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Show I Friday, December 7. 1990 The Daily Utah Chronicle - Page Eight QJ mi no sue si D Robert M. Rowan Chronicle Feature Writer By gm s earn stone jewelry, sculpture, chess sets and masks. The masks come with papers of authenticity certifying that and worn by they were hand-mad- e African tribe members. The jewelry and sculptures are made with semiand precious stones such as tiger-ey- e loved one a registration certificate and two star maps showing the location of the star. They will then record the star's new name in a book called "Your Place In the Cosmos." However, you need to realize this is not real. Stars are named within the scientific community by the International Astronomical Union by following a numerical system. Unfortunately, you can't name stars after people. "It's a cute idea, and makes a neat gag gift, but remember it's not real," Patrick Wiggins, unnecessary. For $35, Infamous will custom blend a perfume based on the spokesman person's soon-to-be-publish- ed Christmas is coming; the goose is getting fat and you've got to put something under the Christmas tree. If your friends and relatives are getting tired of receiving macaroni sculptures from you every year, perhaps some of the following gift and store ideas will spark your imagination. If you listen to the radio, you may have heard of a company offering to name a star after the person of your choice. Yes, the ones that twinkle in the sky. All you do is call the International Star Registry at and for $45, the company will name the star after whomever you choose. ISR will then send your aidldl for the verdite. Buying perfume for a mother, wife, lover or friend can be a shot-in-the-da- rk process. Infamous, located in Crossroads Mall, has developed a system that makes the guessing Hansen preference and body chemistry. Needless to say, this means that the recipient must make a trip to the store for a consultation, but the visit is included in the price. If the tree hasn't been trimmed yet, Oatman's in the Crossroads Mall is the place to get all the Christmas trimmings you could ever want They Planetarium, said. An unusual store in Crossroads Mall is Ukhozi African Arts, a low-en- d branch of the Park City store specializing in African artwork. The d wooden and store sells hand-crafte- have wreaths, balls, bells, lights, artificial trees, garlands, nutcrackers and a modest selection of Christmas music on compact disc and cassette. If the person you're shopping for lives alone, you might consider giving them a pet to keep them company. The Pet Shoppe, with several locations around the valley, is one place to consider. The stores have birds, fish, hamsters, guinea pigs, puppies, kittens and even tarantulas. In addition to pets, the stores feature accessories for pet care and upkeep. Other places to try for pets are local animal shelters such as the Salt Lake Animal Services, 511 W. 3900 South and the Humane Society, 4613 S. 4000 West. These animals need a good home and are not likely to make it through the holidays if nobody adopts them. Perhaps you're looking to give a gift that will keep you warm throughout the year.. .if so, Frederick's of Hollywood and Victoria's Secret are two places to try. Frederick's in the Crossroads Mall carries men's and women's robes as well as bikini briefs, boxer shorts, "Santa's helper" teddies, other assorted lingerie and "musical" underwear. Seriously. The underwear contain music chips that are in musical cards; press on it, and it plays a song. Victoria's Secret, in the Cottonwood Mall, has some very classy lingerie, as CHRONICLE ARTByron Williams How did Kathleen Ferguson Chronicle Feature Writer There is nothing better than a fireplace with a book when the stress of finals is over. Christmas break is the best time ('cause it's the longest time) to do this. So, whether you are young or old, rich or poor, in the Christmas spirit or feel like- a this year, there is a book just waiting to curl up with you. Even if you feel you just can't read another word for a while, here's a book that might be interesting to you: - Bah-humb- ug you the excuse to read one, the books in the children's section of the library and bookstores share the Christmas spirit in the most fascinating way and can be the best ones to get you there. Here are a few of them: and O. Henry in a series of short murder mysteries and stories. If a mystery or chilling tale does not suit your fancy, how about accessories. Which store you choose will depend on who you're buying for. Some women may consider nature-oriente- photo-essa- Cheese Haus & Deli in Foothill Village will. The store sells just about every ed gas-fill- plasmasphere at the Hansen Planetarium that has streams of electricity running through it, you should also check out Radio Shack's new variation on that theme, the Lightning Fury. Lightning Fury is a d glass bubble that creates y an "amazing spectacle of visual effects within a sealed, dome," according to the catalog. It looks even more like lightning in a bottle than its predecessor and is worth checking out Zinke's, in Cottonwood Mall, has a number of unusual gift items. The Gravity Clock is about the size and kind of cheese you could wish all fresh and sold in any amount The store also sells crackers wish. you for