{"id":373,"date":"2012-12-06T12:30:00","date_gmt":"2012-12-06T12:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/theenchantedhome.co\/2012\/12\/bloggers-buzz-on-holiday-gifts-part-iii\/"},"modified":"2012-12-06T12:30:00","modified_gmt":"2012-12-06T12:30:00","slug":"bloggers-buzz-on-holiday-gifts-part-iii","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/2012\/12\/06\/bloggers-buzz-on-holiday-gifts-part-iii\/","title":{"rendered":"Bloggers buzz on holiday gifts part III!"},"content":{"rendered":"<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Good morning! Well here I am again with my final installment of bloggers ideas for  holiday gift giving. And talk about closing with a showstopper! So many  amazingly gorgeous ideas here, I would be tickled pink to receive any  one of them and if the recipients on my list are very very good&#8230;thy  might benefit from this scrumptious list of goodies!? I am so grateful to all the many talented bloggers who joined me in this fun series to kick off the magical holiday season. I am happy to say my very first purchased gifts of the season are thanks to some of these wonderful ideas. Hope you have also found it helpful in your own gift giving. Ready for some more? Let&#8217;s go&#8230;&#8230;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>?<a href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-M-X49GLD2WA\/UHihGfcuxHI\/AAAAAAAAicU\/0GqjxiOCPG8\/s1600\/filigree-divider_5_lg.gif\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" border=\"0\" height=\"45\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-M-X49GLD2WA\/UHihGfcuxHI\/AAAAAAAAicU\/0GqjxiOCPG8\/s320\/filigree-divider_5_lg.gif\" width=\"320\"><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>?<span><span><span><b><span><span>Sharon from? My French Country Home<span> says.<span>&#8230;..<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div>If I were to pick gifts from my store for two girlfriends , then I  would most certainly want to offer them something very French, that  would embellish their home, and make them feel comfortable and feminine.<\/div>\n<div>And to a dear friend who lives in a part of the world where the  temperatures easily soar skyhigh, I would offer her one of these hand  embroidered nightdresses, pretty enough to be worn as a dress and always  so cool and? comfortable.? These nightdresses are over 100 years old,  yet are still snow white with their orginal tiny buttons down the front.<\/div>\n<div><a href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-ttCck8IpjrA\/UKjrlrTGR5I\/AAAAAAAAkzM\/GWG9n3iXH0E\/s1600\/DSCF7334.JPG\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-ttCck8IpjrA\/UKjrlrTGR5I\/AAAAAAAAkzM\/GWG9n3iXH0E\/s640\/DSCF7334.JPG\" width=\"472\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div><a href=\"http:\/\/www.myfrenchcountrybrocante.com\/#%21product\/zoom1yla\/257537971\/five%20vintage%20hardback%20books\">http:\/\/www.myfrenchcountrybrocante.com\/#!product\/zoom1yla\/257537971\/five%20vintage%20hardback%20books<\/a><\/div>\n<p>To my friend who loves to read, and who has just  redecorated her bedroom in a pale palette of cream and verdigris, I  would love to gift her these old French books.? Their decorative covers  and spines would make her think of France each time she looks at them,  and they are pretty enough to be on a bedside table, or even on a  dressing table.<\/p>\n<div><a href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-IVQx9soDO3E\/UKjtsDLgBlI\/AAAAAAAAkzc\/a9WrXwZY7Mo\/s1600\/DSCF3668.JPG\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-IVQx9soDO3E\/UKjtsDLgBlI\/AAAAAAAAkzc\/a9WrXwZY7Mo\/s640\/DSCF3668.JPG\" width=\"466\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div><a href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-IVQx9soDO3E\/UKjtsDLgBlI\/AAAAAAAAkzc\/a9WrXwZY7Mo\/s1600\/DSCF3668.JPG\">http:\/\/www.myfrenchcountrybrocante.com\/#!product\/zoom1yla\/257537971\/five%20vintage%20hardback%20books<\/a><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>?<a href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-M-X49GLD2WA\/UHihGfcuxHI\/AAAAAAAAicU\/0GqjxiOCPG8\/s1600\/filigree-divider_5_lg.gif\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" border=\"0\" height=\"45\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-M-X49GLD2WA\/UHihGfcuxHI\/AAAAAAAAicU\/0GqjxiOCPG8\/s320\/filigree-divider_5_lg.gif\" width=\"320\"><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div><span>?<span><span><b><span><span><span><span>?<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span><span><span><b><span><span><span><span>Phyllis from <span>Henhurst Interiors says<span>&#8230;..<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>?Hi Tina, Thanks for including me ? I am thrilled to be part of your series.? xoxo, Phyllis<\/div>\n<p>When buying presents for friends and family at a distance I like to send a little piece of Vermont and local glassblower <a href=\"http:\/\/www.simonpearce.com\/\">Simon Pearce?s<\/a> shop is my go-to gift resource. Whether you are shopping for someone whose style is traditional or contemporary, formal or informal, among the store?s hand-made glass, pottery and accessories there is truly something for everyone.<\/p>\n<p>At the top of my list this year are the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.simonpearce.com\/product\/thetford+globe.do?sortby=ourPicks&#038;page=2\">Thetford Globes <\/a>which have the most radiant effect when illuminated and, to me, resemble how the ice on a pond freezes. Clustered on the table or the fireplace mantle they will add a glow to every room.<\/p>\n<div><a href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-bRA9K5vovJ0\/UKjwUvUWwXI\/AAAAAAAAk0A\/mkxzG83aUzM\/s1600\/image002.