Holiday Gift Ideas: Photographers' accessories

Artists or photographers are hardest people to get holiday gifts for. It's because they already have everything they need or they are little picky to buy for. I know, because I am this way. But there are things that can bring a smile to a photographer's holiday morning. These small gifts are just right. They all can be found on Photojojo Store.

Camera Lens Coffee/Tea mug

Nikon Lens Mug

White Balance lens cap

Collapsable Camera Extender

Holiday Gift Ideas: iPhone handmade cases

It’s always nice to own an accessory that is handmade, because there’s a little chance that someone else will have it too. I always like to support local businesses and small companies that try to sell their own unique ideas into the markets. I made a list of very clever, unique and handmade iPhone cases which can be great holiday gifts or your next iPhone accessory purchase. Plus, they don’t cost more than any plastic iPhone case coming from China. Support local.

Click on images to go to the seller's page on Etsy.

Blue Wool Felt by WillowandCompany

Harris Tweet by Pomella

Grey Wool Felt by Byrd&Belle

iPhone navy blue wallet by ChubbyCloud

Truffle Brown Wool Felt by Ribandhull

Navy Stripes iPhone Wallet by Pomella

Heineken New STR Bottle

Looks like Heineken is stepping up their game and really jumping outside their box. The aluminum beer bottles are nothing new, they have been around for few years, but here Heineken's new STR bottle has a unique feature that will make people look. It has UV ink that glows in the dark, meaning that if you're in a lounge you might have a better conversation starter, only if you have nothing else to talk about. The STR bottle is a limited run, so don't expect to see it in Seven Eleven on the roads. You will have to hunt for it in Boston, Chicago, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Palm Beach, Philadelphia, San Diego, San Francisco and Washington DC.

I see this design to be very brave and very "twenty-elevenish". I think it's time to act our age and decade. I give thumbs up to Heineken for great and refreshing design bottle.