www.ambiente.us DECEMBER | DICIEMBRE 2008
by Herb Sosa
Try something different this year for your loved one, friends, family or yourself. There are
hundreds of unique and interesting gift ideas for the holiday season -coast to coast- and they
go from the frugal to the extravagant. Here are just a few ideas to consider:
ONE|Desktop Fireplace
When your candlesticks start looking a bit common, you can always heat
things up with a mini fireplace instead. Brings warmth and ambiance
to the table... and will probably add some sparks to the conversation
as well. Designer Wolf Udo Wagner brings us the Apollo Tabletop
Fireplace Price: US $649.00
Availability: 1-3 weeks Shipping: FREE SHIPPING to US & Canada.
www.gnr8.biz/product_info.php?products_id=891
TWO|Flower Cantina from the FLOWER BAR
One of South Florida’s premier florists, serving the best hotels, homes & events - FLOWER BAR, located in
Miami Shores and in Miami’s Design District as part of LuminaireX Shop, now offers a unique way to share
your feelings all year long. Their signature weekly floral service delivers an arrangement to your home or
office for 125. a month… So treat yourself or loved one to a professional flower arrangement every week. Sign
up for 3 months for 275.
www.flowerbardesign.com 305-759-2217
THREE|GLOSSgear Clutches & Accessories
GLOSSGear is the latest creation of two Miami women who have weathered
many fashion trends together throughout their over 20 year friendship.
At GLOSSGear you find a way to express yourself with unique,
limited edition clutch purses and accessories displaying Pop Art,
dozens of designs to choose from, exclusively by GLOSSgear.
Clutch bags start at $ 60.
www.glossgear.com
FOUR|Vintage Cuban Magazine Cover Art
Bohemia & Carteles magazine, published in Cuba from 1919
through 1959 are now available in full color, 8" x 10" reproductions.
Ready to frame, give as gifts or collect!
A great gift for the Cuban in your life, collector or just art fan.
www.herbsosa.com/store.html
FIVE|Historic Miami River Inn
Only Bed & Breakfast - Built between 1906 and 1910, the inn was
restored to its original splendor in the late 1980's and is listed on
the National Register of Historic Places. Special events ranging from commitment ceremonies, conferences,
and fundraising parties to tours and luncheons are a specialty of the Miami River Inn. The staff will
supplement any need selecting from our extensive list of service amenities. Anything from limousine services
to hospitality tents and gourmet food will be provided for your special occasion. Ask for Jane Caporelli. www.
miamiriverinn.com
SIX|Skating in Chicago's Millenium Park
Millennium Park is an award-winning center for art, music, architecture and landscape design. The result of a
unique partnership between the City of Chicago and the philanthropic community, the 24.5-acre park features
the work of world-renowned architects, planners, artists and designers.
Come and enjoy ice skating on the McCormick Tribune Ice Rink. The rink is now open through March 2009,
weather permitting. The rink is free and open to the public and skate rentals are available for $9. The rink is
open daily from 10am until 10pm. On December 25, and January 1, the rink will be open from Noon -
8pm. www.millenniumpark.org
SEVEN|Buy Everything AMBIENTE PRIDE
AMBIENTE Online Store is your gay shopping place that carries gay pride items for gay men, gay
women, pets, babies or gay gifts for just a friend. Come visit us online and shop around for that
perfect gay pride gift. AMBIENTE is sure you will find something you like to show your pride.
www.ambiente.us
EIGHT|Be the Lady You Always Dreamed of Being
A Crossdressing Paradise! Inside their online transgender boutique you'll find everything for the
crossdressing man. Everything is shipped discreetly in plain packaging with no company name on the
label! www.drag-queen.com
NINE|Matt & Natt|Vegan Accessories & Bags
It started with a challenge, almost 2 decades ago, to forego animal
products for thirty days. Unbeknownst at the time, a chain of events
was set off culminating in the founding of MATT & NAT: a collection of
design-centric, fashion-forward accessories that is also vegan. Armed
with this vision, creative director Inder Bedi created a brand that goes
beyond fashion, invoking our own human experiences and the
environments that surround us. www.mattandnat.com
TEN|ANDREW CHRISTIAN |Limited Edition Underwear
Made from his own hand-drawn sketches, in very small production runs
in our own Design Studio, these underwear are the special creation
of designer Andrew Christian.