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-bRA9K5vovJ0\/UKjwUvUWwXI\/AAAAAAAAk0A\/mkxzG83aUzM\/s640\/image002.jpg\" width=\"640\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<p>For local friends I like to give something unique and that can?t be found in our area shops. That endeavor takes me online and to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.jaysonhome.com\/\">Jayson Home<\/a> where I can always find something for ?the person who has everything? and where I recently sourced my own birthday presents (they were presented to the family for wrapping prior to the big day.) For this year?s holiday gifts I will shopping their selection of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.jaysonhome.com\/catalogsearch\/result\/?q=horn\">horn vessels.<\/a><\/p>\n<div>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-rmS61XWd9Ik\/UKjwVOpXFSI\/AAAAAAAAk0I\/AwS64_I-mCw\/s1600\/image005.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" border=\"0\" height=\"382\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-rmS61XWd9Ik\/UKjwVOpXFSI\/AAAAAAAAk0I\/AwS64_I-mCw\/s640\/image005.jpg\" width=\"640\"><\/a> <\/div>\n<p>I love the organic nature of the forms, the color gradations, and that the pieces are multi-purpose. The cups, bowls and covered dishes can be used tabletop, as desk accessories or to display other treasures.<\/p>\n<p>Many thanks, Tina for including me ? I am delighted to be sharing ideas with your readers ? with all best wishes to you and yours for a happy holiday season! Phyllis at Henhurst Interiors<\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><a href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-M-X49GLD2WA\/UHihGfcuxHI\/AAAAAAAAicU\/0GqjxiOCPG8\/s1600\/filigree-divider_5_lg.gif\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" border=\"0\" height=\"45\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-M-X49GLD2WA\/UHihGfcuxHI\/AAAAAAAAicU\/0GqjxiOCPG8\/s320\/filigree-divider_5_lg.gif\" width=\"320\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div>?<span><span><span><b> <\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span>\n<\/div>\n<div><span><span><span><b><span><span><b> Sharon of Roses and Rust says&#8230;<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<p><span><span><span><b><span><span><b>?<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/b><span><span><span><span>Hi Tina, Thanks for inviting me to contribute. What fun to<span> <\/span>do,?and so hard to limit to two. But after much deliberation, here are my two gift choices<\/span>.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-Sf_Auj63SWE\/UKjxLxCxziI\/AAAAAAAAk0s\/nc-T1JlZbzA\/s1600\/product_img_21_460x460.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-Sf_Auj63SWE\/UKjxLxCxziI\/AAAAAAAAk0s\/nc-T1JlZbzA\/s400\/product_img_21_460x460.jpg\" width=\"400\"><\/a><span><span><span><span><span><br \/><span><span>I would love to give someone any ceramics from this exqisite range. These items are all handmade in a studio in South Africa. The studio, called Mud Studio,?is situated in a rural area with high unemployment figures, so?provides fantastic working opportunities in the area as well as imparting new skills and knowledge to underpriveledged people. Mud?s elegant and earthy designs have won much international acclaim and can?now be found in designer stores across the globe, like the Conran Shop and Anthropologie. <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mudstudio.net\/\">?http:\/\/www.mudstudio.net\/<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>\n<\/div>\n<div><span><span><span><span><span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span><span><span><span><span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span><span><span><span><span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span><span><span><span><span><br \/><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span><span><span><span><span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span><span><span><span><span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span><span><span><span><span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span><span><span><span><span><br \/>?<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><a href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-q5Rc4zF1mBk\/UKjxLgE3v1I\/AAAAAAAAk0k\/brivrv8CWrQ\/s1600\/Grecian-Towel1.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-q5Rc4zF1mBk\/UKjxLgE3v1I\/AAAAAAAAk0k\/brivrv8CWrQ\/s640\/Grecian-Towel1.jpg\" width=\"480\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/blogger.g?blogID=4981970818364061995\" imageanchor=\"1\"><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/blogger.g?blogID=4981970818364061995\" imageanchor=\"1\"><\/a><span><span><span><span>I would love to give a friend a set of these bath or hand towels. They are a cotton and linen mix are made in South Africa in a mill outside the lovely?coastal town of Plettenberg Bay. The owner of the mill worked as an apprentice in the silk mills of Yorkshire in the UK as a teenager?and has had a lifelong passion for?textiles which is evident in the?outstanding quality of these products. They?re versatile; ready for use in the bathroom, alongside the pool or on the beach and what?s more they are environmentally friendly. I?have a set of these hand towels and they look as good now as the day I got them.<br \/><a href=\"http:\/\/mungoretail.com\/\">?http:\/\/mungoretail.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Warm regards<br \/>Sharon<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<br \/><a href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-M-X49GLD2WA\/UHihGfcuxHI\/AAAAAAAAicU\/0GqjxiOCPG8\/s1600\/filigree-divider_5_lg.gif\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" border=\"0\" height=\"45\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-M-X49GLD2WA\/UHihGfcuxHI\/AAAAAAAAicU\/0GqjxiOCPG8\/s320\/filigree-divider_5_lg.gif\" width=\"320\"><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<br \/><span><span><span><b><span><span><b>Marianne of Marianne Simon Design says&#8230;.