little book. big ideas.
In celebration of the season ... Winter ushers in a time of reflection, togetherness and peace. There is something so tranquil about the crisp bite of cold air on a snowy morning and a feeling of hushed anticipation seems to infuse every ordinary interaction as the countdown to the holidays begins. Gathering with family and friends during joyous events cements memories that will last a lifetime. Children are not the only ones to eagerly await the coming season – all look forward to the sense of community that is one of the best parts of the holiday experience. And of course … there’s the presents. Welcome to holidaywishes, the little book with big ideas. While the gifts are not the reason for the season, they are a lovely accompaniment, to be sure. With a selection of items ranging from the small to the tall (order), holidaywishes brings together something for everyone on your list. And if you’ve been very, very good, you’re in luck – these pages feature some incredibly luxurious offerings. Mark your favorites and leave your wish list in a conspicuous place for Santa to find it – the earlier the better. Happy Holidays!
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Everybody knows that mistletoe helps to make the season bright, but if you and the love of your life are ready for an event that will shine in your memories forever, try rocks. The holidays are an outstanding time to propose, which means it’s time to go to Lewis Jewelers. Lewis Jewelers specializes in engagement jewelry and has the largest single-store selection in Oklahoma. Besides providing exceptional value and superior customer service, Lewis Jewelers has partnered with De Beers to bring you Forevermark diamonds, which are carefully selected and responsibly sourced … and some of the world’s most beautiful stones. Fewer than one percent of the world’s diamonds can qualify to be Forevermark.
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An exquisite Forevermark diamond is surrounded by a circle of smaller diamonds in the design called “The Center of My Universe,� a radiantly beautiful tribute to the person who means the world and more to you. Christmas is a season for spending time with the people you care about. Let Lewis Jewelers help make it the time to start a life together in love. Center of My Universe pendants, rings and earrings featuring breathtaking Forevermark diamonds start at $599.
2705 S. I-35 Service Rd. | Moore 405.703.4644 | lewis-jewelers.com holidaywishes
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Being home for the holidays is a blessing, but creating a beautiful home for holidays means planning ahead. Cross that off your list with cross-themed accents from Champs Elysees: olive-hued, twin-cross bottle with crystal accents; medium fleur-de-lis jug with cross pendant; 30"-tall, textured-glass bouquet bottle with cross charm. $629 set, or sold individually
Family photographers invariably – and merrily – snap away with glee during festive times. You’ll need appropriately lavish frames for endearing new shots of your beloveds. Tizo pumps up the love with a metallic-gold frame brightly bejeweled with colors of ruby red, turquoise, diamond and pearl. $57
Gather the children ‘round and light up their imaginations with holiday tales in this gorgeous Paul Robert wingback chair, then enjoy it year-round as your favorite reading spot. Distinctively appointed with cheetah-print upholstery, a chocolate velvet cushion, nail-head trim and a beautifully fringed pillow. $1,650
3720 W. Robinson St. | Suite 100 | Norman | 405.364.0728 | theosmarketplace.com 4 holidaywishes
Give a woman the right bracelets and she can conquer the world! From Tirisi Moda, these velvety soft wrap bracelets stand out in over 20 colors and feature closure “sleeves� of yellow, white or two-tone 18K gold, some with diamonds or filigree. Each bracelet charm is removable and sold separately, to be repositioned or removed as your mood allows. Leather wraps start at $380; charms begin at $395.
Channel your inner rocker with matching rings featuring a faceted, hematite doublet set in an 18K rose gold bezel and black argentium over a sterling silver band. Available exclusively at Naifeh Fine Jewelry. $899
Casady Square | 9203 N. Pennsylvania Ave. | Oklahoma City 405.607.4323 | naifehfinejewelry.com holidaywishes
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Winter House specializes in outstanding furnishings to reflect you, your lifestyle and the creativity you express through your home. This stunning, button-tufted chair and ottoman in Cape Town cherry leather emanates enough sheer wow factor to build a house around. Made in America. Designed by Winter House. $4,095
Mrs. Claus doesn’t just sit around warming up hot chocolate for hubby Nick – she’s the one who puts it all together for his one night of joyriding. Show her your appreciation with soothing Olivella products, blended with 100 percent virgin olive oil. Bath and shower gel, plus anti-wrinkle, moisturizing, body and contour eye creams. $90
Winter H ouse Interiors
Classen Curve | 5710 N. Classen Blvd. | Oklahoma City 405.607.1199 | winterhouseinteriors.com 6 holidaywishes
Although fairies are the stuff of myth, Mark Roberts’ versions are ones you absolutely cannot “myth” this season. This collectible, numbered, limited edition figure is fully poseable and appropriately themed for the season: “Shop ‘til You Drop.” $180
Maintain your man’s grooming edge for holiday parties with a precision Merkur razor set. This German-made, polished-chrome set can be styled for Mach 3 cartridges or as a double-edge safety razor. He’ll lather in luxury with Truefitt & Hill’s soothing shaving cream and aftershave balm. $415. Other sets begin at $100.
