At Boca magazine, we stay in the know with the latest products, places, and experiences. For some inspiration as you shop for your loved ones, here’s what’s on our holiday wish list this year:
Tyler Childress, web editor:
“An indoor smoker is perfect for cooking summer barbecue dishes without enduring the summer heat. The smoke filtration system ensures that your home won’t smell like a campfire, and the smoker has precision temperature controls so that the meat always comes out perfectly cooked. Added bonus: The smoker can be controlled via the SmartHQ app on your phone.” GE Profile Smart Indoor Smoker, $999, geappliances.com
Gail Eagle, special projects manager:
“A weekend vacation in The Keys, specifically, Cheeca Lodge & Spa in Islamorada, with a spa package, dinner with a great bottle of wine, and a boat ride through the mangroves. It would be a great gift because the gift giver would be able to enjoy the gift as much as me.” Cheeca Lodge & Spa, 81801 Overseas Highway, Islamorada; cheeca.com
Christie Galeano-DeMott, food editor:
“I love our dining scene, and that’s why a Craft Food Tours experience would indulge my sense of discovery and passion for supporting our local restaurants.” Downtown Delray Tour, craftfoodtours.com
Olivia Hollaus, lifestyle reporter:
“I really should be asking for an electric scooter to keep up with my boys, but style takes precedence over practicality. I have been swooning over this coat since I first laid eyes on it. It’s happy, fun and will take any outfit up a notch.” Ashleigh coat vintage floral, $428, House of Perna, thehouseofperna.com
Karen Kintner, advertising consultant:
“For the gift that keeps on giving, 12 months of chocolates from Norman Love Confections. These delicious confections are made with an emphasis on artistry, premium ingredients, and innovative flavor combinations. Norman Love also has gelato and an array of delectable scones, croissants, cookies and more.” Norman Love Confections, 1911 S. Federal Highway #104, Delray Beach; normanloveconfections.com
Paige Kornblue, sports and society reporter:
“Sometimes it’s those around us who slow us down. Or make us mad. Or sad. Or frustrated. ‘The Let Them Theory’ by Mel Robbins gives us a whole new perspective. I listened to Robbins’ podcast episode on this theory a year or two ago and am thrilled she created a ‘Let Them’ book! If someone wants to buy you one, Let Them! (P.S. Pair this book with a day at Spa Palmera at The Boca Raton—perfect place to enjoy a good book!) “The Let Them Theory” by Mel Robbins, melrobbins.com/letthemtheory; Spa Palmera at The Boca Raton, 501 E Camino Real, Boca Raton; thebocaraton.com/spa-palmera
Christiana Lilly, editor-in-chief:
“I have long, wavy hair, and with the Florida humidity, it can get unruly in a matter of seconds. I’ve heard amazing things about the Dyson Airwrap, which comes with six different attachments to quickly straighten, blow out or curl your hair. Yes, please!” Dyson Airwrap, $599.99, dyson.com
Michelle Olson-Rogers, family reporter:
“Having found that experiences tend to be the most memorable presents, a family membership to the Boca Raton Museum of Art offers the gift of cultural and educational experiences year round. With their newest exhibit arriving this November, “Splendor & Passion: Baroque Spain and Its Empire,” only annual museum members enjoy exclusive perks such as discounted admissions, special previews, and invitations to private events for only $150. It’s a gift that covers pretty much everyone!” bocamuseum.org/be-involved/membership
Jenna Russo, advertising consultant:
“Le Creuset is a trusted brand I have used over the years in the kitchen. Its beautiful enameled and chip resistant cast iron pieces are a must have in every home chef’s cookware collection. I love the color selection so you can customize it for display too.” Le Creuset 4.5-quart cream enameled cast iron Dutch oven, $389.95, crateandbarrel.com
Nicole Ruth, director of advertising & marketing:
“The Baccarat Rouge scented body oil is delicious and has a better price point than the perfume, and it stays with you. Another favorite that smells amazing and the scent lasts all day is the Baccarat Rouge 540 candle. You walk into a room and it’s like ‘Wow!’” Baccarat Rouge scented body oil, $105, and Baccarat Rouge 540 candle, $115, Neiman Marcus, neimanmarcus.com
David Shuff, customer service:
“Virtual reality has come a long way. Meta Quest has a proven track record of offering applications beyond just gaming, including physical fitness, meditative experiences and social media, available for download from the Meta Quest store. This new 3S model includes for free the anticipated ‘Batman: Arkham Shadow’ game, but a simpler game like ‘Walkabout Mini Golf’ is a great way to introduce friends and family to the VR experience at any gathering. Meta Quest 3S, $300, Best Buy, bestbuy.com
John Thomason, managing editor:
“On Dec. 1, 1984, the Criterion Collection unveiled its very first release for the home video market: ‘Citizen Kane’ on LaserDisc. In its 40 years of existence, the distributor has evolved with the times, releasing more than 1,700 curated classic and contemporary films on DVD, Blu-ray and UHD, establishing itself as the gold standard of art-house cinema. The CC40 box set celebrates its anniversary year with a staggering 40 films from its vast archive on 49 Blu-ray discs, complete with hundreds of hours of bonus material and a 216-page book delivered in a clothbound, slipcased edition. Who says physical media is dead?” CC40, $639.96, criterion.com
This Web Extra is from the November/December 2024 issue of Boca magazine. For more like this, click here to subscribe to the magazine.
