Thomas Keller Bouchon Bakery Cookbook — "Thomas Keller is the sort of chef who makes me so, so happy. He combines breathless creativity with rock-sold technique to produce food that is not only delicious, but also becomes the stuff of your warmest, happiest memories."
$27.12, available at Amazon.

Paul Smith Reversible Jacket — "I travel a lot, so I need a jacket that's versatile in terms of both occasion and weather. This coat is serious enough for a night out on the town, but its slightly asymmetrical buttons and burgundy accents keep it fun and playful at the same time. And the real secret is that both the color and fabric are reversible — navy to burgundy and wool to nylon — so you have one coat that can go with anything and is ready for any kind of weather."
$725, available at Paul Smith.

Red Cross for Hurricane Sandy — "Thousands of New Yorkers, including some of my closest friends, are without a permanent home because their apartments are either gone or uninhabitable. Until every last person who was displaced by the storm is back on their feet, we need to keep on giving. We all love New York. Now, let's show the world how much."
donations of all amounts, available at RedCross.org.