Keep your motorsports enthusiast on the right style track with the racing-inspired Track Collection from Scully, fine leather outfitters since 1906. Soft-sanded calf leather renders a worn-in, vintage vibe to the roll-aboard valise, duffle and messenger bags and a racingstripe jacket. $1,491.50 for the set, or buy individually.
Ladies have the spa; gentlemen have the straight-razor shaving experience. Surprise the men in your life with a relaxing hot shave service, including essential-oil steam treatment, a face and neck massage and more. Finished with a cold towel, aftershave, moisturizer and talc. The story they’ll be telling the guys comes free. $25
Classen Curve | 5710 N. Classen Blvd. | Oklahoma City 405.607.1197 | carwinsshaveshop.com holidaywishes
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Give a gift of Vast. Globally inspired American cuisine at the top of the Devon Tower. Give your friends and family a unique dining experience at Oklahoma City’s premier restaurant. Available by phone in any dollar amount starting at $50.
333 W. Sheridan Ave. | Oklahoma City | 405.702.7262 8 holidaywishes
Glittering wonders by Ferrare make a gorgeous accompaniment to almost any outfit; these double cabochon earrings and cabochon necklace are available separately, but best when paired at $315. Attention-getting looks you’ll love are found at LIBERTÉ. This Ted Baker Madigan drape front coat has an exaggerated collar defined with pickstitching – it’s a polished, belted piece cut from fine wool that’s blended with a hint of cashmere for a luxuriously soft touch. $525 Ted Baker also designed the free-spirited tote, whose clean silhouette of genuine leather is cheerfully enlivened with a mohawk of brilliantly dyed Springbok fur. $510 Ask about LIBERTÉ Gift Cards – for holiday, for every day.
Classen Curve | 5810 N. Classen Blvd. | Suite 1 Oklahoma City | 405.608.2727 | givemeliberte.com holidaywishes
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Home. For the holidays. Light up the season with a stunning Giacometti-inspired, four-candelabra bronze lantern. $1,200 Celebrate, luxuriate. Take a restive break from the holidays on this quilted double chaise. $2,954. Ample, welcoming, beautiful. This 18th-century French farm table is perfect for a festive feast. $12,500
1106 N.W. 50th St. | Oklahoma City 405.286.3153 | 30AHome.com
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Big, bold and blue! Paint the town with the excitement and elegance of Tacori’s City Lights collection. A dramatic oversized cocktail ring, deep blue gemstone pendant and matching oversized studs pack maximum impact for the Tacori girl who loves to sparkle. $5,440, or sold separately
Tacori has the blues and we like it! Stud-tastic clear Sky Blue Topaz gems in .925 silver match gorgeously with a bracelet sparkling with London Blue Topaz and Clear Quartz over Neolite Turquoise stones – like serene pools of water resting on your wrist! $1,910, or sold separately Dedicated to those who live every single day as a new adventure – the Primavera collection by Roberto Coin. Diamond stations enhance finely interwoven 18K rose, white and yellow gold threads that evoke the spring messengers of the sun. $6,900, or sold separately
2201 W. Main St. | Norman | 405.360.2515 mitchells-jewelry.com
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Danish designer Lindberg won the 2012 Red Dot Design Award in eyewear for these acetanium beauties: Handmade combinations of acetate, titanium and compressed cotton that are lightweight, flexible, comfortable to wear and supremely stylish. This his-and-hers set is $1,200.
Easy to wear and hard to ignore, Booth & Bruce’s British craftsmanship delivers an electric combination of freewheeling urban adventure and daring design. Perfect for a vibrant look and spirit. $275
Handcrafted works of wearable art made in Luxembourg from the most exquisite natural materials – it’s no wonder Gold & Wood calls its products the world’s most elegant eyepieces. $932
4200 W. Memorial Rd. | Suite 101 | Oklahoma City | 405.749.4285 | physicians-optical.com 12 holidaywishes
Classen Curve | 5850 N. Classen Blvd. Oklahoma City | 405.607.4633 stevengilesclothing.com
For fall Steven Giles continues the story of elegance, a return to gentlemanly sophistication. Timeless tradition is never bound to the past – but rather appreciating what has come before, clothing of character, a joy to wear. Presenting the unquestioned choice in luxury, a cashmere jacket detailed with a country glen pattern, ticket pocket and side vents. Always paired with the understated elegance of a milled grey flannel trouser and complemented with a grey cash cotton herringbone patterned shirt, suede belt and wool plaid pocket square. $1,850 And from the equestrian arts, a houndstooth pattern jacket, cashmere of course, milled grey flannel trouser, cotton pin dot estate dress shirt, an authentic wool tartan necktie, the ever-present suede belt and a wool paisley pocket square. $1,750
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Say Happy Holidays, I Love You, Great Job, Congratulations and more with the gift of fondue. There aren’t many people who can resist the supreme amazingness of melted cheese and chocolate! Through December 31, buy a $100 gift card and get a $25 bonus card.
