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Farrow & Ball is arguably the UK’s most
prestigious paint and wallcovering
company and now it has taken some
of the patterns of its wallcoverings and
turned them into fancy notecards. Ten
in the box, all in a muted palette that is
the hallmark of the company’s luscious
paints. $75.
Dempsey & Carroll, 1049 Lexington Avenue
(74th/75th Streets); 212-570-4800, 877-750-1878;
dempseycarroll.com, farrowandball.com
Two stunning handbags to hold your treasures, each also a treasure.
From designer Wendy Stevens, the sensational “Lace” clutch
features delicately etched stainless steel and leather gussets,
with a magnetic closure. $458.
Emmelle Design, 1044 Madison Avenue (79th Street); 212-570-6559;
1340 Lexington Avenue (89th Street); 212-289-5253; emmelledesign.com
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“Charlese” is a bejeweled bag with an interesting shape
from that dynamic duo Badgley Mischka. $695.
Badgley Mischka, 24 East 64th Street (Madison/Fifth Avenues);
212-644-4934; badgleymischka.com
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t Is there a woman alive who doesn’t just worship shoes? Now, she can adore them in
150-plus pages. For the Love of Shoes from teNeues publishers is a visual feast of glamorous
footwear to enchant the reader. The footwear shown here is from popular designer Ruthie
Davis, whose shoes are worn by the likes of Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, and Fergie, among
others. $95.
Rizzoli Bookstore, 31 West 57th Street (Fifth/Sixth Avenues); 212-759-2424, 800-522-6657;
rizzolibookstore.com, teneues.com
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When the calendar says November, we think presents. But in truth, we give gifts all year long; it’s just that come
December, we have to be more industrious and ingenious when planning our holiday shopping. This is the time
to give thanks to all the special people in our lives, with a special gift. Perusing these pages, we think we’ll entice
your shopping genes with some clever ideas, perfect to stash under the tree, tuck into a stocking, or hide in a
secret spot to delight the recipient. by Ruth J. Katz
t High Grove Organic Stockings are knit in England in a
method that employs four needles—an ancient process
dating from the 14th century—from a combination of
merino wool, silk, and cashmere. Each pair can take up to
two weeks to craft. From Holland and Holland, they are not
only gorgeous, but also toasty-warm. $385.
Holland and Holland, 10 East 40th Street (Fifth/Madison Avenues),
Suite 1910; 212-752-7755; hollandandholland.com
Zero Halliburton has been making fine-quality
luggage and cases since 1938 and this new
model, the Classic Aluminum Carry-On
Four-Wheel Spinner Travel Case, is typical of
the company’s top-flight product.
Measuring 21.5” x 14” x 9.5”, it is fully lined
and features a TSA-approved lock. $895.
Zero Halliburton, 300 Madison Avenue (41st/42nd
Streets); 646-640-3600; zerohalliburton.com
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[Right] The fragrance that goes by the unassuming name
Rouge No. 2 from legendary perfumer Martine Micallef is hardly
unassuming in its scent: it proffers a refined fusion of florals like
jasmine, violet, and orchid, as well as oriental notes including
amber and vanilla. (100 ml.) $245.
Osswald, 311 West Broadway (Canal/Grand Streets); 212-625-3111;
osswaldnyc.com
[Far right] Named for the city that never sleeps, New York’s heady
aroma mixes spices and woodsy scents, along with patchouli,
vetiver, and bergamot. Guerlain’s elegant bottle is the perfect
accompaniment to the delicate fragrance. (3.3 ounces) $215.
Saks Fifth Avenue, 611 Fifth Avenue (49th/50th Streets); 212-753-4000,
877-551-7257; saksfifthavenue.com, guerlain.com
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Five (count ‘em) extraordinary pocket
pencils from that master implementmaker, Graf von Faber-Castell, come with
a pencil extender and sharpener in a
silver-plated case. The mirror-finish box is
numbered by the craftsman who created
it. $525.
Polo Ralph Lauren Men’s Store,
867 Madison Avenue (72nd Street);
212-606-2100; ralphlauren.com
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The new QuietComfort 20 headphones from Bose
are the company’s first in-ear noise-cancelling
headphones. They deliver a stunning breakthrough in
noise reduction, audio performance, and comfort, and
weigh a mere 1.5 ounces. $299.95.
Bose at the Shops at Columbus Circle, 10 Columbus Circle,
Level Three (58th/60th Streets); 212-823-9314; 465 Broadway
(Grand/Broome Streets); 212-334-3710; bose.com
That someone special will love shaving with the handsome Horn Shaving
Set from The Art of Shaving. Masterfully crafted from authentic horn, which
is hand-selected for the unique pattern and rich tones, the razor and brush
handles are perfectly balanced for optimum performance. $475.
The Art of Shaving, 520 Madison Avenue (53rd/54th Streets); 212-702-9596;
2151 Broadway (75th/76th Streets); 212-362-1493; theartofshaving.com
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A very limited edition, from one of Scotland’s most renowned distilleries. Only 150
bottles of the 40-year-old, single-malt Balvenie have been produced, with a lion’s share
(one-third), coming to US shores. Savor the velvety, rich, textured flavors: hints of
tobacco, fruit cake, ground coffee, nuts, and the cask’s oakiness. $4,900.
