the ultimate hiking trails to the most scenic train rides, the most stunning coral reefs to the most epic mountain retreats, you’ll find 1,000 exceptional destinations to add to your travel bucket list!

Each of the 1,000 bucket list-worthy trips in this sumptuous volume has been carefully vetted and selected by the celebrated travel experts at National Geographic. On every page you’ll find new ways to experience beloved destinations, such as a family-friendly tour of Rome’s beloved ruins or a foodie tour of New York City, as well as hidden gems around the globe, including a cloud forest in the mountains of Ecuador and a kite surfing excursion off the coast of Spain. Plus, find detailed road trips to places near (Charleston, South Carolina) and far (a grand tour of Switzerland), along with top 10 lists from the best ski resorts to the best green hotels. Discover majestic nature escapes, family getaways, cultural hot spots, remarkable cityscapes, and one-of-a-kind thrills in this beautifully illustrated collection that will help you find your next exhilarating destination.

So get ready to pack your bags…this inspired collection will leave ready to experience the ultimate travel adventure!

From Gunadi, these decorative bowls showcase the ancient Javanese art of batik. Three centerpieces in graduated sizes are carved from native wadang wood. The motif is called truntum, and represents the jasmine bud. This motif is usually worn by the parents of the bride and groom, as its meaning is "to guide."

The set is for decorative use only.

In this painting by Costa Rica artist Olga Saenz Carbonell, a howler monkey appears to gaze wistfully off of the canvas. Carbonell paints in an expressionist style, choosing colors of purple, green, and blue to represent the monkey's fur. Says the artist, "As a tour guide in the jungles of Costa Rica, I am often in contact with these beautiful and innocent creatures. Their gaze always draws my attention; it seems sad, and always strongly fixed on its subject, whether it be a fruit, a leaf, or the tallest branch of a tree. This is a painting that speaks to that ineffable sadness found in the gaze of the howler monkey."

Titled Aullador in Spanish.

Find your way home in this engrossing labyrinth game by Indian artisan Rakesh Pathak. Carved from mango wood, the game challenges you to guide a trio of stainless steel marbles through the circular maze and to the center, or "home."

This charming cotton stool by Indian designer Ganpat Mehta is handembroidered by women artisans in Rajasthan, India’s colorful “Land of Kings.” Standing atop acacia wood feet, the stool’s intricate stitching features a mandala - a Hindu representation of the universe and a guide on the path to enlightenment.

Tranquil music from around the world for yoga, relaxation and bedtime. The album was co-created by renowned musician and yoga instructor Sea´n Johnson and Putumayo founder Dan Storper. It includes a 24-page booklet featuring simple yoga poses and instructions to guide a gentle yoga practise and prepare for a night of serene sleep. The package also includes both a CD and album download card.

Treat yourself to contemporary glamor with these exquisite 18k gold-plated sterling silver dangle earrings from Peru’s Marina Guzman. Their lustrous finish epitomizes modern luxury, with smooth golden surfaces that glisten with subtle radiance. Part of her ‘lumini’ collection, they are inspired by “the search for light, be it from the sun, the moon or any reflection in general. People always seek the light to guide their dreams and ideals.”

Flowers blossom with lavish exuberance on a jewelry box that is completely carved by hand. Afroza Ishaq creates the exquisite design guided by hear father's teachings and in a tradition unique to Kashmir, where walnut grows. The wood is left to dry for up to three weeks before the master carver can work on it. This jewelry box is lined, has a removable tray, and has a discreet locking system that can be opened by sliding to the right.