21 Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas from Joe Szabo, Scottsdale Real Estate Team
For the chef
Le Creuset Enameled Cast-Iron Heart Casserole Make your sweetie’s heart skip a beat with some whimsical cookware. Just like your relationship, this dish is engineered to resist staining and dulling. $200 Imperia Pasta Machine Create a “Lady and the Tramp” moment with fresh homemade pasta. It’s easy to prepare when you’re using the same kind of machine found in kitchens throughout Italy. $80 Bees Knees Spicy Honey Add spice to your love’s life. They’ll think of you each time they top bagels, salad, chicken and more with this delicious, handmade honey. $14For the tech enthusiast
Master and Dynamic MH40 Headphones Luxe and long lasting, this “modern thinking cap” offers your technophile the ability to focus and transport their mind. Wrapped in memory foam, the lambskin ear pads provide your valentine with constant comfort at their desk, studio or home. $400 Ring Video Doorbell For the one who wants to track everything, how about caller ID for the front door? Ring, which comes with an HD camera, allows a user to answer their door from anywhere using a smartphone. It also has night vision that provides a clear view of the front door, day and night. $200 Dropcam Pro Does your love ever worry about what their pet does when they’re away? With Dropcam they can always stay connected with home. The device also offers security, baby monitoring and business features. $200For the entertainer
Hammered Aluminum Tray Cater to your love’s inner party planner. Fashionable bar carts are all the rage, and a hand-hammered tray offers a stylish presentation for canapés and drinks. $59 Never Have I Ever It’s the gift that gives your loved one the most important thing — time — during a party so they can manage other things. The “Card Game of Poor Life Decisions” keeps party guests occupied and laughing about awkward and embarrassing moments. $25 Strawberry, Balsamic Vinegar and Black Pepper Shrub Skip the chocolate-covered strawberries. Some shrubs, or drinking vinegars, will last a lot longer. Your special someone can whip up strawberry cocktails or elevated drinks by adding the shrub to club soda, fresh fruit and sugar. $15For the bookworm
Tiny House Living: Ideas for Building and Living Well in Less Than 400 Square Feet Does your loved one dream of living in 84 square feet? Get practical tips for living in a smaller space or paring down possessions. $27 Our homes can tell us a great deal — even overshare, some may say — about the most intimate parts of our lives. For that special someone who enjoys wacky or taboo topics, this new book tackles questions like whether buying a house will improve your sex life. $28 Decorate: 1,000 Design Ideas for Every Room in Your Home Home is where the heart is. But knowing how to update a home can be difficult with an overwhelming number of choices. Top designers, including Jonathan Adler, Amy Butler and Kelly Wearstler, provide decor solutions for every budget. $40For the romantic
Park Wine-Champagne Bucket Nothing kicks off a romantic evening like the distinctive pop of a champagne cork. While you and your loved one sip, nestle your bottle in this graceful Crate and Barrel bucket to keep your bubbly perfectly chilled. $30 Jo Malone White Jasmine & Mint Home Candle Heady with the scents of jasmine, lily, orange flower and rose, this candle will fill your home with the aroma of fresh flowers. Snuggle up with your sweetheart, close your eyes and imagine the two of you strolling through the English countryside. $65 Casanova Caramel Collection by Theo Chocolate Indulge your valentine’s sweet tooth with handcrafted caramels in seductive flavors like honey saffron and ginger rose. $20For the spa junkie
Garment-Washed Turkish Terry Robe Your valentine will rule the master bath swathed in Restoration Hardware’s sumptuous Turkish cotton robe. Add a monogram for the ultimate tycoon touch. $49-$79 Malin and Goetz Rose Hand and Body Wash Keep romance alive long after Valentine’s Day with this rich, foaming rose-scented cleanser. Natural glycerin and protein amino acids keep skin soft and smooth. $22 Splash Tunes Pro Bluetooth Waterproof Shower Speaker Pair this easy-to-use Bluetooth speaker with a peppy playlist to keep your sweetie singing in the shower or relaxing to tunes while unwinding in the tub. $70For the hobbyist
