I like things from your local area, post cards or local craft items. I like Asian cultural items, teas and spices. I also like baked goods and treats, but I am newly on a gluten free(no wheat or similiar grains) diet so that is not an easy option...and I want who has me to enjoy it and keep it simple, this should not be a burden. I like books on gardening or herbs, any nature books, science books. Home made-crafted things are cool, but I won't have a tree thins year as my apt is too small.
edited to add: I collect heirloom varities of flower and vegatable seeds. If you have seeds from plants that your great great grandma "Jenkins" used to grow, and you still grow them, I'd LOVE that.
Also, these above mentiond are the types of gifts I am inclined to give unless given ideas by this thread. So, my region is "Seattle".