The lotus bamboo is a nice unexpected change to the more common lucky bamboo in the market. Although appropriate for Chinese New Year, bamboo can be given any time of the year as a token for luck. This Lotus Bamboo is available in a red or black vase for $38 at RedEnvelope.

‘Thank You’ are two over-simplified words, in my opinion. This is not the same as under-appreciated, mind you, because we always appreciate it when we are thanked for our efforts. Generally, I find these words rarely associated with the less-obvious, the acts that are less visible, like thanking someone for being your soul mate. Or for something as silly as putting the cap back onto the toothpaste each morning. (It’s a trait worth thanking, trust [...]