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Showing posts with label gift guide. Show all posts
Showing posts with label gift guide. Show all posts

Monday, 3 December 2007

Cup-of-Jo Gift Guide Part #6: Your Genius Epicurean Stepdad Who Made Fun of You the Third-Year-in-a-Row That You Gave Him Balsamic Vinegar.

Posted on 06:52 by gaurav kumar
Alphabet Bookends, $39.95 each. (Click here to look at the amazing close-up images.)

Onion action goggles, $20. (They protect your eyes when you're chopping onions--genius!)

Shot glasses from Scandinavia, $61.

Foreskin's Lament, $16.50. (Awkward title, great book.)

Silver Cookbook Holder, $34.

Wobbly cognac glasses, $55.

Murray's cheese class, two hours in NYC, $50.
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Friday, 30 November 2007

Cup-of-Jo Gift Guide Part #5: Your Stylish Boyfriend Who Plays Scrabble With You and Still Kisses You When You Are Sick.

Posted on 06:44 by gaurav kumar
Filson rugged duffel, $320, for all those weekend trips he'll take you on.

The Berlin Years, a Marcel Dzama book with 32 loose-leaf prints, $70. (He can put one of the prints in his office.)

Red Swedish stapler for his office desk, $60.

Leather bi-fold wallet, $90.

John Wolfking of LA, $14, the amazing re-released solo record by John Phillips (of the Mamas and the Papas fame).

A terrarium you made yourself.

Haircut and a shave at Freeman's Barber Shop, $65.
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Thursday, 29 November 2007

Cup-of-Jo Gift Guide Part #4: Your Car-Enthusiast British Dad Who People Liken to James Bond.

Posted on 06:43 by gaurav kumar
Uniqlo cashmere sweater, $99 (there's a new store in Soho and your siblings could chip in).

Vintage Porsche aviator sunglasses, prices vary.

Cashmere-lined driving gloves, $98.

A subscription to Intersection, a fashion-forward car magazine, $9.99.

Watch movement cufflinks, $125.

Kiehls Ultimate Man Collection, $50.

My dad hearts Iceland. This rad sea blanket was made there from 100% Icelandic wool. Here's the description: "The waters around Iceland serve as one of the best fishing grounds....Innumerable ships became stranded, men drowned and were engulfed by the ocean and the sea bed along the coast." Cheery!
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Wednesday, 28 November 2007

Cup-of-Jo Gift Guide Part #3: Your Lovely Mom Who Has a Soothing Voice That Would Be Perfect for Radio.

Posted on 06:42 by gaurav kumar
Chunky Neckwarmer, $108.

Fresh Sake Bath, $80. (Supposed to be AMAZING.)

Kettle from Finland, $130.

Cashmere-covered hot water bottle, $150. On a snowy winter evening, you can can crack open the bedroom window so your nose gets cold, and then cuddle up with a hot water bottle. It's so cozy and a true simple pleasure.

John Derian decoupage paperweight, $40 to $65.

Persepolis graphic novel, $12.

An old family photo framed with an oversized mat.

A massage with "E," at Sal Anthony's, $65/hour. My friend swears by his talent.

(Cloud photo by Mav)
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Tuesday, 27 November 2007

Cup-of-Jo Gift Guide Part #2: Your Quirky Little Brother Who Bought a Book About How to Patent His Own Inventions.

Posted on 06:42 by gaurav kumar
Bearded cap, $104.

Kinder cowboy necklaces, $140. Very Indian-in-the-Cupboard.

Snafu tee, $34.

Retro bike speedometer, $15.

Sun Jar, $40.

Cologne that smells like the smoke of burning maple leaves, $55.

Typography doormat, $38.
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Monday, 26 November 2007

Cup-of-Jo Gift Guide Part #1: Your Outdoorsy Sister Who is Obsessed with Her New House.

Posted on 09:21 by gaurav kumar
Rope Knot Doorstop, $42. Would remind her of the childhood summers you spent in Cornwall, if that is, in fact, what you did!

Teak Vase, $25.

Camilla Engman calendar, $25.

Danish Kristen Vegel wooden bird, $45.

Pillowcase, 45 Australian dollars.

Kay Bojeson wooden monkey, $200 (could pool money with siblings).

Three months of fresh flowers, $140.

Bird vase, $45.
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The Cup-of-Jo Holiday Gift Guide

Posted on 07:00 by gaurav kumar
I wasn't going to do a gift guide this year because everyone I'm buying presents for also reads my blog. But when one of my favorite readers requested gift ideas, how could I say no? She is just too cute.

Here's a tip: When brainstorming presents for someone, I first make a list of his or her favorite things--traveling, biking, a new house, a new job, whatever. Once you've chosen a category, it's easier to think of specific gifts. Also, I'm a huge fan of pooling money--you can buy a much cooler present for your dad if your siblings contribute, too.

Ok, here we go! (I'll do a post or two each day...)
(Photo by Petra Warass, via I Heart Photograph)
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