SPH-a500 Mobile Phone Samsung Small and light with a bright color screen that’s ideal for surfing the Web. And the built-in day planner isn’t bad. Price and features vary by carrier; samsung.com
The Woodbook Taschen Shows 350 kinds of wood, from the cucumber tree to fiddle wood. Think of it as a forest in hardcover. $75
FurReal Friends Cat Hasbro Remember that annoying robotic dog? Well, forget it. Here’s a mechanical pet that’s actually fun to play with–a frisky, furry tabby that purrs when you brush it and hisses when you pull its tail. Any more lifelike, and this cat would need a litter box; $34.99
Presto Watch Nike Unisex (and water-resistant) watch is strong enough for a man, strong enough for a woman; $59 at nike.com.
Dumbledore’s Office LEGO The only toy that can entertain Harry-obsessed kids until the fifth –book arrives (and, let’s face it, that could be a while). But be warned, this kit–and the new Chamber of Secrets set–is extraordinarily complicated. Mom and Dad will have to help with the construction work. $49.99
Chandelier Earrings Laugh all you want, but these are the jewellery hit of the season. We think light fixtures never looked so good. $38 at girlshop.com. Or try the Florentine earring. $78 at anthropologie.com
H&H Bagels Twenty-four bagels (choose from 12 varieties) delivered internationallyfrom New York’s hallowed bakery. Comes with six ounces of Nova Scotia smoked salmon and cream cheese for $85.95 hhbagles.com. 001 212 595 8000.
Houdini Metrokane A stylish and cheap corkscrew, from the makers of the upscale Rabbit. $37.95. winestuff.com. 001 631 234 5314
Honey Bath Products L’Occitane The new honey line from this always fragrant Provencal shop is as sweet as can be. Includes a beeswax candle ($15), foaming jelly for the body and hair ($15) and body balm ($30); at .
Coolpix 4300 Digital Camera Nikon If you want big, 8X10 prints, this 4-megapixel camera’s your best bet. $500 nikon.com
iPod Music Player Apple The popular MP3 player is now Windows-compatible. There’s even a 20-gigabyte model; $299 and up at apple.com
