Wrapping pressies in fabric is one of Japan's acest inventions (alongside ninjas, Sailor Moon and the Walkman).

Would you peck your pal for your next cup o' joe? We know that the French are an amorous breed, but we're still rather tickled by this promotion from Sydney café Metro St James.

It might not be as permanent as a skin on ink type situation, but it takes a lot of thought and research to settle on a greeting card that says exactly what you want to say.

Tribal designs and butterflies aren't for everyone – and neither is permanent ink, for that matter – but whimsical vintage illustrations are a whole different ballgame.

Throw on your cosiest knit, a snuggly woollen scarf and pump up your central heating, because these hand-crafted fans from Olele are way too pretty to store away until next summer.

The thoughtful folks at the Prospector Store are digging up all sorts of shiny treasures that'll make you shout 'Eureka!'