Fire Up!
Candles do wonders for setting a festive mood. Now Brit fragrance queen Jo Malone, whose stateside celebrity fans include Sheryl Crow, Jessica Alba and Scarlett Johansson, has created this candle centerpiece just in time for the 2008 holiday season. The collection comes with six travel candles in Malone’s signature scents on an espresso wood runner, perfect for dressing up any tabletop.
Clearly Stunning
If it's worth a champagne toast, it's worth a beautiful glass. When Jessica Alba and Cash Warren feathered their new nest in anticipation of baby daughter Honor Marie's arrival last June, they chose Tula Stemware from Calvin Klein Home to mark the occasion.
Christmas All Year
The 13-Moon Lunar Chocolate of the Month Club from Vosges Haut-Chocolat, which counts Jennifer Garner and Uma Thurman as fans, delivers a nine-piece truffle gift box and treats like Caramel Marshmallow Chips and Organic Peanut Butter Bonbons on every full moon of the Celtic lunar cycle, right to your favorite chocoholic’s doorstep.
Now Hear This
Whether your loved ones are across the country or just across the street, make your presence felt with new Recordable Cards With Music From Hallmark Gold Crown. Make a solo recording or gather your entourage to convey a personalized, spoken greeting that’s then followed by a classic holiday song. Playable again and again, this is one card they'll definitely hang onto.
Bling's the Thing
It’s nothing new for celebs like Pharrell Williams, Fergie and Chris Brown to pimp out their mobiles with 18k gold or Swarovski crystals, but in the spirit of belt-tightening, Incase has come up with a more economical way to add bling to an iPhone. Its Slider Case comes in five metallic colors, so your giftee can glitter through the holidays and beyond.
Paper Nor Plastic
If the shopper on your list wants an eco-friendly tote sans the chain store logo, then this new range of affordable eco-bags for “Whatever It Takes”—a partnership between the 21st Century Leaders Foundation and LOOP Design—is the perfect alternative. These fun, all-purpose bags feature original artwork by Lucy Liu, Alexander McQueen, Stella McCartney, Kanye West and Chris Martin. Plus15 percent of the proceeds go to the range of worthy charities supported by the 21st Century Leaders Foundation.
Picture This!
Your giftee will capture their holiday moments in style with the Olympus FE-370 digital camera from Circuit City. The 5x optical zoom lets shutterbugs get up close and personal (as if they needed an excuse!), and its sleek, metal design and portable size means it will easily slip into this season’s It clutch for party hopping. Whether or not to upload those shots onto their favorite social-networking site is up to them!
Pearly White Christmas
After all the holiday season imbibing is through, don’t forget to brush! The Ultreo toothbrush, a favorite of funnyman Steve Carell, will make the whole process a lot faster, more efficient and fun. It even signals you when it’s time to switch sides and automatically shuts off once you’ve completed your requisite two minutes.
Blanket Statement
When Rebecca Romijn, Angie Harmon and Debra Messing want to cozy up on a chilly winter’s eve, they reach for the Nuddle Blanket. This ingenious, plush, microfiber blanket has you covered with open slats for your arms (so you can still maintain control over the remote) and a convenient pocket for your feet!
Hope in a Soap
Thanks to Brad Pitt, it's now possible to cleanse your conscience while cleaning up your bod! In partnership with Kiehl’s, the socially minded celebrity has developed an “Aloe Vera” Biodegradable Liquid Body Cleanser made from 100 percent biodegradable ingredients. All net profits go to Make It Right, which helps Hurricane Katrina victims build affordable, sustainable housing.
A Schmear of Cheer
Spread some holiday cheer with flavors like Blonde Peanut Butter Cup, Butterscotch Toffee or Chile Mango Peanut as celebrity fans Hayden Panettiere, Kathy Griffin and Jonathan Silverman do all year round with these gourmet, vegetarian peanut and almond spreads. The San Diego-based nouveau comfort food restaurant also makes a collection of spreads for the “discerning couture canine companion,” so you can pamper your pooch at the same time.
Pressure-Free Peering
Who’s that girl wearing nothing but skintight leggings, long gloves and a sultry look? Or the fishnet bodysuit? Or the black, ruffled panties and polka-dot tulle sleeves? In Hollywood Pinups, not only are there gorgeous photos of sexy siren stars like Téa Leoni, Kate Hudson and Mary-Kate Olsen, but 100 percent of the book's proceeds go to Oxfam America, so no one has to feel guilty for peeping.
Batter Not Included
Keeping Up With the Kardashians’ Kris Jenner says, "Everyone should know how to make a superfabulous breakfast,” which on her menu means homemade waffles. The sophisticated steam-release system and advanced heating technology of this All-Clad Waffler makes it goofproof, so your favorite food lover never has to suffer with soggy, undercooked waffles again.
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