This isn't a book, but it's definitely book-ish. Looks like a leather-bound volume from the Bodleian but it's just a little wooden box, approx 8-1/2" x 5" x 2" (7" x 3-7/8" x 1-5/8" inside) that's perfect for stashing the jewels, cash, or whatever you need to stash in plain sight on the shelves.

The smartest among us in these days of closed bars and bites as far as the eye can see will carry a little hip flask for emergencies. This one is a standard 7-ouncer in stainless steel with a matte black finish. Measures 4" x 3-1/2" x 1" thick, and given the number of emergencies you could encounter, we recommend a pair because, after all, you do have two hips.

These watertight aluminum screw-top canisters are gasketed, lined in nylon and come with a 1" slip ring to attach to whatever. Measure just over 2-1/2" tall x 1-1/8" dia, so they're suitable for a lot of pills or any number other things you need to keep dry or safe. We'll pick one in black, red, gold, blue or green.

You can store a plethora and a half of things in this staggeringly cute set of a dozen screw-top clear plastic canisters, 1-1/4" dia x 3/4" deep, that fit perfectly inside this 6-3/8" x 4-3/8" x 1" deep clear plastic lidded box. How they got those circles in a rectangle is a Euclidean mystery.

Grab a hunk of hardwood and a pocketknife and pare away everything that doesn't look like a pussycat. Or order this trio of hand-carved wooden keychains. You get one each: sleeping cat; sleeping dog; and the profile of a horse, and each comes in their own nice little decorative gift box. These creatures measure approximately 2-1/2" x 1-1/2" and are attached to a 1-1/2" chain with a 1" diameter metal split ring.

And his trained artisans are carving their fingers to nubbins keeping us supplied with clever wooden boxes with hidden compartments. They’re made with no dyes, paints or stains and only from hardwoods—primarily ebony, rosewood, birch, beech, and boxwood—and using only hand tools. Pull the secret pin and find the velveteen cranny for your secret stuff. You pick: the Flowered oval, 6-1/2” x 4” x 2”; the Rooster box, 6” x 4”; the Surfer dude box, 6-1/2” x 3-1/2”; the Tooth Fairy box, 4” x 3”; or the Christian Coffin box, 6-1/2” x 3-1/2”.

From the workshop of the omnidexterous Carver Dan, these literal letter boxes are handmade from recycled, exotic hardwoods. Pull the secret pin and they open to reveal a velveteen-lined compartment for secret stuff. On top, each one has a carved letter--an initial if you will (and why wouldn't you?). Each box measures roughly 6" x 3-1/2" x 2-1/4" depending on the consonant. No paints, no stains, and no vowels. You pick: B, D, H, M, P, S or T. Feel free to snag more than one; these don't come around too often.

This plastic medicine dosage cup is nearly transparent and measures 1-9/16” tall x 2-1/8” dia at the top tapering to a 1-5/8” dia bottom. Marked on the side for 1, 2, 3 and 4 tablespoons, and 15, 30, 45, and 60ml. Max measures are just below the lip. Non-medical folks might note that 4 tablespoons equal two ounces.

The manufacturer says these magnetic canisters are “ideal for storing desk accessories,” although anything larger than paper clips or pushpins will be tough. On the other hand, they’re just the ticket for storing glitter, confetti and other tiny craft supplies. Our each is a 3-pack of 1-7/8” sq x 1-3/8” deep white plastic boxes with little disc magnets in the bottom. Tops have windows so you can see what you put in them.

A famous woodworking apprentice carves out a living today making these puzzle boxes from recycled hardwoods. Pull the secret wooden pin and the critter opens up to reveal, well, an empty velveteen-lined box, but it's just waiting for you to put your treasured jewelry, ill-gotten cash, safety-deposit box key, or candy stash inside. Your choice: the bear's head, gator's cranium, pelican, bear on a log, and angelfish all of which measure about 5-1/2" X 3-3/4" X 3-1/2". Click here for a short video.