For a more ambitious home fondue experience, there’s no better companion than The Melting Pot’s official home cookbook “Dip Into Something Different.” With sections devoted to cheese-based treats, international flavors, chocolate and more, it’s a great guide to years of tasty exploration. $29.95
The Melting Pot excels at parties, but if you’re in the mood for a more private celebration, you can do fondue without leaving the house. Strawberries, angel food cake and other sweet bites can become decadent treats with these melt-friendly milk, white and dark chocolate fondue wafers. $6 14 holidaywishes
4 E. Sheridan Ave. | Oklahoma City 405.235.1000 | meltingpot.com/oklahomacity
109 E. Main St. | Norman | 405.321.1818 | MisterRobert.com
A family-owned destination for fine furniture since 1958, Mister Robert makes rooms and homes more beautiful through exquisite furnishings and accessories like: The beautiful turquoise hue of this tufted sofa with antique nailhead detailing makes a vibrant – and thoroughly comfortable – decorative statement, with tiger print and red throw pillows. Regularly priced at $8,295, on sale for $6,190. Its oversized hand-carved frame, nearly four feet by six and resplendent in a goldenbronze finish, adds dramatic heft to this beveled-glass Art Deco sunburst mirror. $1,245 And for the sumptuous crowning touch, this ornate coffee table features an antiqued mirrored top, handpainted gold accents and a “skirt” of carefully detailed carved wooden tassels. Originally $2,295, reduced to $1,595. holidaywishes
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Evelyne Boren “Hidden Morada” 17" x 21", $2,900 Gently curving blue arroyos, expressive eyes in spiritual solitude, the sun-fired brilliant colors of an abiding land … these are the stirring images of contemporary and historical Native American traditions and Western art. Logan Maxwell Hagege “Family Ties” 40" x 60", $25,000
John B. Strong Fine Art of Oklahoma City and Santa Fe is the leading metro gallery specializing in the powerful imagery of the West. During the holiday season, fine art offers a resplendent and unforgettable gift for your home, corporate office or a special loved one. Strong’s selections reflect his deep background in and focus on historic art of the West – specifically the Taos and Santa Fe Schools – and Western illustrators, regularly handling resales from noted painters such as Ed Mell, Nicolai Fechin, Leon Gaspard, Oscar Berninghaus and Andrew Dasburg. Experience the spirit of the West still alive in us all at John B. Strong Fine Art.
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7302 N. Western Ave. | Oklahoma City 405.843.7955 | johnbstrong.com
Brighten any room (and mood!) with adorable and amusing stuffed-animal plaques from the Cate & Levi Collection. Each whimsical “trophy” is handmade, one-of-a-kind and sourced from recycled wools and poly stuffing from close to the family business in Toronto. 12" x 16", $49.99 Set your festive spirit alight with Rewined soy wax candles handpoured in Charleston, South Carolina. The Rewined crew refashions empty wine bottles into scented, natural lights. Each ambrosial fragrance is based on notes of different wine varietals. Spiced Cider is this year’s seasonal scent. $25.65
A versatile, small white dining/entryway/gaming table radiates big impact with a sturdy foundation of seasoned wood reclaimed from railroad ties and a sandblasted marble top. It’s a fine example of Plenty Mercantile’s commitment to socially responsible and highly individualized products and design. $1,098.90
Automobile Alley | 807 N. Broadway Ave. | Oklahoma City 405.888.7470 | plentymercantile.com holidaywishes
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Portraitof a
Generation The Children of Oklahoma
Sons and Daughters of the Red Earth
Author and photographer M.J. Alexander has become one of the great chroniclers of Oklahoma’s people, and her latest book captures the images and stories of the youngest citizens of our state. Alexander traveled over 11,000 miles, photographing 250 Oklahomans from 50 cities and towns to create PORTRAIT OF A GENERATION – an ode to the land and its people, a celebration of those destined to lead the state into its second century. Hardcover, 288 pages, $55 For every book sold, $10 is donated to the Boys and Girls Clubs of Oklahoma County.
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Portrait of a Generation
405.842.2266 | sliceok.com/portrait
For creative, lavish or quirky gifts to delight any name on your list, follow your Muse to the Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art’s well-stocked store.
