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W
inter is a season of celebration, a time to toast new
beginnings and embrace the loving relationshipswe
sharewith family and friends. Among theglitter and theparties
isoften theexchangeof gifts— some lavish inartistryor price,
others rich in significance or sentiment. The key is to choose
wisely, tobe selective, to invest great consideration for the gift
and the recipient.Whether it’ssomethingshinyandchic for the
wrist or wardrobe or something high-style and high-tech for
the home or the highway, this year’s holiday
gift
guide
is
a venerable showcase of the world’s most beautiful designs.
Many are handmade by renowned craftsmen using time-
honored techniques or incorporating the latest technology.
Others are constructed from exotic skins, rare woods, or a
special selectionof precious gems andmetals. Nevertheless,
all of the magni cent items on the following pages share an
uncompromising regard for quality.
ByWilliamKissel
PhoToby ShErryGriFFin Forr20
Th
CEnTury,nEw york
Simply
Irresistible
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celebratedliving.com
WINTER 2009
