2006 Covet Guide

Maybe you’re feeling especially generous, maybe you did something unforgivable, maybe you’re just loaded. Our Covet Holiday Gift Guide offers suggestions for gifts they’ll remember for years.

Kirtsy This | Posted: 01 Apr, 2006 by Margaret Mason

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• Ananas Sadie Handbag

  

  Teal lambskin with wood hardware. If you’re a gal who splurges on bags and shoes to make your Old Navy digs look like a million bucks, this purse is one for your collection.

  $385 at Frosting Fashions

  (15”x 8” with 11” strap)

  Kirtsy This | Posted 10 Jul, 2006 by Margaret Mason

• Parker Activity Table

  

  A communal drawing table with big drawers to hide craft supplies and an easy-pull ream of paper attached.

  $695 at Zac and Zoe

  Kirtsy This | Posted 26 Jun, 2006 by Margaret Mason

• Line Spice Rack

  

  Where’s the cinnamon? Do you even have cinnamon? You should get some. Where’s the cumin? Do you even have cumin? You should get some. How the hell did you end up with four bottles of rosemary? With this streamlined rack, you’ll never have to dig around for your spices again.

  $199 at Desu Design

  (no longer available)

  Kirtsy This | Posted 16 Jun, 2006 by Margaret Mason

• Chandelier ‘85 Lamps’ by Rodi Graumans

  

  The ultimate transformation from basic to beautiful.

  $3,461 at Greener Grass Design

  Kirtsy This | Posted 17 May, 2006 by Margaret Mason

• Terry

  

  These puppies are fashioned from vintage towels. Each one is unique and handmade. Thanks to the weak dollar, they’re pricey, but notable nonetheless.

  $65 at Thorsten Van Elten

  (Price converted from pounds.)

  Kirtsy This | Posted 12 May, 2006 by Margaret Mason

• Ivy the Elephant

  

  Foster good taste from the very beginning.

  $55 at Netto Collection

  (Item no longer available.)

  Kirtsy This | Posted 07 Mar, 2006 by Margaret Mason

• Skeleton Cases

  

  I can’t decide whether this bag says, “I am an aesthete who has nothing to hide,” or, “My disturbingly neat packing suggests that I keep severed human limbs in my freezer.” Either way, no one’s gonna accidentally walk off with your suitcase at the baggage claim. Thanks, Jonathan!

  $399 at Hideo Store

  ( 21" x 14" x 8", 9.5 lbs.)

  Kirtsy This | Posted 28 Feb, 2006 by Margaret Mason

• Snap Hook Belt

  

  T-shirt, jeans, belt. You look goooood.

  $132 at Standard Style Boutique

  Kirtsy This | Posted 14 Feb, 2006 by Margaret Mason

• Binth Baby Book

  

  So you don’t have a kid? This book will make you want one. I’d been eyeing it online trying to decide whether it was too pricey for a baby book, when the folks at Binth sent me a copy. I opened it and gasped. You will want to caress this book, it’s that good. Each page is silk-screened, and accented with lean silhouettes in sage, pale blue, and black. It’s a limited edition, acid free, heirloom that guides you in recording your baby’s milestones through age three. Worth every penny.

  $110 at Binth

  Kirtsy This | Posted 13 Feb, 2006 by Margaret Mason

• Rosa Pomar Dolls

  

  Rosa makes the kind of simple, cloth dolls your grandma used to make. This one is a plushy teddy bear that comes in a variety of prints. He is washable, squeezable, and handmade.

  $68 at Nursery Works

  Kirtsy This | Posted 06 Feb, 2006 by Margaret Mason

• Old Couple on a Bench Pendant

  

  If you’re looking for a particularly noteworthy Valentine’s Day gift, the perfect gift for your new bride on your wedding day, or a touching anniversary present, this gets my vote. Designed by Anne Gericke, this pendant contains a diorama of an old couple seated together on a bench.

  $456 at Unica Home

  (1" L x .5" W x .5" D)

  Kirtsy This | Posted 31 Jan, 2006 by Margaret Mason

• Pink Wool Saffron Dress

  

  $138 at Lucy Sykes

  (Item no longer available.)

  Kirtsy This | Posted 17 Jan, 2006 by Margaret Mason

• 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.

  $170 at Amazon

  Kirtsy This | Posted 22 Nov, 2005 by Margaret Mason

• 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

  Kirtsy This | Posted 22 Nov, 2005 by Margaret Mason

• 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)

  Kirtsy This | Posted 22 Nov, 2005 by Margaret Mason

• 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.

  $400 at Mondera

  Kirtsy This | Posted 22 Nov, 2005 by Margaret Mason

• 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

  Kirtsy This | Posted 22 Nov, 2005 by Margaret Mason

• 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.

  $200 at Amazon

  Kirtsy This | Posted 22 Nov, 2005 by Margaret Mason

• 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.

  $120 at Amazon

  Kirtsy This | Posted 22 Nov, 2005 by Margaret Mason

• 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

  Kirtsy This | Posted 22 Nov, 2005 by Margaret Mason

• 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.

  $110 at Amazon

  Kirtsy This | Posted 22 Nov, 2005 by Margaret Mason

• 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.

  $72 at KB Toys

  Kirtsy This | Posted 22 Nov, 2005 by Margaret Mason

• 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

  Kirtsy This | Posted 22 Nov, 2005 by Margaret Mason

• 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.

  $204 at Amazon

  Kirtsy This | Posted 22 Nov, 2005 by Margaret Mason

• 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

  Kirtsy This | Posted 22 Nov, 2005 by Margaret Mason

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