Spring gifts / Global
Present sense
As the northern hemisphere heads from winter into spring and the invitations to al fresco celebrations start rolling in, we thought a spring round-up would help take the pain out of purchasing presents.
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Weddings, birthdays, christenings and anniversaries always seem to fall with increasing frequency when the warmer weather finally blows in from the south. Whether it’s something stiff to say thanks for a stay, a cute little romper by way of a baby welcome or a trinket to help newlyweds with their nesting, we’ve compiled a check-list (right) to wrap up the season. And should your budget extend a little further then we’d appreciate one of the following:
A cliff-top outcrop between Cap de Norfeu and Cadaqués
A Chris Kenny pin-mount artwork
A restored sky-blue 1962 Fiat 600
A Lake Constance 700 from Swiss boatmaker Rapp
A pied à terre in São Paulo’s Jardins district close to Rua Oscar Freire