It’s a lovely thing to recognize those traits that make your friends and family special. And what better way to celebrate the more intangible qualities than with a merit badge by Lee Meszaros. Presented on a card that reads, “Be proud. You’ve earned this merit badge in honour of your special knack for:”

• being sly as a fox
• pushing the envelope
• wetting your whistle
• being busy as a beaver
• being drunk as a skunk
• drawing a blank
• taking the cake
• being quiet as a church mouse

Now clearly the ’skunk badge’ is for your tequila-totaling sister-in-law, not your ten year old. But from the dozens of these silkscreened and hand painted badges you’re bound to find one appropriate for any meritorious kid.

And then for extra special occasions, extraordinary accomplishments or courage in the face of overwhelming adversity, perhaps you’ll consider the handcrafted medallions by Johnathan Wright and Co. “Presented with honour, worn with pride.” Created from hand-folded Italian paper, hand-letterpressed insignias, stick pin backs and grosgrain ribbon presented in fancy gift packaging. Fancy, indeed! (via Willie & Henrietta)

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