Steel magnolia. Fill these matte metal vases with the brilliant petals of your choice. The recycled steel centerpieces, from online artisan goods purveyor Etsy, sell for $18 each. (718) 855-7953; etsy.com
Seal with style. A strip of Fred Flare graphic tape can make a brown box distinctive and a plain-wrapped gift a standout. $10 per 75-foot roll. (718) 599-9221; fredflare.com
Signature thanks. Gratitude is a dish best served often -- and literally -- from this plate by Museware Pottery. Each piece, priced at $75, features hand-painted thanks in three languages, along with the name of the recipient. (603) 645-6873; musewarepottery.com
Shake 'n wake. The new iMM153Desktop Dual Alarm Clock will rouse even the deepest sleepers. The FM radio/iPod docking station features a "bed shaker," which vibrates the pillow or mattress. Available in four colors, at $59.99 each. (866) 807-5946; i-luv.com
The secret word. These nifty luggage locks allow users to set their combinations in letters, rather then numbers. Available in five colors; $9.99 each. (603) 948-9673; wordlock.com
Batter up. Filled with baseball-shaped cookies, the Cooperstown Cookie Co. Bag O'Bunts Stadium Tins will be a big hit with sports fans. Available in four designs, in five different sizes, from $9.99 to $24.99. (888) 269-7315; cooperstowncookie.com