Nifty gifts for the holiday
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Fusion table with the dining top half on and half off. Price starts at $6,760 for all three finishes (Stainless steel, Powder coated steel and All wood) -
Amanda Satin Foldover Flap purse retails for $298 -
L.L.Bean Radio Flyer Truck -
Penhollows Joy Pillow. -
"CABINS" written and Photographed by Ralph Kylloe -
Chanel's J12 Joaillerie Limited Edition watch with 520 baguette-cut rubies and 198 baguette-cut diamonds. -
Cake from Vanilla Pastry Studio in Penn Circle. -
Tiffany Colored Gemstone Cocktail Rings -
"The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree The History & Lore of the World's Most Famous Evergreen," by Nancy Armstrong -
The Rockettes Radio City Christmas Spectacular on DVD. -
Old Navy Christmas Dog Collar, $5. -
Vineyard Vines VV Woody and Tree Cords
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It's a tough year for both stores and shoppers. But everyone is hoping the Christmas spirit will loosen the collective grip on the national wallet. We're here to help with some suggestions that should generate plenty of good wishes and holiday kisses! And remember -- Christmas comes just once a year. If these ideas aren't in your budget, don't despair. With all the sales already in progress, there are plenty of other choices.
• Eliminate confusion with the Fusion Table. It goes from elegant dining to the center of family fun as a full-size pool table. (It also has a roulette board on one side.) The base comes in three finishes; all wood, stainless steel, or powder-coated steel. It retails for $6,760. Order by calling 1-866-348-2229 or fusiontables.com
. • Capture the holiday joy in a simple needlepoint pillow with down insert by Jonathan Adler. It's $165 at Penhollows, 244A S. Highland Ave., Shadyside, or call 412-665-0767.
• When the weather outside is frightful, curl up with "Cabins," a coffee table book by Ralph Kylloe that captures the rustic lifestyle in gorgeous photos. Published by Gibbs Smith, it's $60 at bookstores or call 1-801-544-9800.
• Here's the perfect gift for Tannenbaum buffs. "The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree" book explains the history and lore of the world's most famous Christmas tree. It's $12.95 at Amazon.com or bookstores near you.
• Vineyard Vines' Chilmark corduroy pants come in several holiday prints, but our favorites are these Woody and Tree pants in antique red. They're $145 through Saks Fifth Avenue, Palm Place and Larrimor's.
• The classic Radio Flyer Little Red Fire Engine will win you plenty of hugs from those little people. Sold at the new L.L. Bean in Ross Park Mall or online for $129.
• Don't forget to dress up Fido! This festive Christmas tree collar is only $6.50 at Old Navy stores everywhere
. • If you want to dream big, there's always Chanel's J12 Joaillerie Limited Edition watch with 520 baguette-cut rubies (estimated 35 carats) and 198 baguette-cut diamonds (estimated 12 carats). Only five will be made, with price upon request. Through Chanel stores or online.
• Skip the crowds and watch the Rockettes Radio City Christmas Spectacular on DVD, available for the first time. America's No. 1 holiday show is at stores everywhere for $16.99.
• A pretty gift box cake wrapped with frosting ribbon comes with a sugar gift tag. Choose red velvet, chocolate peppermint stick or other flavors and colors. Prices begin at $40 for the custom cake from Vanilla Pastry Studio at 6014 Penn Circle. Call 412-361-2306; www.vanillapastry.com.
• You can't miss the bus when it comes to her affections with this Coach. The Amanda Satin foldover flap bag is perfect for holiday parties. It's $298 at Coach stores.
• Cocktail rings! These are from Tiffany in Ross Park Mall and feature amethyst, yellow quartz or citrine set in 18k gold. They are $1,350 each.
First Published November 29, 2008 12:00 am
