thoroughly modern holidays

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Thoroughly Modern Holidays
by Hardy Haberman

As the holidays approach, our thoughts turn to gifts and more
specifically gift ideas. In keeping with our own theme, we have and
unique. Why settle for some old fashioned gift when you can live and
give thoroughly modern?

is timeless in style and can function
classic shoe fitting stool. Once a
staple of shoe stores in the 1950’s
and 1960’s this vintage piece was
manufactured by Cassina and is a
one of a kind find from Century
Modern, 2928 Main St. in Dallas,
Texas. ($150) The piece measures
24"w x 14"h x 13"d and is in very
good shape considering the
thousands of shoes it has probably
hosted. Makes a great footstool or
just a nice place to display your
favorite pair of Prada’s

For those with time on their mind,
how about a unique timepiece?
The Gazer Clock ($149) from For
those with time on their mind, and
Office is both timepiece and how
about a unique timepiece? will fit
in any modern home. Its oversized
face (23"d 1.5"h) has no numbers,
but the facets mark the hours. Why
worry about the minutes?

For the Martini fan, how about a
stylish Nambe cocktail shaker
from Cantoni. ($149) Designed
by Fred Bould the sleek twisting
shape takes it design cues from
the spectacularly curving facets
of a helix and mixes drinks in a
wink. Because it is made of
thermal-retentive Nambe metal,
the shaker can be chilled in
advance and will mix and chill
the drinks without diluting them
with ice.
James Bond would approve!
Available at Cantoni - Dallas,
or online at cantoni.com.

Bring a little light into someone’s life
with this sleek black desk lamp from
Lights Fantastic, 4645 Greenville a
striking addition to a modern office
and focuses light exactly where it’s
needed. This lamp is also available
in a gloss white finish as well as the
basic black. (Also available online
at
lightsfantastic.com)

For proud parents or anyone who
like to display photos of their
friends, pets or loved ones this
would make a thoughtful gift.
Pictures can be static or
changed using a remote control.
($79.99) From Office Max,
multiple locations in all
major cities.

Have a friend who needs a place to hand her
hat? This commercial display Ladies Millinery
Head from Modern Store Fixtures, 2505 Stemmons
Frwy. in Dallas is sure to be a hit. The fiberglass
sculpted form is a classic modernistic design and
stands a statuesque 20” high. ($61.20) The
company specializes in commercial fixtures for
retail stores, but many of their products would
be at home in anyone’s home!

Invader from space or the
ultimate bar accessory?
Our last suggestion is from
designer Philippe Starck.
The Juicy Salif Juicer available
from Neiman-Marcus ($85.00)
compliments any modern
kitchen or bar. Place the
glass below and twist the
citrus fruit into the top!
It’s a clean simple and very
function design that makes a
novel decorative piece as well
as a great juicer. Made of mirror
polished aluminum it stands
12” in height and has non-
scratch Polyamide pads to
preserve the shine of your
countertops.

It just takes a little imagination and the spirit of the season.
Now go out and SHOP!

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