$25
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$25
The Razor Pit dramatically extends the life of razor blade cartridges by allowing you to sharpen and clean it in seconds.
Available from Razor Pit from $25.
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The Razor Pit dramatically extends the life of razor blade cartridges by allowing you to sharpen and clean it in seconds.
Available from Razor Pit from $25.
RazorPit’s blade sharpener dramatically extends the life of razor blade cartridges by allowing you to hone and clean it in seconds.
This product is sold by RazorPit
$15
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$15
Have fun and commune with nature playing this delightful boardgame as you go around the board collecting flowers and vegetables for your garden.
Available from eeBoo for $18.
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Have fun and commune with nature playing this delightful boardgame as you go around the board collecting flowers and vegetables for your garden.
Available from eeBoo for $18.
Have fun and commune with nature playing this delightful boardgame as you go around the board collecting flowers and vegetables for your garden.
This product is sold by eeBoo
From Green & Spring comes the smell of lavender, geranium and rosemary. The candles will emit a sense of calm and freshness in the air while it burns its 100% natural wax. The set contains three candles and all ingredients are sustainable and vegan.
This product is sold by Green & Spring
$50
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$50
San Francisco based artist Barry McGee’s paintings, drawings, photographs and documentation of present and past installations are included in this all encompassing book. His love of urban life and street art is included and is an interesting read for anyone inspired to make their own mark in the world.
Available from Art Book for $50.
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San Francisco based artist Barry McGee’s paintings, drawings, photographs and documentation of present and past installations are included in this all encompassing book. His love of urban life and street art is included and is an interesting read for anyone inspired to make their own mark in the world.
Available from Art Book for $50.
San Francisco based artist Barry McGee’s paintings, drawings, photographs and documentation of present and past installations are included in this all encompassing book. His love of urban life and street art is included and is an interesting read for anyone inspired to make their own mark in the world.
This product is sold by Barry McGee
$18
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$18
This reusable tin contains a light nourishing moisturizer that is sensitive enough for your face and provides enough hydration for your hands and body. The cream is long-lasting and suitable for every skin type. STEAMCREAM gets it’s name from the process of fusing its vegan ingredients together in the manufacturing process. It is small enough to put in your bag or purse and the tins have different limited edition designs.
Available from STEAMCREAM for $18.
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This reusable tin contains a light nourishing moisturizer that is sensitive enough for your face and provides enough hydration for your hands and body. The cream is long-lasting and suitable for every skin type. STEAMCREAM gets it’s name from the process of fusing its vegan ingredients together in the manufacturing process. It is small enough to put in your bag or purse and the tins have different limited edition designs.
Available from STEAMCREAM for $18.
This reusable tin contains a light nourishing moisturizer that is sensitive enough for your face and provides enough hydration for your hands and body. The cream is long-lasting and suitable for every skin type. STEAMCREAM gets it’s name from the process of fusing its vegan ingredients together in the manufacturing process. It is small enough to put in your bag or purse and the tins have different limited edition designs.
This product is sold by STEAMCREAM
$60
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$60
Both John Derian and Dempsey & Carroll are inspired by vintage printmaking and design. The limited edition stationary sets have six designs by John Derian. The sets are made up of ten cards and envelopes. The liners are customizable to have your name engraved in a specific color.
Available from Dempsey & Carroll for $60.
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Both John Derian and Dempsey & Carroll are inspired by vintage printmaking and design. The limited edition stationary sets have six designs by John Derian. The sets are made up of ten cards and envelopes. The liners are customizable to have your name engraved in a specific color.
Available from Dempsey & Carroll for $60.
Both John Derian and Dempsey & Carroll are inspired by vintage printmaking and design. The limited edition stationary sets have six designs by John Derian. The sets are made up of ten cards and envelopes. The liners are customizable to have your name engraved in a specific color.
This product is sold by John Derian and Dempsey & Carroll
$42
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$42
Founder of Brooklyn-based Wintercheck, Kristen Wentrcek had a goal of creating a simple and compact wallet now called the William, a wallet made with 18 gauge lightweight Aluminum Panels and a latex rubber shock cord. It is a limited run of 294 units and comes in Saw Blade Silver and Grease Pen Black.
Available from Wintercheck Factory for $42
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Founder of Brooklyn-based Wintercheck, Kristen Wentrcek had a goal of creating a simple and compact wallet now called the William, a wallet made with 18 gauge lightweight Aluminum Panels and a latex rubber shock cord. It is a limited run of 294 units and comes in Saw Blade Silver and Grease Pen Black.
