GIFT GUIDE

GIFT GUIDE: VALENTINE’S DAY FOR HIM

By Samia DeCubas
February 8, 2018 - 3:53 pm
 
It can be hard to find a good man — but it can be even harder to find a great gift for one. The sentimental stakes are higher than ever Feb. 14, when selecting something suitable for the gent in your life can be complicated, to say the least. Not to worry love, we’ve got some fabulous finds right here.

 

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Halibut Veloute Photo by Waldorf Astoria
SIP & SAVOR
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SIP & SAVOR
Strip Sips: Burbank Brewery opens brewpub at Grand Canal Shoppes
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The backyard of the home at 19 Flying Cloud Lane has unobstructed mountain views.
DESIGN & DÉCOR
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Story by Buck Wargo - Photos by Luxury Homes Photography

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TRAVEL
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Vanity Fair menswear editor Christopher Legaspi
Profiles
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STYLE & BEAUTY
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ARTS & CULTURE
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AROUND TOWN
EcoCouture
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