Saturday, June 10, 2006

Man, oh man, have we got ideas for Father's Day!

When it comes to shopping for Dad, we think you deserve more choices than a bottle of wine, a box of golf balls or a shirt and tie. Show your Poppa how creative and thoughtful you are with a Father’s Day gift from Timeless Treasures, San Francisco.

To let Dad know that he means the world to you: a vintage globe for his office or study (the one shown here, $65. Others now in stock, $28 to $125)

To encourage his aspirations as a writer: cufflinks handmade from vintage typewriter keys ($54 a pair)

For the brand new Papa: books to read to the apple of his eye, including Daddy Kisses and Daddy Cuddles ($5.95 each)

For Dad's collection of fly-fishing memorabilia: one (and only one) vintage fishing bob advert ($55)

To remind him of the family trip to France (or inspire him to plan one): vintage French corkscrews made from old grapevines ($45 each)

Since there is nothing like a name: choose his monogram from our singularly sensational selection of old sign letters ($1 to $120 each, depending on age, size and material), or spell out a word that inspires him.