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2009 FATHER'S DAY GIFT GUIDE

Tell me a story.

| Posted 09 Jun, 2006 by Margaret Mason

Sonia Spencer Cuffs

I wish they were glass, but then they’d be a million bucks and would break the first time you wore them out, so Lucite is a reasonable compromise. These organic-form cuffs come in turquoise, navy, pink, purple, red.

$25 at This is Auto | Buy

(1" in diameter.)

| Posted 23 May, 2006 by Margaret Mason

Pink Limes Brooch

You may have retired your sparkly rhinestone brooches, but don’t dismiss the genre altogether. The right brooch, this brooch for example, can update a handbag or add some pop to your black turtleneck. Pink Jade cube surrounded by smooth Chalcedony briolettes.

$34 at Spipo | Buy

(3.5")

| Posted 15 May, 2006 by Margaret Mason

Bubbles Necklace

This large sterling pendant reminds me of peering down into a glass of champagne. It’s a permanent, portable celebration.

$57 at Trunkt | Buy

| Posted 17 Apr, 2006 by Margaret Mason

Fire-Polished Crystal Ring

Return of the coveted ring, this time in blue. Order while they’ve got ‘em.

$30 at Trunkt | Buy

| Posted 14 Apr, 2006 by Margaret Mason

Moleskine Pocket Notebook Cover

GIFTS FOR SMART PEOPLE

Your Moleskine is indistinguishable from that of any 43Folders enthusiast. How to express your greater sense of refinement? Try a luscious, customized Moleskine cover with optional silk starburst design, silk monogram, or initial stamp. Mmmmm. Totemic. Full disclosure: The artist, Anna Sutton, is someone I know and like. I consider her a good person from whom to buy things. (via The Morning News)

$168 at A.B. Sutton | Buy

| Posted 07 Apr, 2006 by Margaret Mason

Baby Cufflinks

For the first time ever, you want babies.

$60 at Fancy Jewels | Buy

(Sterling silver)

| Posted 07 Apr, 2006 by Margaret Mason

Golden Rooster Notecards

The Chinese believe that a gold-colored rooster or chicken at a wedding is good luck. I just think it’s funny to send your friends congratulatory cock cards.

$10 at Rena Tom | Buy

(Set of five.)

| Posted 04 Apr, 2006 by Margaret Mason

Blueberry by Jake Nickell

From the Threadless crew comes Naked and Angry, a community project where folks with good taste vote on which products get produced. These swanky handmade neckties are their first project. They’re silk and come in solid wood, satin lined collectors boxes. The boxes include authenticity cards and storage bands.

$105 at Naked and Angry | Buy

| Posted 03 Apr, 2006 by Margaret Mason

Sparkled Evening Bag

Add some cha-cha to your outfit.

$20 at Forever 21 | Buy

| Posted 16 Mar, 2006 by Margaret Mason

Sovereign Beck Ties

You dig through racks of vintage ties in hopes of finding something unique, but rarely find specimens that aren’t stained beyond repair. Sovereign Beck makes handmade, silk ties with an understated cool that sets them apart. Ditch your Banana Republic clone tie, and go for an upgrade.

$90 at Sovereign Beck | Buy

| Posted 09 Mar, 2006 by Margaret Mason

Persona Business Card Holder

Stainless steel, holds about eight cards on each side.

$40 at Junro | Buy

(3.75" x 2.25")

| Posted 01 Mar, 2006 by Margaret Mason

Ball Ring

$74 at 101 Jewelry Design | Buy

| Posted 28 Feb, 2006 by Margaret Mason

World Time Clock

The best designers take elaborate concepts and express them simply. This clock makes me want to find Charlotte Van Der Waals so I can pet her pretty, pretty brain. To read the time in a particular time zone, you just roll the World Time Clock until the correct city is on top. (Each city represents one of the 24 global time zones.) Easy as pie, even with jet lag and a mean mini-bottle hangover.

