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Gifts in the Stocking, under the Tree, and for the Tree Itself

January 6, 2011 5:50 pm 4 comments

By Cassaundra Brooks
Realizing the Dream is a 27 ½”x 39″ original oil on linen by Russian artist Constantin Lvovich. $12,500 framed. Also available at StudioWest Art Gallery are 28″ x 40″ artist-enhanced limited-edition giclée prints on canvas, signed and numbered. $1,975 unframed. 42407 N. Vision Way, Ste. 105, Anthem, AZ 85086 or (602) 448-3979

Treasures Jewelers offers a one-of-a-kind pink sapphire and diamond ring featuring a 2.24ct sapphire surrounded by 1.25 carats of diamonds in 18K white gold. $8,900. (623) 486-7875 or treasuresforyou.com

iCrystal from Speakal are modern-style illuminated globe speakers. Two separated spherical pods shed a soft ambient blue light around the rim of the speakers. This unique dock comes with remote control and onboard touch controls and a 3.5mm auxiliary input jack that connects to TV, gaming console, or other music sources. Available in white, black, and red. $79.99 at speakal.com

The PowerV Quad from KONNET Technology wirelessly powers four Wii remotes at once, eliminating the risk of wasting excess energy on overcharging. Includes an AC/DC adapter cord and four rechargeable Ni-MH 800/mAh battery packs. $49.99 at Amazon.com or konnetonline.com

Stay trendy and help plant trees at the same time with Tees for Change, ecofriendly T-shirts inscribed with inspirational messages like “Laugh Often” and “Today Matters.” For every shirt purchased, the company plants a tree. $32–$39 at teesforchange.com

Chocolate always makes a wonderful gift. Woodhouse Chocolate’s savory wintry selections include adorable penguins in dark and milk chocolates, eggnog snowballs, hot chocolate, English toffee, and their famous caramels with fleur de sel. Check out their seasonal offerings at woodhousechocolate.com.

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