Lovely Mother’s Day Gifts

Lovely Mother’s Day gifts emphasizing the beauty of all things mom make up this gift-giving ideas list.

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Mother’s Day recognizes motherhood and the love a mother exemplifies by setting aside a day to celebrate mothers.

Dainty Mama Necklace by Caitlyn Minimalist

Dainty Mama Necklace by Caitlyn Minimalist

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Mother with Long Dark Hair and Baby

May flowers have long been considered a Mother’s Day favorites, however, not all flowers bloom from the stem.

Rose Stepstone Dark Walnut

Rose Stepstone Dark Walnut

Mini Bifold Wallet

Mundi Mini Bifold Wallet

Small Straw Crossbody

Small Straw Crossbody

Bijoux Bar 2 Inch Flower Stud Earrings

Bijoux Bar 2 Inch Flower Stud Earrings

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David Austin Roses

LEGO Cherry Blossoms Celebration Gift, White and Pink Cherry Blossom

LEGO Cherry Blossoms Celebration Gift, White and Pink Cherry Blossom

Papier 150pg Recipe Journal Orange Tree

Papier 150pg Recipe Journal Orange Tree

 

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Mediterranean Honeysuckle Eau de Parfum Travel Spray

Mediterranean Honeysuckle Eau de Parfum Travel Spray

Flower Show Travel Mug Flower Show Travel Mug

Blowfish Malibu Sadie Sun Sneaker

Blowfish Malibu Sadie Sun Sneaker

Beekman 1802 Pure Goat Milk 5-Piece Bath and Body Collection

Beekman 1802 Pure Goat Milk 5-Piece Bath and Body Collection

Blue and white and beautiful.

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Blue Willow Teapot

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Harney & Sons Tea Bags – 20ct

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Time and Tru Women’s Cotton Eyelet Midi Skirt

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Made In Italy Ginevra Flat Mules

Adelaide 16-Piece Blue and White Dinnerware Set (Service for 4)

Adelaide 16-Piece Blue and White Dinnerware Set (Service for 4)

Garden goodies for the mom who enjoys life in the garden ~

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Bunny Williams: Life in the Garden

Save The Bees Wild Flower Seeds Collection

Save The Bees Wild Flower Seeds Collection

Flower Show Garden Tool Set, 2-Piece, Created for Macy's

Flower Show Garden Tool Set, 2-Piece

Wildflower Seeds Shaker - Hummingbird and Butterfly Mix

Wildflower Seeds Shaker – Hummingbird and Butterfly Mix

Fresh bouquets are lovely, and for the mom who loves to get to growing consider a fragrant flowering plant paired with a gathering basket.

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 Liana Mikah

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  Natural Decorative Rattan Hanging Basket

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 Square Decorative Moss Birdhouse by Ashland®

Summer is soon to come, and mom will be in summer chic style in one or all of these seasonal accessories.

Natural Woven Summer Tote - Hearth & Hand™ with Magnolia

Natural Woven Summer Tote – Hearth & Hand™ with Magnolia

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Flower Magazine – Photography by Mary Craven Dawkins

Beach, poolside, afternoon on the patio, or a fabulous garden party- summer style essentials gifts make a big splash.

Flower Show Picnic Basket

Flower Show Picnic Basket

I hope the Places In The Home Isn’t She Lovely Mother’s Day Gifts guide does in fact guide you to the perfect gift.

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Valentine’s Day Gift Giving Ideas

Valentine’s Day gift giving ideas are a red hot conversation heart for those ready to gift with love. Let’s take a gander at these bountiful bouquets of ideas for your Valentine’s Day gift considering ideas.

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Red roses are the traditional flower and color most closely associated with Valentine’s Day, however, loveliness and meaning are found in a dozen pink, yellow, orange, or lavender roses.

Red Roses = romance

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Pink Roses = love and gratitude

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Yellow Roses =  joy

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Orange Roses = fascination

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Lavender Roses = love at first sight

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Knowing the likes and loves of your recipient(s) is a huge plus to scoring big points in the Valentine’s Day gift giving ideas game.

