A great housewarming gift, this door mat can be personalized with the resident’s last name or monogrammed for $10 less. At 36 inches wide, the hand-screened mat is made from coir, which comes from the husk of coconut shells.

The doormat is durable and can be vacuumed for easy maintenance, and makes for a nice entry into the home.

$69 @ Pottery Barn

Absolutely ingenious product not only allows you to actually have a scotch on the rocks, but also allows you to chill a glass without diluting the actual beverage with melting ice.

The Whiskey Stones come in a set of nine, just in case you have a few friends over for a drink. Just drop a few in a glass and you’re good to go.

It’s like CSI for your dog, minus the violence but plus all the fascinating forensic technology.

A simple swab of your dog’s cheek is sent for DNA analysis – they’ll tell you its breeds, physical traits, personality quirks, and common health concerns. It’s a fun and educational must-have for any diehard dog lover!

$59.95 @ SkyMall

Fun, new doormat that is sure to welcome all that arrive at your house and maybe get a little chuckle out of them as well.

The mat is made from recycled rubber car tires as well, adding a bit of a green touch to the already very cool doormat.

$28 @ Chiasso

For the home chef its essential that knives stay sharp and this electric knife sharpener was tested to be the very best.

Just slide a dull knife in the sharpener and in seconds the blade will be ready for more slicing and dicing.

$124.95 @ Hammacher

The company that revolutionized the vacuum is at it again, this time its a brand new table fan that doesn’t use fan blades. The Dyson Air Multiplier fan instead creates windflow through some sort of air acceleration.

The Dyson Air Multiplier fan isn’t available yet, but the price is listed and you can sign up their site to be notified when its released. (via Incredible Things)

$299.99 @ Dyson

The Authentic Skittle Pool game is basically just a mini-sized pool game, perfect for compact spots.

Skittle Pool is played just like normal pool except you use a pendulum at each end of the pool table to shoot the white ball rather than cue sticks.

$59.95 @ Hammacher Schlemmer

Everything the starving artist or amateur writer needs in one place. The Poem Cup and Saucer comes with a vessel for coffee, a journal, and a connected pen.

Designed by Katarina Häll, it’s a perfect, self-contained gift for the caffeinated poet in us all.

$50 @ The Curiosity Shoppe

For golfers and martini lovers everywhere.

The Golftini Martini Glass is hand painted in a golf motif and includes a martini recipe on the glass’s base. Of course a golf-inspired gift box is included.

$21 @ Paisley Creek

A pleasant and practical gift for a baby shower, this plush polyester mobile will lull the little one to sleep.

The rotating animals turn to the tune of Brahms’ Lullaby and come in styles to match Gap nursery bedding sets, with everything from safari theme to turtles.

$59 @ Baby Gap