AJC HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE
Bargain Hunter Nedra Rhone has shopped long and hard for this year’s list of 50 items to give and get. In this first installment, we list 10 items for her. Come back to this section from now until Christmas for the rest of our list, which will include items for him, for kids and for co-workers.
GIFTS FOR HER
- Black leather gloves trimmed in rabbit fur from Tory Burch will keep fingers toasty in winter weather. Available for $225 at the Tory Burch boutique in Phipps Plaza and online at ToryBurch.com.
- A 100 percent cashmere cocoon sweater in two sizes and a range of colors comes in an organza bag for $200 at RedEnvelope.com.
- The Handbag Butler is a clever clutch equipped with a battery pack. Charge it before you leave home, and plug your phone in when you walk out the door. Your phone charges up while it's in your purse. It costs $108 at Huff Harrington Home.
- The lightweight Lumimarja scarf from Marimekko has a winterberry theme. Wear it as a scarf or wrap. It is 100 percent wool and costs $139 at Marimekko.com.
- "Dining at the White House," by John Moeller (American Lifestyle Publishing, $35) gives foodies and holiday hostesses the recipes to make appetizers, entrees and desserts that have been served at White House state dinners and holiday parties. Chef Moeller, who served three first families, also includes the inside scoop on what goes on at White House happenings. The book is available at Amazon.com.
Atlanta based Garnish & Gather offers locals the opportunity to enjoy and prepare locally grown foods without the stress. Give a gift card and the recipient can have ready-to-prepare meals for two or four delivered to her door with everything needed for a gourmet meal. Prices are $35 for a meal for two and $65 for a meal for four. UGG Australia slippers in Ansley Charm black, $120, Dakota espresso, $100 or Dakota chestnut, $100. Available at Belk. EL James, author of “Fifty Shades of Grey” helped create two blends reflecting the spirit of her best-selling novel. 50 Shades of Wine includes Red Satin, a red blend of Petite Sirah and Syrah with flavors such as cherry, cocoa powder, clove spice and more. White Silk, is a delicate yet rich white blend of Gewürztraminer and Sauvignon Blanc with flavors including lychee and honey, and a hint of butterscotch. Get the set of two bottles for $46, plus $10 flat rate shipping at FiftyShadesofWine.com. A new floral fragrance from Jo Malone — Peony and Blush Suede Cologne — includes notes of red apple, jasmine, rose and gillyflower and of course, peony. It is priced starting at $60 for 30 ml at JoMalone.com or Nordstrom stores. The Legacy Haley Satchel in Studded Leather features pyramidal studs for a tough-luxe look. The bag is made of glove-tanned leather with inside zip, cell phone and multi-function pockets. It is available for $398 at Coach stores and Coach.com. Nedra Rhone is a lifestyle columnist for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution where she has been a reporter since 2006. A graduate of Columbia University School of Journalism, she enjoys writing about the people, places and events that define metro Atlanta. Sign up to have her column sent to your inbox: ajc.com/newsletters/nedra-rhone-columnist.
Nedra Rhone is a lifestyle columnist for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution where she has been a reporter since 2006. A graduate of Columbia University School of Journalism, she enjoys writing about the people, places and events that define metro Atlanta. Sign up to have her column sent to your inbox: ajc.com/newsletters/nedra-rhone-columnist.