Available from Wintercheck Factory for $42
Founder of Brooklyn-based Wintercheck, Kristen Wentrcek had a goal of creating a simple and compact wallet now called the William, a wallet made with 18 gauge lightweight Aluminum Panels and a latex rubber shock cord. It is a limited run of 294 units and comes in Saw Blade Silver and Grease Pen Black.
This product is sold by Wintercheck
Made in England, Tallulah & Hope have collaborated with Ascher, one of the worlds best textile houses on these cotton gauze scarves. The accessory is screen printed with hand rolled edges. A variety of colors and patterns are available.
This product is sold by Ascher
$12
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$12
Everything you could ever think of or not think of is created into a flowchart in the book “Everything Explained Through Flowcharts”. Whether your interest is in ghosts, salad dressing, things to say during sex or dethroned or disgraced beauty queens, it is all addressed in this book.
Available from Amazon for $12.
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Everything you could ever think of or not think of is created into a flowchart in the book “Everything Explained Through Flowcharts”. Whether your interest is in ghosts, salad dressing, things to say during sex or dethroned or disgraced beauty queens, it is all addressed in this book.
Available from Amazon for $12.
Everything you could ever think of or not think of is created into a flowchart in the book “Everything Explained Through Flowcharts”. Whether your interest is in ghosts, salad dressing, things to say during sex or dethroned or disgraced beauty queens, it is all addressed in this book.
This product is sold by William Morrow Paperbacks
$15
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$15
This kit allows you to personalize a dog’s collar with a cute needlepoint charm. They come in a variety of color options so that in little more than an hour you can create a custom dog gift–or holiday ornament.
Available from AMH Design for $15.
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This kit allows you to personalize a dog’s collar with a cute needlepoint charm. They come in a variety of color options so that in little more than an hour you can create a custom dog gift–or holiday ornament.
Available from AMH Design for $15.
This kit allows you to personalize a dog’s collar with a cute needlepoint charm. They come in a variety of color options so that in little more than an hour you can create a custom dog gift–or holiday ornament.
This product is sold by AMH Design
$45
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$45
Since 1989, John Derian (the U.S.’s leading practitioner of decoupage) and his team of artisans have been handmaking goods for the home in NYC’s East Village.
Available from John Derian starting at $45.
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Since 1989, John Derian (the U.S.’s leading practitioner of decoupage) and his team of artisans have been handmaking goods for the home in NYC’s East Village.
Available from John Derian starting at $45.
Since 1989, John Derian (the U.S.’s leading practitioner of decoupage) and his team of artisans have been handmaking goods for the home in NYC’s East Village.
This product is sold by John Derian
Say goodbye to watered-down whiskey with Vermont-milled stones as opposed to the standard ice for cooling. Add three of the chilled cubes to your next dram to lower the temperature without sacrificing flavor.
This product is sold by Teroforma
$36
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$36
With a sturdy glass jar and handle that fits great in hand, this person powered grinder does the job quickly and consistently. The base is cased in slip-preventing rubber, making it the perfect camping accessory for the coffee snob.
Available from Amazon for $40.
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With a sturdy glass jar and handle that fits great in hand, this person powered grinder does the job quickly and consistently. The base is cased in slip-preventing rubber, making it the perfect camping accessory for the coffee snob.
Available from Amazon for $40.
With a sturdy glass jar and handle that fits great in hand, this person powered grinder does the job quickly and consistently. The base is cased in slip-preventing rubber, making it the perfect camping accessory for the coffee snob.
This product is sold by Hario
$70
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$70
This coffee press features a 25-ounce capacity and double-wall insulation, retaining heat many times longer than a regular glass press. Quality details like a steel mesh plunger means you’ll be enjoying its sleek design for years.
Available from Amazon for $80.
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This coffee press features a 25-ounce capacity and double-wall insulation, retaining heat many times longer than a regular glass press. Quality details like a steel mesh plunger means you’ll be enjoying its sleek design for years.
Available from Amazon for $80.
This coffee press features a 25-ounce capacity and double-wall insulation, retaining heat many times longer than a regular glass press. Quality details like a steel mesh plunger means you’ll be enjoying its sleek design for years.
This product is sold by Frieling
$100
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$100
The new 360° Freestyle Steam/Dry cordless iron has a curved stainless steel base so the neat-freak in your life can have the ultimate control. Features include added steam vents, auto shut-off, adjustable steam, electronic temperature control and an anti-drip system.
Available from Panasonic for $100.
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The new 360° Freestyle Steam/Dry cordless iron has a curved stainless steel base so the neat-freak in your life can have the ultimate control. Features include added steam vents, auto shut-off, adjustable steam, electronic temperature control and an anti-drip system.
