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FrancisFrancis! X5 Espresso Machine Kit

December 13, 2006 | Posted by Allison as Luxury Gifts at 11:30 am | Comments »

 

This FrancisFrancis! X5 Espresso Machine Kit is the perfect way to say Happy Holidays to the one you love who loves coffee more than air, just be sure to have an extra $650 to spend.

The X5 is the ultimate in bold, modern espresso machines.  The daring lines on this stainless steel appliance make it all the more appealing, not to mention the espresso that’s brewed out of this baby!  Italian architect Luca Trazzi is responsible for this creation that’s much better than its predecessor, the X1.  And with the X5 being available in nine different colors, there’s one for everybody!

Via:  Cooking.com

Modern Metro Window Boxes

October 3, 2006 | Posted by Allison as Luxury Gifts at 11:26 am | Comments »

 

Have the desire but not the right setup for outdoor plants?  You know, mum season is knocking on the door.  These Modern Metro Window Boxes are perfect for any flat, condo or apartment.

Simply plant your favorite fall plants in window box container, place on balcony, water every now & again, and voila- a little piece of green admidst the concrete paradise.  Cost, $50.

Luxury Rubik’s Cube

September 13, 2006 | Posted by Allison as Luxury Gifts at 9:53 am | (4) Comments »

First we had Erno Rubick’s designed cube, with many copycats to follow.  But now an old but a goodie has been ungraded.

Say hello to the new Luxury Rubik’s Cube, a lot better looking than it’s plastic predecessor, eh?  This dandy is made of a solid, polished metal frame with dyed calskin color cubes.

Developed by Geoffery Parker, a British manufacturer of luxury games, this stylish Rubik’s Cube is the perfect luxury gift for anyone this holiday season.  Cost, $200.

The Ex Stainless Steel Knife Set

September 12, 2006 | Posted by Allison as Luxury Gifts at 9:56 am | Comments »

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Take out your kitchen aggression on The Ex Stainless Steel Knife Set.  This hilarious knife set holds five knives in various slots on his body.

You not only get five high quality stainless steel knives, you get a plastic person to put them in.  Available in black or red.  And if you really want to take out those angry feelings, post a photograph on the Ex’s face, that might do the trick.  Cost, $80.  A lot for angry knives, maybe an anger management class is better suited for that amount of money.

Via:  Perpetual Kid

Celebrate Mother’s Day with a Phone Purse

May 8, 2006 | Posted by Allison as For Her, Gadgets, Luxury Gifts at 10:49 am | (2) Comments »

Thinking about what to get mom this year for Mother’s Day?  Forget the tired bunch of roses & greeting card and grab hold of this funky phone purse.

You’re thinking it’s just another recycled product idea, right?  But this new phone purse gadget has a trick up its sleeve.  The darn thing actually works as a telephone, though sadly not as a cell phone.

This handy bag can be plugged into a landline and used as a normal phone, forget asking your friend if you can use their phone, just plug in & away you go. Purse comes in red & black & measures 11″h x 10″w. Cost, $295.