By Cassaundra Brooks
Photography by Mark Susan

Mesa’s Enmar Hardwood Flooring offers a design must-have for every Arizona home: reclaimed floors. The company culls the aged timbers from buildings left behind by the country’s pioneers. Prices vary. (480) 497-1633 or enmarflooring.com

Go for some rustic “green” with this “Dixie” demi wall table, made from reclaimed teak from northern Thailand, with a top formed from a solid wheel and legs made from an old wagon wheel hub. $369 at Valerie’s Furniture & Accents. (480) 483-3327 or valeriesfurniture.com

This Bradington & Young chair is named “The Cameron,” and would be a comfortable, stylish addition to any Western home. The pillow, decorated with bone, beads, and fringe, is the perfect accent. $2,519 and $259, respectively, at Valerie’s Furniture & Accents. (480) 483-3327 or valeriesfurniture.com

Cows beware: This tri-color Buckley sofa sports classic cowhide, along with a barn-wood finish, nailhead trim, and top-grain leather. Pillows are included in its $4,199 price tag. The horn-legged cowhide stool is sold separately for a bargain-price of $199. At Valerie’s Furniture & Accents. (480) 483-3327 or valeriesfurniture.com

Store your wine in this classy Western wine bar with cowhide accents, a solid walnut slab top, and hickory legs. $2,759 at Valerie’s Furniture & Accents. (480) 483-3327 or valeriesfurniture.com

Fittingly named “The Barb,” this lamp of hand-forged iron was created by a Tucson artist and is accompanied by a metal shade with mica reproduction inserts and a turquoise finial. $399 and $299, respectively, at Valerie’s Furniture & Accents. (480) 483-3327 or valeriesfurniture.com

Slip into some lizard with these unique Dan Post “Gunshot” boots, made from lizard skin and denim. $295 at Saba’s. (480) 595-0959 or sabas.com

Whether riding, walking, or dancing, these Ariat “Gem Baby” boots, sporting beautiful brown and blue leather, complete your ensemble nicely. $119 at Saba’s. (480) 595-0959 or sabas.com

Fringe fanatics can show off in this Cripple Creek leather jacket with metal buttons and beautiful embroidery. $220 at Saba’s. (480) 595-0959 or sabas.com

By Alana Stroud

In-Home Infrared Sauna

Enjoy the convenience of your own personal heated haven, with technology that helps to relieve pain, remove toxins in the body, and reduce cellulite. Takes roughly 30 minutes to assemble and installs permanently. Never share a sauna at the gym again! $2,199 and up. (480) 767-6800 or ActiveForever.com

Hermes Kelly Watch

The Hermes Kelly, a delicate gold-plated padlock watch that swings from a calfskin strap, combines functionality and style with unique design. Several colors to choose from. $1,625. (800) 441-4488, option 1, or hermes.com

I-I Mod .050 Sunglasses

Made of one hundred percent carbon fiber, these handmade sunglasses have an assertive look, yet are shapely and have a unisex design that appeals to both men and women. Several colors to choose from. $1,325. italiaindependent.com

SmartHome Automation System

Want a house that will arm the security system, lock your doors, and adjust the A/C for the night, all by itself? Then a SmartHome Automation system is for you! Living in comfort and safety will never be easier. May cost upward of $80,000. (602) 904-2400 or hitekguru.org

Bugatti Veyron

The Bugatti Veyron 16.4 is the most powerful, most expensive, and fastest street-legal production car in the world, with a proven top speed of over 253 mph. The Veyron features a W16 engine—sixteen cylinders in four banks of four cylinders! $1,700,000. bugatti.com

Box of Chocolates

Le Chocolat features a selection of gourmet chocolates as well as an arrangement of magnificent jewelry, including a priceless collection of natural yellow and blue diamonds, emeralds, and sapphires from the personal vaults of Simon’s of Simons Jewelers. $1,500,000. (800) 767-3371 or simonsjewelers.com 

