What We Bought
Watch
Rolex "Oyster Perpetual Air King" $3,250
"This self-winding timepiece with killer looks has been on my wish list for years.Turning 40 was all the excuse I needed to finally treat myself to a Rollie"
DVD
Joe Kid on a Sting-Ray: The History of BMX $19.99
"My boyfriend has been into BMX biking for more than 20 years, so I picked up this amazing documentary for him. Whether you're a fanatic (like him) or just someone who tried to jump a curb as a kid (like me), this flick will leave you floored."
Indoor smoker
Cameron Cookware stainless steel stovetop smoker $37.95
"During a Southern-cooking class, I learned that the secret to preparing lip-smacking BBQ in Manhattan is to use one of these handy kitchen tools.
I've smoked chicken and ribs, and the meat falls right off the bone"
Body art
Forearm tattoo $400, Ben McClellan Tattoos, 646505-8358.
"I like classic ink, so I had my tattoo-artist friend design a bleeding heart and some roses for me. It turned out supertough and is the perfect start to my sleeve."
Wireless media extender
Belkin PureAV RemoteTV $499.99
"This ingenious device beams my cable signal from one TV to another-up to 350 feet away-so I don't have to bother stringing cords all over my house. All I had to do was plug in a couple of audio-video cables to the wireless unit at each end, and presto, I can vegetate anywhere I like now."
Source: Cargo Magazine
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