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El Toro Patented Perpetual Calendar. Self-winding movement. Platinum case with ceramic bezel. Water-resistant to 100 m. Also available in rose gold 18 ct and/or leather strap.
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Luxury Gift Guide 2012 PRIME LIVING TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S Glitz & Glam For The Workaholic Giving Back For The One Of A Kind For the Pet Lover For The Tech Guru For the Gentleman For The Inner Child For the Connoisseur For The Globetrotter For The Nostalgic
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glitz & glam
Elaine Turner Envelope Clutch
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very glamour queen needs a little arm candy! Elaine Turner’s Bella Envelope Clutch is sleek and sassy, with just the right amount of pop for every occasion. www.elaineturner.com
Marchesa Parfum D’Extase
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his premiere fragrance from renowned fashion house, Marchesa, opens with light florals, giving way to a combination of fresh and woody notes that create complexity and beauty. The fragrance’s elegantly designed bottle evokes the look and feel of an exotic raw crystal. Each bottle features individually set crystals that exude confident and alluring femininity, signature to Marchesa. www.sephora.com
Swarovski Crystal iPhone Case
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hese eye-catching Swarovski Crystal iPhone Cases are decorated by hand with hundreds of Swarovski crystals that are sure to turn heads every time you take a call. www.frontgate.com
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Casoro Jewelry Safes
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asoro is a family owned & operated business with a proprietary line of luxury jewelry safes by Maximum Security. The company provides White Glove Service, a convenient experience from start to finish when choosing and designing your stylish jewelry safe to the expert installation into the your home. www.casorojewelrysafes.com
Évocateur’s Cuffs
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vocateur’s artisan cuffs feature 22K gold leaf embellished with vintage jewelry, striking images and other found treasures. Their designs are both whimsical and elegant. Each cuff is one-of-a-kind with handmade detailing by skilled artisans in Évocateur’s Connecticut studio. www.evocateurstyle.com
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for the workaholic
Jura Impressa J9 One-Touch TFT Espresso Machine
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asily make café-quality espresso, cappuccino, coffee and latte right in your own kitchen. This innovative unit lets you grind, tamp, brew and clean the machine in less than 60 seconds with just a touch of a button. www.surlatable.com
Kumi Kookoon’s Silk Bedding
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good night’s sleep is everything to a hard working individual. Kumi Kookoon’s Silk Bedding not only provides an extremely cozy and luxurious night’s sleep, but it also gives a new meaning to beauty sleep. Silk allows our body heat to dissipate, which keeps us cool when it’s warm and warm when it’s cool. Silk also helps our body reabsorb moisture which aids in rejuvenating the skin. Silk bedding is naturally hypoallergenic and is an environment dust mites find inhospitable. The reduction of dust mites can have a direct effect on the quality of sleep. Additionally, Kumi Kookoon has slippers, eye masks, travel sets, cashmere blankets and robes! www.kumikookoon.com
for the workaholic
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The Hand Reflexology Massager
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imilar to hand reflexology, this massager compresses trigger points on the palm and back of hand using a mechanical air pressure system that kneads the hand. It is effective in relieving pain and discomfort in the hands and its soothing rhythm helps to relieve the tension, stress, and fatigue associated with extended keyboard and mouse usage. www.sharperimage.com
The RollerMouse
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he traditional mouse forces you WATCH to use your arms, HOW IT WORKS back, shoulders, Click here to watch neck, hands, a video on how this and wrists to innovative item works. perform a simple task – moving the cursor on a computer screen. This is the root of many potential problems, from repetitive strain injuries such as Carpal Tunnel to Tendonitis or simply causing pain. RollerMouse is an ergonomic alternative to the traditional mouse that sits directly in front of your keyboard. You move the cursor by touching the rollerbar lightly with your fingertips. www.ergo.contour-design.com
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giving back
Traveling Giving Keys
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he Giving Keys employs those transitioning out of homelessness to engrave recycled keys that get sold and shared around the world. Each key necklace is unique and carries a simple but profound message like HOPE, STRENGTH, DREAM or COURAGE. When the wearer of the key encounters someone else who needs the message on the key, they give it away and then are encouraged to share their story with the non-profit. www.thegivingkeys.com
