Where To Look When Shopping For Inspiration (NAPSA)—The most popular gifts this season can be summed up in three words—cozy, comforting, inspiring. Gifts that make it even nicer to “cocoon” or enjoy your home, such as home entertainment and decor, as well as keepsake items are topping this season’s shoppinglists. But where does the busy, timestarved shopperfind thesegifts? From keepsake music boxes and sentimental snow globes to simple, elegant jewelry and whimsical, yet educational items centered on art and culture, two mallbased stores—San Francisco Music Box and The Museum Company—offer distinctive gifts, that range in price from $10 to $5,000. For example, the San Francisco Music Box Company (www.sfmu sicbox.com) carries over 1,200 musical gifts and collectibles. “Adults love the sentiment that music boxes and waterglobes evoke, and children enjoy getting a gift they know will be a keepsake,” said Curt Gray, CEO and President for San Francisco Music Box. Gifts include: The New York City Waterglobe seen on an episodeof “Sex & The City” offers a nostalgic look at the way it once was, shimmering in iridescent glitter. This fond tribute to a resilient city plays “New York, New York.” * Customized, Italian Music Boxes are hand-crafted and painstakingly fitted with a precision wind-up movement and a choice of personalized musical tune. These Old World style music boxes are a beautiful way to celebrate milestones. Baby’s First San Francisco Music Box is filled with the sounds of a favorite lullaby or soothing holiday song. The Museum Company (www. museumcompany.com) offers items related to museum collections, culture, art, history, science and education. This season’s most satisfying gift-giving trendis to give gifts that inspire. P @ “One does not have to be an expert in these categories to appreciate The Museum Company’s offerings—there is truly something for everyone on that hard-to-shop-for holiday list,” said Joan Peduto, director of stores for the Museum Company. Thesegifts include: e An impressionist cutting board with tempered glass that displays the fleeting effects of color and light achieved by Monet and Van Gogh can make a welcome gift for anyone who enjoys spending timein the kitchen. Lithographs signed by Chuck Yeager and the famed artist Roy Grinnell are numbered and lim- ited in edition. They are accompanied by miniature reproductions. Robert Held Art Glass pieces are hand-blown by the Canadian artist himself. No two pieces are everalike. With gift selections such as these you maybe able to wrap up your shoppingearly.