$75 at Junro | Buy

| Posted 24 Feb, 2006 by Margaret Mason

Mighty Leaf Tea Sampler

Delicious! When I admitted to being a tea freak, a bunch of my readers (most notably, Elise) sent notes urging us to post about Mighty Leaf Teas. I feel silly to have forgotten about Mighty Leaf for so long, because they’re an old favorite. Mighty Leaf packs tasty, whole-leaf tea into convenient, silky tea bags. (Most other tea bags are filled with crushed, bitter leaf flakes that are practically undrinkable.) This sampler gives your favorite tea snob 108 moments of peace, and many of the teas are even better on second brewing. Includes: Breakfast Americana, Earl Gold, Vanilla Bean, Orange Jasmine, Marrakesh Mint, Green Tea Tropical, African Nectar, Chamomile Citrus, and Mint Melange. (If you want the tea, but don’t need the pretty box and menu, you can purchase a refill box for only $54.)

$95 at Amazon | Buy

| Posted 21 Feb, 2006 by Margaret Mason

BYO 6-Pack

The only thing more neighborly than bringing a six-pack is bringing a cold six-pack.

$22 at Flight001 | Buy

| Posted 21 Feb, 2006 by Margaret Mason

Lodis Messenger Bag

An elegant black leather messenger bag with colorful pocket detailing on the back. Classic, but with a little bitta flash. Comes with blue or orange pockets.

$175 at Nordstrom | Buy

(Item no longer available.)

| Posted 16 Feb, 2006 by Margaret Mason

Washi Paper Necklaces

$75 at Blend Creations | Buy

(7/8" x 1" x 3/16")

| Posted 14 Feb, 2006 by Margaret Mason

Solaris Cherry Blossom Branch

$6 at Sprout Home | Buy

| Posted 10 Feb, 2006 by Margaret Mason

Paradise Lamp

A hanging lamp crafted from cocktail umbrellas.

$85 at Bright Lights Little City | Buy

(13.5" W, 40.5" C, and 10" T)

| Posted 06 Feb, 2006 by Margaret Mason

Message Capsule Necklace

VALENTINE’S DAY GIFT GUIDE Give her a tiny love letter that she can keep with her all the time. This pendant accommodates a sentimental note or a treasured cookie fortune. You can also copy a favorite quote or line of poetry, but if you’re still lost for a message, the necklace comes with seven starter notes.

$85 at Pagliei Collection | Buy

(18" chain)

| Posted 26 Jan, 2006 by Margaret Mason

Tilla Flowers by Michelle Ivankovic

VALENTINE’S DAY GIFT GUIDE If you’re one of those guys who avoids giving flowers because they just die anyway, this silver-plated bunch will catch your eye. You get eighteen delicate flowers packaged as a bouquet. It even comes with a little gift tag.

$50 at Unica Home | Buy

(21" tall)

| Posted 26 Jan, 2006 by Margaret Mason

Standard Circle Necklace

VALENTINE’S DAY GIFT GUIDE Back away from the bright fuchsia choker with dangling Austrian crystals. She’s a girl, not a “Dancing With the Stars” contestant. Keep it simple with these sweet icon necklaces in bright colors. I’m partial to the gingko leaf, but you can also get a rooster, bee, fern frond, little plant, cherry blossom, or stag head, so there’s room for personality. Also, she can wear it as pictured, or flip it and let the design show through the colored glass.

$75 at Small Things Designs | Buy

| Posted 26 Jan, 2006 by Margaret Mason

Gerbera Daisies, 20 stems

VALENTINE’S DAY GIFT GUIDE If your relationship isn’t quite ready for the heavy symbolism of a dozen red roses, opt for this happy arrangement of gerbera daisies, which are much better suited to a rousing game of “loves me, loves me not.” I like Martha’s Flowers because you’re paying for the bouquet, not the crappy vase, so be sure your honey has one on hand. If not, you can always opt to pay for a vase with your order.

$45 at Martha�s Flowers | Buy

(Price includes Feb. 14 delivery guarantee.)

| Posted 25 Jan, 2006 by Margaret Mason

Red Roses

ON SALE Some people just don’t feel like it’s Valentine’s Day without a bunch of red roses and a heart-shaped box of chocolates. If you can relate, I’ve got a deal for you. Until January 31, 2006, Kabloom is offering 25 percent off of one dozen long-stemmed red roses. Enter the discount code V6KEBRR at checkout. Also, you can get 15 percent off all bouquets with the code V6AFF.

$30 at Kabloom | Buy

(Regularly $40.)

| Posted 24 Jan, 2006 by Margaret Mason