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With the election merely weeks away, we’re in the final leg of political season. Had enough of campaign buttons and “Rock the Vote” tees, but still want to show support for your candidate? Or maybe you’re attending a debate watching party and need a hostess gift that extends beyond a life-sized cardboard standup of your candidate? Indeed, the serious pundit in your life would probably appreciate something more sophisticated. We scoured our favorite shop for gifts that are smart, often quirky and befitting for lucky gift-getters of every political ilk.

Renowned Washington, DC-based jeweler Ann Hand takes sporting your American pride and political message to new heights. Why slap a bumper sticker on your car when you can sport these shades (regularly $175, Store Adore price $149)? A running tally in the window of Hand’s eponymous Washington, DC shop and on her website has Obama winning by a landslide. Save 15 percent on all costume jewelry.

Since the celeb favorite Barackawear line was founded last year, the company has sold more than 20,000 items (like this hoodie, regularly $40, Store Adore price $32) emblazoned with the eye-catching “Barack-the-Vote” mantra, and over $7,000 has been donated to the senator’s campaign. Store Adore shoppers save 20 percent on all Barackawear.

Most things in life can be boiled down to a phrase on a t-shirt. At D.I.Y. site Spreadshirt, you choose from a variety of high quality products (tees, aprons, sweats and more) and add your own text and motifs. Or, you can purchase designs by other pundits who also have a way with words. A few of our faves: this Pucker Up for Palin tee (regularly $25.90), this PALINtologist Bib (regularly $14.90) and a Hockey Moms for Palin hoodie (regularly $38.90) . Store Adore shoppers save 20 percent on any purchase of $30 or more at Spreadshirt.

The mission behind New York-based site Uncommon Goods—to connect people with products that are unique expressions of individuality, high in quality and low in negative environmental impact—guarantees that buyer’s remorse won’t kick in. The site devotes an entire section to politically themed gifts, like these candidate noteholders ($25) and political party mugs ($12)—available for Democrats and Republicans, the country turns all blue or red, respectively, as your pour in hot water.

At online indie marketplace Etsy, aspiring artisans can sell their handmade wares directly. A search for the word “election” delivers 55 pages of results and provides a unique snapshot of which way the artistic community is leaning these days. These Palin/McCain and Obama/Biden earring sets ($12) are—to someone—a perfect pair.

If you’re the one hosting the party, hit up Plum Party to liven up your table and find favors your hosts will never forget. The site devotes a whole section to election themed gifts, where you can find candidate cups (regularly $18, Store Adore price $14), dinner plates (regularly, $5 for a set of 8, Store Adore price $4), patriotic napkins (regularly $5 for 16, Store Adore price $4), and even politically-themed “off-coloring” books, (regularly, $7.50, Store Adore price $6). Store Adore shoppers save 20 percent on everything at Plum Party.

Ready to clean up the country? Feel Good/VOTE soap (regularly $7.50) has an olive branch scent to remind us to take care of business peacefully. Plus, what better way to remind yourself to get to your polling station on election day then to set a reminder in the shower? From quirky gift site Wishingfish, Store Adore shoppers save 20 percent on any purchase of $40 or more.

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This clever gag gift reminds us that “there are more than just two parties. In fact, the Pick Your Party Wheel O’ Wisdom (regularly $7.50) features 14, including lesser known ones like the Peace & Freedom and Prohibitionist parties. With a spin of the wheel, interesting facts, slogans and stats appear. When you like everything you see, you know that the arrow points to your perfect political match. From Knock Knock, where Store Adore shoppers save 15 percent on any purchase of $50 or more.

A Mano: Candidate buckets ($35) are chic and functional too. Don’t you wish your candidate was like that too? Call to order at 202-298-7200.

Eleni’s: Hand-iced Candidate cookies ($59) are sweet even when the political process isn’t.

Toms Shoes: Political party shoes come in Democrat, Republican and Split Decision ($45 each).

More from Etsy: Bi-Partisan Pillows ($22), Elephant Necklace ($12 also available as a donkey), vegan Hope on a Rope ($15, also available in McCain), Obama Graffiti necklace.

This is Sam’s room. Sam is six. When he was two-and-a-half, Sam decided that orange was his favorite color. We indulged him. Encouraged it even. As you can see, I clearly like orange too. Not everyone does. Sam’s Grandma “can hardly stand to be in the room.” Sam’s Great Grandma is worried that such a shocking space will agitate the little guy. No such luck. Sam is thriving, and so is our taste for the tangy.

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bed

Sam’s orange powder-coated bed with cloudy plastic headboard is from Design Within Reach. An alternative is Argington’s Uffizi Bunk Bed ($1,850), available at Design Public, my absolute favorite resource for modern home furnishings, especially for kids.

bedding

The polka dot sheets and chenille blanket are from the catalog Garnet Hill, but I found this great graphic duvet by Martin Citrus ($120 for a twin), at the West Village boutique, Auto.

storage

The DIY plastic storage unit, Cubits, from DWR, can be configured any which way. Q Collection makes a good alternative, the Junior Stella Stackable Cube ($300), available at Design Public.

books

If you have tons of books, but are short on space, go vertical with the Array Book Tower, ($189), from Crate & Barrel’s hip sibling store, CB2.

While you’re at CB2, adopt an orange puppy (on sale, $89.95).

seating

Sam’s room sports a La Marie chair by Philippe Starck, won at a school fundraiser a few years ago. For a bit more money, I’d opt for this comfy Globe Chair by Pierre Paulin ($2,067), sold at Hive Modern, a site with an impeccable collection of modern furniture.

benches & tables

The Snap Bench ($129) comes in handy—it’s where clothing for the next day is laid out. It’s easy to assemble, specifically designed so kids can put it together. Available at Nova68. The mushroom side table by Thomas Wold ($985), is totally adorable, and works well with the bench above. I can imagine all sorts of activities happening on the different levels, simultaneously. Available at Design Public.

lighting

We hung a mod, transparent pendant lamp by Kartell ($293), available at Hive Modern, from the beadboard cathedral ceiling (painted orange, natch). For a more tailored look, try a Tank pendant light with pleated shade ($1,800), from Matter, another stylish NYC boutique.

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A fuzzy orange owl bank from Urban Outfitters was a gift. It’s perched next to a Jonathan Adler toothbrush holder from Target, used here for storing pencils. Just for a hoot, try the Owl Lamp ($132) from The W Store.

bedside stuff

Sam has two different bedside tables. A Sigg water bottle, purchased at eco-friendly Greenward in Cambridge, and his recharghable Candeloo nightlights ($39), designed by Boston-based design firm, Vessel, sits on the Snap Stool. A similar look can be had from Boston’s ICA Store, with an orange maple Snappy Table ($200).

The other table, an Offi Tiki Stool, holds his portable DVD player, his ipod Nano, his book and an extra water bottle.

Two great additions? An orange Offi Duoplane DVD Shelf (on sale, $89), from Design Public and silver Ladybug ipod speakers ($110), available The W Store.

art

The stretched canvas with a stacked LOVE message, from Kiwi Baby, in Boston’s South End, is hung over the Offi bedside table. I also like this limited edition Sun Shine print by Hybrid Home ($40), from Design Public.

clocks

And finally, it’s time to talk clocks. Last summer, I purchased an orange travel clock for Sam at Aunt Sadies in Boston’s South End, but I promptly lost the battery cover, rendering it useless. I should replace it with the Rikki Desk Clock ($120) from MOMA. No rush, there’s a copy of the George Nelson ball clock (authentic reproduction available at Hive Modern ($315)) hanging on the wall. I’m sure he’ll be able to tell time on it, someday.