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The Surefire Pen

Here we have a pen for those who want a writing instrument that's top notch but still masculine and, most importantly, durable and functional enough for regular use. It's the SureFire Pen, from SureFire (of course), and among its list of features you'll find that it has a sleek, aerospace-grade aluminum body, a "virtually indestructible" stainless steel tip, and a tail cap that's designed to function as a window-breaker in an emergency. And how does it write? The SureFire pen is fully adjustable to accommodate almost any of your favorite ink cartridges, but to make things even easier it comes standard with its own easy flow cartridge featuring high-performance Schmidt® Technology.

A perfect gift for that hard-to-buy for guy on your holiday shopping list! $125

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Donna Wilson Creatures are Cute and a Little Creepy

by Rigel Celeste (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Children

Cute? Yes. Cuddly? Yes. A little bizarre and screwy looking? Yes.

That's how I describe these stuffed animals from Donna Wilson, the collection being called simply "Donna Wilson Creatures." And 'creatures' is really the only way to describe this eclectic mix of plush creations which includes a snail named Stick, a dog named Oscar, and several mystery creatures named things like Stripey Head, Peeping Tom, and Angry Ginger. They look hand-drawn and unique, which I love, but most of them also have eyes that sit way too far apart, which I don't like (makes them look like they're missing a chromosome or something). Prices range from $84 to $164 each.

Gallery: Donna Wilson Creatures

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Smythson Watch Cabinet, Stylish and Sneaky

by Rigel Celeste (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Men's Style

It's red, white and blue ... and pigskin leather. It's a Watch and Accessory Cabinet that's coming out this fall (next month) as part of the latest men's collection from Smythson. It features compartments of all shapes and sizes, perfect for storing watches and all kinds of other goodies, plus a perpetual motion watch rocker/winder that pulls out to reveal a secret storage space in the back. The interior is decorated in bright blocks of white alternating with primary colors, while the exterior is simple and classic in black pigskin leather. Get yours (or start your Christmas shopping early) next month for $6,475.

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Cocoa Gourmet Chocolate Jewels

by Lisa Palladino (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Dining, Jewelry

The blog Jewelry Insider hit upon a great item that combines jewels and chocolate -- perfection! A Swiss chocolate company, Cocoa Gourmet, has created what its calls its "Royal Collection," which features 12 chocolates made with safe-to-eat gold or silver, or sprinkled with diamonds. Priced at $1,250, the collection has four 22-carat gold chocolates, four pure silver chocolates and four sweet diamond pieces. There's also a $520 Gemstone Collection. Lovely, and an unusual gift idea, but I'm not convinced that ingesting metal is such a hot idea, though I guess if you have dental work you're ingesting it all the time ... Order here, if you're braver than I. Free worldwide shipping!

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A Valentine's Box for Pampered Pooches

by Rigel Celeste (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Pets, Green

A Valentine's Box for your dog. It does strike me as a little over the top, but then what's life without the simple pleasure of indulging others? And if there was ever anybody worth indulging it's that little (or big) companion that sticks by you no matter what -- ignoring your bad moods and loving you unconditionally. The box contains an assortment of dog-friendly chocolate-looking treats made of organic ingredients (not chocolate) and a big bouncy strawberry chew toy that's made of recycled materials. It's so pretty it looks almost as fun to give as it will be for Fido to get! $29.95

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What Do Billionaires Want For Christmas?

by Rigel Celeste (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Gadgets, Yachts & Sailing

What does a billionaire want for Christmas? And what does he or she buy for billionaire friends and family? Obviously anybody with that much money already has pretty much everything that can be bought with said money, so it should be no surprise that on the top of the list is one of the few things that can't: time spent with family. Yacht charters, ski trips, and other family vacations are some of the hottest items this holiday season, but other popular gifts for the uber-wealthy include commissioned biographies and personalized gifts to unique or meaningful charities.

And of course there's always that guy who wants the NM Gem Triton 1000 Submarine for $1,440,000. Go figure.

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Diamond Charm Bracelet Starter Set

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Jewelry

The charm bracelet never truly seems to go out of style. John Christian has created a new "Jewelry for Life™ Collection diamond charm bracelet collection. A starter set of a 14K white gold bracelet and one charm sells for $790. The charms are available in numerals, letters and a variety of different shapes. Each charm has approximately .10 carats total weight of G color VS1 clarity diamonds. The charms are on swiveling lobster claw fasteners that let you easily move the charms around on the bracelet. Each additional charm is $490.

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Fusebox Wine Blending Kit

by Rigel Celeste (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Wine

Ooooh, here's a fun gift for a wine lover: "fusebox," a wine blending kit from Crushpad. Although giving an actual bottle of wine is always nice, this is something much more unique and interesting. It brings a professional wine-making experience home and makes for a fun, educational, wine-drinking good time.

