2012 Gift Guide: Well-Designed Gifts

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Glass Travel Mug

Travel mugs are useful, but usually clunky plastic affairs—this one is a sight for sore eyes. Simple and elegant, it comes in two varieties—one with a bamboo lid (my preference, purely for looks) and one in black (preferred by a friend of mine, who likes to throw hers in the dishwasher without worrying about warping). Both come with a removable infuser for loose tea, but work just as well with coffee. And the double-walled construction ensures your drink stays hot for a while.

Glass Travel Mug with Infuser, $29.50 at David's Tea