High Tea with a Cause
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upport the Museum of Fine Arts Houston by enjoying an afternoon with traditional English tea paired with an exhibit tour. “Tea + Tour: Rienzi’s Romneys” features a docent-led tour of the exhibition, plus sparkling wine; an assortment of savory and sweet treats; and tea service led by the only Certified Tea Master in Texas. www.mfah.org/calendar
Drink with a Purpose
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rink it forward! With so many causes and so little time in today’s society, ONEHOPE gives the ability to help others by simply enjoying a glass of award winning wine. ONEHOPE wines are produced, cellared and bottled by Robert Mondavi, Jr. and proceeds from each wine is associated with a different charity. www.onehopewine.com
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Luxurious Scarf Art
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hese luxury scarves are produced and manufactured in Prato, Italy by Sheila Johnson, an entrepreneur, philanthropist and artist. Each acts like a canvas and features a digital print of one of her stunning nature photographs. A portion of the proceeds are donated to the Lady Salamanders, the first national all-women’s Street Soccer USA team, which aims to end homelessness through sports. www.sheilajohnsoncollection.com
Good Giving
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ere is a way to feel extra good about giving as you shop this holiday season! GoodSearch is a search engine which donates 50% of its sponsored search revenue to the charities and schools designated by its users. GoodShop, an online shopping mall donates to the user’s designated charity or school. And for the foodies, GoodDining the first ever, national 365-day-a-year dine out for charity program. www.goodsearch.com
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for the one-of-a-kind
24k Gold iPhone
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ust released is the first 24K gold iPhone 5. Each is custom made, offered in luxurious handcrafted wooden cases, provided with a guaranteed certificate of authenticity and individually numbered (limited quantity). www.goldandco.co.uk
Custom Putter
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hese luxury, custom-made, exceptional putters can be completely personalized. Valgrine’s putters are real aerodynamic sculptures recognized for their exceptional finishing and their French elegance. www.valgrine.com
for the one-of-a-kind
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amper yourself with a luxurious copper bath and discover the benefits of hydrotherapy that only the finest luxury bath fixtures can provide. Each one of a kind, unique bath is made to order by Diamond Spas based out of Colorado. www.diamondspas.com
Johnnie Walker Blue Label Private Bar
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ohnnie Walker in conjunction with the Porsche Design Group created a bar that is stocked with modified crystal glasses, ice bowl, a water jug and two bottles with one magnum of Johnnie Walker Blue Label. It is also equipped with state-of-the-art motion sensors that turn on its opening sequence with an angle of 180 degrees so that three beautiful bottles and four crystal glasses can be displayed. Limited in number, as only 10 such bars are produced. www.johnniewalker.com
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for the pet lover
Custom Pet Notepad, Pillow & Tote
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njoy an original drawing of your pet on custom memo pads, a stylish pillow or on a classic carryall tote. Just send a photo and leave the rest to the artist. www.charlesfradinhome.com
Heated Pet Car Seat
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ll family members, including the fourlegged ones can now travel in luxury. This unique gift for the pet lover on your list is a heated seat that provides cozy, warm quarters for pets during travel. With a mild radiant heat, the seat cushion is filled with 3� of soft, supportive foam while the interior of the car seat is covered with smooth, plush fleece. www.hammacher.com
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Custom Pet Ornament
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hese one-of-a-kind pet portrait ornaments are hand painted treasures. www.waggingtailportraits.com
Mobile Pet Organizer
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esigned to support the on-the-go pet parent. This canvas messenger bag carries all of your pampered pooch’s essentials for a trip to the park or a weekend getaway—and hangs conveniently on the backseat of your car. www.yepyup.com
Custom Pawprints Desk Frame
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isplay this charming frame with a picture on one side and an impression of your pet’s paw on the other. Comes with mess-free impression material so making and displaying your pet’s paw print is a cinch. www.pearhead.com
Seeing you through the next century: Manero ChronoPerpetual.
