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Romance Well Our friends at Blue Boutique came up with suggestions for hot holiday gifts guaranteed to light up the ol’ Christmas tree, available at all four shop locations (BLUEBOUTIQUE.COM). The first is Bondaids: Furry hand cuffs that come with a silk gift bag are certain to spice up romance. They come in black, pink and red faux fur. Also check out the Massage Candle: Edible massage candles that come in a variety of flavors (grape, strawberry, vanilla, peach, chocolate, cherry, peppermint, watermelon)— discreet, but intimate, gift that is all natural and vegan (and a great source of vitamin E for your skin). A very different romantic present would be tickets to the Coleman Barks performance of Rumi, February 28, 2013, at 7 pm. Presented by the Boulder Mountain Zen Center, the Rumi Club and the Jung Society of Utah, acclaimed poet and translator Barks will present the poetry of Rumi, along with Grammy awardwinning cellist David Darling. Tickets to the event held at Libby Gardner Hall on the U of U campus are already going fast. Contact Kingsbury Hall at 801-581-7100 or go to KINGTIX.COM.
Decorate well Finding one-of-a-kind gifts of art and
the opportunity to meet the featured artists, and learn about their creation process. Jewelry, textiles, ceramics, letterpress, and other one-of-a-kind handmade gifts. Go to UMFA.UTAH.EDU for more. For more unique creative gifts, (or something for yourself), stop by the Department of Art & Art History Holiday Sale where you can purchase student work in ceramics, printmaking, photography and painting and drawing. December 4-6, 9am-6pm, Alvin Gittins Gallery in the Art Building (ART.UTAH.EDU). If your loved ones prefer creating their own works of art, Artisan yarns and fine needles from Blazing Needles could be just the thing. Cynthia offers gift certificates that may be used toward class as well. Learn to knit and make your own gifts! BLAZING-NEEDLES.COM
wannabe dancer), it is valid for six different styles ranging from African to Ballet. Tickets to 2013 RDT performances would be fun. Look for Charette on February 9, or Women of Valor...in the spirit of service, April 11-13 (RDTUTAH.ORG has the details). Red Lotus School of Movement suggests a gift of a lifetime: adults, teens and youths can learn T’ai Chi or Wing chun Kung-fu. The gift certificates for 15-week session include a $10 discount (REDLOTUSSCHOOL.COM).
Gifts Galore Still cannot decide? The Golden Braid Bookstore suggests checking out its wide selection of unique lamps that create an individual air to your personal and/or professional space. “Lighting makes a huge impact on your mood and these stunning lamps are fabulous gifts!” explains the GBB crew. The Golden Braid also suggests its Bridgewater Candles collection: “A great new shape that not only enhances décor but also is perfect for a clean burn
Move Well Repertory Dance Theatre offers a 10class punchcard to its Community School for $100. Perfect for the dancer (or
supporting local artists and students is challenging but satisfying. Polly Mottonen, 801-688-7060, offers holiday gift certificates toward stained glass designed especially for you. The Utah Museum of Fine Arts’ 2012 Holiday Art Market on December 8, from 11am-5pm, features gifts by select local artisans. Museum visitors will have
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every time. Our natural soy blend is formulated for maximum fragrance and long burn times.” Another reason for the idea is that this gift gives twice; for every jar candle sold, Bridgewater donates money to feed one orphaned child for one day (GOLDENBRAIDBOOKS.COM). Carlene Carlson, owner of Dancing Cranes Imports, recommends putting together themed items. For instance, you can give the gift of “Creating Sacred Space.” Choose from dozens of
singing bowls, statuary, wind chimes and bells, with the costs ranging from $3-$133, and put together a package that soothes the mind and elevates the spirit. Another idea is “Celebrate the Culture & Spirit of the Orient ” for your friend who has always wanted to go there. Group together Japanese tableware, incense, feng shui plants, fountains and more. The costs range from $9-$99. This would be fun to combine with a Takashi gift certificate! See DANCINGCRANESIMPORTS.COM for address and hours (and don’t forget to stop for nourishing treats at the Café Solstice inside the store while shopping). Open all year-round during regular Garden hours, the Red Butte Garden gift shop is featuring a large variety of local and garden-inspired gifts for nature lovers, garden enthusiasts and kids. In addition to gift cards and memberships, the shop has gardening books, concert chairs, and garden-inspired housewares and jewelry. Kids will love engaging gifts such as “Gardenopoly” and the famous “Potato Clock.” REDBUTTEGARDEN.ORG. A no-brainer for nature lovers on your list would be Diane Olson’s curious and informative book “A Nature Lover’s Almanac.” Everyone loves learning amazing little known facts about the critters