Tequila

Platinum and White Gold tequila bottle with liquor made out of 100 percent blue agave liquid and aged for six years. The Platinum bottle rings up at $225,000, while the company also sells the Gold and Platinum bottle for $150,000 and the Silver and Gold bottle for $25,000. most-expensive-cognac.com

Tea Bag by Boodles

Boodles jewelers made a diamond teabag to celebrate the 75th birthday of British tea company PG Tips. The teabag was handcrafted using 280 diamonds and is valued at around $14,000. +44 (0)20 7437 5050 or boodles.co.uk/index.html

Echelon Synthetic Lawns and Putting Greens

Premium synthetic lawns and putting greens for the homeowner who is looking for a lush green lawn year-round or to improve his or her game without the hassle of mowing or a costly water bill. A complete warranty package available. Lawns start at $8 per square foot installed and putting greens at $11 per square foot installed. (602) 615-0328 or echelongreens.com

CC Glass Design by Cline’s Natural Stone

Hand-cut, one of a kind, and made to order according to client’s specifications, these decorative tile inserts are must-haves. Due to custom nature, there are no standard shapes or colors available. Tiles generally measure from two by two inches to six by six inches. $15.00–$200.00 per tile. (623) 516-1516 or clinesnaturalstone.com

100 Percent Electric Torque

Changing the face of the electric car forever, the 2008 Tesla Roadster is an incredible breakthrough with its provocative styling and a 0–60 of 3.9 seconds! One hundred percent electric, the Roadster will go 220 thrilling miles on one charge. Reserve yours today! $109,000. (310) 473-8337 or teslamotors.com

By Alana Stroud

Hurley Backpack

Stay cool and in style this year with a Hurley backpack. With plenty of pockets and other options to load up all your favorite stuff and schoolwork, you can even haul your skateboard with the front-placed deck straps. Assorted styles and colors. $31.99 and up. tillys.com

Franklin Kid-1240 Children’s Talking Dictionary

Give your kids the gifts of an expansive vocabulary and good spelling. This talking dictionary has 44,000 words, has five games to help build word skills with varying levels, works with headphones, and does much more. Speaks letters, words, and definitions out loud! $40.95 at amazon.com

Apple MacBook

This sleek-and-sexy 5.2-pound notebook sports a glossy 13.3-inch widescreen that creates richer blacks and whiter whites. A speedy 2-GHz T2500 Intel Core Duo processor makes multitasking a breeze, which is a must-have when you’re chatting using the built-in iSight camera in one window, as you jam with iTunes in the background. $1,599. (800) MY-APPLE or store.apple.com

*If you’re a student, faculty, or staff member and you buy a Mac before September 15, you can get a free iPod touch or iPod nano.

Lunch Boxes

It may not be the most expensive back-to-school item on your list, but the receptacle your kid totes his or her lunch in on the first day of school certainly makes a statement. And these days, lunch boxes have come a long way from the simple metal pail circa 1900. Starting at $9.95. (866) 823-4224 or lunchboxes.com

Locker Organizer

Finally, a place to put extra index cards, markers, crayons, and whatever else might otherwise be loose inside a school locker. These organizers come in nearly every shape, size, and design, and attach in many convenient ways. Find the one that suits your child’s needs best! Starting from $8.99. stacksandstacks.com

Calculator

There are many inexpensive scientific calculators on the market, but few boast the two-line display and other advanced features users get with the Texas Instruments TI-30x IIS. Comes in handy for science, math, algebra, trigonometry, and statistics. Starting at $17.98. (800) 842-2737 or ti.com

BRIDESMAIDS

Mitzi Baker Bags. Want to really spoil your bridesmaids? Consider the Danica (red) and Maude (blue) handbags by Mitzi Baker. With soft exterior leather and suede lining, they are both classic and stylish. $530 and $450 respectively at carrythisonline.com.

Metallic Silver-Bead Choker and Silver Crown Necklace. Fun and fresh in style, these necklaces can carry your bridesmaids through their casual days and snazzy evenings. $44 and $72 respectively. Available at rynebonz.com or at local retailers—Dollyrockers in Anthem (623) 879-6969; and Ramon Bacaui in Scottsdale (480) 946-2015.

