Curiosity may have killed the cat, but it's given life to one fantastic trove of treasures in the Mission District known as the Curiosity Shoppe, a whimsical store filled with "crafts, kits & curios for the creatively inclined," making it one of those great places to find unique presents for those people who already seem to have everything.

Sometimes shopping isn't about what you need or know you want, but about the fun of unexpected discoveries. When that mood next strikes, slip into the Curiosity Shoppe. Owned and operated by Lauren Smith and Derek Fagerstrom, the intimate space has something special hidden in every nook and cranny. Among the nest of knick-knacks you might find nature-inspired notebooks, pretty porcelain keys or retro aprons.

If the hand-crafted items pique your curiosity about crafts, do-it-yourself guides will have you hurtling into new hobbies as varied as painting by numbers, crocheting small animals, building radio receivers and making mechanical music boxes. There is something that can accent any house in the Curiosity Shoppe, making it a must-see place for anyone looking to add that little flair to their home.

The Curiosity Shoppe website has most of their inventory up to see, and they even ship to you if you so desire. Check them out--you won't be disappointed.