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Domino Magazine – Photography by Caitlin Beyer

Unique accents and accessories for home or office make a lasting impression and style statement.

HIGH PLAINS DRIFTER by Ray Whitson

High Plains Drifter by Ray Whitson Buffalo Bison Prairie Framed Print

Formosa Stone Table Lamp

Formosa Stone Table Lamp

Set of 2 4.5oz Woodwick Candles Gift Whiskey + Oak & Leather + Embers - Threshold™

Set of 2 4.5oz Woodwick Candles Gift Whiskey + Oak & Leather + Embers

4-Pc. Vintage Gino Tin Gift Set - Refreshing Formula

4-Pc. Vintage Gino Tin Gift Set – Refreshing Formula

Valentines Sweater Dog Figurine

Valentines Sweater Dog Figurine

Metal Wallet Card with Photo Leather Wallet For Him

Metal Wallet Card with Photo Leather Wallet For Him

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New Balance Fresh Foam Roav

Top Leather Cognac Mid Century Modern Genuine Leather Accent Armchair with Vintage Aluminum Exterior Accented and Rivets

Top Leather Cognac Mid Century Modern Genuine Leather Accent Armchair 

From fine to faux and every price point in between, a handsome watch rates as a nice Valentine’s Day gift giving ideas choice.

Relic By Fossil Mens Brown Leather Strap Watch

Relic By Fossil Mens Brown Leather Strap Watch

Geneva Mens Brown Strap Watch

Geneva Mens Brown Strap Watch

Valentine’s Day gifts have long captured the hearts of both the giver and the recipient alike.

Set of 5 Vintage Books

Set of 5 Art Deco Literary Vintage Books

Art Deco Literary Bookish Decor Bookshelf Set

Art Deco Literary Bookish Decor Bookshelf Set

Light Oak Small Heart Shaped Handmade Wooden Photo Frame

Light Oak Small Heart Shaped Handmade Wooden Photo Frame

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Marion Cross, Milagro Heart, Large Gold Catholic Heart, Wall Hanging

Gold Milagro Heart Wall Hanging

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Gold Milagro Heart

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Large Capacity Work Tote Bags

Ambrielle Pajama Capri Pants

Ambrielle Pajama Capri Pants

Comfy Warm Slip-On Rose Heart Love Slippers

Comfy Warm Slip-On Rose Heart Love Slippers

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Queen of Hearts Bath Mat

Spring styles and patterns give hope to warm days will again be here before you know it.

Short Sleeve Notch Collar Top and Shorts Knit Pajama Set

Short Sleeve Notch Collar Top and Shorts Knit Pajama Set

These next treasures fall into the same category as Christmas stocking stuffers- fabulously festive.

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Personalized wax seal stamp with 3 triple initials monogram

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Floral Embrace – Wooden Jigsaw Puzzle

Lindt Lindor Valentine’s Strawberries and Cream White Chocolate Truffles

Beloved Cherry Blossom & Tea Rose Bath Bomb

Lip Shaped Acrylic Claw Hair Clip – Red

Burt’s Bees Bee Mine Moisturizing Lip Balm – Strawberry

15oz Valentine’s Day Amor Mug – Threshold™

Valentine Ceramic Short Building Figurine Pink/White – Spritz™

10ct Blank Note Cards Rose Bush

Personalized Wax Seal Stamp with 3 Triple Initials Monogram

Floral Bouquet Soap Petals 20 Piece

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Jo Malone London Red Roses Cologne

“The beauty of fragrance is that it speaks to
your heart and hopefully someone else’s.”

–Elizabeth Taylor

Viktor&Rolf Flowerbomb Eau de Parfum

Viktor&Rolf Flowerbomb Eau de Parfum

Gucci Bloom Ambrosia di Fiori Eau de Parfum

Gucci Bloom Ambrosia di Fiori Eau de Parfum

Fun is just a fact of fashion, and love and hearts make a fun and festive theme for a priced right for quality Valentine’s Day pink Mary Jane ballet flats, crew neck sweaters, day into evening clutch bag, and fashion earrings.

