THE EYES HAVE IT
You known John Varvatos for his clothes—and what could go better with his high-end attire than his high-end eyeglasses? Hand-embossed filigree detail brings a vintage touch to shades like the very trendy V723 aviator. ( $340; www.JohnVarvatos.com or various stores )
FLOWER POWER
A rose is definitely not a rose when you consider Organic Bouquet's five-foot-tall roses. Whoever gets these will have a special holiday indeed. ( $249.95; www.organicbouquet.com )
STORMIN' MORMONS
Mormons Exposed has a steamy 2008 calendar featuring 12 handsome returned missionaries who have dared to pose bare-chested in the first-ever Men on a Mission calendar. Usually seen riding their bicycles and preaching door-to-door, the sexy new calendar celebrates the great looks, beautiful bodies and amazing stories of service of these men. Just don't tell Mitt Romney. ( $14.99; www.mormonsexposed.com )
SWEET THING
Garrett Popcorn Shops are offering festive green and red-striped holiday tins and brand new snowflake-adorned tins filled with plain, buttered, cheese or caramel popcorn—the perfect gift to order online and ship to loved ones this holiday season. ( Starting at $26; 1-866-6-POPCORN or www.garrettpopcorn.com )
PET IT OUT
For those whose pets have everything—like that neighbor whose pooch has a cashmere sweater—how about getting Sniffles his own line of dog food? 'Paw Made' Designer Doggie Labels by Castor & Pollux Pet Works allow pet parents to go to www.castorpolluxpet.com and upload a snapshot of their four-legged best friend to create a customized case of canned food, personalized with their dog's picture and name. ( $24.99; CastorPolluxPet.com )
BEING IN ECSTASY
For a drink that's a little bit different, there's Ecstasy, described in a press release as an 'enhanced spirit.' Ecstasy has the predominant flavors of pomegranate and citrus, and the 70-proof spirit is includes ginseng, taurine, guarana and a boost of caffeine. ( www.drinkecstasy.com ) Also, check out Trago Tequila, which is offered in Silver, Reposado and Añejo varieties; just make sure you don't confuse the sleek bottle with that of your favorite cologne. ( www.trago-tequila.com )
NAUGHTY GIRLS
( AND GUYS )
NEED LOVE TOO
PervArtistry is a game that combines charades and drawings, but with terms such as 'pocket rocket' and 'eye candy.' However, the people behind the game have expanded the line to include wearable items such as Dare2Stare T-shirts and Dare2Bare underwear. ( www.pervartistry.com )
SWEET THING
Austrian Bakery & Deli, 2523 N. Clark, offers a ton of tempting European-themed treats, including sandwiches, breads, soups and desserts such as pastries and the classic Bienenstich Cake, or 'bee sting cake.' One bite of the eatery's Pertikus White Chocolate cookies was enough to convince us. ( www.AustrianBakery.com )