Naughty or Nice?

Fa la la la la la la ... sorry, too much egg nog. Welcome to part deux of our holiday gift guide, with dash of spice, a pinch of decadance, and a whole pound o'love. Santa's never had it so good!

By Sarika Chawla

For Hearth and Home

Furnish his entire house (he'll love you for it) with luxury items at unbeatable prices from A&R Interiors and Marco Polo Imports. 1511 Lincoln Blvd., Santa Monica, (310) 576-6565, and 716 Colorado Blvd., Santa Monica, (310) 452-7917.

Give your home a face lift with offbeat, funky pieces from Atmosphere Interiors, where kitsch meets class. 2221 S. Sepulveda Blvd., West L.A., (319) 473-9322.

No one really has everything, so check out Darren's for the most unique gift ideas, like a wacky bohemian table lamp for $45. 5406 W. Pico, Blvd., L.A., (323) 965-8181.

The only illusion at Interior Illusions is that its furniture looks expensive, with high-end items at some of the best prices in town. 8448 Santa Monica Blvd., W. Hlywd. (323) 656-8448.

Tickle his ivories with the greatest discount ever. PIano Factory Outlet is closing up shop, and getting rid of its new and used pianos for up to 75 percent off! 1033 N Hollywood Way, Burbank. (818) 954-8500.

Sleek and modern, Plushpod furniture transcends form and function with meaning to excite and stimulate the imagination. 8211 West 3rd St., L.A., www.plushpod.com.

Treat yourself to luxury with an outdoor spa from California Home Spas & Patio, making SoCal winters something to write home about. 11221 183rd St., Cerritos, and their huge, brand-spankin' new location, 1621 E. Spring St., Long Beach, and www.calhomespas.com.

Holiday Gear

Guys and gals can kick back and feel fresh in Adam Smith's unique collection of tanks and tees, all designed by DJs, graffiti artists, and graphic designers. Available at www.adamsmithclothing.com.

Whether you're lounging in bed or cruising all night, you'll be ready to go in the super cozy and stylish threads from Julep Lounge. Available at www.juleplounge.com.

Literary Corner

Learn how to clean your silver with cigarette ash! Domestic diva Brini Maxwell makes a splash with Brini Maxwell's Guide to Gracious Living: Tips, Tricks, Recipes & Ideas to Make Your Life Bloom. $19.95. Available in stores.

How to Meditate With Your Dog: An Introduction To Meditation For Dog Lovers is a charming "tail" on how to bring the benefits of meditation as if life were a bowl of liver snacks. $16.95. Available in stores.

Designer Jonathan Adler shares his first book, My Prescription for Anti-Depressive Living with tips and treasures for a "happy chic" world. $34.95. Available in stores.

Make a gay man's DVD collection complete with Advocate editor Alonso Duralde's new book, 101 Must-See Movies for Gay Men. from All About Eve to Xanadu. $14.95. Availble in stores.

Brokeback Mountain got your juices flowing? The relationship between the old West and male intimacy is explored in Queer Cowboys: and other Erotic Male Friendships. $55. Available in stores.

Acclaimed artist Pierre et Gilles's Sailors and the Sea depicts sweet-faced sailors and other nautical erotica. $9.99. Available at www.taschen.com.

Tab Hunter reveals his career and relationships in '50s Hollywood in the candid book, Tab Hunter Confidential: The Making of a Movie Star. $24.95. Available in stores.

Modern Man

Put a classy edge on the age-old task of shaving with the Hommage razor set. A metallic chrome-handle and silver-tip badger hair brush make shaving a luxury, not a chore. $325-$350. Available at luxury stores and at www.hommage.com.

Holiday packing got you frazzled? Lapin Vilardi's Manhattan Collection organizes your skivvies with a laundry bag, shoe bag, lingerie bag. $125. Available at www.lapinvilardi.com.

Choose or build your own basket of natural and organic products to keep his skin aglow at N101. $9.99 and up. 6252 Romaine St., L.A., www. n101.com.