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Mary Jane Square-Toe Ballet Flats for Women

Time and Tru Women's Print Crew Neck Sweater

Time and Tru Women’s Print Crew Neck Sweater

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Tortoise Heart Top Handle Satchel

Tortoise Heart Top Handle Satchel

Carolina Herrera Lipstick Cap

Carolina Herrera Lipstick Cap

Nina Shoes Evening Bag

Nina Shoes Evening Bag

Bijoux Bar Heart Drop Earrings

Bijoux Bar Heart Drop Earrings

Gold Tone Heart Drop Earrings

Gold Tone Heart Drop Earrings

Options are good, and these pull back Cupid’s arrow and take aim at the heart of the Valentine’s Day matter.

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Initials Necklace Ampersand or Heart

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Luxe 18K Gold-plated Lock Necklace

Personalized Envelope Locket

Personalized Envelope Locket

Rings, necklaces, and earrings sit even prettier housed in lovely organizers and trinket trays.

6" Ceramic Trinket Tray by Ashland®

6″ Ceramic Trinket Tray by Ashland®

Shiny Heart Jewelry Organizer Box - A New Day™

Shiny Heart Jewelry Organizer Box – A New Day™

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Greenleaf Fairfield Kit Dollhouse

Greenleaf Fairfield Kit Dollhouse

May I present an idea or two for Valentine’s Day gifts in the spirit of home is where the heart is.

Vintage Pink Botanical Print

Vintage Pink Botanical Print

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Aged Rose Oval Tole Tray

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10-Cup Elveden White Stove Top Kettle

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Valentine’s Day Lazy Susan & Bowls

emile-henry-french-ceramic-ruffled-heart-dishEmile Henry French Ceramic Ruffle Heart Pie Dish

Nathalie Lete Charmante Dinner Plate

Nathalie Lete Heritage Dinner Plate

ROSE BLUE FLOWER Area Rug by Kavka Designs

ROSE BLUE FLOWER Area Rug by Kavka Designs

Coral Drift Rose Bush

Coral Drift Rose Bush

Heart Shaped Forged Hand Hoe

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Just remember in the winterFar beneath the bitter snowsLies the seed that with the sun’s loveIn the spring becomes the rose

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For him.

For her.

For home.

With love in mind, these Valentine’s Day gift giving ideas get to the heart of the matter.

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Black Friday Cyber Monday Dealsapalooza Show and Tell

Black Friday Cyber Monday dealsapalooza had my head spinning and my carts full.

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Photography by Alsu Vershinina

Searching and sourcing targeted items on the gifts for the holidays list kept me engaged for several days leading up to the big sale days.

No sooner had I carved the bird than the Cyber Monday sales were live and beckoning to me to get in on the savings.

Spending a good deal (ha!) of time shopping online proved fruitful, but it also was the culprit in me kinda- sorta losing all track of time.

With all this show and tell of Black Friday Cyber Monday finds I believe a tasty treat to kick off the holidays is in order.

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In the pursuit of steals and deals, did I find all the items I had in mind at super fantastic prices?

No.

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Photography by Caleb Woods 

What I did discover was that out there in retail land is several items I didn’t know I wanted to gift, but upon seeing them a jumbo Christmas light bulb brilliantly went off in my head.

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Hershey’s Kiss Candy Dishes continue to make my list for a whole host of reasons. Iconic candy inspires this lovely dish of course, but I give them as a trinket dish.

Besides, you know it’s Christmas season when this iconic sweet season commercial plays.

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Working with a theme tends to lead me in the right direction.

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Southern Living Magazine – Photography by Laurey W. Glenn

Magnolias on the mantel, magnolias under the tree.

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Beautiful Magnolia Eau de Parfum Spray

Beautiful Magnolia Eau de Parfum Spray

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Holiday festivities call for gussied up sparkle and pop.

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Bijoux Bar Crystal Simulated Pearl Heart Drop Earrings
1/10 CT. T.W. Mined White Diamond 14K Gold Over Silver Bolo Bracelet

Home for the Holidays.

Concordville Zinc Chateau

Concordville Zinc Chateau

Everything old is new again.