<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<\/div>\n<p><center><\/center>Here is my guest post with 2 of my favorite gifts to give.  For some reason I&#8217;m singing the song &#8216;These are a few of my favorite things&#8217; as I&#8217;m writing this post.  \ud83d\ude42 <\/p>\n<p>?When Tina asked me to share 2 of my favorite gifts to give, I immediately knew what I would choose. ?I am proud to say that both of the women behind these companies are from Seattle and lucky for you, you can purchase their things online. ?How easy is that!? <\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>First up is glassybaby. ?I cannot even tell you how many of these I have given as gifts. ?These handmade votives are truly a favorite and come in every color you could possibly imagine! ?They make the most beautiful gift! ?<a href=\"http:\/\/www.glassybaby.com\/\">www.glassybaby.com<\/a><\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div><a href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-4EBhRMRqcTE\/UMFIsK2OdII\/AAAAAAAAmfQ\/G18AoRlglcI\/s1600\/glassybaby_lg_html.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" border=\"0\" height=\"267\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-4EBhRMRqcTE\/UMFIsK2OdII\/AAAAAAAAmfQ\/G18AoRlglcI\/s400\/glassybaby_lg_html.jpg\" width=\"400\"><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Who doesn&#8217;t like chocolate?! ?Specifically salted caramels!!! ?I have tried many, many brands of salted caramels and hands down, Fran&#8217;s are the best! ?These award winning caramels are the perfect balance of salty and sweet. So delicious! ?Be sure to buy a box for yourself, too! ?<a href=\"http:\/\/www.franschocolates.com\/\">www.franschocolates.com<\/a><\/p>\n<div><a href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-yRgNHhg2q7A\/UMFIrif3ZAI\/AAAAAAAAmfI\/Fpa0HDb8vN4\/s1600\/021710-frans-chocolates-001.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" border=\"0\" height=\"266\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-yRgNHhg2q7A\/UMFIrif3ZAI\/AAAAAAAAmfI\/Fpa0HDb8vN4\/s400\/021710-frans-chocolates-001.jpg\" width=\"400\"><\/a><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div>?<a href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-M-X49GLD2WA\/UHihGfcuxHI\/AAAAAAAAicU\/0GqjxiOCPG8\/s1600\/filigree-divider_5_lg.gif\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" border=\"0\" height=\"45\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-M-X49GLD2WA\/UHihGfcuxHI\/AAAAAAAAicU\/0GqjxiOCPG8\/s320\/filigree-divider_5_lg.gif\" width=\"320\"><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<br \/><span><span><span><b><span><span><b>Debby of <span>Inspired <span>De<span>sign says&#8230;.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span>\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\" trbidi=\"on\">\n<div><a href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-gExBZ0eu_WM\/ULP1kruoFWI\/AAAAAAAAgvo\/hHzjsisUsPI\/s1600\/PicMonkey%25252520Collage-104.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\"><img decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-gExBZ0eu_WM\/ULP1kruoFWI\/AAAAAAAAgvo\/hHzjsisUsPI\/s1600\/PicMonkey%25252520Collage-104.jpg\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div>Hi, it&#8217;s Debby from<a href=\"http:\/\/www.4inspireddesign.com\/\"> Inspired Design<\/a>! I&#8217;m guessing you could probably find all of your Christmas gifts right in<a href=\"http:\/\/www.theenchantedhomeshop.com\/\"> Tina&#8217;s gorgeous shop<\/a>. Let&#8217;s face in, the girl is amazing. Who is with me in insisting that she needs her own HGTV series? Love her! If you have already purchased one of everything from Tina and are looking for a few more ideas, then here are a couple more.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\" trbidi=\"on\">\n<div><a href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-ilQoH1NW4Y0\/ULLvccWCzSI\/AAAAAAAAgo0\/xrktiefROac\/s1600\/PicMonkey+Collage.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\"><img decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-ilQoH1NW4Y0\/ULLvccWCzSI\/AAAAAAAAgo0\/xrktiefROac\/s1600\/PicMonkey+Collage.jpg\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>I love the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.stelladot.com\/sites\/debbysteele\">Stella + Dot<\/a> line so much that I decided to sell it. They have recently expanded their jewelry line to include scarves, wallets, phone cases and candles. This Christmas season you can give a long distance relative or friend an <a href=\"http:\/\/shop.stelladot.com\/style\/b2c_en_us\/stella-dot-gift-card.html\">e-gift card<\/a>?in any amount from $25.00 to $1000.00. Easy peasy. I&#8217;m also loving the <a href=\"http:\/\/shop.stelladot.com\/style\/b2c_en_us\/gifts\/candles.html\">deliciously scented candles<\/a>. The candles make great a hostess gift or fun little stocking stuffer.<\/div>\n<p><span><\/span><span><\/span><\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><a href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-5HNBe_xUrac\/ULLz88NhlOI\/AAAAAAAAgqg\/EOz3v5r2jtU\/s1600\/PicMonkey+Collage.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\"><img decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-5HNBe_xUrac\/ULLz88NhlOI\/AAAAAAAAgqg\/EOz3v5r2jtU\/s1600\/PicMonkey+Collage.jpg\"><\/a><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.jcrew.com\/\">J. Crew?<\/a>is a no-brainer in my opinion. The?