25+ Luxury Gifts

 
 
 

They say the best things come in small packages. But a private chef or a built-to-order rally fighter can’t very well be squeezed into a little gift bag. From gorgeous baubles and one-of-a-kind experiences to gifts that actually give back to local or worldwide communities, check out these luxury gifts that would make even Scrooge smile.

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1 Sip in Style
Make the Dapper Dan in your life the ultimate entertainer with the Whisky and Cards Set. The set features nine soapstones designed
to chill the beverage without diluting it; four shallow sipping glasses; a handsome dark-wood serving tray; and a helpful book dedicated to hundreds of card games. $124. www.oliveandcocoa.com.


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2 Pedal the Metal
Sin City’s all-inclusive Dream Racing Experience: Full Throttle is the supreme getaway for car enthusiasts. The package is highlighted by round-trip transportation to and from the Las Vegas Motor Speedway via private helicopter, 36 laps around the track in a Ferrari and time with one of Dream Racing’s founders, Enrico Bertaggia and Adriano de Micheli. (They also happen to be celebrated former professional racers.) $5,500. www.dreamracing.com.

3 Road Warrior
Chandler-based Local Motors gives auto enthusiasts the once-in-a-lifetime chance to build his own custom Rally Fighter. (Only 2,000 will be made.) In addition to a completely custom on-road/off-road vehicle, customers will spend six nights at a local hotel (plus meals) and six days in the factory with the build team. Base price starts at $74,900. www.localmotors.com; www.rallyfighter.com.

4 Cuff Candy
Diamonds aren’t just a girl’s best friend. This gent’s Rolex Platinum Pearlmaster Day-Date Watch has a unique meteorite diamond dial and 40 individual diamonds in the surrounding bezel. $100,550. Hamra Jewelers.

5 Tee-riffic
The golf lover in your life is counting down the days until the 2013 Waste Management Phoenix Open, taking place Jan. 28 to Feb. 3. Stick a few tickets for “The Greatest Show on Grass” in his stocking and he’ll be seeing green (grass, of course) Christmas morning. Prices start at $25. www.wmphoenixopen.com.


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1 Join the Club
Treat your deserving wife or mother to a memorable soiree in her honor—with the help of Private Chefs, Inc. Billionaires Dining Club. To pair with an unforgettable feast prepared by a Michelin-caliber chef, the club takes care of lighting, music, décor, tableware, glassware, utensils, linens and art for the event—whether it be intimate or over the top. Prices start at $2,800 per person. www.private chefsinc.com.

2 Geek Chic
Keep your most precious technological devices safe and stylish with this sumptuous Nile Blue iPad Folding Case from Smythson’s Grosvenor Collection. $635. www.smythson.com.

3 Fab Cabs
Is your lady a lover of big, bold reds? Through The California Wine Club’s Aged Cabernet Series, you can gift her with two top-tier bottles of leading cabs from a variety of well-known producers each month. $2,388 for a 12-month gift subscription. www.cawineclub.com.

4 Wheeled Wonder
After taking a seat aboard this limited-edition St-Germain Bicycle, any woman will feel undeniably French (thanks to its retro-modern look) and fancy-free. And to tote her St-Germain, of course, the bike features an orange leather bottle holder. $1,000. www.stgermain.fr.

5 Flaky
Valley dwellers might miss out on building snowmen each winter, but Waterford’s set of 10 Snowflake Wishes 2011-2020 Prestige Cased Double Old-Fashioned Glasses more than makes up for it. The ultimate hostess gift, the colorful collection features different snowflake patterns etched into Waterford’s elegant crystal. $3,000. na.wwrd.com.


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1 Frosty Friend
Designed by artist Hillary Lang, the season’s smallest enthusiasts will adore this soft yet sturdy Arctic Rocker. Wouldn’t this cushy creature be adorable in the corner of a nursery? $169. www.landofnod.com.

