Fun Gifts for a Favorite Teacher

It's the end of the school year, and you know what that means...a gift for the teacher! No need to resort to a gift card with these unique gold-star finds. 

Monkey around at lunch

Kids aren’t the only ones brown-bagging it to school. Teachers take lunch too. They’ll appreciate an upgrade from a CVS bag. Big enough to stash snacks alongside the mid-day meal, the Kichirou Lunch Bag from Kipling has a zippered compartment, insulated interior, and is water resistant. Of course, the signature Kipling monkey key chain comes with.  $54 with free shipping at Zappos.com

Double Baubles 

So clever! The Be Bright Double Sided Studs give your favorite instructor two looks in one. The colorful, larger rhinestone stud is on one side, while a smaller, crystal one sits on the other. $20; sterlingforever.com

The Hands-Down Choice

This luxe little Blue Shimmer Mani Set is snuggled is a silver snap case with a Moroccan pattern on the tools. Includes cuticle pusher, tweezers, nail file, cuticle clippers, scissors and nail clippers. $19; Bellailfiore.com

Artisan Keeper

She’ll store pencils and rubber stamps (or lip gloss and hair ties) in this Huipil Pouch with two zip pockets. The tassels are what sold us! Handmade in Guatemala, your purchase helps support the women who craft them. $38; Stela9.com

Set Sail for Summer

Magpie, a London-based design studio, creates homewares with a sophisticated British edge. Case in point: The 100% porcelain AHOY! Espresso Set. $40; Artsymodern.com