ANTIQUE BLING
Jewelry designer Candace Kennedy uses authentic 18th- and 19th-century Chinese gaming counters to create modern jeweled treasures. Priced from $379 to $13,000, each piece is handcrafted in the spirit of the original artifacts featured in each design. The pendants are made with an enhancer back so it can be worn with stones, pearls, or chains. One of the interesting features of the “Imperial Flip Pendant” ($12,999) pictured here is that it literally “flips” so you can see the detail on the back of the extraordinary counter. The center stone is a stunning orange sapphire. www.candacekdesigns.com
PHOTO FINISH
Nikon has added two stylish and feature-packed digital cameras to the Nikon Coolpix Style Series lineup, the S50 ($299.95) and S50c ($349.95). These cameras combine enhanced imaging quality and performance with an eye-catching wave surface design. The cameras boast 7.2 effective megapixels, a 3x optical Zoom-Nikkor lens, and a 3-inch LCD screen. www.nikondigital.com
TRAVEL KIT
MenScience provides a solution to the travel problem of either taking too much or too little with the 10-piece Travel Kit ($78) for men. The kit covers the areas of a man’s routine: face, body and hair cleansing, shaving, odor control, and lip protection. It also comes with earplugs and a sleep mask to create a more comfortable travel environment, and a sturdy bag that keeps all of the products together and protects them from unnecessary wear and tear. Each liquid product is fewer than 3 ounces, making it TSA-compliant and able to be taken as carry-on luggage for air travel. www.MenScience.com
MAUI READERS
Maui Jim Sunglasses has released Maui Readers ($199) in two sporty styles — Ho’okipa and Makaha. Offering the patented glare and UV protection of PolarizedPlus2, Makaha and Ho’okipa are available in Neutral Grey and HCL Bronze lenses with add powers of +1.50, +2.00, and +2.50. Each frame is available in gloss black or constructed from Grilamid TR 90, which is characterized by its extreme bending strength, toughness, and lightness. www.mauijim.com
IN THE BAG
Two of these top-of-the-line, lightweight Porsche golf bags ($285) can fit in the rear luggage compartment of all Boxster and Cayman models. This golf bag offers a comfortable double strap carrying system, as well as an automatic stand mechanism. http://shop2.porsche.com/ usa/sports/golf/
SIGNATURE SHARK
Greg Norman Performance cashmere returns with low-powered Lycra knitted to the cashmere to preserve shape and prevent bagging. Available in a V-neck sweater ($240), in four solid colors, with a cable design, plus a polo sweater ($260) with an off-centered windowpane-plaid design. www.gncollection.com
LIVING LOANS
Heifer International encourages the giving of alternative gifts — gifts with meaning that help end hunger and poverty. Donations help Heifer provide training and livestock to provide needy families a continual source of nutrition and income. Every family and community that receives assistance promises to repay their living loan by donating one or more of their animal’s offspring to another family in need. For a free gift catalog, visit www.heifer.org.
WINETAILS
Stylish Italian wine brand Ecco Domani has created the Winetails recipe booklet to give consumers a new way to entertain and enjoy wine. The recipes add fresh fruit ingredients to wine, developing “winetails” for those who might otherwise choose a spirit-based cocktail. Complete Winetails recipes are available on www.eccodomani.com.
BOOKSHELF
The Seventh at St. Andrews: How Scotsman David McLay Kidd and His Ragtag Band Built the First New Course on Golf’s Holy Soil in Nearly a Century. From conception to opening day, author Scott Gummer chronicled golf course architect Kidd’s journey in shaping a magnificent new course at the home of golf. www.7thcourse.com