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Crosley Cruiser Premier Vinyl Record Player with Speakers and Wireless Bluetooth – Audio Turntables

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Hemingway Boxed Set Paperback

Classic read Christmas present perfect.

Little Women and Other Novels (Collectible Editions) by Louisa May Alcott

Little Women and Other Novels (Collectible Editions) by Louisa May Alcott

‘Tis the season, and with it goes the hunt for thoughtful treasures and trinkets to gift in the spirit of thrill and surprise.

What Black Friday Cyber Monday deals and steals did you find?

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Mother’s Day Gift Suggestions

May flowers, fun in the sun, pattern rich accessories and gifts a little off the beaten path make this year’s Mother’s Day gift suggestions list.

 

Beach weather is here for some and right around the corner for others.

Fun in the sun days go with outdoor activities, and sun worshippers know how harsh the sun can be, ergo the floppy sun hat.

Our next option fits swimmingly in with the scallop trend for summer 2022, and how lovely it will accent and accessorize the one who rides in style.

Other spring into summer activities to style such as berry picking or sweet garden times.

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Photo by Daiga Ellaby on Unsplash

For the gardenista who loves to garden, these Mother’s Day gift suggestions include woven baskets perfect for holding gardening goodies at hunt and gather time.

Round Woven Wicker Basket with Handles

Round Woven Wicker Basket with Handles

Tie with a lovely bow and perhaps include a strawberry shaped vase perfect for showcasing blooms.

 

Gardening through the generations builds a lifetime of memories and traditions.

Absolutely loving this traditional linen apron with hand embroidered roses for a unique Mother’s Day gift.

Appeal to the unexpected surprises aspect of Mother’s Day gift suggestions by presenting Mom this printed floral botanical pattern throw pillow cover as a Mother’s Day card.

Every garden needs a fairy to accent nature’s bounty and beauty.

Fairy Caroline Statue

Fairy Caroline Statue

Precious times and perhaps announcements of surprise delight grandmothers and grandmothers to be.

Midi and maxi dresses currently reign as the super hot style for oh, those summer nights out on the deck, porch, balcony or patio.

Live a great story and make sure to take note of the people, places and things along the way.

Pearls have long been a traditional choice of Mother’s Day gift, and when traditional meets new trad the look created is fresh and chic.

Flowers come in all colors and styles for Mother’s Day gift suggestions inspiration.

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Winky Lux Cheeky Rose Blush

Winky Lux Cheeky Rose Blush

Well folks, there you have my Mother’s Day gift suggestions.

Happy gifting!

 

Deck The Halls Holiday Gift Guide 2021

Happy Holidays, readers and friends!  On that note, may I present the annual Places In The Home Deck the Halls Holiday Gift Guide 2021.

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Taking all things house that make a home into consideration and mixing in gifts for her and for him, this year’s gift guide is a balance of personal style finds and home decor accents and accessories for the decorista minded all I want for Christmas list.

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Martha Stewart – Hannah Hudson Photography

Color plays a vital role in our taste preferences, and traditional holiday color choices play beautiful with fabulous new to the palette tones and hues thrown in for good and splendid measure.

Sounds beautiful to me!

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Wrap up a home for the holidays and beyond treasure in traditional holiday colors, add a splash of focal brilliance, neatly top and trim in velvet ribbon and bows, and prepare to delight and impress.

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Let’s holiday gift guide 2021, shall we?

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Vintage Chandelier Light Fixture Farmhouse Crystal Ceiling Light – Rustic

I have the same philosophy about statement chandeliers that I do about wearing makeup- stand out for all the right reasons.

Be noticeable, but not garish.

19th Century French Carved and Painted Buffet with Carved Roses

19th Century French Carved and Painted Buffet with Carved Roses

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Amelie Wall Mirror in Gold

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Freshly decked out for the holidays in green and gold.

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My attraction to center door knob placement is traced back to the front doors of the apartment in the beloved television series Family Affair.