Available from Panasonic for $100.
The new 360° Freestyle Steam/Dry cordless iron has a curved stainless steel base so the neat-freak in your life can have the ultimate control. Features include added steam vents, auto shut-off, adjustable steam, electronic temperature control and an anti-drip system.
This product is sold by Panasonic
$26
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$26
The perfect kit to start out with for a new pup, the set includes a nylon training leash and collar sold in a variety of sizes and colors.
Available from Wagwear for $30.
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The perfect kit to start out with for a new pup, the set includes a nylon training leash and collar sold in a variety of sizes and colors.
Available from Wagwear for $30.
The perfect kit to start out with for a new pup, the set includes a nylon training leash and collar sold in a variety of sizes and colors.
This product is sold by Wagwear
$12
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$12
These adorably cozy baby mittens come in a variety of colors and are bound by a string so one doesn’t go missing. The ultra-soft 80/20 blend of cotton and polyester fleece keeps baby’s hands warm all winter long.
Available from Zutano for $13.00.
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These adorably cozy baby mittens come in a variety of colors and are bound by a string so one doesn’t go missing. The ultra-soft 80/20 blend of cotton and polyester fleece keeps baby’s hands warm all winter long.
Available from Zutano for $13.00.
These adorably cozy baby mittens come in a variety of colors and are bound by a string so one doesn’t go missing. The ultra-soft 80/20 blend of cotton and polyester fleece keeps baby’s hands warm all winter long.
This product is sold by Zutano
Known the world over for its weather, beaches, increasingly important art, design and cultural scenes and of course its celebrated night life, Miami Beach is perhaps not the first destination you think of when you’re planning a spa getaway. But it’s for all these reasons that I like Canyon Ranch Living, Hotel and Spa Miami Beach so much. You’re in the middle of everything, but it’s extremely easy to turn it all off and spend the day hiking on the beach or taking in the fitness and wellness programs, and enjoying Canyon Ranch’s renowned health-conscious cuisine.
Having had the opportunity to experience Canyon Ranch’s larger and more immersive resort in Lenox, MA on several occasions, I happily accepted the invitation to have a more in-depth experience during the South Beach Wine and Food Festival. Conveniently located on Collins Avenue and 68th Street, it is only a few minutes to both Surfside and Bal Harbour to the North, South Beach to the South, Wynwood and the Design District to the West, and the MoCA and cluster of mid-century modern shops Northwest. The resort has 750 feet of prime beach, on a stretch with a wide and well maintained board walk.
Bernardo Fort-Brescia, co-founder of Miami’s most famous architectural firm Arquitectonica, took us on a tour of the resort they designed. The first thing you notice from the porte-cochère as you drive up is the wide open view to the beach through a palm grove. Connecting to the Miami of the past, the hotel is housed in the completely renovated, historic Carillon hotel; it proudly features its original, restored neon sign and recalls its reign as one of the most celebrated hotels of the 1950s. Today the Carillon tower houses the 150 spacious one- and two-bedroom hotel suites, as well as 80 condos, and a dining and retail area.
Bernardo pointed out several of the original design elements, and explained the complexity of the building’s renovation. A testament to good design, it captures the original building’s personality while bringing the space to a more current (and up to code) presence. One of the bigger challenges facing the design team was the building’s numerous columns, which are now completely invisible as you walk through the suites. Other benefits of the restoration include the addition of floor-to-ceiling glass to better enjoy the views and interiors by David Rockwell and his team at Rockwell Group.
The core of the resort is the 70,000-square-foot Wellness Spa—it’s as big as it sounds. Here, you get all of the Canyon Ranch love that made them famous. The Spa includes the Wellness Center, where you can consult with physicians about injuries, ailments, weight loss, prevention and healthy living. The fitness center offers nearly every type of cardio and workout equipment (including a climbing wall and Pilates machines), and dozens of exercise, movement and fitness classes. You can of course chill at one of the pools, sit on the beach, take a class at the outdoor fitness studio, or enjoy one of the 54 treatment rooms, which house some of the best spa treatments you’ll find anywhere in just about every flavor. My favorites are Ashiatsu and Reflexology, the latter done on a Neuroacoustic Sound Table, which uses sound technology to help relax minds and bodied. The Spa also includes his and hers Aquavana thermal suites—a collection of hydrospas, saunas, steam rooms, laconiums (dry saunas) and showers.
