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GIFT IDEAS, Gifts for HIM | June 12, 2009

Cool Dutch Design Gift Ideas for Father’s Day

The Netherlands are a country where talented and creative designers flourish in a good number. Sadly, most of their design products do not cross the Atlantic Ocean. In fact, most of the Dutch products are exported when a dedicated retailer wishes to carry them and import the goods directly from The Netherlands. This is the [...]

GIFT IDEAS, Gifts for HIM | June 3, 2009

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Father’s Day Gift Ideas

I gathered 6 gift ideas that may applied to your dad. The first group is for a dad who likes construction or architecture. + The first idea is city landmark buildings or construction. You can choose between the John Hancock Building in Chicago, the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, the Eiffel Tower in Paris and the [...]

GIFT IDEAS, Gifts for HER, Gifts for HIM | December 15, 2008

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Good Design Gift Ideas at MoMA

My last-minute holiday gift ideas continue with the store having the most celebrated modern design products, the MoMA. These products work as well as they look. They deliver on the big promise of good design: that is to improve our everyday life. + The four color-coded polypropylene chopping boards designed by Damian Evans is on my [...]

GIFT IDEAS, Gifts for HER, Gifts for HIM | December 15, 2008

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Best Gifts Under $35 at Pottery Barn

All week long, I will help you with your last minute Holiday shopping. Because we are busy, each list will be from a single store. + Oblique Finger Bowls on sale at $20 for set of 3 + Great White Mingling Plate $24 USD for set of 4 [...]

GIFT IDEAS, Gifts for HIM

December 2, 2008

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DNA as Artwork with DNA 11

If you are looking for a special gifts for a wedding or to give to your man this Holiday, I suggest sometimes pretty amazing. Who knows that your genetic codes can be so beautiful? Your DNA transforms into artwork canvas. From your genetic code, they will create a unique piece of art. This art form [...]

GIFT IDEAS, Gifts for HIM, TABLEWARE

November 17, 2008

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Chic Modern Decanters by Italesse

Two more gift ideas for wine lovers. A magenta ice cooler feels like bringing the Pantone colors at your table. Designed in 2007 by Archikò, Alavin aerates and cools wines and beverages in a kit. You place ice cubes or crushed ices inside the colored base. If you drink red wines, use only the [...]

GIFT IDEAS, Gifts for HIM, PAPER goods

November 12, 2008

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Thoughtful Gent made masculine and casual note cards

I like to stock greeting cards and note cards so I do not have to rush to the store when I need them. A few months ago, I noticed that most cards I buy are suited for women. Since then I try to find more cards suitable for men. But the choices of amazing [...]

GIFT IDEAS, Gifts for HIM, HOME decor

November 11, 2008

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Pictures of Bottles plus an Astronaut at the Laundromat

If you need to find art pieces to ornate your house, Fine Art America proposes a vast selection at affordable prices. The styles and subjects are diverse. Holly Kempe captured Pour Me a Rainbow. You can buy it as a paper photo, on canvas. You can get it ready to hand on a stretched canvas [...]

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