With the average age of brides in California just north of 28 and older than 30 for grooms, many affianced couples already have all the basics: the toaster and towels, linens and wine glasses. Sure, you could always give cash, but why not gift a statement piece, something that will forever recall that special day?
, from prolific designer Jonathan Adler, is available in brilliant polished brass or nickel and is inspired by New York’s iconic skyline. That makes it especially appropriate for Big Apple expats and bi-coastal couples. <a href=)
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 are from Poland-based artists Helena Czernek and Aleksander Prugar’s “From This Home” series. The objects, based on castings of antique ones from the homes of Polish Jews before World War II, commemorate the lives of those who died in the war. The results are subtle yet beautiful art pieces that link past and present. Each comes with a booklet about the location of the original. <a href=)
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 is the perfect complement to Netflix and chill. It also comes in handy for December-to-February stargazing — the celestial kind. <a href=)
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 by artist Patricia Carlin is available with several choices of frame finishes or unframed. It depicts an intersection street sign with names and dates crossing. The years are intended to represent the year the couple met and the year they tied the knot. But you could choose to exhibit Cubs World Series championship years or, well, whatever would be most meaningful to you. Turnaround is surprisingly speedy. <a href=)
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. It transforms the accessory from just another handsome cutting board into a nifty talking piece. <a href=){kind=spacer}
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