The Hotel and Spa are flanked by two newly constructed condo towers, where one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments (from 720 to more than 3,500 square-feet) feature amazing city, bay and ocean views, Rockwell-designed interiors, and of course use of the Wellness Spa and restaurants. Residents also can relax at their own pools if they don’t feel like mingling with the hotel guests. You can learn all about The Residences online.
Well-known for its approach to healthy eating, the Canyon Ranch Grill delivers on that promise with low calorie, tasty and fulfilling meals that feature local and organic food whenever possible. The South Beach Wine and Food Festival brought Executive Chef Scott Uehlein out from the Tucson resort, and he treated us to the most memorable five-course meal with fewer than 800 calories that I’ve ever eaten. Unlike the other Canyon Ranch resorts, the Miami property doesn’t ignore the city’s other temptations, and offers a really great selection of organic and biodynamic beer, wine and spirits. You can also eat the Carillon Café or poolside at The Cabana.
While the wholly engaging nature of the Tucson and Lenox resorts create a more complete experience, the Miami Beach Hotel and Spa offers a uniquely refreshing way to experience Miami.
More photos by Nikolas Koenig in the gallery.
If you're coming down to the wire for holiday gifting but don't want to send the standard e-gift certificate, we've pulled together a few digital options that'll show you've put some thought into your giving this year—or at least show you read Cool Hunting.
Subscription to Marvel Digital Comics
For the action comic book fan, give the gift of Marvel Digital Comics Unlimited. Sixty bones will get your recipient one year of access to over 7,000 new and classic titles in Marvel's online viewer, searchable by character, writer, illustrator, title and more.
Ghostly Essential Compilations
Ever the pioneer in digital distribution, the independent music label Ghostly International just put together five essential compilations covering its first ten years of output. Covering the spectrum of avant-pop, SMM and dance floor electronic, the anthologies make a great way to introduce a friend or loved one to the Ghostly world. The bonus? When you gift a compilation, you get a copy for yourself. How's that for holiday rewards?
A Year's Worth of Netflix
We searched high and low for an alternative to the obvious in digital film delivery, but a wining formula is hard to argue with. Though the streaming catalog still has a long way to go, nothing beats the convenience of the service. Giving the gift of one year ($168 for two DVDs out and unlimited streaming) isn't something your giftee will soon forget.
Steam Games
PC gamers are a fickle bunch but few would object to getting a free game delivered straight to their inbox. Steam is a popular digital distribution platform and gaming community with a host of games, from multiplayer first-person shooters and RPGs to more strategic and family friendly options. We've heard Machinarium is an imaginative winner, in a Tim Burton meets "Wall-E" kind of way.
A Pandora mix station
It may not be as great as a mix tape (nothing may ever be), but Pandora's gift station is an easy way to show a loved one you care…about their musical tastes. Create a custom Pandora mix station by naming up to five artists, give it a name, choose a skin and email it to your recipient. Pandora takes care of the rest. Best of all, it's free.
$150
The perfect gift for favorite oenophiles, dress up a classic Pinot with a Gräf & Lantz merino wool and leather. Quiver wine carrier.
Available from Gräf & Lantz for $150.
The perfect gift for favorite oenophiles, dress up a classic Pinot with a Gräf & Lantz merino wool and leather.
This product is sold by Gräf & Lantz
by Karen Day, Ami Kealoha and Julie Wolfson
For booze-hounds and casual tipplers alike, a quality bottle of the sauce makes an always-appreciated gift. Choose display-worthy packaging too—from opulent crystal to a melting box——and you've made the whole scene merrier.
Layering hints of mulled cherries, strawberries and raspberries intermingled with spicy cinnamon and clove, Patz & Hall's 2007 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir ($38) pairs well with traditional holiday meals. Add a Gräf & Lantz Quiver wine carrier ($126) to dress it up as a gift for favorite oenophiles.
A limited edition of 400, Macallan housed their 57-year-old single malt whiskey in a decanter designed by French crystal authority Lalique. Double hitting both our penchant for Scotch and for over-the-top objects, the $15,000 bottle ranks high on our "if-someone-wins-the-lottery" wish-list this season.
Owned by funny man Dan Aykroyd, he packages his Crystal Head vodka in a skull bottle made by Milan-based Bruni Glass.
Strong but sweet, the smooth black Kraken Spiced Rum begets an ambrosial drink either mixed or sipped neat.
Just in time for the holidays, Belvedere launched a limited edition silver bottle to encase their classic, high-quality vodka. To help out holiday party planners, they also recently launched the Belvedere Bar, an online feature offering signature cocktail recipes and mixing tips—such as celebrating the end of this decade with a Connaught Mule.
