Gifts That Make a Difference
Photo by Ron Reeves, styling by Stephanie Basralian
Crystal Giants
Twenty percent of the proceeds from these beaded snowflakes goes to CARE, which works to improve the educational needs of girls in poverty-stricken countries.
- $58, arcadiahomeinc.com; 212-366-1836
Photo by Ron Reeves, styling by Stephanie Basralian
Bark-o-Loungers
These plaster dachshund bookends are created in a New York City studio that offers on-the-job training and employment to people living with HIV or AIDS.
- $65; alphaworkshops.org
Photo by Ron Reeves, styling by Stephanie Basralian
Decanters for a Cure
Ten percent of the proceeds from Vellum's Noir Collection of decanters goes to the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund.
- $190 each, World Avenue at Fred Segal Melrose; 323-651-1800
Photo by Ron Reeves, styling by Stephanie Basralian
Pocket-Sized Miracles
On behalf of your gift recipient, give money to one of 15 projects—such as Afghan literacy or economic development in Haiti—then fill the sari-fabric pouch with a donation card.
- ABC Home & Planet Foundation Gifts of Compassion, $40 to $1,000; abchomeandplanet.org
Photo by Ron Reeves, styling by Stephanie Basralian
Spice Routes
The sea blue Baby Tagine salt-and-pepper set comes from World Shoppe, a store committed to paying fair wages to artisans in developing countries.
- $24; world-shoppe.com
Photo by Ron Reeves, styling by Stephanie Basralian
Small Comforts
Cotton flannel baby blankets, each stitched with a fun animal print, are made at a Chicago workshop that provides training and jobs to developmentally disabled adults.
- Many Hands Blankies, $75 each; funquilts.com
From the Winter 2006 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine