Modern Classics
December 2008
By Jayne Haugen Olson
Practical gifts that are anything but ho-hum.
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Charm Bracelet
For Her: A pretty twist on the charm bracelet. Choose from initials, lockets, pearls, and charms to make a personal statement. As shown, $200. Melly, 3906 W. 50th St., Edina, 952-929-9252
Photo by Mike Hendrickson
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Zebrawood and Nickel Frame
For him: Go masculine. Go modern. We love this handsome zebrawood and nickel-edged frame. Five-by-seven, $70. Gather, 4999 France Ave. S., Mpls., 612-920-1400
Photo by Mike Hendrickson
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Rolling Decanter
For the table: A piece of art. A conversation starter. This rolling decanter is a knockout. $230. Max’s, 3831 Grand Way, St. Louis Park, 612-922-9405
Photo by Mike Hendrickson
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Norwegian Angelica
For the home: We can’t think of a chic home we’ve visited that doesn’t have Caldrea next to the sink. Try the limited-edition Norwegian Angelica, made with essential oils of lemon and parlsey. $8.95–$10.95. The General Store of Minnetonka, 14401 Hwy. 7, Minnetonka, 952-935-2215
Photo by Mike Hendrickson
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Chinoiserie Camping Mug
For you: Start your day in style—with a chinoiserie camping mug. Choose black, yellow, or green. $10. Anthropologie, 4999 France Ave. S., Mpls., 612-285-9164; The Shoppes at Arbor Lakes, 763-416-1447
Photo by Mike Hendrickson
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How to be Lovely
For Her: Women of all ages will glean something from this book on an icon of style and beauty. $17.95. Anthropologie, 4999 France Ave. S., Mpls., 612-285-9164; The Shoppes at Arbor Lakes, 763-416-1447
Photo by Mike Hendrickson
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Alpaca Baby Hoodie
For the Baby: A mocha brown cuddly soft hoodie that’s knit from pure alpaca in sizes 6-, 12-, and 24-months. $120 each. bebe babble, 3904 Sunnyside Rd., Edina, 952-922-2020
Photo by Mike Hendrickson
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Claudio Corallo Chocolates
Stocking Stuffer: For the purist—Claudio Corallo chocolates are made from heirloom varieties of cacao, descendents of the first cacao brought to Africa from South America in the 1800s. $14. Max’s, 3831 Grand Way, St. Louis Park, 612-922-9405
Photo by Mike Hendrickson
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Initial Soaps
For the Host: The perfect gift for the party you’ll be attending—or the one you’ll be creating. Initial soaps, $12.95, set of three. The General Store of Minnetonka, 14401 Hwy. 7, Minnetonka, 952-935-2215
Photo by Mike Hendrickson
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