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6ft. Tall Double Sided Fancy Door Panel Canvas Room Divider

Jenna 31 in. Dark Red Stacked Ball Table Lamp with Off-White Shade (Set of 2)

Jenna 31 in. Dark Red Stacked Ball Table Lamp with Off-White Shade (Set of 2)

2021 Christmas with Southern Living Inspired Ideas for Holiday Cooking & Decorating

2021 Christmas with Southern Living Inspired Ideas for Holiday Cooking & Decorating

Hershey’s Kiss= the holidays.

Candy Dish, Red Hershey's Kiss Box

Candy Dish, Red Hershey’s Kiss Box

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Williams-Sonoma Peppermint Bark Sampler

Stunning!

Carrie Underwood - My Gift (Target Exclusive, Vinyl)

Carrie Underwood – My Gift (Target Exclusive, Vinyl)

Holiday for Her:

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Nathalie Lete Charmante Dinner Plate
Godinger Red Salt & Pepper Shakers
Pinecone Cut Decanter
Plaid Smoking Loafers
Michael Kors Watch
Santa Socks
Faux Fur Pom Pom Hat
BEARPAW® Suede Sheepskin Pom Pom Boot
Voluspa Japonica Goji Tarocco Orange Large Embossed Glass Candle
Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Lipstick Balm

Holiday for Him:

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Kikkerland Tabletop Bowling Table Game
Designworks Ink On the Rocks Glass
Cotton Truck and Tree Sweater
Mens Quilted Puffer Jacket
Deer Stags® Plaid Nordic Clog
Duke Cannon Supply Co. Frothy the Beer Man Gift Set – 3pk
Andes Creme de Menthe & Peppermint Crunch Thins Gift Box
Dopp Kit
Sony Portable Bluetooth Speaker Waterproof

Crosley-Faux Leather Cruiser Deluxe Ostrich Bluetooth Record Player

Crosley Faux Leather Cruiser Deluxe Ostrich Bluetooth Record Player

Safari Shaped Foil Puzzle

Jonathan Adler Safari Shaped Foil Puzzle

Antique Gold Hare Table Lamp With Green Velvet Shade

Nakisha Velvet Square Bean Bag Ottoman by Christopher Knight Home

Nakisha Velvet Square Bean Bag Ottoman by Christopher Knight Home

Our Canadian snowbird has flown home (well, to Texas) for the winter and beyond which means new digs to furnish.

Let's Play Boxed Notecards

Let’s Play Boxed Notecards

Sourcing items to share with you all often benefits members of the family as is the case with this Cherokee Strawberry Blush Stonewash Printed Cotton Accent Rug.

Cherokee Strawberry Blush 4 ft. x 6 ft. Stonewash Printed Cotton Accent Rug by French Connection

Cherokee Strawberry Blush Stonewash Printed Cotton Accent Rug

Affordability aligns with need, color, pattern and texture, and in the cart it goes.

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Most Wonderful Time by PI Holiday Collection – Decorative Throw Pillow

What would the Places In The Home Holiday Gift Guide 2021 be without that touch of pink.

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10″ Glass, Resin LED Sweet Dreams Globe

Pink Faux Fur Poncho

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Inspiration is everywhere,  and I love the Pinterest show and tell.

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Gifts For The Deck The Halls Decorista is a holiday gift guide 2021 visual showcase for holiday gift ideas for the Deck the Halls Decorista.

Animal Instincts Black And White Mate Poster Print by Jace Grey

Animal Instincts Black And White Mate Poster Print by Jace Grey

FYI:

According to a survey conducted by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics, holiday shoppers are planning to spend $977.73 on holiday gifts and non-gift purchases with an emphasis on gifts for family and friends and food or décor purchases.

What say you?

Leopard-Print Glitter Clutch

Leopard-Print Glitter Clutch

Click here to head over to the complete Pinterest Gifts For The Deck The Halls Decorista board where you can check out my fabulous and festive finds of the season and resource information.

You can also shop the sidebar full of holidays into winter season selections.

Merry shopping!

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Deck the Halls Decorista Holiday Gift Guide

Holiday gift guide inspiration kicks off this second week of December.

