We all have those friends or family members that love to throw a good party! And they will surely appreciate things they can use to impress their guests. Here are some of our favorite modern gift ideas for the entertainer. Merino Wool Felt Coasters Luxurious and practical, these set of four Merino Wool Felt Coasters […]

Give the gift of organization with these clever and modern accessories. Our modern gift ideas for the organizer can actually be appreciated by everyone, even the aspiring organizer! And the devoted organizer will be giddy that you’ve given them an idea for a new organization project. Magnetic Magazine Pocket Everyone can use one of these! […]

So what makes the men in our lives so notoriously difficult to shop for? There’s a popular theory that they have fewer and narrower interests. Men pick something to do in their spare time and hobby the heck out of it. What do you get, for example, the Civil War buff who collects all manner […]

What to get for the modern woman who has everything? Here are several gifts we know will be a hit, whether you’re buying for your mother, sister, friend, daughter, or the love of your life. Orla Kiely Classic Notebook & Pen with Case While technology seems to be taking over every aspect of our lives, […]

In my opinion, nothing is more fun than picking out items for the little one in my life. These special and modern gift ideas are perfect for babies and toddlers. They are all made from safe and high-quality materials, so you can feel good giving them to that cutie you adore so much. Organic Cotton […]

From that special someone on your list who enjoys healthy doses of flora and fauna, to the person who has made more friends with trees than humans, we have gifts for nature lovers of all stripes. Here are some modern gift ideas for the nature lover in your life. Motawi Tiles Made in Michigan, these […]

Sweaters wrapped in warmth, style, and tradition In Norway, where the winter weather forecast consistently calls for cold, followed by long periods of colder, it’s no surprise a company that makes exceptional knitwear would thrive. Dale of Norway, founded in 1879 as Dale Fabrikker, is Norway’s premier knitwear manufacturer. This woman-owned company has spun multiple […]

We’re all familiar with Thomas Edison’s modern version of “the lamp” — a source of electric light that works by heating the filament in a glass bulb. (Apparently, a man named Sir Joseph Swan also played a role in all of this, but I don’t remember learning about him in history class. So I’ll let […]

What a joy it is to receive a hand-written card! Happily, my delight in getting a card in the mail often inspires me to put pen to paper and send a card myself. Finding the perfect greeting card, with art that captures the mood, makes writing a breeze. At The Century House Gift Shop we […]

As the breeze blows cooler and the trees treat us to a daytime fireworks display of crimson and amber, we’re reminded that autumn is an excellent time to hunker down, revisit goals and create new ones.  And what better place for a personal productivity headquarters than a well-appointed home office? We have numerous desks, task […]