Tintype

Exquisitely maintained or carefully restored tin panels adorn the ceilings of many a fine establishment in Olde New York. The coveted embellishment can even drive up the price of a rental and more importantly serve as a fire barrier. Popularized in the Victorian Age, they were the American answer to costly European plaster work. Today, you too can fake it with considerably less expensive vinyl wallpaper. Easily adhering to any surface, and paintable as well, the wallpaper adds a touch of class to your bachelorette pad. Me likey. ($25/roll)

Obamarama

Sold out on store.barackobama.com, this limited edition poster print from artist Shepard Fairey fetches minimum $300 from eBay. The steely visage of the historic candidate in the most American of colors can be yours for a premium. That's right, you too can own a piece of history, but it's gonna cost ya. Years from now you can wax nostalgic on Antiques Roadshow on how little you paid for a piece of presidential campaign memorabilia worth so much more. ($300+)

Peace on Earth

The holiday season is pretty much the only time most people send cards to one another nowadays, therefore selecting a good one and getting it there on time is of major importance. If you always forget to send them out on time, go for New Year's cards instead, the more ambiguous, the better. Printed on 100% recycled paper and printed with non toxic ink, this set of 6 peace sign holiday cards from Pancake&Franks will delight a myriad of friends; peace activists, green people, even those who desire victory in war... bases covered. ($16)

Paper Wardrobe

The art of letter-writing is largely lost amongst the myriad of electronic gadgets we now have at our disposal. But isn't it so nice and classy to receive a real hand-written letter? Even better to be the one sending it. But where to find fine writing paper and matching envelopes? At Kate's Paperie of course, and this set of deluxe stationery set with matching storage compartment is on sale! An excellent gift for the budding writer or for oneself. You never know when you'll need to impress with a handwritten note. ($75)

Three Card Monte

I recently became acquainted with the Getting Things Done (GTD) method of time management. I haven't read the book, but from what I gleaned online it's pretty simple; mostly involving checklists and writing everything you need to get done on a 3x5 note card. This simple concept has made the author millions; and book accessory company Levengers has capitalized with these pre-printed note cards. Choose from To Do cards, Project Planner Cards, Seven-Day Planner cards or a combination of the three. A 51 card sampler of all three sells for $8.

Plan B

If your cellphone ever went on the fritz or was lost you understand the value of having a good old fashioned hard copy. The classic little black book is a stylish way to keep your numbers just in case your SIM card has been crispy fried to perfection. With "Little Black Book" embossed on the patent leather cover, this makes a perfect gift for a friend or yourself. Perfectly priced at $25 from luxury catalog Vivre, this one's a no-brainer.