A little extra splash of color and style for your wardrobe comes courtesy of Look at Me Designs, whose “up-cycled” boot toppers are fashion-forward, eco-friendly embellishments made from recycled materials. Floral patterns in multiple colors, $26
Canadian company The Monster Factory creates plush little critters like cape-wearing fraidy-cat “Victor” here – there are over 100 characters so far, each with his or her own name and personality quirks. In Oklahoma, they’re only to be found at Muse. $13
Inspired by Native American cultural traditions and symbols, the Legendary series from Pendleton Woolen Mills now includes “Female Storm,” a vibrantly colored landscape by Navajo artist Gilmore Scott made into a cozy wool-and-cotton blanket. 64" by 80", $228
Inside Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art | 555 Elm Ave. Norman | 405.325.5017 | ou.edu/fjjma/shop holidaywishes
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From Charleston’s to Louie’s, Mahogany to Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar & Grill, the Hal Smith Restaurant Group has created some of Oklahoma’s most beloved restaurants. Whether you are looking for a high-end steakhouse, a burger joint or a seafood haven with the best view of Lake Hefner, each Hal Smith concept offers outstanding food in distinctively welcoming environments. This holiday, show your friends and family you have great taste: Give a Hal Smith Restaurant Group eGift Card of $50 and receive a $10 Bonus Card for yourself. See the website for details, then eat, drink and be merry!
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For a special gift with a little extra pizzazz, try a gift basket featuring Red Hot Mamma’s sweet and spicy pickles in Blazin’ Bro and Sizzlin’ Sis flavors, backed up with plenty of mouthwatering made-in-Oklahoma goodies. Zing! $65; custom orders available from $25-$150
Red Hot Mamma’s Pickles Inside Les Debris | 7 N.E. 10th St. Oklahoma City | 405.272.0315
True North Living’s specialty is helping you create a comfortable home that tells a story about you – like this welcoming sitting area’s Jensen sofa and coffee table (choose the perfect fabrics and wood stains for your space) plus a cozy rug, accent pillow and even local art. $3,628 as shown.
True North Living
7318 N. Western Ave. | Oklahoma City 405.843.3900 | livingtruenorth.com
Relaxation, serenity and overall well-being … and the highest quality, both in products and customer experience. Ihloff offers a broad range of spa and salon services featuring exclusive Aveda flower and plant essences. Gift cards available in any denomination starting at $5.
Ihloff Salon and Day Spa
3720 W. Robinson St. | Suite 130 | Norman | 405.310.3003 | ihloffspa.com
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Curl up in sumptuous comfort with Ann Gish embroidered silk bedding, exclusively at KS Design (pictured here in ivory, available in multiple colors). The duvet cover, matching pillow shams and cozy throw, plus decorative seaflower pillow in melon silk charmeuse, total $3,400 as shown; all available separately.
KS Design
Wilshire Village | 7648 N. Western Ave. | Oklahoma City | 405.524.7868
With Ruth Meyers’ Christmas gift registry, you won't have to worry whether your loved ones know that all you want for Christmas is to keep yourself chic and cozy in a luxurious wine-to-black ombré rex rabbit infinity scarf and darling wool-felt cloche to match. $518
Ruth Meyers
Nichols Hills Plaza | 6471 Avondale Dr. Oklahoma City | 405.842.1478 ruthmeyers.com
There’s an artist inside everyone … it just might need a little guidance, or a casually fun environment, to coax it out. Seasoned painters and the “young at art” alike can have a ball and create a masterpiece. Gift cards start at $25; buy 4 during December and get 1 free.
Paint Your Art Out
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Hand-applied columns of shell buttons rustically adorn a sea-grass green chest of drawers. Splendid for entryway or hallway storage for those handy things you need close by. $2,200
The Wood Garden Wilshire Village 7650 N. Western Ave. Oklahoma City 405.848.9663 woodgardenokc.com
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“A Little Bit of Every
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Boomers Marketplace is an exercise in amazing one-stop holiday shopping. Lace up your walking shoes for over 50 merchant showcases of contemporary home décor, fashions and vintage collectibles. The sweet and savory Bluebonnet Bakery will get you motivated, while Boomers’ gift cards will keep you fiscally fit! $10 and up
Boomers Marketplace & Bluebonnet Bakery 11600 N. Pennsylvania Ave. | Oklahoma City 405.748.9060 | boomersmarketplaceokc.com
Let your home and body luxuriate with tension-taming scents from the premier purveyors of “the art of fragrance” – Antica Farmacista. Each delicate fragrance is formulated with only the world’s finest essential oils and natural ingredients. Set shown, $152. Available separately
Starr Home
14201 N. May Ave. | Suite 204 Oklahoma City | 405.751.9700
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