Saturday, December 3, 2011

new favorties: if you like our agate coasters...

You love shopping at The Afternoon for the holidays, but eventually you run into a problem--you've already given our most popular gifts, and now you are left, once again, with no clue what to get The Person Who Has Everything.  No problem! We've developed a series of gift guides based on our favorite products--so if you got them "the perfect present" last year, you can continue the trend!
People love our Agate Coaster Sets, and it's no mystery as to why: the slices of real Brazilian agate are beauty straight from nature, and the bold colors and organic shapes make them an equally big hit with men and women, but we'll focus on the fellas for today since they are so hard to shop for!  If he flipped over the coasters and you want some other nature inspired, beautiful gifts, here are four of our favorite products that might work:

1. The Canteen Clock combines a masculine style with beautiful design and function, just like the agate coasters.  We have a number of clocks in wood, brass, and gold finishes, any one of which would be a nice addition to a house with this aesthetic.

2. Expansive, informative, and absolutely gorgeous, The Elements: A Visual Exploration of Every Known Atom in the Universe by Theodore Gray is a guide to the elements so beautifully arranged that even those of us who aren't well versed in science can appreciate "the substances that make up our world."

3. If you give a man a superb coaster, consider giving him a superb place to sit and enjoy his drink.  The Campaign Chair is a reproduction of the chairs originally used by officers in the British Imperial Army, and will add considerable vim and vigor to your every day decor.

4. The Helios Pen  uses magnetic technology to float in the air and bounce at the touch while coupled to its stylish, curved base. Is it just a writing instrument, or is it an artwork? It's certainly a great choice for executives, students, staff members, the writer in the family - anyone looking for a little balance.

Still clueless?  Come in to your nearest Afternoon location and let one of our staff find the perfect compliment to your already perfect gift!