Archive for the ‘good things’ Category
Holiday Gift Guide 2009: Chicks
Flock of Chicks, $20
You can be all, “Dude, I got you a bunch CHICKS for Hanukkah!”
from Heifer International
Holiday Gift Guide 2009: Men’s Wooden Watch
I love the growing trend of using wood in unexpected ways. It’s so earthy and manly.
from UnCommonGoods.com
Holiday Gift Guide 2009: Rolls-Royce 200EX
2010 Rolls-Royce 200EX aka the “Ghost”, $269,000
Looking at this car makes me ovulate.
available at dealers
Holiday Gift Guide 2009: Shel Silverstein Box Set
The Poems and Drawings of Shel Silverstein Box Set (Where the Sidewalk Ends / A Light in the Attic / Falling Up), $80+
This is out of print but you’ll probably find it in a good used bookstore. Amazon has a few in stock, too, from various used book sellers.
from Amazon.com
Holiday Gift Guide 2009: Monogrammed Decanter
Monogrammed Decanter, $25
For the guy who wants to channel a little bit of Don Draper (you know, minus the cheating on your wife thing.)
from PotteryBarn.com
Holiday Gift Guide 2009: Custom Art
CanvasPop takes your photos and turns them into custom canvas art. They’ll work with images of any resolution meaning you can even send them your iPhone snapshots, and they connect easily with Facebook, Flickr, and other social networking sites. There are a variety of filters to enhance your image if you want, too, and they’ll send you a digital proof to OK everything once you’re done. They also have a team assembled to talk you though it if you need help. Available in tons of sizes.
from CanvasPop.com
Holiday Gift Guide 2009: Flannel PJ Bottoms
Men’s Patterned Flannel Sleep Bottoms, $7*
I love giving PJs as gifts! These mans Old Navy sleep bottoms are so great (and perfect for dudes AND ladies, trust).
*They’re currently on sale this week for seven measly bucks, and if you buy online and use the code ONSAVE20 you get 20% off if you order before the end of 12/15. Normally they’re $20.
from OldNavy.com
Holiday Gift Guide 2009: Goat Cheese Sampler
Aged Goat Cheese Sampler, $22
Four types of delicious raw goat cheeses. I would not share.
from Foodzie’s Krugerrand Farms
Holiday Guide 2009: Keurig Brewer
Special Edition Home Brewing System, $130
I still like brewing my coffee the complicated way via French press, but I know a lot of people who have these and the coffee is not too bad. It’ll get you out of the house faster in the morning for sure.
from Amazon.com
Holiday Gift Guide 2009: LCD Soundsystem
LCD Soundsystem self-titled debut, $16
This CD is CPR for a dead party. It’s not for everyone, but it’s a good gift for the cool couple that throws all those parties in their cramped Brooklyn living room. Ahem.
from Amazon.com
















