Don’t Eat the Bowl

These attractive French salad bowls--seen by travelers in gift shops all over Provence--incorporate dried flowers, spices, seeds and seashells right into the Plexiglas bowl. They’re so eye-catching they could stand alone as table centerpieces. They come in six unique styles in an assortment of colors and include matching ashwood-handled servers.

Joly Marion salad bowl with servers set, $160, at Fred Segal stores (on Melrose and in Santa Monica); Geary’s, Beverly Hills; and Magpie, Manhattan Beach. Or call (818) 887-5036.

The Classic Martini Lamp

Los Angeles artist Daniel Sadler is well known for his unique illuminated sculptures. He recently appeared on “Good Morning, America” with a grasshopper and dragonfly lamp that can be special-ordered. We thought his Martini lamp would make an entertaining gift for cocktail lovers, but many other designs are available, such as a purse, a bumblebee, coffee cup, television, UFO and covered wagon.

Martini lamp, $350 at Freehand, Los Angeles.

Copper From the Heartland

Coppersmith Michael Bonne recreates century-old American copperware designs at his rustic shop in Knightstown, Ind. Everything from baking pans to cheese molds is made by hand, and each piece is signed with Bonne’s mark and the year of manufacture. The beautifully made copper heart trays are great for serving and decorating.

Heart trays, $24 to $52 (765) 345-5521; or fax (765) 345-2319. Allow two to four weeks for delivery.

Mega-Mugs

These eye-catching 16-ounce mugs (complete with saucers) would be just right for a favorite couple on your list. They’re perfect not only for giant cups of cappuccino or tea but for soups, chili and stews.

Jumbo cups, set of two, $21.95, at Crate and Barrel stores.