1. 2008 Waterford Times Square Martini Glasses:
The Times Square ball drop turns 100 this year; drink your dirty martinis in commemorative crystal. waterford.com, $185.

2. Bali Bedroom
Collection: This traditional setup will transform your sleeping quarters into the showpiece of your home.
southshorefurniture.com, $1099, five pieces.

3. Travertine Brown Toilet Brush:
You have a nice tissue box holder, why skimp on the toilet brush container? You an even match the décor of other bathroom accessories. bedbathandbeyond.com, $40.

4. Latte Wine Cage:
No room for a wine cellar, no problem. Store your wines in elegance. hrow in a ’96 Chateau Leoville Las Cases Saint-Julien Bordeaux for good measure ($242).
pier1.com, $279.

December 2007

1. Black Dress by Saja:

She’ll look so great in
this dress, you may actually be buying it for your
own satisfaction. greybee.net, $231.

2. Pearl Scroll Necklace and Earrings:
First off, this jewelry set is uniquely crafted by a Lafayette jeweler. More importantly, you’re buying her pearls! master-jeweler.com, 1,075 for necklace,
$820 for earrings.

3. Jack Victor Wool Blazer:
You’ve always known you had to dress your man—you might as well do it right. theregimentshops.com, $475.

4. Bugatchi Shirt:
Same goes for this classic sport shirt made out of
comfy microfiber. theregimentshops.com, $98.

December 2007

Over the last month, we’ve had a one-track mind. Our imaginative editorial team has been searching for the best gifts around. (more…)

December 2007

by Jim Spencer

This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Coveted Spencer Family Christmas Newsletter. The title is obviously a joke. As a genre, Christmas newsletters are the laxatives of literature. They move you in ways that provide more relief than enjoyment. (more…)

December 2007

But If You Dine Out Over The Holidays, Treat Your Servers Well

by Rob Peaslee

Remember when the Parker family had to go out to eat at the Chinese restaurant because the neighbors’ dogs ruined their holiday feast in “A Christmas Story?” Aside from the uncomfortably stereotypical singing of “Deck the Halls” by their Chinese hosts, what was funny about that situation was that it was once unimaginable to eat a holiday dinner out. (more…)

December 2007