3-D Home Kit: Play Architect Put your dreamboat’s dream house within reach – at least in miniature form. This kit contains all the parts and instructions to build a detailed, ¼-inch scale 3-D model Victorian home. $36 Bosch Digital Laser Distance Measurer If your darling digs precision, this handy tool will delight with its instant-read measurements in inches, feet and metric units. $89 Xerographica Kit Nurture a green thumb with an easy-maintenance tillandsia, aka air plant. A beautiful brass mister adds elegance to plant care chores. $89 Please note that this Scottsdale Real Estate Blog is for informational purposes and not intended to take the place of a licensed Scottsdale Real Estate Agent. The Szabo Group offers first class real estate services to clients in the Scottsdale Greater Phoenix Metropolitan Area in the buying and selling of Luxury homes in Arizona. Award winning Realtors and Re/MAX top producers and best real estate agent for Luxury Homes in Scottsdale, The Szabo group delivers experience, knowledge, dedication and proven results. Contact Joe Szabo at 480.688.2020, info@ScottsdaleRealEstateTeam.com or visit www.scottsdalerealestateteam.com to find out more about Scottsdale Homes for Sale and Estates for Sale in Scottsdale and to search the Scottsdale MLS for Scottsdale Home Listings.Three Favorite Central Scottsdale Golf Courses By Joe Szabo, Scottsdale Real Estate Team
Starfire Golf Club
Located at the corner of Hayden and Shea in McCormick Ranch, this public course was designed by Arnold Palmer, and has three nine hole layouts. The King, the Hawk and the Squire are the names of the three courses, and all have their special challenges. Sporting great mountain views in all directions, this lush executive course has plenty of trees and water hazards to challenge the serious golfer. Formerly the Scottsdale Country Club, the course includes putting and chipping areas, rental clubs and golf carts, pro shop and the Starfire Grille, a great eatery with both food and drink and plenty of televisions for sports fans. The beautiful site has manicured lawns, large patio areas, banquet facilities and it a great spot for a special event. The atmosphere is friendly and casual and the convenient central Scottsdale location outstanding!McCormick Ranch Golf Club
There are two championship golf courses at this location on East McCormick Parkway, and pre-qualification for the Waste Management Open takes place on these courses. The Palm course features ten water holes and is dotted throughout with Palm trees and great views of both the McDowell Mountains to the North and the iconic Camelback Mountain to the West. The Pine course has many mature pine trees, with narrow fairways, which makes it more challenging. Both courses were designed by renowned golf course designer Desmond Muirhead in 1972. Since then many improvements to greens, tee boxes, sand trips and bridges have taken place. McCormick Ranch Golf Club is located in the heart of Scottsdale and is one of the area’s most challenging golf experiences.Scottsdale Silverado Golf Club
Nestled in the middle of the Indian Bend Wash, with spectacular Camelback Mountain views to the West, this relative golfing newcomer was built in 2000 by the Gilmore-Graves Architectural Design Company. Silverado Golf Club is now central Scottsdale’s most popular 18 hole golf course with reasonably priced green fees and a welcoming Grille for 19th hole fun at the end of the round. Both ladies and men’s leagues play here each Monday and is a favorite of the locals. For a great and affordable golfing experience in central Scottsdale book online at www.golfnow.com or go directly to the course website at www.scottsdalesilverado.com for a tee time. Please note that this Scottsdale Real Estate Blog is for informational purposes and not intended to take the place of a licensed Scottsdale Real Estate Agent. The Szabo Group offers first class real estate services to clients in the Scottsdale Greater Phoenix Metropolitan Area in the buying and selling of Luxury homes in Arizona. Award winning Realtors and Re/MAX top producers and best real estate agent for Luxury Homes in Scottsdale, The Szabo group delivers experience, knowledge, dedication and proven results. Contact Joe Szabo at 480.688.2020, info@ScottsdaleRealEstateTeam.com or visit www.scottsdalerealestateteam.com to find out more about Scottsdale Homes for Sale and Estates for Sale in Scottsdale and to search the Scottsdale MLS for Scottsdale Home Listings.Merry Christmas! from Joe Szabo and the Scottsdale Real Estate Team
Merry Christmas from all of us at Scottsdale Real Estate.
We hope your holidays are unforgettable!