My Tunes

Time after time, she's an original. Cyndi Lauper's latest release The Body Acoustic taps into the girl wonder's classic material and brand new songs, for a she-bopping holiday experience. $18.98. Available in stores.

Alanis Morissette handpicked a decade of her hit songs for the anticipated CD The Collection, plus behind-the-scenes footage and an hour-long documentaryr. $18.98. Available in stores.

It's the emancipation of Christmas, as Mariah Carey releases the ultra-platinum two-disc edition of The Emancipation of Mimi. $19.99. Available in stores.

Twenty-five years after they came together, Eurythmics Ultimate Collection celebrates their string of hit singles that continue to resonate with fans around the world. $18.98. Available in stores.

Cozy up this holiday season to Lee Lessack's In Good Company, with the veteran crooner belting out duets of romantic cabaret tunes. $16.98. Available in stores.

Bring home an award-winning musical with the original cast recording of Judy's Scary Little Christmas, the musical mix of a Christmas special and The Twilight Zone. $19.95. Available at www.judychristmas.com.

Sing along to the greatest hits of Reba McEntire in Reba #1, a whopping compilation of songs from the country crooner's two-decade career. $19.98. Available in stores.

Naughty Nibbles

Fairy tales really can come true this season with Fairytale Brownies Try out all all 12 flavors, including layered caramel and our favorite, original chocolate. One dozen $36. Available at 1-800-FAIRYTALE or www.brownies.com.

Venice-based teahouse Jin Patisserie offers up gorgeous wooden and silk gift boxes of chocolates. Treat your buds to unexpected tastes like Sea Salt Caramel and Lemon Grass. $10-$60.50. Available at (310) 399-8801, or see www.jinpatisserie.com.

You know what they say about oysters, so Taylor Shellfish Farms is offering a unique online experience of fresh oyster gift packages. $25-$45 plus shipping. Available at www.taylorshellfish.com.

Heavy Petter

Spend the dog days of winter finding hip, holistic, and healthy treats from Tailwaggers. Santa's reindeer never had it so good! 1929 N. Bronson Ave., Hlywd. (323) 464-9600.

Save the Date

Smooth-chested boys are the highlight of Steve Underhill's 2006 calendar, Boy Next Door. Whether they're playing with puppies or posing in overalls, these guys are sure to please all year long. $14.95. Available in stores.

Artist Jeff Compasso showcases the gorgeous male figure in his 2006 calendar Malescapes, where 12 stunning black-and-white images come to life. $19.99. Available at www.jeffcompasso.com.

Jerri Hall may not have "kept" him around, but Slavco's starmaking qualities are on full display in his 2006 calendar. The cover has got him shirtless and drenched in rain. 'nuff said. Available in stores.

Impress your loved ones with 13th century poetry and a practical gift rolled into one. Fusion artist Rassouli complements Rumi's empowering words with timeless paintings. $14.50. Available at www.FusionartInternational.com.

Screen Scene

Comedian and bestselling relationship author Greg Behrendt releases his standup comedy DVD Greg Behrendt is Uncool, revealing what it's like to be an aging Gen-Xer. $19.98. Available in stores.

It's the biggest live DVD event you can give. Live 8 brings together a spectacular star-studded four-disc set, including live footage from around the world. $50.98. Available at www.live8livedvd.com.

Drag sensation Lady Bunny releases her first comedy DVD, Rated X packed with nearly an hour of her unique brand of wickedly irreverent comedy. $25 includling shipping and manhandling. Available at www.ladybunny.net.

Snuggle up by the fire with gay-themed films Check out the documentary Sex/life in l.a. 2, a followup exploration of the gay sex industry, and The Hole, a gay adult spoof of The Ring. $19.99. Available at www.tlavideo.com.

Put on your tap shoes fo The Shirley Temple Collection: Volume 2, with this DVD set includes three delightful titles from the dimpled sweetheart. $29.98. Available in stores.