and other cheese accompaniments and will make gift baskets to order. They also sell Trappist jams and dome-shape- jellies made by St Joseph's Abbey in high-energ- gas-fill- Spencer, Mass. Brookstone, in Trolley Square, is a veritable cornucopia of gift ideas. The store has massagers for nearly every ed of the body, brass sundials, chairs, rope magnetically suspended globes and ammock-lik- e lots more. If you're stumped, this is a good store to browse in. For a gift with a little European flavor, Edinburgh Castle, in Trolley Square, is a good place to try. The Castle sells British, Scottish, and Irish items, including food, clothing, travel guides, and cookbooks. The store also sells heraldic items such as family shape of a goose egg, and when placed on a flat surface it rolls, powered by gravity alone, so that the correct time is always uppermost. The store also sells the Multi-Wonde- r, a perfect gift for a student. is a candybar-size-d The tool that contains a stapler, staple Multi-Wond- er remover, hole puncn, pencil sharpener, ballpoint pen, tape crests mounted on plaques, and tartans or family plaids in the form of ties or scarves. If you or your loved measure, scissors, letter opener and a key ring attachment. Potions and Lotions, with a couple of mall locations, sells scented oils, one has ancestors from United Kingdom, it might prove interesting to look up the family crest or tartan here. 'Time is the stuff life is made of," Ben Franklin once said. You can get bath soaps, and bath and massage accessories. The oils come in a myriad of fragrances and the store some at Precision Time in Cottonwood Mall, among other will make any aroma desired. Berman's, in Cottonwood Mall, sells leather and suede items. They have almost everything the leather enthusiast could want, including wallets, hats, coats and jackets. They also sell gloves, skirts and miniskirts, places. Pocket watches are a stylish way to tell the time. They come in both modern and classic designs. The store also sells miniature brass clocks and fully functioning golf d of clocks. replicas larger For the athlete in your life, you may want to drop in to the Sports Den in Foothill Village. To keep warm on chilly ski slopes the Den features ball-size- backpacks, jewelry, ties, shorts, n bustiers, and some hats, wallets, shirts and chaps. Stevenson's, at Foothill Village, sells stationery and office supplies. They had one particularly interesting item: the Writing-ligh- t, a highlighter-size- d small that a has pen flashlight around the pen point, so you can write in the dark. If you haven't sent your Christmas cards out yet and you're a fan of the environment you might want to get your official Sierra Club Christmas cards at Great Basin Nature Co., in books. Cheese and crackers are good holiday fare, but if Hickory Farms just doesn't do it for you, perhaps the Victoria's very romantic, while Frederick's is "outright lust" If you've seen the large, xenon y Harley-Davidso- "Winter Heat" electric warmers and Hot Chillys ski underwear. . Obviously, ski-boLycra-wo- all ot ol of . the aforementioned store and items are merely suggestions and may not suit every holiday shopper. Regardless, spend some time finding just the right present. It might even be an education! Good luck shopping and Merry Christmas! you know what they say about pictures painting a thousand. It is the story of an angel who, one Christmas Eve, must finish task after task to fulfill a young girl's-Christma- list until she is exhausted beyond words. The beautiful, elegantly detailed comic-stri- p style and tell the story in a most cunning way. There seems to be no end of children's books this year. Even if you don't have a child to give d, sweet G.P. Putnam's Sons a bitter cold New Year's Eve, the message a poor, but happy little . $13.95 Hardcover "salesgirl" shares with the reader will bring the spirit of As only Hans Christian Andersen can do, this tragedy will bring tears of joy to your Christmas into your heart. Enough tragedy!!! Some people want to be cheered up eyes and share a message of love like no other. Although the story takes place in the early 1900s on during the break. So, how about see "books" on page thirteen Newberry book gets oohs and ahhs from everyone who has read it. Perhaps you read it in sixth or seventh grade. Award-winnin- g Nevertheless, it's time to read it again. The story takes place during boy learns he is actually a druid and magical powers are within his grasp. It is a chilling tale; This book has no words, but bitter-col- The Little Match Girl Hans Christian Andersen The Dark is Rising Susan Cooper Collier Publishing $2.95 paperback This a tragedy? Christmastime when a young On Christmas Eve Peter Collington $14.95 hardcover pictures are set up in a Foothill Village. The store also sells d globes, maps, telescopes and well as dresses, sachets and a few Santa fit that book inside my stocking? By bundling up in front of 2wo zBppoe ? If , - J 1 one which will make you bundle up even tighter and can be found in bookstores and s libraries all over town. And speaking of chilling tales, here's one every mystery lover will enjoy. Murder for Christmas Edited by Thomas Godfrey Avenel Books $8.98 hardcover This book brings together authors such as Agatha Christie I ... . - CHRONICLE PHOTOEarl Cline |