Perpetual calendar, every possible date complication, yback chronograph function and tachymeter scale – the complexity and functionality of the Manero ChronoPerpetual is hard to match. An impressive timepiece, whose date will require no correction until the year 2100, when the Gregorian calendar calls for the omission of a leap year. www.carl-f-bucherer.com info@cfbna.com To locate an authorized retailer nearest you, please call 800 395 4306
for the pet lover
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Ultimate Luxury Cat Tree
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he ultimate getaway for kitties! These fun, themed cat condos have a luxurious feel with lots of platforms for lazy lounging. Custom choices like luxury fur, real wood, number of platforms plus much more. www.ahiddenhollow.com
Custom Dog Palace
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nybody can build a dog house, but Rockstar Puppy takes it to the next level to prove that “Being in the Dog House” is actually a good thing! You dream it and they can build it. www.rockstarpuppyboutique.com
Pet Tracker
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pet tracking device that uses advanced GPS and wireless technology to track your pet’s location and activity from your computer or mobile device, 24 hours a day. There is also the ability to track your pet’s daily and long-term activity levels to stay on top of his health and exercise. It’s a simple and efficient way to help you keep your dog safe and healthy. www.pettracker.com
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for the tech guru
Battery-Free Water Powered Clock
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ick Tock! Eco-friendly and battery free it’s appropriately sculpted in the shape of a water drop. Inside of the semi-transparent water reservoir are proprietary metallic plates that allow ions in the water to be turned into current that powers the clock and alarm. Bedol products have been sold at selected retailers nationwide such as Whole Foods Market, Bed Bath & Beyond, The Smithsonian Gift Shop and Dillard’s Department Stores. www.bedol.com
Wooden Amplifer for iPhone
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y combining two hemispherical sound amplification chambers with carefully designed sound channels, this wooden amplifer achieves natural energy free amplification of between 10 and 20 decibels. This means an increase of 2 to 4 times the volume! It is a sophisticated totally “unplugged” amplifier! www.koostik.com
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Cell Phone Sanitizer – Put a stop to Dirty Talk!
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his is the perfect gift for the germaphobe on your list. Dust, dirt and other nasty stuff can become lodged in the creases of your phone every day, creating a breeding ground for viruses and bacteria. You can place your cell phone, Bluetooth, earbuds, MP3 player, or anything that will fit, in the basket. Germicidal UV rays will leave your items germ free and ready for use. www.violight.com
Custom Wood iPhone Veneer
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his is a gift for someone who loves the look and feel of wood while appreciating the special touches that come from customization. The veneer not only protects your phone from scratching the back glass when tossed on the table, but the texture of the wood grain makes it much less slippery. Personalize the veneer further by adding custom text that will be laser etched into the wood like a name or a favorite quote. www.toastmade.com
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iPad Writing Center
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ade from a solid Black Walnut board, hand smoothed, oiled and waxed, this writing station is designed for a blue tooth wireless keyboard, iPad dock, and iPad. Complete with a tray to keep little precious items tucked away and slots in the back to allow for neat routing of cables. www.hekseskudd.com
Wine Inventory System
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ever before have collectors been able to manage their wine collection like this. The visual experience of exploring your wine, represented by their beautiful label images, gives you an intuitive and sophisticated way of managing your wine. Once you’ve entered the winery and vintage, all the other data about your wine is automatically filledin, such as Country, Region, Variety, Maturity, Rating and Tasting Notes. You can add your own wine label or use one of the 30,000 wine label images already in the database and the best part is when travelling or wine shopping you can access your wine data from any internet browser anywhere in the world. The best thing to happen to wine collecting! www.esommelier.com
for the tech guru
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Portable iPhone Chargers – Take Charge!
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Phone, iPad, or iPod feeling a little drained? Give your go-to music maker or reader a boost on the go. The charger’s slim, palmsized profile allows it to slip seamlessly into your bag or purse, so even when an outlet is far from sight – like at the beach, the campsite, or in the car – you can still give your device the jump start necessary to let the good times (and tunes) roll. www.uncommongoods.com
juice buddy
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he JuiceBuddy is being taughted as the world’s smallest and most portable iPhone charger. Simply lift up the prongs, plug it into any standard wall outlet, lift off the cap, slip your phone on, and your iPhone is off the floor, charging safely and securely. An outstanding feature is the hidden port at the bottom so when you remove the key chain attachment to reveal a standard USB 2.0 port for charging all of your devices. www.thejuicebuddy.com
iPen for iPad
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et precision handwriting, just like a high-quality ball-point pen that transforms the iPad into a content creation device, not just a content consumption device. iPen is the active digitizer stylus that allows you to write with precision directly on the iPad. www.cregle.com
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Antler Themed Backgammon Board
