Feature Article - Ranch & Coast

10 Gifts For The Person Who Has Everything When it comes to gifts, you’ve heard people ask, "What do you get for the person who has everything?" We say, no one can have everything unless they have the truly unique gifts we dug up just in time for the holiday season. From designer chocolates to rare pets to one-of-a-kind historical documents, the following items are in a class of their own. So the reality is, you may have thought they had everything, but they haven’t seen anything yet. — Alicia Garcia Marc Newson Lounge Chaise Christie’s will soon be auctioning off the most expensive furniture piece ever up for bid by a living designer. It’s the Marc Newson Lockheed lounge chaise, and it’s expected to go for more than $2.4 million next month. Newson, an Australian-born designer, was one of Time magazine’s 100 Most Influential people in 2005. The last Newson item to sell at auction, a cabinet, went for $1 million. (www.christies.com) Tesla Roadster Prooving that an electric car doesn’t have to be boxy and boring, Tesla Motors released its first eco-friendly machine last month to raucous applause from car enthusisats. The $100,000 price tag all but ensures a limited number, and that means a waiting list. Names on that list right now include George Clooney, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Google Inc. founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin. But the wait is worth it, since prospective buyers can use Tesla’s Web site to customize their Roadster to their individual taste. (www.teslamotors.com) Game Day Customs Tailgating Trailer Show up at the football stadium with this tailgating trailer and you’ll be the envy of everyone around. Made by Game Day Customs in Long Beach, the trailers come with LCD TV, satellite, DVD, generator, running water, beer on tap, and even a toilet. Additional options are available, such as a microwave, soda dispenser, or a barbecue. $13,900. (www.gamedaycustoms.com) Gypsy Vanner Horses While Gypsy Vanner horses have a celebrated history in Europe, their relatively recent introduction to America makes them a rare gift. With their long manes and tails, plus abundant feathers that decorate their sculpted, magnificent hooves, the breed is said to have a calming affect on even the most high-energy, Type A owners. Ocala-based Vanner Valley Farm will make its Gypsy Vanners available for sale for the first time ever this holiday season. $35,000-$50,000. (www.vannervalleyfarm.com) World Wildlife Fund’s Extraordinary Gifts Catalog For the philanthropist, this catalog highlights more than 100 opportunities for individuals, companies, and communities to give back to the environment by funding a cause in one of 19 priority places around the world. The catalog totals approximately $18 million in potential donations for critical conservation projects, with individual giving opportunities starting at $1,000 and going up to $3.5 million. (888/993-1100, www.worldwildlife.org/egc)		Limited Edition Giuseppe Zanotti Boots Designed with black silk and suede, draped in black Swarovski crystals, and elevated by an impressive heel, the Limited Edition Giuseppe Zanotti design screams elegance and power all at once. The rare footwear is available by reservation only (only 100 pairs exist) at flagship stores, including the Giuseppe Zanotti boutique at South Coast Plaza. (714/979-3300)
		Tiffany & Co. Billiards Gear The striking Atlas formation of Roman numerals is inspired by the historic Atlas clock that graces the entrance of Tiffany & Co.’s famed Fifth Avenue store, and is the key design element in the renowned Atlas watch. Combined with grooved borders and bar links, the signature design highlights an array of sterling silver gifts, including the elegant pool triangle and chalk holder that bring bold, graphic expression to a favorite sport, as well as celebrate Tiffany & Co.’s heritage as a premier silversmith. (www.tiffanys.com)
		The Magna Carta While four copies of the original Magna Carta authorized by King John in 1215 survive, there were reissues in later years that made changes to the original text. The copy seen here from 1297 belongs to Ross Perot, who purchased it in 1984 at auction. Next month, his foundation will sell it for as much as $30 million at Sotheby’s in New York. A spokesperson for Perot’s foundation says the money will be used for medical research, public education, and other programs. (www.sothebys.com)
		Cocoa Locoa Fine Chocolate For the refined chocolate palate, Cocoa Locoa’s Bespoke Chocolate Service is just the ticket. It begins with a personalized consultation to determine one’s exact taste and preference of style. Once determined, the company’s chocolate artisans customize a collection of sweets to fit the requirements. A box of four specifically designed chocolates will run you $250, while the box of nine carries a price of $450. Flavors include creme brulee, blood orange, Mayan spice, and more. (www.cocoalocoa.com)
		Build Your Own Monster Kit FAO Schwartz’s kit comes with colored pencils, paper, and a detailed questionnaire to help little ones invent a backstory for their monster. Once the design is done, merely mail it in and the designers at the North American Bear Company will make it into a plush toy, complete with a tag that reveals the story. $250. (www.faoschwartz.com)