Gifts for Her

A gift that takes a weekend, not a minute.

What makes a book nook work as a gift for her is that it asks for her time and then gives something back for it. An evening or two of building, then a lit miniature scene that lives on the shelf rather than in a drawer.

Softest of the range: the firefly forest and the sakura market. Brightest: the Greek island. Most romantic: the cobblestone European lane at dusk.

Around 200 laser-cut pieces per kit, LED lighting and batteries included, illustrated English manual, eight to twelve hours. $44.99, free worldwide shipping in 5 to 10 business days.