Offer a taste of the dark side of the Big Apple in three classic thrillers making their DVD debut in Where The Sidewalk Ends, Kiss Of Death, and The Dark Corner. $14.98. Available in stores.


Season's Beatings
A collection of gifts for grownups.

We know how you like getting your stocking stuffed, and no one does it better than The Colt Collection. Start with their Basics underwear that feels soft, offers the athletic support you need, and looks absolutely amazing on your body. Their calendar collections are always a bonus, featuring everything from bare chests to cowboys and leather daddies. Finally, the Colt playing cards come in those same sexy varieties but these decks make strip poker all the more enjoyable. Available at www.COLTStudio.com.

Steve Cannon returns in Captured, and he's as sexy as he was in the Fallen Angel movies. Here he embodies the spirit of the wolf, dragging hot studs into some sizzling sex scenes. This DVD features all the kink without the hard SM feel. Available at www.AllWorldsVideo.com.

Got a taste for twink? Well welcome Adria Blue: Boys, Sex & Fun, where those smooth, beautiful, totally ripped boys have some naughty fun under the sun. There may be no plot, but this warm little ride through uncut country is worth the trip. Available at www.RadVideo.com.

Just in time for Christmas comes the end of Wet Palms season one, with Wet Palms, Episodes 7-9, with all the jokes, drama, and bone-popping sex you've come to expect. Gus Mattox, Marcus Iron, Dante Fox, Barrett Long, and my sex daddy, Zak Spears join Michael Soldier, Brad Benton, Jason Ridge and the rest of the cast. This series keeps getting better and better, and buzz says this is the box set to buy for Christmas. Available at www.JetSetMen.com.

Remember how you loved getting Laser Tag for Christmas? Now Mustang-a division of Falcon Studios-offers The Hunted, a loaded love-connection where guys race through a smoky sex club and when they're hit by a laser beam someone has to put out. With hotties like Troy Punk, Rob Ramos, and cover boy Robert Van Damme, you'll wish you could play in this space every night of the week. Available at www.FalconStudios.com.

Castro Reloaded, the amazing compilation DVD will show you why Castro is considered the number one black gay porn star working today. Six solo scenes along with five partnered encounters bring the "Down Low" right into your bedroom from some luscious lovin' you won't want to miss. Available at www.CocoStore.com.

Brandon Lee, Eddie Stone, and Patrick Downs all perform in Chi Chi LaRue's Decieved with their usual sexy goodness, while Johnny Hazzard and Clay Maverick are fantasies brought to life. This one makes a safe gift for either you or your special friend. Available at www.Channel1Releasing.com.

Get an Invitation to Paradise, where a mysterious stranger summons nine hunky men to a beautiful island paradise and the resulting action is as steamy as these tropical locals. Tanned bodies, hairy chests, and uncut tools make for totally satisfying times. Available at www.TribalPulse.com.

In Str8 off the Base, Dirk Yates delivers a whole new squad of young Marines willing to show off for the camera. This isn't the usual j/o movie. This is man-on-man contact. Are they real G.I.s? Who cares! They look the part and definitely know what they're doing. Available at www.AllWorldsVideo.com.

OK, I'll admit it, I just loved the name. But The Second Commin is also impeccably shot in London and Amsterdam with the most gorgeous cast of international men. Introducing blonde haired, blue-eyed super stud Josh Rubens along with horse hung Misha Vandam make this one stand out. Available at www.freshsx.com.

Everything -- and we mean everything -- is better with butter! Stuff in a tub of Boy Butter, an industrial-strength lube that's long lasting, and easy to clean up. $6.99-$15.99. Available in stores, and www.lubery.com. *Not for use with latex condoms.

Slip and slide with Pjur Eros Bodyglides. Never sticky, longer lasting and latex safe, these lubes are are super-concentrated to last all night. $19.95. Available in stores and at www.pjurusa.com.

 
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