New Styles are added each week...and when they are gone, they are gone!
Only $ 9.99 www.andrewchristian.com
ELEVEN|Gay Mens Chorus
Miami Gay Men’s Chorus Announces Holiday Concerts:
“Miss Twinkleton’s School for Sensitive Boys presents The
Nutcracker: Men In Tights”
What would the holidays be without the Miami Gay Men’s
Chorus delighting us with their sometimes
irreverent and humorous take on the season! Celebrating
their 10th year of fabulous programs, tickets are now
available for Friday and Saturday December 19 & 20 at 8:00
PM or Sunday December 21 at 3:00 PM.
Concerts take place at The Colony Theater on Miami beach.
Tickets prices vary from $15 to $30 depending on
location, evening or matinee; student and senior discounts
are also available. Purchase your reserved seating now via
the Miami Gay Men’s Chorus website online at
https://miamigaychorus.org/tickets/calendar.
www.miamigaychorus.org
TWELVE|Hollywood Bowl in L.A.
The Hollywood Bowl is ideal for Los Angeles gay Dating on a budget. The Hollywood Bowl might be the
cheapest and most romantic option in L.A. First go to Trader Joe's around 5pm to stock up on your favorite
picnic items. Chips, salsa, egg salad, 2x sushi all would total under $15. You can even treat yourself to a two
buck chuck ($2 Charles Shaw Trader Joe Merlot), and take the wine to enjoy while watching a concert. Then
simply take the train ($1.50) to Hollywood and Highland (easier and cheaper than parking at the Bowl) and
walk to the Bowl. You can usually always find tickets for under $10 and ANY seat is good and romantic. Easily
the cheapest and best gay date you can have.
www.hollywoodbowl.org
Most of all | Be Creative...
Nothing shows your love more than a personal gift. Cook a romantic dinner for 2, clean the house, write a
poem, paint a picture, put on a private strip tease - However you choose to express your feelings,
your significant other will appreciate your personal efforts the most, this holiday season.
Ambiente Magazine hopes you enjoy your holidays!
Copyright © AMBIENTE MAGAZINE. Do not reproduce without citing these sources.
by Herb Sosa
Try something different this year for your loved one, friends, family or yourself. There are
hundreds of unique and interesting gift ideas for the holiday season -coast to coast- and they
go from the frugal to the extravagant. Here are just a few ideas to consider:
ONE|Desktop Fireplace
When your candlesticks start looking a bit common, you can always heat
things up with a mini fireplace instead. Brings warmth and ambiance
to the table... and will probably add some sparks to the conversation
as well. Designer Wolf Udo Wagner brings us the Apollo Tabletop
Fireplace Price: US $649.00
Availability: 1-3 weeks Shipping: FREE SHIPPING to US & Canada.
www.gnr8.biz/product_info.php?products_id=891
TWO|Flower Cantina from the FLOWER BAR
One of South Florida’s premier florists, serving the best hotels, homes & events - FLOWER BAR, located in
Miami Shores and in Miami’s Design District as part of LuminaireX Shop, now offers a unique way to share
your feelings all year long. Their signature weekly floral service delivers an arrangement to your home or
office for 125. a month… So treat yourself or loved one to a professional flower arrangement every week. Sign
up for 3 months for 275.
www.flowerbardesign.com 305-759-2217
THREE|GLOSSgear Clutches & Accessories
GLOSSGear is the latest creation of two Miami women who have weathered
many fashion trends together throughout their over 20 year friendship.
At GLOSSGear you find a way to express yourself with unique,
limited edition clutch purses and accessories displaying Pop Art,
dozens of designs to choose from, exclusively by GLOSSgear.
Clutch bags start at $ 60.
www.glossgear.com
FOUR|Vintage Cuban Magazine Cover Art
Bohemia & Carteles magazine, published in Cuba from 1919
through 1959 are now available in full color, 8" x 10" reproductions.
Ready to frame, give as gifts or collect!
