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Gifts for the man (or woman) who has nothing By Michael Stabile We all have friends and younger relatives who are in need of life's basics. They blow their money on beer and eating out and overpriced shoes but lack some of the barest necessities. We look at their fringe-neighborhood apartment and think ... but where do I start? But just as Rome wasn't built in a day, you can only do so much to revitalize a loved one's shabby apartment. Here are some basics (coming from someone who once knew--a long time ago, of course) that any struggling artist or barrista or intern always appreciates. Socks and underwear A vacuum Pillows FiestaWare Brita filter refills Linens with a decent thread count A slipcover for his/her "vintage" sofa A decent tuxedo High-end shaving products An umbrella Egyptian-wool spa towels A tool set A decent cordless phone Buy Buy Buy: Tons of stuff to blow your holiday bonus on. The Bold and the Beautiful: The luxury you give comes back to you three times.... Holy Sh*t! Holy gifts for the truly devout. Maturation Anxiety: From the thoughtful to the thought-provoking, an eclectic list for those who aren't quite sure if they're ready to make the leap into adulthood. Multinational New Ideas: Ten big global gift ideas. [ San Francisco | MetroActive Central | Archives ]