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his ultra luxe backgammon board is made from laurel burl wood with gold-plated hinges. The handmade board is finished and inlaid with photographs of antlers. Bespoke game pieces are also available, made of semi-precious stones such as mother of pearl, malachite, rock crystal, lapis lazuli, turquoise, jasper and Indian marbles encased in polished brass. Each piece can be further personalized with intricate inlay motifs and initials, or engraved text. www.alexandralldesign.com
Hand-Made Sports Rocker
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he fully loaded men’s wet/dry washable ES-LV81-K electric shaver is a five-blade (Arc 5) shaving system, which means more foils for better coverage and reduced shaving time. The hypoallergenic blades and foils cause less irritation and leave an incredibly close, smooth shave. www.neimanmarcus.com
ure to be your favorite seat outside the stadium, slopes or green, these sturdy rockers and chairs are handmade from recycled sporting equipment and unfinished cedar. Each chair is one-ofa-kind and handmade in Massachusetts by Mike Bellino, the “Chair Man of the Boards.” www.uncommongoods.com
for the inner child
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Pinel & Pinel Arcade PS Trunk
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home cinema, a no limit party and a high-tech gaming simulation can now all fit in one box thanks to Pinel & Pinel’s Arcade PS Trunk. www.pineletpinel.com
World’s Largest Crossword Puzzle
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olve the World’s Largest Crossword Puzzle by tacking it on a wall where it becomes a curious work of large scale wall art, or by working on it folded from your favorite easy chair. With over 91,000 squares and 24,718 clues, are you up to the challenge? www.sharperimage.com
Glass Bubblegum Paperweight
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eturn to childhood with a hand blown paperweight shaped like a bubblegum bubble. www.shop.esque-studio.com
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Home Wine System
he first home wine accessory to chill, pour and preserve from a single system. At the press of a button, the bottle is chilled to its ideal serving temperature, while patented vacuum technology naturally preserves your favorite wines for up to 10 days. Savor one perfect glass at a time. Serve each wine at its ideal temperature. www.skybarhome.com
BBQ Branding Iron
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his personalized BBQ branding iron takes entertaining to a whole new level! The ultimate personal touch, allowing your initials to be seared into a sizzling hot-off-the-grill steak or potato. www.bbqfans.com
Wine Barrel Creations
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ine enthusiasts will appreciate the artistry that goes into each creation. Artist crafted, each piece is not only unique but functional. Unique pieces such as guitar stands to the more traditional rocking chairs. Even the grapevines are used to create amazing one-of-a-kind chandeliers! www.barrelrecycling.com
for the connoisseur
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Private Tea Tasting
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ook a private tasting in your location or in The Path of Tea shop. Taste different teas while learning all about tea, the best way to brew, optimal water temperature plus much more! Owner, Thia McKann is the first and only Certified Tea Master in Texas. www.thepathoftea.com
High Quality Pancakes With Innovative Flavors
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his artisan food company specializes in creating farm to table cooking products with the purest and best ingredients. Unlike the other pancake mixes lined up on grocery store shelves, these pancake mixes contain only select ingredients and boast flavors such as Banana Pudding and Bourbon Salted Pecan. Breakfast never tasted so good! www.southernculturefoods.com
Johnnie Walker Blue Label Limited Edition
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his holiday, give Johnnie Walker Blue Label Blended Scotch Whisky to reward those closest to you without saying a word. Or craft your own one-of-a-kind gift by adding a personalized message with their custom engraving service. www.johnniewalker.com
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for the globetrotter
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njoy the freedom of “hands free” photography with the world’s only diving mask with an integrated video camera. www.liquidimageco.com
Glam Travel Portfolio
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his Holiday season, travel in style! Elaine Turner’s Travel Portfolio is for the fashion conscious traveler who needs quick access to important travel documents. Functional meet Glamorous! www.elaineturner.com
Travel Toothbrush Sanitizer
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he perfect companion for the traveler who worries about setting their toothbrush on the questionably clean bathroom sink in their hotel. www.violight.com
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Electric Surf Board
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erfect for winter activities, traveling or whatever adventure you are undertaking. www.gucci.com
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for the nostalgic
Retro-Style Camera Look
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ike the vintage camera look but want to take photos like a pro? This leather case completes the vintage look for the iCa Camera and allows you to wear your retro-style camera/iPhone for all to see. www.fourcornerstore.com
eReader Covers
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or the book lover who still loves the feel of a hardback, but the ease of a reader, these covers look, feel and wear like an actual book. Each hardcover case features authentic book cover art and is made from book fabric that has been treated to withstand constant wear and tear. www.outofprintclothing.com/ebook-cases
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Christmas Classics
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atching iconic TV specials like Frosty the Snowman and Rudolph the RedNosed Reindeer are part of the American holiday tradition, just like baking cookies or trimming the Christmas tree! The holiday season just wouldn’t be the same without them! www.christmasclassics.tv
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Jukebox Charger for the iPad
relic of rock and roll has been updated with the modern DJ in mind. It’s designed to cradle (and charge) the iPad.® Simply download a jukebox app and crank it up! www.neimanmarcus.com