Design Miami's Designer of the Year Maarten Baas teamed up with centuries-old champagne producer Ruinart for a gift box celebrating the 50th anniversary of its prestige cuvée, Dom Ruinart with a nod to Baas' melting collection. Included in the box (a gift in itself), a customized Dom Ruinart 1998 and two Maarten Baas’ flutes add a surreal touch to drinking one of our favorite beverages. To order contact Ruinart.
Collaborating once again with Australian designer Marc Newson, Dom Pérignon's new molded Black Box totes a bottle of their bubbly keeping it perfectly chilled on the way to its destination with chic lime green accents. Retailing for €200 in France, it will debut in other markets around the world come January 2010.
Image via Selectism
Designed by five NYC- and London-based graphic artists and illustrators, nonprofit Goods for Good's holiday ecards one-ups others with images that we like a little better than standard Hallmark fare. The project adds humor and gorgeously hand-rendered graphics to the usual eCard concept of eliminating environmental concerns about sending holiday greetings and offering procrastinators a chance at spreading last-minute joy.
Artists include Jayson Atienza, Ayca Koseogullari, Ava Morton, Alessandra Olanow and Julia Pott, who each donated their time and talent designing these cards, whose proceeds provide much needed supplies, clothing, health and hygiene products to vulnerable children in Africa. A simple $10 donation affords soap for 450 nursery school children, for example.
With nine original images to choose from, it's a chic and easy way to give holiday cheer and support to those in need. Head to Good for Goods to see all of their cards.
$70
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Keep your dog protected from the elements with this trusty coat. With its oil finish, the coat repels rain and the wool lining keeps your dog warm. Velcro secures the jacket in place and allows for size adjustments.
Available from Filson for $70.
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Keep your dog protected from the elements with this trusty coat. With its oil finish, the coat repels rain and the wool lining keeps your dog warm. Velcro secures the jacket in place and allows for size adjustments.
Available from Filson for $70.
Keep your dog protected from the elements with this trusty coat. With its oil finish, the coat repels rain and the wool lining keeps your dog warm. Velcro secures the jacket in place and allows for size adjustments.
This product is sold by Filson
For Internet-heads who never turn off MSNBC and read magazines all at the same time, these gifts from CH's guide offer quality alternatives on topics from drinking to Walken and everything in-between.
Keep abreast of favorite canine recipes with the "Organic Dog Biscuit Cookbook." For the super stylish canine, "Dogs in Vogue" gives a photographic view into the lifestyles of the rich and famous and their owners.
When travel proves both expensive and harmful to the world, pick up "Wake Up and Smell the Planet" for easy tips to get and stay green.
For the exquisitely tailored friend, the "ABC of Men's Fashion" has a thorough background neatly alphabetized for better reading during that long layover. "How to Drink" highlights a different time honored tradition, and a decidedly merrier one.
The esoteric, painfully hip among us will appreciate "Christopher Walken A to Z." And while you're at it, watch the complete United Artists 90th Anniversary Prestige Collection on that transatlantic flight or even longer holiday dinner. And don't forget Neff Knit Headphones to listen for that aunt who won't appreciate Carrie after the Christmas duck.
And for a little rest from the information overload, bone up on sleep, that every dwindling natural resource, with "Little Nemo in Slumberland."
The planets, the sun, eggs, bowls and the white house all share the excellent property of roundness. Globular gifts from our gift guide have good feng shui, showing that special person you really care.
The Balloon Lamp delivers exactly what it claims in a low-powered LED oval. For a lunar light, the Moon in My Room is a detailed replica of the moon with remote control and CD tour. The out-of-this world gift pairs great with some extraterrestrial sounds using the Balloon USB Speaker, a handy rechargeable device that lasts 4.2 hours.
Working nonstop gets new meaning with Around Clock, a time teller that resembles rolled up measuring tape with a new twist on measuring hours and minutes.
The silver spoon denotes wealth, particularly in the mouths of babes, but Barking Irons Jewelry gives the utensil a stylish redesign. Forged from 10th century spoons, the necklace is a modern twist on the old classic. Enter "cool hunting" at checkout and receive 15% off any order placed between December 12-19.
Stumped on an unforgettable thank-you for that former religion prof who invited you to his weekend retreat in Venice for vino and quiet sunsets? The Seven Deadly Sins Gift Set is the brainchild of luxury papermaker Mrs. John L. Strong and master parfumer Douglas Little. The results, a series of hand-engraved note cards and seven perfumed candies, each based on one of the seven deadly sins makes a wonderfully dark gift.
