Seaside Inspired Storage

Spare keys, jewelry, pens, random keepsakes and more. We all have things lying around that are difficult to find a "home" for. Eventually, most of it will end up in some version of a junk drawer—the domestic equivalent of a black hole. So, our next gift find is a salute to getting organized, combined with the ever-powerful calming effect of oceanic elements.

Using cigar boxes, sand and seashells, local artist Bob Hosko is creating a décor option capable of doubling as storage space. Each keepsake box comes in a unique shape and size, so you can customize a choice for the gift recipient in mind. Even if left empty, these wooden boxes would still make for a nice decorative piece in a coastal home.   

Product: Decorative Keepsake/Cigar Boxes

Store found: Moonglow Design at 5763 La Jolla Blvd.; Phone: 858-454-4258

Price: $25-$35

Artist/maker/brand: Bob Hosko 

Who the gift would be good for: Ocean lovers, seaside design buffs and the organizationally challenged.