The Monthly Treat

We are dedicating this section to novel ideas, products, and events as identified by our editorial team or suggested by our clients. Each month we will be writing about a novel concept or idea that we hope you'll find useful.

This month's post is dedicated to romantic gift ideas. We came across a concept called COSIMO recently released to the market which is described as "an elegant, handmade artifact used to deliver a message." The product has a medieval feel to it and every aspect of it is reminiscent of the Victorian Era with intricate elements of Celtic art infused to it.

The company that conceived it is Antonio Verdi based in New York and they showcase it with their previously unpublished romantic poetry collection Words of Love. The site also enables visitors to submit their own personal message making the COSIMO one of the best personalized gifts released in 2010.

What really captured our attention though is the company's philanthropic endeavor which reads: "From August 1st 2010 through December 31st 2011, Antonio Verdi will donate a percentage of the retail price from each sale of the Antonio Verdi COSIMO product line. The funds raised will support the Girl's Education Program in India established by Room To Read. Antonio Verdi aims to provide at least 15 one-year scholarships to girls in India by the end of 2011."