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| Our halls are decked, the mistletoe is hanging, the stockings are stuffed and we are ready for you this season at Koo de Kir.
In this issue we have "benefits" for our circle of friends (scroll down to learn about our new reusable shopping bag and a special discount only for you), plus an invitation to join our myspace and facebook groups and a VIP pass to our annual Christmas Stroll Cocktail Party.
Wow. If that's not enough, we also present our annual list of favorite gifts to give and receive.
This year our focus is on meaningful gifts. These are gifts that either remind us of something special about someone or that will serve to build memories and special moments for the person you give the gift to. A meaningful gift does not need to be expensive, it only needs to be thoughtful. Here are some ideas to get you started.
We are open daily and will happily provide complimentary gift wrapping on all in store purchases.
Bisous.
Kristine, Susan, Ephrain, Laurie, Lisa, Jaime & Katie
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The Gift List
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A Living Gift
The Japanese Cedar, also called Sugi Tree, only grows in Japan, North America and Tanzania and is a relative of the Giant Sequoia and the California Redwood. We love the sentiment behind giving a living gift. Sustainable, green, good for the environment, thoughtful and long-lasting when cared for. This tree can be transplanted to a pot and grow in doors but when planted outside, watch out, these guys grow tall! This is a great corporate gift.
Japanese Cedar Tree $9 - $35 (in store only)
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New Traditions
Are you looking for a meaningful gift for a newly married couple? We love the idea of a pair of stockings that will become a family tradition over the years. Our stockings this year come to us from John Robshaw. Each one is hand sewn and block printed. We have an assortment of styles but shop early because the supply is limited!
Block Printed Cotton Stockings $70 (in store only)
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In the Bag
This Tano Classic is an absolute must-have for any bag lover. Our Shopper will glide effortlessly through the day on your shoulder. Roomy enough for your yoga outfit and all the essentials, the woman you buy this for will be the envy of all her friends. The crisp lightweight leather is surprisingly durable. As always with Tano, supplies are limited. Tano Shopper $195
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Graham Champagne Flutes
We absolutely adore
these handmade stems. Each mouth-blown piece of glass by Juliska takes up to 3 people to
make. Give a pair as a gift with a note about toasting friends and creating memorable moments. Also available: wine goblets, water goblets, wine tumblers, whiskey glasses.
Graham Champagne Flute $72
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Paper Cut and Silhouettes are Hot!
Our favorite Taika dinnerware from Iittala is now available in goes-with-absolutely-anything black and white! From a pair of coffee mugs to an entire service -- we love Taika. While in the store, check out our other great black & white accessories such as Walteria Living's Hecho en Mexico plates and lots of other great things. Taika B&W Plate $40 |
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LED Clock (and it's black & white too!)
Got a friend who always has to have the newest of the new. Check out this LED clock from Jonas Damon. The alarm clock consists of four 2 inch tall cubes. Each cube displays
one glowing LED digit to make up the time display. Unlike static boxes
usually associated with alarm clocks, this interactive collection of
changing numbers can be arranged in any configuration.
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Roller Skate Door Stop
Oh the memories...If you're in you mid-30's or older, the roller skate was in your life in some way, even if you can not remember a day before roller blades. I have great memories of the Balla-Roo Roller Rink Disco Skate Nights with my sister and brother. Back then, we may have each pretended to not know the other but now, this cast-resin door stop is sure to instigate a bonding hug and more than a few laughs.
Roller Skate Door Stop $95
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Puyi Tea Box
We are not Chinese History scholars (should we even bother to state the obvious?) but we love the Warholesque graphic style of this stately ceramic tea canister with the image of China's "Last Emperor" emblazoned on all four sides. Bold, stylized, sculptural and functional, this is a great "splurge" gift for the design lover in your life.
Puyi Tea Box $220
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Golden Rings
We love helping people select jewelry gifts at Koo de Kir. It's fun to hear the stories, the likes, the dislikes, the sentiment behind the gift, and we are here to help you make the decision. Our small but select collection of elegant jewelry, like this stack of seven 18 karat gold vermeil rings by Gorjana, guarantees you a spot in the gift giving hall of fame.
