November 2005
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Isaac Mizrahi Cashmere Blend Scarf
A super-long, super-cheap, predominantly cashmere scarf. Isaac, you’re a darling.
(72Lx4W")
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Wonder Woman Cami and Panty Set
You’ll finally have an outfit that goes with your golden lasso. These run small, so as one of the reviews says, “Buy XL and pray.”
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Gnome with Candy
A kitschy poly-resin gnome to tuck in the garden or under your Christmas tree. Or you could put him under the bed to terrify small children. You know, if that’s your thing.
$35 at Paper Source | Buy
( 16 1/2")
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Funny Money Clip
Nickel money clip engraved with the phrase, “Think of when you had none.”
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Henckels Professional Series 3-Piece Starter Set
If he likes to cook, giving him Henckels knives is just a little bit sexier than greeting him at the door in a pair of spike heels and a silk scarf. This set includes the very useful 8” chef’s knife, 6” utility knife , 4” paring knife, and 9” sharpening steel. When he opens it, you can whisper, “High-carbon, ice-hardened, stainless steel blades with three-rivet handles and a lifetime warranty.” Oh, baby.
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Long Blue Scarf
This extra-long scarf is made of soft blue cotton and has white flowers silk-screened along the bottom. Makes you look like you thought about your outfit, even when you just threw on an old T-shirt and pulled your jeans free of the hamper.
$28 at Alena Hennessy | Buy
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Chocolate Voodoo Doll
Five ounces of semi-sweet revenge. An excellent gift for the recently brokenhearted.
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Westport Dollhouse Set
This sturdy dollhouse is a find because you don’t have to spend hours hunting around for accessories. You get: -The house itself;
-A doll family of four with wooden faces and wire bodies;
-A bedroom set including a nightstand with a fixed lamp, a bed with a mattress and pillow, an armoire with two hangers, and a chair;
-A living room set including a coffee table, a sofa and chair, and a lamp;
-A kitchen set including a refrigerator, a sink, a stove, a stand mixer, a mixing bowl, and a table;
-A bathroom set including a tub, a sink, a step stool, and a toilet;
-And a dining room set including a table, four pink chairs, and a buffet.$400 at Pottery Barn Kids | Buy
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Women’s Cashmere Robe
This robe is a compelling reason to get out of bed in the morning, and an excellent excuse to climb back in. The robe alone could secure her undying devotion, but pick up a warm chocolate croissant and a thick Sunday paper, and all other men are dead to her forever. Comes in red, brown, and black.
$298 at Nordstrom (via Amazon) | Buy
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Platinum Princess Cut Diamond Stud Earrings
These are diamonds. There are two of them. She’ll be pleased. This particular pair is 1/3 carat total weight, and H-G in color quality. You can also get them bigger and brighter if you like.
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Fun Ride Super Z
Every backyard should come with a zipline. Attach 90’ of cable to two support structures (trees, the side of the house, whatever), secure the plastic trolley to the line, and the kids are ready zip through the air. This one supports up to 250 pounds, but they offer less expensive ones built for smaller bodies. I wouldn’t suggest it though; you know Dad would just break it.
$135 at Back to Basics Toys | Buy
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Atlas Maior
You can’t even wrench the laminated Streetwise map away from him, so you know he’ll love this. Prepare yourself for weeks of, “Honey, come check this out!” First published in 1665, Atlas Maior was created by renowned cartographer Joan Blaeu, and is considered the most comprehensive baroque atlas. It covers Arctica, Europe, Africa, Asia, and America, and stands as a master work in mapmaking. This hardcover copy was created from the National Library of Vienna’s complete, colored, gold-heightened copy, and features an introduction by Peter van der Krogt that offers in-depth descriptions of the maps.
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Nursery Folding Trampoline
Keep your kid active and pleasantly exhausted with this portable trampoline. It has a steel frame surrounded by thick padding. The best part? It folds flat when the kids are sleeping, so you can have your living room back.
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Cashmere Blend Scarf
He’d never buy it for himself, but he’ll wear it everywhere. This buttery cashmere and lambswool cable-knit scarf comes in six different colors, and is 66 inches long. Kenneth Cole also offers an identical pure cashmere version for $300, but you’ll have fewer color options.
$125 at Kenneth Cole | Buy
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Mary Green A Week Of Undies Boyshort Panty
I must say, it’s tough to find good day-of-the-week undies, and these are brilliant. The set includes seven little pairs of tap pants wrapped in a satin bag. They’re playful, sexy, and a little bit kitschy, just like her.
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Flexible Flyer Wooden Baby Sleigh
Baby’s first sleigh. The wooden Flexible Flyer has steam-bent skis, steel runners, a back rest, and a tow rope. Best of all, it comes assembled, so you won’t be up until 4 a.m. banging your head against the shipping crate.
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Coleman RoadTrip Grill
Your tailgating parties are about get a whole lot more convenient. The Coleman RoadTrip Grill is a compact, portable gas grill that also works as a griddle or a stove. It even has little hooks on the side so he can hang his barbecuing tools while he’s grabbing you a beer.
$160 at Camping World | Buy
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Altec Lansing im7 Portable Audio System for iPod
This attractive portable speaker system is about the size of an old-school boom box, and is compatible with 3G, 4G iPod Photo, and iPod Mini. It takes batteries or plugs into the wall, and has a remote control. It even recharges your iPod while it’s docked.
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Cashmere Hoodie
This just might finally get her out of her college sweatshirt, the one with holes in both elbows. Also comes in pink, green, and black.
$158 at Eddie Bauer | Buy
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Patricia’s Legacy Bag
A luxury bag shouldn’t require a woman to advertise for the company that made it. This quintessential Coach purse is refreshingly logo free. It has a roomy main compartment ideal for a woman who carries light reading wherever she goes. The long, adjustable strap can be worn cross-body, which is comfortable for traveling. It’s elegant, classic, and sturdy enough to endure years of daily use.
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Steiff Riding Bear
An enormous rocking teddy bear? This is the kind of toy a kid never forgets. Made by Steiff, the esteemed German bear maker, the interior is solid wood and the fur is washable.
$225 at Sensational Beginnings | Buy
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