Mother's Day has come and gone, and now it's time to recognize that other parent -- yes, it's time to start thinking about Father's Day.
If you haven't started making Father's Day plans just yet, you still have another week and a half. But it's probably time to at least start thinking about gifts for dad.
Mandalay Place's The Art of Shaving (wwww.theartofshaving.com) carries a huge selection of high-end shaving tools, from pre-shave oils to razors of the classic, straight variety ($45-$300) to five-blade Nickel-plated, engraved razors ($250).
The retailer also carries a book called "The Art of Shaving" ($17), and after-shave balms (125ml, $38), as well as starter kits for products in the unscented, Lavender Essential Oil, Lemon Essential Oil and Sandalwood Essential Oil lines ($38).
You also can pamper dad by scheduling a professional shave at the store's Barber Spa, where men can book several services, including the traditional shave ($35), the royal shave ($55), or a face and head shave (also $55). A haircut ($40) and a free shaving consultation with the store's barbers also can be had.
If dad is a fan of an HBO cable television show, the network's online shop (www.store.hbo.com) has all kinds of logo merchandise, from T-shirts sporting the Sopranos, Deadwood and Entourage ($19.99) to Sopranos bowling balls ($139.99) and bowling ball bags ($18.99).
The selection also includes Deadwood Saloon Beer Steins ($11.99) and Gem Saloon shot glasses ($9.99), "The Soprano Family Cookbook" ($19.95), and DVD collections of the complete seasons of many HBO shows.
J & J Poker Supplies and Unique Collectibles, 9770 S. Maryland Parkway, is home to all manner of poker and gaming stuff for the dad who plays cards.
The store has several styles of gaming tables, including a Texas Hold 'em Table Top ($69), a fold up Texas Hold 'em Table with drink holders ($299.99), and a Low Rise Blackjack Table ($299).
In addition, the store carries a wide selection of chip cases. They come in wood, vinyl and aluminum. There also are chip racks ($5.99-$24.99), a 1000 Chip Capacity Clear Carrier ($129), playing cards from local casinos ($3.50), automatic card shufflers ($22.99-$39.99), a mini Blackjack set ($4.99), and Blackjack layout felt tablecloths ($29.99), along with all sorts of other gaming supplies and memorabilia.
If dad is a wine drinker, Wrapables (www.wrapables.com) sells the Wine Arc ($21.95), an 11-inch-by-2-inch piece of arc-shaped wood that suspends a regular wine bottle in air.
If cocktails are more his speed, Pottery Barn has a stainless steel bar tool set ($49), a bamboo bar tool set ($39), and a bone handled set called the Julian bar tool set ($49), not to mention a Swank cocktail shaker ($29).
And finally, a reader suggested Scott Hubbard's book "The Ultimate Shop Manual: A Man's Guide to Shopping for and with Women," as a father's Day gift, although it sort of sounds like that might be more of a gift for the woman in dad's life.
Maria Phelan is a reporter for the Green Valley and Henderson Views. Retail information appropriate for mention can be sent to mphelan@viewnews.com.
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