Executive Gift Guide

Here are some ideas for the holiday season.

November 10, 2008

Hand-forged 18K gold hoop earrings are by Atlanta designer Lisa Stein. These recycled gold hoops clasp at the ear with a quarter carat cut diamond, priced at $1,000. Former fashion designer and metalsmith, Lisa Stein has created a complete line of earrings, necklaces, pendants and bracelets, sold from coast to coast at select boutiques, and in Atlanta at Tassels and T. boutique. www.lastein.com.

Treasured Thoughts Box includes specially designed cards to write down reasons why you and your family are thankful. The cards can be read aloud for a number of occasions throughout the year, which will encourage positive reflection and gratitude. For more information, www.treasuredthoughtsbox.com.

Jaques Staunton Reintroduction King Chess Set is limited to 500 sets only and is an exact replica of the Club Staunton set first made by Jaques in the early 1890's. Each set is presented in a baize-lined polished mahogany cabinet with lock and individually signed and numbered original Staunton certificate. $1,750. www.jaqueslondon.com.

 


29 Spa, the new deluxe spa at The Mansion on Peachtree, offers its luxury as a gift. Try the chocolate-colored robe and grape seed aromatherapy neck pillow that can be heated to the desired temperature. $175. 3376 Peachtree Rd. 3rd Floor 404.995.7529. www.mansiononpeachtree.com



Through an exclusive licensing partnership with the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation, the globes have been adapted from select Wright drawings and concepts, chosen by Replogle and authorized by the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation. A portion of the sales will support the conservation and education programs of the Foundation. Replogle's Frank Lloyd Wright Collection® Globes and the Foundation meticulously reviewed more than 100 of the architect's drawings and designs to select the five, unique examples. www.replogleglobes.com

Cole Haan offers a variety of leather goods and an increasingly expanding line of jewelry designed by Anna Sheffield's Anna's Penny Collection. Some favorites are the multi-coin disc charm by Anna's Penny Collection, $295; Denney key fob, $75, and Sophie large zip pouch- $195. 3500 Peachtree Rd. 404.223.6634 or www.colehaan.com

OwenLawrence, located on Howell Mill Road, offers a wide variety of gifts for home and office. Two options are the Aquiesse candles exotic soy candle gift box and the notebooks, calendars books and address books. www.owenlawrence.com


Hartmann Luggage is introducing its Luxe™ Collection and is expected to be one of the company's  most celebrated lines. The new Moulin Rouge collection will be available on www.hartmann.com and in fine luggage specialty shops. Available in Noir and Rouge, the line includes a satchel tote, a day tote, a 19" duffel, an 18" framed duffel, a 22" mobile traveler, a mobile carry-all and a vanity case.  Prices start at $350.

Who doesn't love Gucci? Among the favorites are a purple python medium top handle bag with gold hardware Gucci crest detail ($4,190); black python medium tote with black leather and suede trim and antique brass hardware detail ($3,950), and a dark brown fur large shoulder bag with dark brown patent leather trim and light gold hardware  ($4,990). 3500 Peachtree Rd., 404.233.4899 or www.gucci.com.


Ten Thousand Villages offers handmade items that also help women in Third World countries. This vibrant red candle plate is created using the reverse painted glass technique. First, Peruvian artisans silk screen an outline of a design onto the back or reverse side of the glass. Details and larger color areas are then painted, followed by background color. As a final step, a coat of varnish lays overtop, to protect the paint. $28.00. 1056 St. Charles Ave., 404.892.5307; 227 Sandy Springs Place, 404.303.1653 or www.tenthousandvillages.com.

Q-Link silver retro brushed pendant is one of the line's most popular items. For information, www.qlinkproducts.com or visit Golf and Tennis Pro Shops.

Anthropologie offers a variety of holiday options, including Harvest Sun Sweatercoat by Lia Molly ($248) and Autumn Meeting Boots by Made in Brazil ($228). www.anthropologie.com


Kodak's Easyshare M1093 IS digital camera features a large three-inch LCD screen as well as Smart Capture features which include scene detection, and Perfect Touch processing. $199.95. www.kodak.com.



Want to keep warm this winter? Try the Thermique Heated Glass Towel Warmer, available online for the first time directly from the manufacturer. The glass itself radiates warmth with precise, adjustable temperature control and comes in a variety of designer color options.  www.thermiquetechnologies.com. $1,299.00.