2 Ding, Dong
Kiwi Crate offers a gift that keeps on giving, specially designed for kiddos ages 3 to 7. Via a monthly subscription, a box chock-full of fun, educational projects is delivered to the recipient to encourage creativity and hands-on learning each month. The December Kiwi Crate—Antarctic Adventure—features penguin bowling, ice experiments and aurora paintings. About $20 per month. www.kiwicrate.com.

3 Have a Ball
Featuring a handsome design by Scot Herbst, this modern take on the Phoos Table is a teen dream. $599. www.cb2.com.

4 The Rhythm is Gonna Get You
Whether you choose the squirrel, fox, bear or owl, these too-cute ceramic Animal Speakers hit all the right notes with music-loving teens. $49. West Elm.

5 Take a Seat
Suitable for children ages 6 and up, this Restoration Hardware Orbit Spitfire Chair is inspired by a World War II aircraft and is the perfect space-age-y accent for an out-of-this-world bedroom. $1,299. www.rhbabyand child.com.


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1 Buckle Up
For the jewelry lover on the cutting-edge, this cinched 14-karat White-Gold Buckle Bracelet glistens with 3.52 carats of white diamonds and is an accessory to covet. $14,000. Jacqueline Nerguizian Fine Jewelry.

2 Light My Fire
APOTHIA LA’s Chrismukkah Candle Set boasts scents of the season and an impressive 15-hour burn time. $65. Citrine Natural Beauty Bar.

3 Members Only
Is your loved one deserving of a little r-n-r? Surprise them with an exclusive spa membership at Sanctuary Camelback Mountain Resort & Spa. Membership provides unlimited access to the resort’s fitness center, lap pool, tennis courts, world-class spa with steam room and whirlpools and 40 classes a week. As a bonus, the spa membership also allows discounts at elements restaurant, complimentary rooms and much more. 480.624.8513.

4 Hear Me Roar
Burberry London Animal-Head Cuff Links, made of silver-tone brass, add a touch of whimsy to a 9-to-5 suit. $275. Nordstrom.

5 Say Cheese
In the days of Instagram and Facebook, people are snapping pictures more than ever before. Do so with a dash of quirk with the La Sardina Camera. $110. www.momastore.org.


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1 Suds with a Purpose
Knowing that 70 percent of the world’s poorest people are women, Raven + Lily has dedicated itself to empowering women in impoverished areas through design partnerships and sustainable economic opportunities. Each purchase, including this delicate hand-milled soap set, helps to end the cycle of poverty. $22. www.ravenandlily.com.

2 Happily Ever After
When purchasing brownies, brown-sugar bars, cookies and more from Phoenix’s Fairytale Brownies, customers have the option to donate to nonprofit KaBOOM!, which builds safe play spaces for children across the country. Best of all? Fairytale Brownies matches each donation up to $5,000. www.brownies.com.

3 You Light Up My Life
Through Dec. 31, enter “Ronan” as a giving code when purchasing a handmade candle holder from glassybaby and 10 percent of the proceeds will benefit the Valley’s own Ronan Thompson Foundation. The organization is dedicated to finding a cure for neuroblastoma, a form of childhood cancer. www.glassybaby.com.

4 Sweet Sensation
For every limited-edition FEED 8 GODIVA Origins Collection box sold, the chocolatier will provide eight school meals for children in cocoa-producing regions of the world. $25. www.godiva.com.

5 Twinkle Toes
The lucky little girls who don a pair from the Roger Vivier Jeune Fille Collection of mini Gommette ballerina flats will undoubtedly be walking on sunshine. Proceeds from the shoes will benefit New Yorkers for Children, a charity dedicated to improving the lives of foster care in New York City. $315. Roger Vivier.

6 Looks Good on You
One hundred percent of proceeds from philosophy’s Graceful Journey shampoo, bath and shower gel will benefit Look Good…Feel Better, an organization dedicated to aiding the quality of life for people undergoing cancer treatment. $25. www.philosophy.com.