May 2007

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Summer in Nice

Casual femininity for your next jaunt abroad (ballet flats, clutch), or next Saturday’s barbecue (flip-flops, ponytail). The adjustable wrap-waist means it’s likely to actually fit when it arrives. Bonus.

$92 at Shabby Apple

Posted: 31 May, 2007 in May 2007
Ribbon Crusher Medium Brim Hat

I’ve gone through about a dozen of those “crushable” straw hats that are supposed to survive your suitcase, and this little number finally did the trick. It pulls low around your eyes for a sweet retro effect, but it’s still casual enough that I don’t feel like Scarlett O’Hara at the flea market. It’s made of some kind of sturdy ribbon, so I can smash it in my suitcase, shove it in my tote, tuck it in my backpack, all with no evil results.

$36 at San Diego Hat Company

Posted: 31 May, 2007 in May 2007
Giant Finocchiana

FATHER’S DAY GIFT GUIDE Four pounds of exquisite artisan salami made with naturally raised pork and wild fennel seed. You’ll practically be able to smell it through your computer screen.

$50 at Zingerman's

(4 lbs.)

Posted: 29 May, 2007 in May 2007
BBQ Sauce of the Month Club

FATHER’S DAY GIFT GUIDE Show him you understand how much grilling season means to him. He’ll receive two bottles of small-batch barbecue sauce every month. Sign him up for three, six, or twelve months.

$60 at Amazing Clubs

((for three months)

Posted: 29 May, 2007 in May 2007
Planet Earth DVD Set

FATHER’S DAY GIFT GUIDE You know how he sometimes watches the sunrise channel just so he can revel in his high-definition TV? Wait until he sees this. The breathtaking, 11-part Planet Earth series took over five years to make. It employs new technologies to capture animal behaviors in the most remote environments. From jungles, to deserts, to the deepest ocean – give him the world.

$80 at The Discovery Channel Store

Posted: 29 May, 2007 in May 2007
Panasonic PV-GS80 MiniDV Camcorder

FATHER’S DAY GIFT GUIDE He’ll love this tiny digital camcorder. Mom will be less pleased with the video of her snoring.

$250 at Amazon

Posted: 24 May, 2007 in May 2007
Posey Ring

FATHER’S DAY GIFT GUIDE Inscribe it with the baby’s name or birthdate, a nickname, an inside joke, or simply “Dad.” Eighteen character limit, including spaces.

$20 at Katherine Riechert

Posted: 24 May, 2007 in May 2007
The Dangerous Book for Boys

FATHER’S DAY GIFT GUIDE If he’s gonna teach the kid how to make a go cart, first he’ll need to learn how.

$15 at Amazon

Posted: 24 May, 2007 in May 2007
Gorillapod

FATHER’S DAY GIFT GUIDE This all-terrain tripod will help him get more pictures of the whole crew-the whole crew hanging upside down from their knees in the rainforest.

$22 at Joby

Posted: 23 May, 2007 in May 2007
Grill Popcorn Popper

FATHER’S DAY GIFT GUIDE Help Dad in his quest to make his tailgate party supreme. (Thanks, Lindsay!)

$25 at Home Wet Bar

Posted: 23 May, 2007 in May 2007
TiVo Series3 HD Digital Media Recorder

FATHER’S DAY GIFT GUIDE Lets him record 300 hours of his favorite programs, record two live programs at once, and fast-forward through the commercials. This is a life-changing technology on par with the cell phone. Go in on one with your siblings, or use it to edge them out of the will.

$606 at Amazon

Posted: 23 May, 2007 in May 2007
Non-Iron Blue Stripe Pajamas

FATHER’S DAY GIFT GUIDE The ultimate Dad Pajamas. They come with a chest pocket for his crossword pen.

$75 at Brooks Brothers

Posted: 22 May, 2007 in May 2007
Laphroaig 10 Year Old Cask Strength

FATHER’S DAY GIFT GUIDE This cask-strength single malt tastes best when mellowed with a bit of spring water and a round of golf.

$62 at BevMo

Posted: 22 May, 2007 in May 2007
Rubberband Plane Kit, Hishou

FATHER’S DAY GIFT GUIDE This is a rubberband plane with distinction. It dates from 1911, when it crossed Japan’s Sumida River in a model plane contest. The kit includes balsa wood, Styrofoam, rubber bands and two reverse pitch propellers. Clear off the dining room table and get your dad a cup of coffee. He might be a while.

$25 at Think Geek

Posted: 22 May, 2007 in May 2007
Bamboo Mouse

FATHER’S DAY GIFT GUIDE You can also buy him a matching bamboo keyboard and monitor, but don’t go blaming me if you end up with a panda infestation.

$36 at Nigel's Eco Store

Posted: 21 May, 2007 in May 2007
New York Times Sunday Delivery

FATHER’S DAY GIFT GUIDE Spring for eight weeks of Sunday morning comics, crosswords, and politics. Throw in some exceptional coffee and he may never find time to mow the lawn again.

$32 at New York Times

(Approximate price, varies by delivery area.)

Posted: 21 May, 2007 in May 2007
Photo Rubik’s Cube

FATHER’S DAY GIFT GUIDE Choose six family photos for this personalized photo cube. Makes peeling off the stickers and reassembling slightly more challenging.

$30 at Gifts.com

(2 1/4")

Posted: 21 May, 2007 in May 2007
Industrial Felt Coaster with Screenprinted Fleur

$16 at Etcetera Media

(set of four, 3 1/2" x 3 1/2")

Posted: 18 May, 2007 in May 2007
Cherry Baby Rattle

Handcrafted cherry wood baby rattle with a non-toxic mineral oil finish. Get one before your kid is old enough to ask for an Elmo version.

$17 at Stump Pond Woodworks

(5"x 3" x 5/8")

Posted: 18 May, 2007 in May 2007
Fatboy Headdemock Hammock

A gorgeous place to spend your weekend.

$400 at Design Public

Posted: 17 May, 2007 in May 2007