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Louis XIII cognac — For Thur Fri Sat the most discriminating Diamond earrings — Looking to score big-time oenophiles, why go for any- points with that special someone? Try a pair of 3-car- thing less than this 750-ml bot- KitchenAid — Architect Se- at diamond earrings. J. Foster Jewelers at Westfield tle of Louis XIII de Rémy Martin? ries II 46-Bottle Wine Cellar Franklin Park mall. $30,000. This 1,200 eaux-de-vie from the features UV-protected ther- Champagne Region of Cognac, mal glass, dual temperature zones France, is aged 40 to 100 years in to accommodate various needs, and centuries-old Limousin oak bar- stainable maple racks. Bestbuy.com, rels. The silver decanter alone is $2,299.99. worth hundreds. Joseph’s Bev- erage Center at 4129 Talmadge Road, $2,377.

A new ride — How about the keys to this fully loaded twin-tur- bo V8 2013 BMW 650i xDrive Gran Coupe — one of the hottest new luxury cars — and plane tickets to Germa- ny as a stocking stuffer? The European delivery option allows buyers to pick up the car where it’s made at BMW Welt in Munich, then break in the wheels on the Au- tobahn before meeting the car back home. Yark Auto Group, 6055 W. Central Ave., $120,000.

Rare books — Home theater — Oh, this old thing, Know someone in I didn’t think you’d need of a tube upgrade notice. For a coffee- from, say, a big-screen table conversation starter, that barely fits through the try a copy of John Milton’s door to one the size of a small Paradise Lost from the house? Try the 92-inch Mit- novel’s 1,300-book first subishi Home Cinema 3D in 1669. ($35,000). DLP projection (1080 p, 120 It goes well with an 1855 Hz). Best Buy, bestbuy.com, first-edition print of Walt $4,499. If you’re looking for a Whitman’s Leaves of bigger picture, go with a pro- Grass, bound by its cloth jector. One option: an Epson and gilt-lettered cover. V11H398020 (1080 p) with ($165,000). Baumanrare- 2D to 3D conversion and a books.com. split-screen option. There will never be a need to leave the house again. Appliance Center, 3211 Illinois Ave., Maumee, $2,699.99.

Cruise vacation — Someone on your list needs Tigers Fantasy Camp — For the to get away from the rat race? How about the Spice fan looking to relive the glory days, here’s the next Route Join Azamara Club Cruises on board Aza- best thing: eight days in . Campers at the mara Journey Sailing to New Zealand and Australia. The Recliner — Don’t just stop after buying that new TV. Provide the comfort needed to withstand the club’s home in Lakeland, Fla., receive per- recipient will see fjords and other breath-taking scenery, sonalized authentic home and away Tigers uniforms and and may spot penguins, dolphins, or koalas. Cruise departs marathon sessions in front of it with a do-it-all re- cliner. Options include the supersized 26-inch-wide play daily games, including a showdown against the hat- April 17. 14 nights, from $2,899, plus $217.34 tax. Central ed Yankees (fantasy campers) and a final matchup against Travel, 4540 Heatherdowns Blvd., 419-897-2070. leather Carmen La-Z-Time ($2,399) and a Maverick PowerReclineXR+ ($1,519). And not to worry if reclin- former Tigers stars at . This year’s ing sounds like a lot of work after a long day. Both chairs camps, which run Jan. 20-27 and Jan. 27 to Feb. 3, feature include power recline while the latter includes a power- a reunion of the 1968 champions. Packages tilt headrest and power lumbar support. La-Z-Boy at 5178 can be booked through early January. (313) 471-2550, Monroe St. $3,495. Prices subject to change

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