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Lend an air of nostalgia to your holidays. Below you'll discover gifts of the unexpected that will transport your friends and loved ones to new nersions of the "good old days."
Add some warmth to those important people in your life by eliciting memories of a particular era — whether it was inspired by the sensibilities exhibited during the turn-of-the century, the excesses that marked the 1980s, the fun-loving times of the psychedelic '60s or the futuristic mode of today.
Perhaps it is the '50s that will bring smiles to their faces. If so, grab your coonskin hat and hula hoop and take your loved ones down a trip down Memory Lane. The lucky people on your "nice" list will be saying "Crazy, Daddy-O" as they open gifts that rock them back into the decade of the Beatnik and Sputnik.
Our retro style bowling bag, classic Hitchcock film collection and other gifts with a touch of early pop culture are sure to bring back those happy days. Read on for an assortment of gifts inspired by the colorful decades in American culture.
early nineteenth-century style and sensibilityFrom parlor games and tea time to imaginary play, these presents mark a time of gentility.
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What electronics?
Williams-Sonoma card and dice games packaged in classy leather boxes will keep them entertained for hours.
~ $68-$98
www.williams-sonoma.com
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With tea making a major comeback, the Wedgwood John Bros. Tea Set — available at Williams-Sonoma Home — is a timeless gift.
~ $128
www.williams-sonoma.com
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Girls of any age will enjoy learning about the 1930s through American Girl dolls Kit and Ruthie and their accompanying books.
~ $95
www.americangirl.com
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Jessica Simpson's Fancy Eau de Parfum Spray is feminine and light with floral touches, but it's the Victorian-looking bottle that's the show stopper. Available at department stores, including Macy's.
~ $59
www.macys.com
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Battery-free and paint-free, the Sprig Adventure Discover Rig is simple in design. Yet it gets kids going through their own power, triggering a series of electronic bells and whistles.
~ $59.99
www.sprigtoys.com
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the fabulous fiftiesRock your loved ones with gifts inspired by the Dream Decade
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Whether you use it to store your camera or as an everyday bag, this 50s-style Bowler Bag by Acme Made is sure to turn heads.
~ $39.99
www.acmemade.com
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Don't have the time or talent to knit a gift for the little one? Express the sentiment with a handmade Cupcake Hat by Yellow Label Kids.
~ $27.99
www.yellowlabelkids.com
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Master of suspense Alfred Hitchcock still thrills in this eight-disc DVD set of restored and remastered films.
~ $83.99
www.barnesandnoble.com
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Give the retro RZ Sling your own style by customizing with rims and other accessories. At Ridemakerz.
~ $24 & Up
www.ridemakerz.com
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OK, maybe you can't swing your hips like the King, but at least you can learn tunes from your own personal guitar teacher. Just plug it into your PC or Mac and it will guide you the rest of the way.
~ $499.99
www.fretlight.com
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the pease-lovin' sixtiesGive young and old a groovy gift they'll flip over
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Andy Warhol's silkscreen of a Campbell's Soup Can perfectly symbolizes the pop art of the '60s. CB2 pays tribute with this framed print.
~ $24.95
www.cb2.com
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Display your favorite '60s rock 'n' roll or Motown record album in this CB2 frame. Then give it to your all-time favorite person.
~ $14.95
www.cb2.com
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Buy your neighbor's kitty an eco-friendly flower to keep her little paws busy. The cat toy is made up of 85 percent recycled fibers.
~ $8
www.westpawdesign.com
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The '60s marked a time of global awareness and calls for world peace. Give a globally minded gift with CB2's India-inspired pillows.
~ $24.95
www.cb2.com
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The first season of My Three Sons, the comedy that explored single parenthood through the eyes of Steve Douglas, arrives in DVD format.
~ $42.99
www.amazon.com
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Revisit the classic series with modern updates with Planet of the Apes: 40-Year Evolution Blu-Ray Collection.
~ $159.98
www.amazon.com
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