The kit has everything needed for a group of four to have fun learning how the best wines are blended, including 6 bottles of some of Napa's best blending wines, a Mystery Wine for testing skill and playing an online game, a graduated cylinder with 4 pipettes, evaluation cards, tasting placemats, recipe cards, a vinography aroma card, and a corkscrew. $120

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Bill Amberg Watch Roll

by Rigel Celeste (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Jewelry, Timepieces / Watches

I usually don't travel all that much, but recently I have been and it's made me realize just how terrible I am at packing and taking care of my jewelry and accessories when I'm on the go. So if you know any travelers, or if you're one yourself, something like this Watch Roll by Bill Amberg might be something to consider this gift-giving season. Made of fine leather with a removable inner suede roll, it will keep your timepieces beautifully safe. Black, brown, or tan with a bright purple lining. $280

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Tolkien Limited Edition Novel: The Children of H�rin

by Rigel Celeste (RSS feed) —

If you or someone on your Christmas list is a fan of famed author J.R.R. Tolkien then this might be the perfect thing: the first new story by Tolkien in over 30 years available in a luxury limited edition of 500 copies. Called The Children of Húrin, the story is set in a time well before that of The Lord of the Rings and was edited from various manuscripts by Tolkien's son Christopher.

Each edition is signed and numbered by Christopher Tolkien and Oscar winner Alan Lee and comes hand bound in the finest leather with a hand-sewn spine for the ultimate in beauty and durability. £350

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Oprah's Favorite Things 2007

by Rigel Celeste (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Celebrity Shopping, Holiday Guides

One of the ultimate compliments that can be paid to a product is a seal of approval from one of the most influential women alive: Oprah Winfrey. Getting on her "Oprah's Favorite Things" list has got to be a nice feeling and a nice boost for sales -- even for already well-established brands and products. It must be nice for Oprah to have people so interested in sharing her personal preferences in everything from electronics to cupcakes that it warrants a whole show. and (generous spirit that she is) she of course gave all these goodies to one lucky live audience in Macon, Georgia. Oh to be part of that group on that day -- they cleaned up!
Gallery: Oprah's Favorite Things 2007

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Craftsman 22k Gold Plated Wrench Set

by Rigel Celeste (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Gadgets

Guys always love tools, and although getting wrenches is almost always useful (they get left and lost everywhere) it's hardly exciting -- getting more wrenches is kinda like getting more socks: oh yay. But these wrenches are something else altogether: available from Sears, this Craftsman 4 pc. set of full polish reversible ratcheting standard wrenches is fully plated in 22k gold. Set comes in an engraved walnut display box and is adorned with the 80th anniversary logo. A truly unique luxury gift for the guy who's got everything! $119.99

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Leather Wine Presentation Case

by Rigel Celeste (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Spirits, Wine

Tis soon to be the season of gift-giving, which means many the wine bottle will be exchanged for everything from an offering to the host of a dinner party to an all-out Christmas gift to a wine connoisseur. And even if it's just a gift for yourself, maybe as a way to help deflect some of the holiday stresses we're all so familiar with, this Leather Wine Presentation Case from Royce Leather is both a handy and stylish way to indulge.

It's lined with suede, well padded, and features an attractive zip-around design. Available in 3 colors (black, coco, and tan) there's also a two-bottle size available for twice the toting pleasure. $72

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Usiku Organic Bath & Body Collection

by Rigel Celeste (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Cosmetics and Fragrance

We're not there yet but the holidays are just around the corner, and along with them all the stress of thinking up gift ideas for everybody and finding time to shop. Some bath and body products probably belong on your shopping list regardless, whether as a gift for someone or just a way to help yourself relax amidst the annual holiday stresses, and I'm thinking the Usiku Organic Bath Collection sounds particularly good since they work for men or women and I love all things organic (not to mention the fragrance description sounds heavenly).

The collection from Jo Wood includes body soap, body lotion, body oil, and bath oil, and prices range from $24-$125 each.

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Hilary Duff's Birthday Mercedes

by Rigel Celeste (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Luxury Cars & Autos, Celebrity Shopping

Having a celebrity girlfriend who can pretty much buy herself whatever she wants could have posed a challenge for hockey player Mike Comry when sweetheart Hilary Duff's birthday came around, but if it did he managed not to show it and pulled off a wonderful gift with flying colors. He surprised her with a week-early birthday present of a Mercedes-Benz G-class SUV sitting in her garage. Apparently she had been talking about getting a new vehicle for awhile beforehand, but she never suspected the $100,000+ gift. He actually had her thinking she was getting shoes, of all things.

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