<a href=\"http:\/\/www.jcrew.com\/womens_category\/outerwear\/wool\/PRDOVR~49360\/49360.jsp\">peacoat<\/a> is a timeless winter staple and I love how it&#8217;s been updated in vibrant hues. They have a variety of unique little stocking stuffers as well. I&#8217;m loving the anchor phone case and key chain.?<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><a href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-B2hvHT9zxlk\/ULL23s89-VI\/AAAAAAAAgsE\/o91Np_9oFpE\/s1600\/PicMonkey+Collage.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\"><img decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-B2hvHT9zxlk\/ULL23s89-VI\/AAAAAAAAgsE\/o91Np_9oFpE\/s1600\/PicMonkey+Collage.jpg\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div>I recently visited Nantucket as part as my <a href=\"http:\/\/www.4inspireddesign.com\/search\/label\/wanderlust%20explored\">travel series <\/a>and spied these<a href=\"http:\/\/shop.nordstrom.com\/s\/ugg-australia-tech-earmuffs\/3362452?origin=keywordsearch&#038;contextualcategoryid=0&#038;fashionColor=Black&#038;resultback=0\"> Ugg Australia Tech Ear Muffs <\/a>by in one of the shops. Brilliant. Perfect for the walkers who live in cold weather climates. Of course, the tech gloves are necessary too if one is to be changing the iPod music as well!<\/p>\n<p>Thanks for having me, Tina! I always love visiting my favorite girl. Hope Everyone&#8217;s holiday season is off to a lovely start. Gifts are great but there is no greater gift than giving those you love, your time, your ear, a soft place to fall, a loving embrace or a laugh to share. There is no greater gift than your love year round. Share your heart, love big, don&#8217;t hold back. Happy Holidays!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-M-X49GLD2WA\/UHihGfcuxHI\/AAAAAAAAicU\/0GqjxiOCPG8\/s1600\/filigree-divider_5_lg.gif\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" border=\"0\" height=\"45\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-M-X49GLD2WA\/UHihGfcuxHI\/AAAAAAAAicU\/0GqjxiOCPG8\/s320\/filigree-divider_5_lg.gif\" width=\"320\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span><span><span><b><span><span><b><span><span><span>Jeanne of I dream of sa<span>ys&#8230;..<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>For the Francophile <br \/>The Christmas gift I wish I could give a bunch  of my girlfriends is a do-over on a Paris trip we took a few years ago.  The next best thing? Give them something that reminds them of our  perfect day at Versailles. This gorgeous new book, <i>Versailles<\/i>,  from Valerie Bajou looks like next best thing to a real life exploration  of the palace with lots of history and plenty of gorgeous photos. Add a  macaron candle from Voluspa and some Marie Antoinette Tea from Debauve  and Galais and it&#8217;s almost as good as being there!  <\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><a href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-E-OyWb1BlvY\/ULeF4EC7TbI\/AAAAAAAAl0Q\/AZt8QfyEv8Y\/s1600\/51OATVB8XLL._SL500_AA300_.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-E-OyWb1BlvY\/ULeF4EC7TbI\/AAAAAAAAl0Q\/AZt8QfyEv8Y\/s400\/51OATVB8XLL._SL500_AA300_.jpg\" width=\"400\"><\/a><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Versailles-Valerie-Bajou\/dp\/1419700677\/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&#038;ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1352787097&#038;sr=1-1&#038;keywords=versailles\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/<wbr><\/wbr>Versailles-Valerie-Bajou\/dp\/<wbr><\/wbr>1419700677\/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&#038;<wbr><\/wbr>ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1352787097&#038;sr=1-1&#038;<wbr><\/wbr>keywords=versailles<\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<div><a href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-1T29bEWkD_A\/ULeFq-fCnQI\/AAAAAAAAl0I\/xzJAAM7CaCM\/s1600\/5VOL-2604-500x500.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-1T29bEWkD_A\/ULeFq-fCnQI\/AAAAAAAAl0I\/xzJAAM7CaCM\/s400\/5VOL-2604-500x500.jpg\" width=\"400\"><\/a><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/shop.nordstrom.com\/s\/voluspa-maison-blanc-macaron-boxed-candle\/3176669?origin=category&#038;contextualcategoryid=0&#038;fashionColor=&#038;resultback=0\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/shop.nordstrom.com\/s\/<wbr><\/wbr>voluspa-maison-blanc-macaron-<wbr><\/wbr>boxed-candle\/3176669?origin=<wbr><\/wbr>category&#038;contextualcategoryid=<wbr><\/wbr>0&#038;fashionColor=&#038;resultback=0<\/a><\/p>\n<div><a href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-3OtTM6susUA\/ULeE-q_gvvI\/AAAAAAAAlzg\/C1yXrWz0UXc\/s1600\/501395610.png\" imageanchor=\"1\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-3OtTM6susUA\/ULeE-q_gvvI\/AAAAAAAAlzg\/C1yXrWz0UXc\/s400\/501395610.png\" width=\"240\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.barneys.com\/Debauve-Gallais-Marie-Antoinette-Tea\/00505013956110,default,pd.html?index=10\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/www.barneys.com\/<wbr><\/wbr>Debauve-Gallais-Marie-<wbr><\/wbr>Antoinette-Tea\/00505013956110,<wbr><\/wbr>default,pd.html?index=10<\/a><\/p>\n<p>For the Hostess <br \/>With so much to celebrate this time of year, I like to stockpile hostess gifts to make sure I&#8217;m never without. <i>Mrs. Lilien&#8217;s Cocktail Swatchbook<\/i> brings swanky fun to a party. And, when you add some vintage cocktail  glasses (you can find a great selection on Etsy) and some personalized  cocktail napkins, you have the perfect Christmas present for the friend  who can turn any day into a party.?  <\/p>\n<div><a href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-iza09_lmHg0\/ULeE_cqleUI\/AAAAAAAAlzk\/yQB5wmHClR8\/s1600\/51LcCxqCtWL._SL500_AA300_.