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Elegant Leather Accessories
From embossed leather journals to a "little black book" we've got a great selection of elegant leather gifts and accessories. Do you know an aspiring writer? Our leather bound Merriam-Webster's Dictionary or Thesaurus make a thoughtful gift. Have a best friend who logs more time in the air than on the ground? We have a solid selection of Passport Covers, Luggage Tags, Travel Journals and Travel Guides.
Little Black Book $19
Merriam-Webster's Dictionary $165
Merriam-Webster's Thesaurus $165
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Channel your inner Howard Rourke
There is something very "Fountain Head" about this deco-style set of bookends. A great gift for a voracious reader, design lover, architect -- anyone really.
Leaning Pushing Book Ends $50
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Our Favorite Gifts Under $50
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Eat Drink Live
Need we say more? If our store had a mascot, it would be this book.
Eat Drink Live $19.95
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Mindful Gift
Buddhists use the temple bell as a call to mindfulness. Upon hearing the bell, one who practices mindfulness is called to meditate no matter where he or she is. We hope these tiny temple bells will serve as a reminder of what the holiday season is truly about: love, family, warmth, kindness and giving of ourselves. Take a moment in front of your tree to be "in the moment" and escape from the outside stresses so many of us succumb to.
Temple Bell Ornaments Set of 6 $24
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Water Bottle Carafe
This glass carafe is made to look like a plastic bottle. It's been a huge hit this fall in the store. A great choice for an eco-conscious friend. Water Carafe 13" tall, Drinking Glass 4 1/4" tall.
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Cheese is Good
We love all things cheese here at Koo de Kir. Our last issue of this newsletter featured an interview with Savenor's Market Cheese Buyer Amy Nadeau and our store and website are stocked with all kinds of acoutrements for serving and enjoying cheese.
Cheese Tool Set $14.95
Cheese and Wine Book $24.95
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Holiday Stroll |
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Party of the Year
Join us at Koo de Kir during the Beacon Hill Holiday Stroll and enjoy our complimentary signature cocktail and hospitality plus 10% off all purchases made between 5pm and 9pm. Stroll through the neighborhood and find open house celebrations at just about every turn. Visit our friends and neighbors at The Flat of the Hill, Good, The Beauty Mark, Blackstones, ER Butler, Crush, Holiday, Linen's on the Hill, even the folks at Charles Street Supply and many others! It is a great evening of holiday cheer, neighbors and community spirit.
Beacon Hill Holiday Stroll Thursday December 11, 2008 from 5-9pm*
*Please note: a portion of Charles Street will be closed to car traffic during the stroll. We STRONGLY reccomend using public transportation!
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News News News
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Our Friends Get Benefits
We appreciate that so many of you read and comment on our newsletters so as a "thanks" for your loyal readership, we have a special discount offer exclusively for our circle of subscribers. Use coupon code: KOO10 at checkout for a 10% discount on any purchase you make online through December 15, 2008 or bring a print out of this newsletter with you when you shop in store for the same 10% discount. Go ahead and forward this to a friend who you think may enjoy our newsletter too.
Missed one? Here are links to past newsletters:
November 2008
October 2008
September 2008
August 2008
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Re-Use with Style!
Our reusable shopping bags have arrived. From now through December 11 receive a complimentary Koo de Kir shopping bag with any purchase over $50. Want some extras for friends? No problem, at $1 each they may be the deal of the season!
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Koo on MySpace & Facebook
Join our circle of online friends on MySpace and Facebook.
We send special offers and news to our friends, so what are you waiting for?
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Contact Information
Store: 65 Chestnut Street | Boston MA 02108 | 617.723.8111
hours: M-F 10am-7pm, Saturdays 10am-6pm, Sundays 12pm-6pm
Studio: 45 River Street | Boston MA 02108 | 617.723.8117
by appointment only
Extended Holiday Hours:
Dec 18th and 19th 10am - 8pm, Saturday Dec 20th and Sunday Dec 21st 10am - 7pm.
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