Simple Gifting

by Cynthia Sin-Yi Cheng
December 16, 2009

5 simple gift ideas for holidays or anytime:


APPLE POWER

Apple One to OneCynthia Sin-Yi Cheng

Apple One-to-One Personal Trainer ($99 for a full year)

Apple Store
103 Prince St
New York, NY 10012
@ Greene St
212-226-3126

Who: For anyone with a Mac computer or iPhone.
Why: Best way ever to learn everything you ever wanted to know about Apple products. Educational, therapeutic & streamlines life and business. I’m there once a week!



THOUGHTFUL TOOTHBRUSHES

Paul Smith black toothbrushCynthia Sin-Yi Cheng

Paul Smith Signature Embossed Black Toothbrush ($12)

Paul Smith
108 5th Ave
@ 16th St
New York, NY 10011
212-627-9770

Who: For the stylish minimalist in your life who pays attention to the details.
Why: I’m visual & vain. I always buy black toothbrushes since my bathroom’s color scheme is white with black and silver accents. It adds understated flair where you least expect it!


Preserve Toothbrush Subscription ($11 for 1 year)
Who: For your most frenzied friends.
Why: Help them keep up with a fresh, 100% recycled toothbrush delivered every three months. Inexpensive and easy, recipients can even recycle this thoughtful gift by dropping it off at Whole Foods.



HAPPY ENDING

Princess Hyacinth (The Surprising Tale of a Girl Who Floated)

Princess Hyacinth (The Surprising Tale of a Girl Who Floated) by Florence Parry Heide, Illustrated by Lane Smith ($18)

Books of Wonder
18 W 18th St
(5th & 6th Aves)
New York, NY 10011
212-989-3270

Who: Kids from 4-8 & adults with a sense of wonderment
Why: I collect children’s books and Lane Smith is an illustrator who I follow closely. His latest work is quirky, elegant and cheerful.



The Curious Garden Book Cover

The Curious Garden by Peter Brown ($12)

Kid O
123 W 10th St
(Greenwich & 6th Ave)
New York, NY 10011
212-366-5436

Who: For lovers of New York City young and old
Why: Like a fantasy version of how The High Line came to be, Brown’s enchanting book tells the tale of how a young boy brings more than just a park back to life.

 

Comments (1)

Erika from The Pastry Chef At Home

Dec 16, 12:43 PM

Must have that uber cool black toothbrush!

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