Tiffany & Co. Share Certificate. Something original for your bridesmaids: a share in a company that happens to be one of women’s best friends! $74–$113 at giveashare.com.

Personalized Jewelry Box. With black and white dots and stripes and your bridesmaids’ own initials, it’s a cute treasure box for their jewelry. $25–$35 at dandydelights.com.

GROOMSMEN

Visol Engravable Leather Golf Gift Set. With an engraving plate for personalization, this suave golf case is conveniently compact, yet includes three golf balls, six tees, and a golf tool. $39.95, including engraving. etchedimpressions.net.

Men’s Monogrammed Sterling-Silver Cuff Links. These simple but stylish cuff links will help your groomsmen look their best on their own special occasions. $139.99 at jcpenny.com.

Jack Daniel’s Poker Set. Perfect for your game- (and gambling-) loving groomsmen. Each set includes 300 foil-printed Old No. 7 poker chips, a dealer button, and two decks of premium Jack Daniel’s playing cards enclosed in an embossed leatherette carrying case. $79.95 at motorcyclecollectibles.com.

Cigar Lover’s Humidor Kit. A great way for your cigar aficionados to keep their cigars. Visit kreativekontainers.com for more information.

Photography by Eric Fairchild

NEW TWIST ON AN OLD BOOT
Women can get both comfort and Western style in Ariat’s open-heel boots. $119 at Saba’s in Cave Creek. (480) 595-0959

ROSES ARE RED…
Accessorize with these Ariat Rambling Rose purses in two styles. $159.95 and $199.95 at Saba’s in Cave Creek. sabaswesternwear.com

BIG BIRD FOR BIG BOOTS
Check out these men’s Ariat full quill ostrich boots! $399 at Saba’s in Cave Creek. (480) 595-0959

OUT ON THE FRINGE
This large fringe coat by Scully is a great item for the fall season! $250 at Saba’s in Cave Creek. sabaswesternwear.com

ONE OF THESE DAYS…
These lipstick-red women’s Ariat boots are gonna walk all over whomever you choose! Or do the walking for you. $145 at Saba’s in Cave Creek. (480) 595-0959

PRETTY IN PINK—FLOWERS
Martini Ranch brand brings you a rich cocoa-brown blouse sprinkled with sequins, cute metal buttons, and embroidered flowers. $70 at Saba’s in Cave Creek. sabaswesternwear.com

ONE OF A KIND
This custom birch-block puzzle-top and copper bar will be a great help with entertaining your guests. $2,149 at Valerie’s Furniture & Accents. (480) 483-3327

SHAGALICIOUS BLONDE!
That’s what they call his unique Italian goat hair accent bench with an antique finish. $1,589 at Valerie’s Furniture & Accents. (480) 483-3327

THE DUKE’S CHAIR
This John Wayne office chair will let everyone know who is the boss. Special price of $2,749 at Valerie’s Furniture & Accents. (480) 483-3327

ROCK-A-BYE BABY
This little red and black rocking horse is just the right size, and is approximately 85 years old! $129 at The Lazy Lizard. (480) 488-6505

TALE AS OLD AS TIME
Or perhaps only the clock is old as time. But this white-crackled timepiece won’t tell. $59 at The Lazy Lizard. (480) 488-6505

MOOOVE OVER, DRESSERS!
For the big and sturdy, handmade ten-drawer dresser with cowhide drawers and Texas star handles. $2,249 at Big Bronco. (480) 575-1357

IT’S A WHEEL OF A DEAL
On this antique, rustic wagon wheel sofa table. $2,599 at Big Bronco. (480) 575-1357

Sporting a Ferrari
The sleek 2003 Ferrari 360 Spyder is the perfect way to get around. $176,900 at phxcars.com

Glare-Free, Too!
Enjoy your backyard in a new way with the All Weather Outdoor LCD Televisions by SunBriteTV. $2,295 and up at sunbritetv.com

Catch a Star
This 18K white-gold bridge pendant from Cornelis Hollander was inspired by space, and sports a floating diamond in the center. $1,900 at cornelishollander.com