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-iza09_lmHg0\/ULeE_cqleUI\/AAAAAAAAlzk\/yQB5wmHClR8\/s400\/51LcCxqCtWL._SL500_AA300_.jpg\" width=\"400\"><\/a><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Liliens-Cocktail-Swatchbook-Kelley-Lilien\/dp\/0307955141\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Liliens-<wbr><\/wbr>Cocktail-Swatchbook-Kelley-<wbr><\/wbr>Lilien\/dp\/0307955141<\/a><\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.etsy.com\/search\/vintage?q=cocktail+glasses&#038;view_type=gallery&#038;ship_to=US&#038;vintage_rewrite=vintage+cocktail+glasses&#038;original_query=2\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a> <\/p>\n<div><a href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-nop5SCUinzM\/ULeFAToEwsI\/AAAAAAAAlz0\/HkCHdmt2s0M\/s1600\/Personalized-Chevron-Green-Cocktail-Napkins-p-9-9950CP-d.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-nop5SCUinzM\/ULeFAToEwsI\/AAAAAAAAlz0\/HkCHdmt2s0M\/s400\/Personalized-Chevron-Green-Cocktail-Napkins-p-9-9950CP-d.jpg\" width=\"400\"><\/a><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.paperstyle.com\/is-bin\/Personalized-Chevron-Green-Cocktail-Napkins-p-9-9950CP?origin=pla&#038;utm_source=Google&#038;utm_Medium=CSE&#038;kw=%7Bkeyword%7D&#038;utm_term=99950CP\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/www.paperstyle.com\/is-<wbr><\/wbr>bin\/Personalized-Chevron-<wbr><\/wbr>Green-Cocktail-Napkins-p-9-<wbr><\/wbr>9950CP?origin=pla&#038;utm_source=<wbr><\/wbr>Google&#038;utm_Medium=CSE&#038;kw={<wbr><\/wbr>keyword}&#038;utm_term=99950CP<\/a><\/p>\n<p>For the Chef <br \/>The  Canal House cookbooks are fun to read, simple to follow, and pretty,  too. And they are so well-priced, you can  afford to give your favorite chef the whole series.? Amazon&#8217;s got them,  or if you are in Seattle, pop by Red Ticking for a stack, you&#8217;ll find  French tableware from Sabre and linens from Libeco to pair with them. <\/p>\n<div><a href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-GASMulQmibs\/ULeE_g6RaWI\/AAAAAAAAlzs\/MOCZhmLZGRM\/s1600\/CanalHouseEveryday-Cover-250px.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-GASMulQmibs\/ULeE_g6RaWI\/AAAAAAAAlzs\/MOCZhmLZGRM\/s400\/CanalHouseEveryday-Cover-250px.jpg\" width=\"307\"><\/a><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thecanalhouse.com\/buythebook.html\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/www.thecanalhouse.com\/<wbr><\/wbr>buythebook.html<\/a><\/p>\n<div><a href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-d3wa_DLWBs0\/ULeE9Kd6xDI\/AAAAAAAAlzY\/ZVgxsQq3uIs\/s1600\/41aRR9VtdML._SL500_AA300_.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-d3wa_DLWBs0\/ULeE9Kd6xDI\/AAAAAAAAlzY\/ZVgxsQq3uIs\/s400\/41aRR9VtdML._SL500_AA300_.jpg\" width=\"400\"><\/a><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Canal-house-cooking-boxed-set\/dp\/0982739451\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Canal-<wbr><\/wbr>house-cooking-boxed-set\/dp\/<wbr><\/wbr>0982739451<\/a><\/p>\n<p>For a Cozy Weekend at Home <br \/>I  love being treated to a new pair of pajamas at Christmastime. This  year, JCrew&#8217;s Liberty print PJs are definitely on my wishlist. But which  to choose? The blue and white paisley, or pretty floral&#8230; Both,  please! <\/p>\n<div><a href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-yhWNnlnbUQc\/ULeE8nIuLPI\/AAAAAAAAlzQ\/fGKL0Oo_NCE\/s1600\/23750_PA7255_m.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-yhWNnlnbUQc\/ULeE8nIuLPI\/AAAAAAAAlzQ\/fGKL0Oo_NCE\/s400\/23750_PA7255_m.jpg\" width=\"400\"><\/a><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.jcrew.com\/womens_category\/sleepwear\/PRDOVR~23750\/23750.jsp\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/www.jcrew.com\/womens_<wbr><\/wbr>category\/sleepwear\/PRDOVR~<wbr><\/wbr>23750\/23750.jsp<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span><span><span><b><span><span><b><span><span><span><span><span>?<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-M-X49GLD2WA\/UHihGfcuxHI\/AAAAAAAAicU\/0GqjxiOCPG8\/s1600\/filigree-divider_5_lg.gif\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" border=\"0\" height=\"45\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-M-X49GLD2WA\/UHihGfcuxHI\/AAAAAAAAicU\/0GqjxiOCPG8\/s320\/filigree-divider_5_lg.gif\" width=\"320\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span><span><b><span><b><span>Carolyn of? Vintage Mulberry says&#8230;.<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span><br \/><span><span><span><br \/><span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div>\n<br \/><span><span><span><span>I was so excited when Tina so  graciously asked me to be a part of this gift giving series! I always  leave inspired every time I stop in for a visit with Tina and her  incredible blog and I am thrilled to share some of my ideas for  Christmas gifts!?Because  I own my own shop I am quite partial to the items we carry!  Christmastime is a very fun time for us because we get to share our most  special pieces with you?<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><span><span><span><a href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-MfOKxPvnzWo\/UL3jt33o1eI\/AAAAAAAAmHg\/9YgpF2emcHw\/s1600\/303136_10150403230008427_25861538_n.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-MfOKxPvnzWo\/UL3jt33o1eI\/AAAAAAAAmHg\/9YgpF2emcHw\/s640\/303136_10150403230008427_25861538_n.jpg\" width=\"464\"><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div><span><span><span><a href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-0aZQ7li96Ko\/UL3julCAXjI\/AAAAAAAAmHo\/Fu8RXctSr-0\/s1600\/312019_10150403229328427_8569754_n.