Golf in 3D and other subtleties
Compiled from Switzerland, Bavaria and South Tyrol
Christmas is approaching and with it the anxious question: What do I get a "I've-got-everything" type of man or woman who answers the question about their Christmas wishes with "not logo balls, lighters or tees again", because everyone already has enough of the "graffle" anyway and everyone prefers to buy their own preferred equipment accessories. So maybe something more personal? I found what I was looking for in Switzerland of all places. The Canadian artist Anne Jent L., who lives in Zurich, creates the funniest "golf pics" according to very personal wishes. So here I find the gift of gifts - a golf picture that immortalizes the last triumph on his scorecard forever - the "Eagle". Are you wondering how this is supposed to work? Her website explains: Anne's pictures are actually "gimmicks" in a 3D look, which she combines with various golf motifs, copied from various scenarios on the golf course. This results in motifs such as "longest drive" or "closest to the pin", which she then adds miniatures such as the bottle of champagne for the "hole in one", the birdie for the "birdie" or the eagle for the "eagle". One of her favorite motifs is also the baby with a club on the golf ball for "born to golf" or the cowbell on the golf ball for "Swiss Golf". The whole process takes about two to four weeks, after which the picture is sent to you. Costs approx. 100 CH incl. postage.
All motifs can be found at www.golfpics.ch
As a Bavarian by choice, this gift idea for him and her particularly appealed to me: Wild at Heart: The Spirit & Soul of Bavaria. The idea is based on the high-quality products of the Schlemmer family business in Haar near Munich, which they offer under the name "Bavarian Sprits": the gin "Soul of Bavaria" and the vodka "Spirit of Bavaria". Schlemmer-Junior is thus continuing a tradition that goes back over 100 years - naturally with the purest Bavarian water and wheat from his parents' farm. Just recently, rum was added with "Pirate of Bavaria". To order in the online store at www.bavarian-spirits.de
Last but not least - a gift tip that I have tested on my own skin and that comes from my favorite destination, South Tyrol: Team Dr. Joseph's high-tech natural cosmetics. The "team" in the new facial cosmetics line refers to the contrasting pairs of nature and high-tech as well as folk medicine and science. The result is what Dr. Franz calls "high-tech natural cosmetics" with the basic ingredients fig to combat skin aging, lichen for skin protection, yeast for oxygenation and hibiscus seeds as a plant-based alternative to Botox. The microtechnology used in production, the texture, the skin-friendly preservative system and much more are all high-tech. The skincare line really does have the right product for all skin types. My favorite: Supreme Repair Wellaging Serum and Ultra Intense Hyaluronic Age Repair Cream - the best after a sunny 5-hour golf walk in the blazing sun. More information at www.teamdrjoseph.com
