Tuesday, June 9, 2009

Father's Day is just around that corner now ...

Coming soon ... Sunday, June 21 ... FATHER'S DAY.

I thought I'd give you a few helpful web hints about places to go / things to consider giving Dear Old Dad this Father's Day ...

If you've got a full-on TECHIE in your life, visit www.dynamism.com -- they offer hard-to-find and never-before-seen notebooks, phones, and gadgets from Japan and all around the world. Check them out.

If you've got a SURFER in your life, visit South Coast Windansea and ask for Eric Huffman. Located at 740 Felspar #A Pacific Beach, CA 92109. Hours: 9am-sunset Daily. Or give a call to them at (858) 483-7660 . To get a "feel" for what the vibe's like at South Coast Windansea, visit Eric's blog at: http://birdssurfblog.com

If you've got a GARDENER in your life, check out the fabulous finds at any of these San Diego and south Orange County spots:

TREE OF LIFE NURSERY at http://www.californianativeplants.com/
LAS PILITAS NURSERY at http://www.laspilitas.com/stores/escondido
SUNSHINE GARDENS NURSERY at http://www.sunshinegardensinc.com/
and one of the best nurseries we visit whenever we can - for display and variety both - is in Cambria, CA - so if that's your 'hood, check out ... CAMBRIA NURSERY
http://www.cambrianursery.com/

If you've got a FOODIE or WANNA-BE-CHEF in your life, check out:

Sur la Table at http://www.surlatable.com/ (great selection and in-store CLASSES that rock!)
The Kitchen Witch in Encinitas at http://www.kitchenwitchonline.com/
and if he loves excellent cheese, please visit VENISSIMO CHEESE SHOP at http://www.venissimo.com with locations in San Diego, Del Mar, and Long Beach CA

And for the WINE LOVER in your life, consider a Vinturi -- the "essential wine aerator" - you can learn more at http://www.vinturi.com/

That's all my tips for today, friends.

Happy Father's Day to your guys -- hope you find something here that will help make the shopping that much more unique and fun for Dad. {no more ties !!!}

-- Davielle

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