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-0aZQ7li96Ko\/UL3julCAXjI\/AAAAAAAAmHo\/Fu8RXctSr-0\/s640\/312019_10150403229328427_8569754_n.jpg\" width=\"473\"><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div><span><span><span><a href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-MadahTsmkCg\/UL3jvmoPYAI\/AAAAAAAAmHw\/8lWH3vCGoT8\/s1600\/390144_10151236736108427_1458918405_n.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-MadahTsmkCg\/UL3jvmoPYAI\/AAAAAAAAmHw\/8lWH3vCGoT8\/s640\/390144_10151236736108427_1458918405_n.jpg\" width=\"480\"><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div><span><span><span><a href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-1dieJuT2usg\/UL3jwEB7-_I\/AAAAAAAAmH4\/eYqRCqBITnM\/s1600\/395164_10151236736218427_472534428_n.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-1dieJuT2usg\/UL3jwEB7-_I\/AAAAAAAAmH4\/eYqRCqBITnM\/s640\/395164_10151236736218427_472534428_n.jpg\" width=\"640\"><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div><span><span><span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span><span><span><a href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-a8urn_IGm-M\/UL3jwx9EEWI\/AAAAAAAAmIA\/bNiJI1kTnVc\/s1600\/72162_10151236735888427_1680441460_n.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-a8urn_IGm-M\/UL3jwx9EEWI\/AAAAAAAAmIA\/bNiJI1kTnVc\/s640\/72162_10151236735888427_1680441460_n.jpg\" width=\"480\"><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<p><span><span><span><span>First on my list for you to think about is our  wonderful line of Sennod jewelry. Sennod is based out of New Orleans and  we are grateful to be the exclusive boutique to sell her quality  pieces..each vignette is handpicked and we order the chains as we see  fit. The lengths vary as well as the silver or the gold. The vignettes  are interchangeable so once you have the chain, you can continue to add  to your collection of Sennod pieces! You cannot go wrong with a piece of  Sennod to add to your collection. Our?customers are?definitely?repeat?<wbr><\/wbr>customers?for  this discriminating style. Each vintage piece definitely reflects the  fact that it was found at an antiques shop! We love having the freedom  to do something fun and &#8220;frivolous&#8221; along with selling antique  furniture!<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><br \/><span><span><span>? <\/span><\/span><\/span>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><span><span><span><a href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-TxCkUejOjZ4\/UL3j8exxLjI\/AAAAAAAAmII\/6t4ZLJ7glWY\/s1600\/229873_10151220055508427_526900491_n.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-TxCkUejOjZ4\/UL3j8exxLjI\/AAAAAAAAmII\/6t4ZLJ7glWY\/s640\/229873_10151220055508427_526900491_n.jpg\" width=\"640\"><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div><span><span><span><a href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-JrMz37myLNE\/UL3j84QR51I\/AAAAAAAAmIQ\/-cXF-Wohrwo\/s1600\/292763_10151170361618427_789328340_n.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-JrMz37myLNE\/UL3j84QR51I\/AAAAAAAAmIQ\/-cXF-Wohrwo\/s640\/292763_10151170361618427_789328340_n.jpg\" width=\"480\"><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div><span><span><span><a href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-LEKLOxploUA\/UL3j-DLunuI\/AAAAAAAAmIY\/ek5NdgzsSJA\/s1600\/59414_10151220055753427_2002640693_n.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-LEKLOxploUA\/UL3j-DLunuI\/AAAAAAAAmIY\/ek5NdgzsSJA\/s640\/59414_10151220055753427_2002640693_n.jpg\" width=\"640\"><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div><span><span><span><a href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-zE0sZ9PYA40\/UL3j-z2hvNI\/AAAAAAAAmIg\/8kDWmdqKQUg\/s1600\/68019_10151180530488427_542192576_n.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-zE0sZ9PYA40\/UL3j-z2hvNI\/AAAAAAAAmIg\/8kDWmdqKQUg\/s640\/68019_10151180530488427_542192576_n.jpg\" width=\"640\"><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span><span><span><span><span><span><br \/><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<p><span><span><span><span>      <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div><span><span><span>Another  item we are loving for Christmas gifts and for the Holiday season are  our many pieces of fabulous artwork! How can you go wrong by giving  someone the gift of art? If you are worried about a large painting being  too much then give them?hand painted?wine glasses or an &#8220;itty bitty&#8221; by  Melissa Payne Baker! I promise you , it will be a gift that is  long?remembered! I&#8217;m giving?my mother a tiny?landscape?painting that she  picked out and I am so?excited?about it! Melissa was voted Atlanta&#8217;s  number one artist for 2011 and 2012 ?as seen in Jezebel Magazine. Take a  look at a few examples of what I am talking about and you will see why a  piece of art of any?kind by Melissa would make anyone very happy this Christmas!<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<p><span><span><span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div><span><span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<p><span><span><span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div><span><span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<p><span><span><span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div><span><span><span><\/p>\n<p>Thank you, Tina for including me in this fun blog <span>post<\/span> at such a special time of year!<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<p><span><span><span><\/span><\/span><\/span><span><span><span><span>Carolyn<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><br \/><span><span><span><span><br \/><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\" trbidi=\"on\">\n<div>\n<span><span><span><b><span><span><b><span><span><span><span><span><span>?