Safe Room for Spirits
Store your wine in any room with the elegant Sonoma Hide-a-Bar Cabinet. $1,749 at frontgate.com

Take Your Cue
Let American Heirloom Products build you a custom pool table, or choose one from their Vanguard or Euro line. $2,000 and up at ahpooltables.com

Take the Controls
Now’s the best time to get that pilot’s license, because the upcoming Piper Jet is personal transportation you won’t want to pass up. $2.199 and up at newpiper.com/piperjet, (602) 267-4095

The Ultimate Backyard Experience
The Galaxy Entertainment Spa from Cal Spas combines comfort and pampering with the best in home entertainment. $32,700 MSRP at calspas.com

Back Up Your Bottles
Organize your wine cellar with great efficiency with the eSommelier Wine Inventory System. $7,999 at frontgate.com

Flame Art
Golden Flame Distributing, Inc. can provide you with the Cyclone, an art piece accented with copper and chrome that functions as a fireplace. $8,500 at GoldenFlame.com

Bling Reflecting
The curved back on this 18K white-gold pendant from Cornelis Hollander reflects the three-sided diamond pave bar. $2,675 at cornelishollander.com

Fashionable in Denim
Men need good jeans, too, and they can have them with True Religion Men’s Joey Jeans from Scottsdale Jean Company. $328 at scottsdalejc.com, or (480) 905-9300

Home Therapy
Portable and private, the Solo System Sauna allows you to rejuvenate your body whenever, wherever. $2,499 at frontgate.com

Lazy Days
Relax and float around in a Lazy River Pool by Dreamscapes Custom Pools & Spas. Prices vary. DreamscapeCustomPools.com, or (623) 587-POOL

Marry Me?
Propose with a ring from Tiffany’s legacy collection. $15,500 and up at tiffany.com/expertise/engagement

Eye Derma-Pod Anti-Aging Triple Response System by Olay - Olay Eye Derma-Pod’s are single use treatments formulated with caffeine, botanical extracts, antioxidant vitamins, aloe and witch hazel to regenerate surface cells and decongest puffiness. Microspheres help to fill in fine lines and creases for smoother looking skin, $22. ULTA, ulta.com

Moisturizing Vitamin Complex w/UV Protection Total Effects Touch of Sun by Olay -The key to the success of Total Effects is Vita Niacin, a blend of Vitamin E, Pro-Vitamin B5, and Niacinamide which work to condition your skin’s natural moisture barrier, a function considered to be essential for young, healthy, and vibrant looking skin. SPF 15 is added for broad spectrum protection against UVA and UVB rays. Fragrance-free. A small amount of sunless tanner enhances your skin tone with every use, gradually building to a warm, natural looking tone. Streak-free formula, $19. ULTA, ulta.com

Touch of Sun Daily Moisturizers by Olay - Touch of Sun daily moisturizers with a bit of sunless tanner to gradually, and slowly build a natural looking glow. This rich lotion is formulated with mango butter, sweet almond oil, and Vitamin E to smooth, soften, and revitalize skin. Light capturing micro-pearls are included to give your skin a subtle radiance, $10. Target, target.com

Illuminating Cream Cleanser Definity by Olay -Olay Illuminating Cleanser penetrates deep into skin to remove all traces of dirt, impurities and makeup. Formulated with glucosamine, and Vitamin E to nourish and moisturize skin, $8. ULTA, ulta.com

Bleach Cream by Veet - Change dark hair to barely there with this quick-acting, gentle creme bleach. Use it to lighten dark hair on your face, arms, body, even your eyebrows, $8. Target, target.com

Whitestrips Dental Whitening System by Crest - Whitestrips feature an enamel-safe whitening agent recommended by dentists. This kit contains 28 whitening strips for the upper teeth and 28 for the lower teeth. Wear the strips for thirty minutes every day and your teeth will be noticeably whiter in just fourteen days! Simple, safe, and effective, you couldn’t ask for anything more, $25. ULTA, ulta.com