Winfield Flynn, 558 Third Avenue (37th Street); 212-679-4455; winfieldflynn.com, us.thebalvenie.com
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The “Connoisseur’s Vault” manufactured in Germany by
Döttling would make even the redoubtable 007 content with
its level of security and its clever design. It houses eight
integrated watch winders, a suede-lined jewelry drawer, a
humidor case lined with Spanish cedar, and a two-door safe
at the top. $155,000.
Hammacher-Schlemmer, 147 East 57th Street
(Lexington/Third Avenues); 800-321-1484; hammacher.com
t The “Scent of Peace for Him” from Bond No. 9 contains top
notes of bergamot, pineapple, and juniper berry; middle notes
of black currant, cedarwood, and vetiver, all dressed in its own
charming, bow-tied bottle. $180 (50 ml.) or $250 (100 ml.).
Bond No. 9, 9 Bond Street (Broadway/Lafayette Street); 212-228-1732;
bondno9.com
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Bally’s stylishly handsome wristlet is a doublelength of soft-as-butter, woven leather,
fashioned with a shiny palladium-plated clasp,
available in several colorways. $125.
Bally, 628 Madison Avenue (59th Street); 212-446-3930;
bally.com
From master watchmaker Richard Mille, the “RM 055
Bubba Watson Red Drive” watch is manufactured
in a limited edition—just 30 pieces for the Americas—
and is fabricated with a black, ceramic bezel case,
a rubberized titanium case band and back, with a touch
of red on the flange around the skeletonized face.
$115,000.
Cellini, Hotel Waldorf-Astoria, East Lobby, 301 Park Avenue
(49th/50th Streets); 212-751-9824; 509 Madison Avenue
(52nd/53rd Streets); 212-888-0505; cellinijewelers.com,
richardmille.com
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t A true sliver of iconic New York,
the Plaza Hotel has stood as an alert
sentinel at Grand Army Plaza for over
a hundred years. It is attractively
captured in miniature inside a snow
globe (3.25” diameter), with an image
that is evocative of a tranquil, wintry
day when silent-falling snow blankets
the city. $75.
The Shops at The Plaza, 1 West 58th Street,
Concourse Level (Fifth/Sixth Avenues);
212-546-5454; theplazany.com
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Surprise Santa (and get more loot) this
holiday, with the wonderfully charming
two-footed Long John Stocking from
Personal Creations. Knit in man-made
fiber, it is available in three sizes, and
can be customized with any name, up
to nine characters. $29.99.
Personal Creations, 888-527-1404;
personalcreations.com
t When using the Krups’ Two-Door Wine Aerator and Dispenser machine,
proprietary technology will allow you to remove oxygen from the wine, thus
helping to preserve it for up to 10 days. Two separate spirit chambers enable
you to set different temperatures as you aerate your vino. $499.
Crate & Barrel, 611 Broadway (East Houston/Bleecker Street); 212-780-0004;
650 Madison Avenue (60th/61st Street); 212-308-0011; crateandbarrel.com
The Limoges porcelain “Malachite” round (18” diameter)
platter from L’Objet is the ideal serving platter for just
about anything. With its faux malachite pattern and
24-kt. gold detailing, it makes a striking piece on your
tablescape. $550.
Bergdorf Goodman, 754 Fifth Avenue (57th/58th Streets);
212-753-7300, 800-558-1855; bergdorfgoodman.com, l-objet.com
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From Marina Paper, this charming “Shimen” set of five mini-notebooks is
entirely handmade—both the materials and the assembly. Constructed
from traditional Nepalese hand-dyed papers, the set is available in diverse,
bright colorways. $36.
Rubin Museum of Art, 150 West 17th Street (Sixth/Seventh Avenues); 212-620-5000;
rmanyc.org, marinapaper.com
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[Far left] Recycled newspaper is coiled
tightly and woven to make a unique
doggie named Rover—no barking, no
stealing your slippers, no waking you up
at 3 a.m. to go outside. She’s the perfect
pooch! (17” x 11” x 8.5”). From Roost,
available in other “breeds.” $162.
Museum of Arts and Design, 2 Columbus Circle
(59th Street); 212-299-7777; madmuseum.org
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[Left] The usually energetic golden
retriever has never looked so calm and
serene as he does here, represented
handsomely on Martha Stewart’s
18”-square, cotton pillow, with ginghamchecked, flanged detailing. $80.
Macy’s, 151 West 34th Street (Broadway/
Seventh Avenue); 212-695-4400; macys.com,
marthastewart.com
If you think back to those “cool” nights back in the 50s when teens
danced to 45s that were stacked up in the local juke box, you’ll get a
little nostalgic. Now you can have your own personalized juke box
(25” x 47” x 15”), which can be loaded up with your special faves.
Retro-inspired, the Tablet Full Size Juke Box can dock a tablet and can
also play video, CDs, or AM/FM radio. Let’s boogie! $1,799.95.
Red Envelope, 877-733-3683; redenvelope.com
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