From Teddy Bears to Technology, The Top 50 Christmas Toys For The Past 100 Years

If a child of 1910 could glance at today’s toys, he or she would likely be confused by the endless games consoles, gadgets and TV-inspired toys. Back in the early twentieth century, the teddy bear was the most popular toy, followed by train sets and construction-themed toys. There was not an electronic device in sight!

However, you can see definite themes running through the popular toys of the past 100 years. For example, although the construction-based toys faded from fashion for a while, in the 1980s Lego became a must-have toy. And the board game shot to the top of wish-lists in the 1930s and 1940s, and experienced another surge in the 1970s – and even today, although replaced in many homes by the computer game, board games are still wheeled out when the family gets together for the festive season!

Dolls continue to be popular too, with the Bratz Dolls of 2000 following the success of the first Barbie in the 1950s. Similarly, boys still have action figures on their Christmas lists, perhaps changed in name from GI Joe to Power Rangers but fundamentally the same.

The computer marks the big change, though. From the first video game in the 1970s to nowadays, games consoles have soared in popularity. This Christmas, a console or handheld device is sure to be on most children’s wish-list.

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Pets Rock. Takkoda's Cast of Characters and New Calendars for 2013.

The word "Takkoda" is derived from the Sioux word meaning ‘friend to all’. The company with the same name was created because of their love of animals and because they see pets as big personalities.

Takkoda is all about funny images of our favorite friends. They photograph real pets in their homes and capture their natural expressions in their natural state! Later they develop their characters by dressing them up digitally to bring out their iconic personalities. They don't dress them up for real silly!

For 2013, they've got both a PETS ROCK wall calendar and desk calendar available:

The 2013 PETS ROCK Wall Calendar:







The 2013 PETS ROCK Desk Calendar:






Here's their entire cast of characters, available on mugs, coasters, cards, homewares, clothing and more:






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Limited Edition Swarovski Embellished Bond No. 9 Fragrances

Perfume and fragrances always make nice gifts. These limited edition versions of some of the best-selling scents from Bond No. 9 make great gifts. With a price range spanning $350 to $7500, the following limited edition Bond No 9 bottled scents are embellished with Swarovski crystals and elements that will make anyone's eyes sparkle.


New York Musk Emerald Swarovski Shooting Star

For all those collectors and connoisseurs who fell in love with last year’s exquisite, richly textured clear-diamond superstar bottle studded with crystals, the good news is: we’ve done it again—only this time with a network of emerald stars. The scent? Our brand new New York Musk. Consider this bottle just the second in our growing Shooting Stars series
Notes of: grapefruit, black currant, osmanthus flower, green lilies, nutmeg, musk, patchouli, sandalwood and vetiver
100ml — $1,000.00

The Fantasy-Stone Fountain of Peace

This year’s official, unabashed extravaganza gift is our now-perennial 42-ounce spigoted amphora vitrine, filled with the Scent of Peace, its gracefully curvaceous exterior glistening everywhere with a new Swarovski crystal design: a profusion of stones in varying sizes and shapes, carefully pieced together onto a surface as intricate and tactile as an incandescent moon-glow tapestry. True, perfume containers have always had an element of fantasy. But this one is ultimo in every way.
42oz — $7,500.00

The Swarovski Crystallized Amphora

Their outsized 42 oz amphora vitrine, breathtakingly covered with 16,500 hand-applied platinum Swarovski stones. Not to forget the bottle top—an elliptical mirror with honeycomb base. And while they were at it, they added the Bond No. 9 signature and a handy golden spigot. Contents? Your choice among our Bond No. 9 eau de parfum (exclusions apply). This bedazzlement comes in a white patent leather gift case, also adorned with crystals
— $3,500.00

