One Perfect Gift
Saturday, December 11, 2010 at 08:12AM 
I wandered into one of my most favorite gift-y stores in new York City yesterday, The Moma Store, and found the most perfect gift. So perfect, in fact, that I'm going back today and get three or four more.... because I can't decide who I should give it to. That's always a good sign.
Its a needle threader, but not really. Its sterling silver, quite solid, and is meant to be worn as a necklace. That little cameo in the center that is so familiar to us all (who is she, anyway?) is wearing a diamond earring on each side. There is something so clever about this, because whenever I see her face on my little tin needle threaders I instantly feel as though I am in the pesence of a stern german grandmother who does not believe in fancy things. And now look at her, with some serious ice. See? So perfect for so many people we know, right? Oh, and its currently marked down by half, selling at the Moma stores (but not online, maybe we should call them?) originally $200, now just $99.The artist, Katja Schlegel, works as a jewelry designer in Munich Germany. Her website doesn't show the piece either, which is making me feel like I should be waiting at the door this morning when the Moma Store opens.
Reader Comments (9)
I'll take one if you can't decide who to give them to! But really - it is just lovely.
Yeahyeah, great, a necklace, but have you ever watched Shopgirl? With Steve Martin? And Claire Danes? And Jason Schwartzman? I'm sure you have. But maybe you haven't. You probably have. But if you haven't, you should because it's hysterically funny and sweet and clever and it has one of the best lines of any film ever, and it's from a Vermont girl, about Vermont. But of course you've seen it.
It is a perfect gift. I also love that store, but I'm 1,000 miles away. Too bad it isn't sold online. Thanks for sharing though!
Wish they had those sold on the MOMA shop online, too! Now I would like one, too! :(
Oh my gosh. I always thought the lady on the needle threader was Dwight D. Eisenhower. Whoops. My bad!
you are right. it is perfect. and now i am coveting it with all my heart. i might have to call the store and see if they take phone orders.
So very lovely
If you can believe this, MOMA will not sell this piece (or any piece that is not on their website) over the phone; you have to go to the store to buy it in person. So, just letting any nice person out there (who values their time) know this because it's darn frustrating!!!
(Anyone in NY want to buy one for me and ship it? Sheesh!)
No doubt that was rough and tough. Impressive design and truly exceptional. Perfect gift item to make smile.