<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-M-X49GLD2WA\/UHihGfcuxHI\/AAAAAAAAicU\/0GqjxiOCPG8\/s1600\/filigree-divider_5_lg.gif\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" border=\"0\" height=\"45\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-M-X49GLD2WA\/UHihGfcuxHI\/AAAAAAAAicU\/0GqjxiOCPG8\/s320\/filigree-divider_5_lg.gif\" width=\"320\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span><span><span><b><span><span><b><span><span><span><span><span><span>Lindsay of Sadie and Stell<span>a s<span>ays&#8230;..<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><span>Hi kitty cats! Almost Merry Christmas from me over at?<a href=\"http:\/\/www.sadieandstella.blogspot.com\/\">Sadie + Stella<\/a>. I must admit, I am already gifted out myself. How about you? When Tina asked me to show off some of my favorite gifts for this holiday season, I put my bah humbug spirit aside and let my glam girl flag fly. My favorites definitely range in price (one being more of a stocking stuffer and the other not). Who doesn&#8217;t love a high and a low? What they do not range in is glamour. Let&#8217;s get to it.?<\/span><\/div>\n<div><a href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-K09OlRouPiU\/UL6xoXZvhuI\/AAAAAAAAIsw\/9edT3i5WQvI\/s1600\/coasters1.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\"><span><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-K09OlRouPiU\/UL6xoXZvhuI\/AAAAAAAAIsw\/9edT3i5WQvI\/s400\/coasters1.jpg\" width=\"303\"><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<div><span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.katespade.com\/paper-gem-coasters\/PSRU0967,default,pd.html\">Gem Coasters<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span><br \/><\/span><\/div>\n<div><a href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/--eU6KbdkVXI\/UL6wavx2SPI\/AAAAAAAAIso\/0DXRScUdApE\/s1600\/Jonathan+Adler+First+Lady+Pillow+in+Needlepoint+Pillows+-+Google+Chrome+1242012+92335+PM.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\"><span><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" border=\"0\" height=\"385\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/--eU6KbdkVXI\/UL6wavx2SPI\/AAAAAAAAIso\/0DXRScUdApE\/s400\/Jonathan+Adler+First+Lady+Pillow+in+Needlepoint+Pillows+-+Google+Chrome+1242012+92335+PM.jpg\" width=\"400\"><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<div><a href=\"http:\/\/www.jonathanadler.com\/first-lady-pillow\/?cat=0&#038;initial=\"><span>Needlepoint pillow<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<div>\n<span>I mean what glamour girl could resist these babies? Not this one. Merry Christmas to you all and to all come visit me over at?<a href=\"http:\/\/www.sadieandstella.blogspot.com\/\">Sadie + Stella<\/a>. Loves! XOXO<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<div><a href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-M-X49GLD2WA\/UHihGfcuxHI\/AAAAAAAAicU\/0GqjxiOCPG8\/s1600\/filigree-divider_5_lg.gif\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" border=\"0\" height=\"45\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-M-X49GLD2WA\/UHihGfcuxHI\/AAAAAAAAicU\/0GqjxiOCPG8\/s320\/filigree-divider_5_lg.gif\" width=\"320\"><\/a><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div><span><\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<br \/><span><span><span><b><span><span><b><span><span><span><span>Amy of Maison D<span>ecor says&#8230;..<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span>\n<\/div>\n<p><span>? <\/span>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div dir=\"ltr\" trbidi=\"on\">\n<div>\n<span>Tina asked me if I would like to offer some suggestions on gift giving<\/span><br \/><span>for the holiday season~if you are looking to give something to that<\/span><br \/><span>special someone in your life you might consider these two items<\/span><br \/><span>that we sell at Maison Decor. ?I know I would have been thrilled to?<\/span><br \/><span>receive them and I like to give them as wedding gifts<\/span><br \/><span>?or as a way to mark a special occasion~take a look!<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<div><a href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-LIVFSyd5Dlw\/UJ0QfG1bXjI\/AAAAAAAASzk\/wSAQsKwrrDs\/s1600\/IMG_5349.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\"><span><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" border=\"0\" height=\"426\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-LIVFSyd5Dlw\/UJ0QfG1bXjI\/AAAAAAAASzk\/wSAQsKwrrDs\/s640\/IMG_5349.JPG\" width=\"640\"><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<div><span>Our Reproduction Mora Wall Clock.<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span>I hung the pale Louis Blue Mora clock in my living room,<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span>but did you know I custom paint them with Chalk Paint?<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span>to go with any decor?<\/span><\/div>\n<div><a href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-GcR20A_jV64\/UJ0bev0odHI\/AAAAAAAAS1Y\/ekIfdXGtUQk\/s1600\/PicMonkey+Collage+mora+clocks.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\"><span><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-GcR20A_jV64\/UJ0bev0odHI\/AAAAAAAAS1Y\/ekIfdXGtUQk\/s640\/PicMonkey+Collage+mora+clocks.jpg\" width=\"640\"><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<div><span>The Mora clocks are all custom painted by hand by me right in my?<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span>workshop studio. ?You select the color you love and I will have your clock?<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span>on its way in two weeks or less~these clocks measure 52&#8243; x 15&#8243; x 3&#8243;.