The Scent of Peace Incandescent Shooting Super Star

The Scent of Peace is likewise the eau de parfum chosen for the classic Bond No. 9 superstar bottle that’s been decked out all over with those Swarovski fanci-crystals—the moonlit exterior emphasizing the preciousness of the contents. Even the oval cap and the keepsake silver-toned presentation box are studded with stones.
Notes: Grapefruit, black currant, lily of the valley, musk
100ml — $1,000.00

Central Park West Limited Edition with Swarovksi

For gardenia devotees with a sense of fashion elegance, this is the ultimate gift of gifts: A 100 ml. limited-edition bottle of Central Park West whose houndstooth surface has been rendered with 2,500 sparkling Swarovski gems, its edges bordered in vivid lime green, its cap encircled with tiny stones.
580 — $580.00

Nuits de Noho Chandelier

This downtown beauty goes out A LOT. So they’ve given it a wardrobe change. A lacquer-smooth, basic-black-for-the holiday’s bottle, accented with Bond No. 9‘s new chandelier treatment: See through prism necklace and matching jaunty cap
Notes: Jasmin, creamy vanilla, sheer patchouli
100ml — $380.00

Astor Place Swarovski Limited-Edition

Our Mesmerizing New Eau de Parfum, Inspired by New York’s Most Vibrant Arts-and-Style Intersection.
Notes: Violet Leaf, Mandarin Zest, Freesia, Red poppy buds, Orris (iris root), teakwood, Musk and Amber
100ml — $300.00

The Swarovski All-Stars

They’ve gone overboard and embellished three more of their most coveted scents with the tiniest and most reflective of all the Swarovski stones—five thousand of them per 50ml bottle. The pearlized milk glass Eau de New York bottle (citruses-cyclamen-jasmine-vetiver) is studded with diamond-colored aurora borealis stones. Chelsea Flowers (peonies-magnolia-rose) is decked with emerald-colored stones. Chinatown (peach-gardenia-tuberose-sandalwood) features ruby-colored stones.
Eau de New York - 50ml — $650.00
Chelsea Flowers - 50ml — $650.00
Chinatown - 50ml — $650.00

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Spicy, Pricey And A Little Icy. I.D. Sarrieri Luxury Lingerie Embellished With Swarovski Crystals and Elements. *some pics NSFW

The breathtakingly beautiful lingerie label I.D. SARRIERI merges classic, romantic, retro, a little dominatrix and some 'ice' for a unique style of intimate fashions. Haute couture materials from France and Italy embellished with Swarovski Crystallized Elements, Swarovski silver studs, silk and fine lace define the collection’s identity of elegance. Bustiers, push-up bras, merry widows, garters, slips, panties and more are renowned for the impeccable details, quality and craftsmanship.

Below are just a few pieces from their many wild collections to get your adrenaline racing.

The ÁTAME! Collection (adorned with special Swarovski accessories):





The VIXEN Collection (with Crystallized Swarovski Elements):






The BLACK TEMPTATIONS Collection (with Crystallized Swarovski Elements and special harness accessory garnished with special Swarovski Elements):


The BELLE DU JOUR Collection (with fine tulle and Chantilly lace):



The IRRESISTIBLE Collection (Little black dress in Chantilly lace embellished with crystallized Swarovski Elements):


The LITTLE MERMAID Collection (Chantilly lace and fine tulle and stretch silk satin adorned in crystallized Swarovski Elements):


Other Collections such as the The LADY LOVELACE Collection and the SECRET NOVEMBER Collection are not embellished with Swarovski Crystals or Studs, but are equally as captivating:



Iulia Dobrin, who started the brand in 2002, proposed from the beginning to create not only “functional” lingerie pieces, but also luxurious and sophisticated lingerie designs for women with an understanding of what a modern and stylish 
lifestyle means today.

The high-end label is a favorite among celebrities - stars like Nicole Kidman, Katie Holmes, Julianne Moore, Halle Berry, Cindy Crawford or Cameron Diaz are declared fans of the brand.

ID SARRIERI can now be found in over 35 countries and has been recognized by Forbes as one of the most luxurious lingerie brands.

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