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GUY Gifts!

22 Dec

Looking for a standout gift for your boyfriend, husband, dad or brother?

We all know how tough it can be to find gifts for guys!

Read on for my picks from The Art of Shaving, Pottery Barn and The Sport Shop.

How about treating him to a skincare or shaving set from The Art of Shaving (Level 4)? It’s an entire store dedicated to helping guys get The Perfect Shave™.

Located on Level 4

He can use this Travel Kit at home or on the go. It comes with travel-size pumps of Pre-Shave Oil, Shaving Cream, After-Shave Balm and a Pure Badger Travel Shaving Brush. Choose from unscented, sandalwood essential oil, lemon essential oil, or lavender.

Travel Kit

If he’s never used a badger shaving brush before, he’ll probably never turn back. The store manger tells me that using one helps to create even more lather. If properly cared for, it can last for more than a decade!

You can also spoil him with one of The Art of Shaving’s handcrafted razors.

Handcrafted Engraved Fusion Razor

The Art of Shaving breaks The Perfect Shave™ into four steps — Prepare, Lather Up!, Shave, and Moisturize — and offers products to go with each step.

Multiple Gift Sets Available

GURU Tips: Talk to an associate about your recipient’s shaving needs, such as battling in-grown hairs, in order to get customized suggestions. You can save money by going for a bundled gift set. It can be of better value to buy a set instead of individual products.

My next store pick may not be what you would expect… One guy I know seemed surprised when I mentioned Pottery Barn (Level 2) as a destination for gifts for guys. You’ll find unique bar themed items and more!

This vintage race car houses an extra large cocktail shaker! If he doesn’t have a bar, he can park it on a coffee table or book shelf. It’s a guaranteed conversation piece!

Race Car Shaker

Whisking him off to Paris may not be in the cards right now, but you can stir up some ideas for the future or serve up a souvenir to remind him of a past trip with this Eiffel Tower shaker. If you want to do something really over the top, this shaker can also be a vessel for surprise plane tickets!

Take him to Paris!

With so many games on the video screen or in plastic form, it’s not everyday that you see a game board that can double as a piece of art. This leather backgammon set, available at Pottery Barn as well, makes for an inviting coffee table display. You can also have the set monogrammed.

Backgammon Anyone?

Say see you later alligator to trouble getting those shoes on! If you’re looking for stocking stuffers for him, check out these fun shoe horns. Pick from a dog or the gator.

Shoe Horns

You can’t go wrong at The Sport Shop (Level 1), with a gift straight from “Ravens Country!” Along with classic NFL licensed jerseys and tees, you’ll find endless accessories. There are mugs, a toaster that allows you to toast the home team and mark your breakfast with the Ravens logo, a set with a Ravens ice bucket and four cups, and MUCH MORE!

Ravens Country!

This purple and white checkered button down with the Ravens logo has been flying out of the store.

Perfect for Casual Fridays

A Closer Look

Or, you can go for a purple tie!

Purple Pride

Hope that helps make MISSION GUY GIFTS an easier one!

Plus, you have extra shopping time this weekend! The mall is open from 8 am until 10 pm today (12/22) and from 10 am until 10 pm tomorrow (12/23). Department store hours will vary. Here is a link to holiday hours through 1/1/13.

Have you checked out my other themed gift posts. Here are the links…

The Fashionista

Out-of-the-Box Toys, Craft Kits & More

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15 FINDS for the FASHIONISTA!

21 Dec

It’s getting down to the wire! If you are stumped on what will fly with the fashionista on your list, check out a few of my finds from around the mall.

Wrap up some of the hottest trends for the fashion lover on your list!

Fur looks continue to reign. Go for a vest or a cropped jacket. Fur (faux or real) looks amazing with any color or pattern with which you pair it. So, the possibilities are endless!

Metallics and animal prints are hot too!

: Express

: Express

: Caché

: H&M

: Nordstrom

: Caché

: Express

: Express

: Lucky Brand

: Lucky Brand

: True Religion Brand Jeans

: True Religion Brand Jeans

: Ann Taylor

: Ann Taylor

: Ann Taylor

Even when it’s time for some lounging, it’s not time to turn off the fashion! Love the animal print slippers from Nordstrom. They would look adorable peeking out of her stocking on Christmas morning!

You have extra time to shop today! The mall is open from 8am – 10pm.

So, are you nearing the finish line on your holiday gift list? What has been your favorite score so far?

Here are links to some of my recent gift posts:

The Cook

Out-of-the-Box Toys, Craft Kits & More

For Guys

Secret Santa Office Gifts

Happy Shopping!

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GIFTS for THE COOK at Sur La Table!

19 Dec

Have a COOK on your gift list? Whether you want to fill a stocking with handy cooking tools or want to do something much bigger, I have you covered.

I hit Sur La Table (Level 2) to do some shopping for all of us!

Here’s one of my favorites! (Hint, hint to anyone reading this for ideas.) Meet Le Creuset’s Two-in-One-Pan, sitting in the front row below. The lid is also a frying pan. It comes in fennel, as seen here, as well as multiple other hues. It’s $169.95 for a limited time, with a $200 value!

Two Pans in One!

Check out the cheery colors available!

2.5 quart capacity

I never thought anything of our inexpensive knife set until we received a good set. It makes all the difference. Treat the cook on your list to a powerhouse of a chef’s knife with the Wüsthof Epicure Chef’s Knife. I noticed the wide, curved blade right away. It turns out that’s not just about looks. At SurLaTable.com, I read that the engineer “designed the wider blade shapes with a slight curve to enhance stability, comfort, and knuckle clearance.” This chef’s knife is incredibly marked down right now. It’s valued at $200, was $149.95 and is now $99.96 for a limited time!

For the chef

Bring some Raven’s purple pride into the kitchen with one of these Cuisinart appliances. There’s a popcorn maker, a hand immersion blender and the 3-Cup Mini-Prep Plus Food Processor. All three come in multiple colors.

Purple Pride in the Kitchen!

For the outdoor chef, check out Sur La Table’s wide selection of grilling tools and accesssories!

Grilling tools and accessories

Know someone who has a gas grill but loves the flavor of a charcoal one? The Moistly Grilled Smoking Platform, which allows food to cook over wood chips, is designed to serve up the same taste as you would get with a charcoal grill.

For the charcoal grill lover!

For a stocking stuffer, how about the Grill Combs? Instead of dealing with one long skewer, each vegetable, piece of meat or shrimp gets its own stainless steel tooth. It’s great for delicate items as well. You get a set of two.

You have a grill brush, why not a comb?

The Microplane grater can also slide right into a stocking. You’ll want to keep the cap on this grater. It’s edges are razor-sharp. Use it to create thin flakes of cheese, chocolate or to zest a lemon. It also comes in fun colors!

Great Grater!

And one more stocking stuffer. Meet the Date Dots! I have to try these out! Use the adjustable dial to set the expiration date and then stick the suction cup dot onto your container of leftovers. I would pick up a set for yourself at the same time. I know I’m guilty of throwing out leftovers when I’m not positive that they’re still good.

Date Dots

No need for the cook to spoil an outfit! Sur La Table carries adorable aprons in all different styles including in this vintage looking print.

Go Retro

Happy Shopping! Let me know what you find!

Here are links to other recent gift posts in case you missed any.

Out-of-the-Box Toys, Craft Kits & More

For Guys

Secret Santa Office Gifts