<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span>Choose from Traditional Old White (with or without a touch of gilding),?<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span>Cream (pale yellow), Versailles (antique celery green),<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span>Chateau Grey (olive green), Paris Grey, or Antique Red .<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span>Each clock runs on one AA battery and is silent.<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span>Our custom Mora clocks are priced at $240 each.<\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><a href=\"http:\/\/shopmaisondecor.com\/collections\/reproduction-mora-clocks\"><span>Shopmaisondecor.com<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<div><a href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-3SV-KDBiowE\/UJ0gbHwkufI\/AAAAAAAAS3M\/aFS9KWJF0xc\/s1600\/IMG_6513.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\"><span><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-3SV-KDBiowE\/UJ0gbHwkufI\/AAAAAAAAS3M\/aFS9KWJF0xc\/s640\/IMG_6513.JPG\" width=\"426\"><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<div><span>If you have a special color request for your Mora<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span>please email me at amymaisondecor@gmail.com<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span>and I will see if I can help you out.<\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><span>?<a href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-MidYTBj_bgA\/UJ0hxhNIGPI\/AAAAAAAAS38\/ZnkHaYM9Tn4\/s1600\/angel_wings1_1024x1024.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-MidYTBj_bgA\/UJ0hxhNIGPI\/AAAAAAAAS38\/ZnkHaYM9Tn4\/s640\/angel_wings1_1024x1024.jpg\" width=\"426\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span>Another shopper favorite at Maison Decor are our wings!<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span>Beautiful distressed wooden Angel Wings~<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span>they are 46&#8243; long and need about 30&#8243; of width for hanging on a wall as a pair.<\/span><\/div>\n<div><a href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-ZV29d_PiA3E\/UJ0hHbaicqI\/AAAAAAAAS3s\/_BTrK8YUfXQ\/s1600\/IMG_6913.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\"><span><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-ZV29d_PiA3E\/UJ0hHbaicqI\/AAAAAAAAS3s\/_BTrK8YUfXQ\/s640\/IMG_6913.JPG\" width=\"426\"><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<div><span>?Cream, taupe and bit of verdigris lend this pair of wings an aged look.?<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span>Solid wood, this pair can be hung vertically or horizontally.<\/span><\/div>\n<div><a href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-wIjhxXy_WaE\/UJ0hI-zamrI\/AAAAAAAAS30\/IT1u3yGKMXs\/s1600\/IMG_6908.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\"><span><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-wIjhxXy_WaE\/UJ0hI-zamrI\/AAAAAAAAS30\/IT1u3yGKMXs\/s640\/IMG_6908.JPG\" width=\"426\"><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<div><span>If you love Gustavian style?these make a fabulous home decor statement!<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span>Priced at $185 the Angel Wings can be found at?<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span>www.shopmaisondecor.com<\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><span>Wishing everybody a Happy Holiday season from Maison Decor!<\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<span>?<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/s166.photobucket.com\/albums\/u87\/auntdoi\/?action=view&#038;current=AmySignature.png\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Photobucket\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/i166.photobucket.com\/albums\/u87\/auntdoi\/AmySignature.png\"><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><a href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-M-X49GLD2WA\/UHihGfcuxHI\/AAAAAAAAicU\/0GqjxiOCPG8\/s1600\/filigree-divider_5_lg.gif\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" border=\"0\" height=\"45\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-M-X49GLD2WA\/UHihGfcuxHI\/AAAAAAAAicU\/0GqjxiOCPG8\/s320\/filigree-divider_5_lg.gif\" width=\"320\">?<\/a><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Whoa! So many amazing ideas&#8230;.seriously I think I could possibly polish off my list with these suggestions alone! (not to imply however I am even nearly done) but its fun to imagine that I am. I hope this might have given you a few ideas too&#8230;&#8230;thanks so much ladies for your amazing ideas and brilliant suggestions. And thank you for stopping in to see what&#8217;s happening here at The Enchanted Home. Wishing everyone a fabulous day!<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Good morning! Well here I am again with my final installment of bloggers ideas for holiday gift giving. And talk about closing with a showstopper! So many amazingly gorgeous ideas here, I would be tickled pink to receive any one of them and if the recipients on my list are very very good&#8230;thy might benefit [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[562,26,544,349,566,563,565,567,564,561],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/373"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=373"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/373\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=373"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=373"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=373"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}