Reading is a refuge from real life — a way to slow down, enter a different world and, if you still read print, put down the screen. Like lighting your favorite locally made candle and drawing a bath, (which you should definitely be doing when you read), Oceanne Jewelry’s Custom Brass Bookmark ($30) adds just another touch of elegance to our beloved nightly ritual. Topped by a tassel in burgundy, mustard, black or green, each sleek 5-by-1-inch bar features a hand-stamped note of empowerment, such as “A well-read woman is a dangerous creature,” or any customizable message. “It makes you want to come back to the book and makes reading or journaling more special,” says Oceanne owner Anne Harrill. With a message of empowerment and a metal that only looks better with age, this placeholder is a perfect gift for the young reader in your life or a well-regarded colleague. “I think it just reminds you of the simple values that we’ve lost as we’ve become busier,” says Harrill. 6515 Detroit Ave., Cleveland, 216-333-6078, oceanne.net
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