Executive Luxuries and Must-Haves
How to get your hands on: steak brander, champion beer, a time twister, signature cigars, notable notes, single-component speaker and bee-utiful jewelry.
By Tisha Crews Keller GRILL MARKS
Their steaks are a works of art — so why shouldn’t they sign them? This welded-steel, Western-style brander arrives with a hanging barn-board holder branded with their initials. $79.95, redenvelope.com
INDEPENDENT SPIRIT
Rogue Brewery’s Hazelnut Brown Nectar Ale, the ’08 winner of the World Beer Championship is a nutty twist on the traditional European Brown Ale. It’s the perfect summer companion for grilled pork or beef. $6.49 for 22 oz. bottle, 1-800-850-1115 for distributors.
ON TOP OF THE WORLD
View local time in 24 global time zones with this innovative stainless steel clock from Charlotte van der Waals. Turn the clock so the time zone you need is on top. $169.95, redenvelope.com
SMOKE A LEGEND
Gurkha Legend is considered the crowning achievement of the renowned Dominican cigar maker. Made from a medium- to full-bodied blend of premium aged tobaccos. Prices range from $14.40-$16.20 each, Cigar.com
NOTEWORTHY
Clients and colleagues alike will appreciate your handwritten correspondence when sent on these exquisite “Papaya Birds in Trees” Letterpress Folded Notes. Eight cards with coordinating envelopes. $12.50, paper-source.com
SURROUNDED BY SOUND
Yamaha’s YSP-4000 Digital Sound Projector delivers a surround-sound experience from just one component. Multi-channel sound wraps around listeners the same way that sound from front, center and rear speakers does. $1,799.95, yahama.com for retailers.
QUEEN BEE
Wrapped in fine silver and crowned with nicely microfaceted rondelles of black garnet and yellow sapphire, this stunning citrine honey bee from Alaine Jewelry will be a conversation-worthy addition to any businesswoman’s spring wardrobe. $99, etsy.com.