A great gift for the Cuban in your life, collector or just art fan.
www.herbsosa.com/store.html
FIVE|Historic Miami River Inn
Only Bed & Breakfast - Built between 1906 and 1910, the inn was
restored to its original splendor in the late 1980's and is listed on
the National Register of Historic Places. Special events ranging from commitment ceremonies, conferences,
and fundraising parties to tours and luncheons are a specialty of the Miami River Inn. The staff will
supplement any need selecting from our extensive list of service amenities. Anything from limousine services
to hospitality tents and gourmet food will be provided for your special occasion. Ask for Jane Caporelli. www.
miamiriverinn.com
SIX|Skating in Chicago's Millenium Park
Millennium Park is an award-winning center for art, music, architecture and landscape design. The result of a
unique partnership between the City of Chicago and the philanthropic community, the 24.5-acre park features
the work of world-renowned architects, planners, artists and designers.
Come and enjoy ice skating on the McCormick Tribune Ice Rink. The rink is now open through March 2009,
weather permitting. The rink is free and open to the public and skate rentals are available for $9. The rink is
open daily from 10am until 10pm. On December 25, and January 1, the rink will be open from Noon -
8pm. www.millenniumpark.org
SEVEN|Buy Everything AMBIENTE PRIDE
AMBIENTE Online Store is your gay shopping place that carries gay pride items for gay men, gay
women, pets, babies or gay gifts for just a friend. Come visit us online and shop around for that
perfect gay pride gift. AMBIENTE is sure you will find something you like to show your pride.
www.ambiente.us
EIGHT|Be the Lady You Always Dreamed of Being
A Crossdressing Paradise! Inside their online transgender boutique you'll find everything for the
crossdressing man. Everything is shipped discreetly in plain packaging with no company name on the
label! www.drag-queen.com
NINE|Matt & Natt|Vegan Accessories & Bags
It started with a challenge, almost 2 decades ago, to forego animal
products for thirty days. Unbeknownst at the time, a chain of events
was set off culminating in the founding of MATT & NAT: a collection of
design-centric, fashion-forward accessories that is also vegan. Armed
with this vision, creative director Inder Bedi created a brand that goes
beyond fashion, invoking our own human experiences and the
environments that surround us. www.mattandnat.com
TEN|ANDREW CHRISTIAN |Limited Edition Underwear
Made from his own hand-drawn sketches, in very small production runs
in our own Design Studio, these underwear are the special creation
of designer Andrew Christian.
New Styles are added each week...and when they are gone, they are gone!
Only $ 9.99 www.andrewchristian.com
ELEVEN|Gay Mens Chorus
Miami Gay Men’s Chorus Announces Holiday Concerts:
“Miss Twinkleton’s School for Sensitive Boys presents The
Nutcracker: Men In Tights”
What would the holidays be without the Miami Gay Men’s
Chorus delighting us with their sometimes
irreverent and humorous take on the season! Celebrating
their 10th year of fabulous programs, tickets are now
available for Friday and Saturday December 19 & 20 at 8:00
PM or Sunday December 21 at 3:00 PM.
Concerts take place at The Colony Theater on Miami beach.
Tickets prices vary from $15 to $30 depending on
location, evening or matinee; student and senior discounts
are also available. Purchase your reserved seating now via
the Miami Gay Men’s Chorus website online at
https://miamigaychorus.org/tickets/calendar.
www.miamigaychorus.org
TWELVE|Hollywood Bowl in L.A.
The Hollywood Bowl is ideal for Los Angeles gay Dating on a budget. The Hollywood Bowl might be the
cheapest and most romantic option in L.A. First go to Trader Joe's around 5pm to stock up on your favorite
picnic items. Chips, salsa, egg salad, 2x sushi all would total under $15. You can even treat yourself to a two
buck chuck ($2 Charles Shaw Trader Joe Merlot), and take the wine to enjoy while watching a concert. Then
simply take the train ($1.50) to Hollywood and Highland (easier and cheaper than parking at the Bowl) and
walk to the Bowl. You can usually always find tickets for under $10 and ANY seat is good and romantic. Easily
the cheapest and best gay date you can have.
www.hollywoodbowl.org
Most of all | Be Creative...
Nothing shows your love more than a personal gift. Cook a romantic dinner for 2, clean the house, write a
poem, paint a picture, put on a private strip tease - However you choose to express your feelings,
your significant other will appreciate your personal efforts the most, this holiday season.
Ambiente Magazine hopes you enjoy your holidays!
Copyright © AMBIENTE MAGAZINE. Do not reproduce without citing these sources.
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