With the shopping and shipping days left until Christmas growing ever closer, The Places In The Home Gifts for the Deck the Halls Decorista holiday gift guide is primed and ready to lend an idea or two for your deck the halls gift giving needs.

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We’ve got a wide range of gift ideas for the halls, entryways, bedrooms, home offices, nooks, places and spaces that make up house and home. Santas-route-ornament

Let’s begin with the gift of home as in a hand drawn house sketch of your home sweet home.

Folks, Dave and I did this for my brother and my parents several Christmases ago and it was a huge holiday gift hit.

The local artist also created custom notecards from the images based on the photo shoot(s) of their homes. front door hand drawn custom house portrait

Hand Drawn Original House Sketch

Collecting vintage portrait paintings is my new decorative accessory passion.

Unknown subjects in the beginning become familiar family members over time, adding a sense of curated intrigue to your decor.

Vintage Mid-Century Portrait of Blond Young Girl Signed Painting

Vintage Mid-Century Portrait of Blond Young Girl Signed Painting

File this next holiday gift guide suggestion under S for stunning.

Hand Carved Wood Chairs

Hand Carved Wood Chairs

This set of hand carved wood chairs is this decorista’s dream Christmas gift.

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Josh Young Design

James Dean The Rebel Urban Poster Print

James Dean The Rebel Urban Poster Print

Ruffled chenille pillow shams is always an appropriate gift giving theme to go with.

Pure Linen duvet cover 'Diane' with ruffles and ties

Pure Linen Duvet Cover ‘Diane’ with Ruffles and Ties

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Flower Magazine | Styling by Margaret Zainey Roux
Photography by Sara Essex Bradley | Interior design by Alix Rico

French Louis XVI Style Gilt Painted Trumeau

French Louis XVI Style Gilt Painted Trumeau

Music-Themed Trumeau MirrorMusic-Themed Trumeau Mirror

Pamper yourself with a holiday-at-home spa treatment of sorts with the Estee Lauder Life & Glow Skincare Gift Set.

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Estee Lauder 4-Pc. Lift & Glow Skincare Gift Set

We see, touch, hear, taste, and smell the beauty, love, joy, excitement, c’est si bon, and scents that nudge a cherished memory from Christmas past as well as serving as the catalyst for new experiences sure to become traditions.

9-Piece Scented Candle Set

Wrapping holiday gifts to rival artistic perfection is simpler than you think.

Deviate from the traditional with colors, textures, and patterns suited to the theme of the gift(s), giver(s), and/or recipient(s).

Striking in both color and pattern, this toile nursery rhyme gift wrapping paper makes a lovely presentation.

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Toile Nursery Rhyme Reversible Gift Wrapping Paper

Add embellishments such as fresh greenery, velvet or silk ribbon, and top it off with a chic ornament and you are good to go.

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State-themed gifts give home for the holidays a whole new meaning.

High Chancellor Crocwell portrait Serving Tray

High Chancellor Crocwell Portrait Serving Tray

Audubon on Louisiana - by Ben Forkner (Hardcover)

Audubon on Louisiana – by Ben Forkner (Hardcover)

Well-appointed accessories used in the busy blogging- working-working from home-creating-planning-scheduling-balancing act lives we lead need not be plain, boring or ugly.

Music and a stylish bluetooth speaker to stream it through is a necessary tool of the blogging trade.

JBL - GO 2 Portable Bluetooth Speaker - Gold

JBL – GO 2 Portable Bluetooth Speaker – Gold

Gift the on-the-go decorista with this hot or cold beverage Spode Blue Italian Travel Mug.

Spode Blue Italian travel mug

Spode’s Blue Italian features a detailed Italian countryside scene with an 18th century Imari Oriental border.

Classic and gorgeous wrapped up in one lovely gift.

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Ceramic Vase

Desk accessories unique in form and presence serve as a catchall and catch the eye accent.

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Home Sweet Maison: The French Art of Making a Home
by Danielle Postel-Vinay

Pattern on parade best describes these next gift guide recommendations.

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Lana’s Shop S/10 Zebra Note Cards

Gold Leopard Glam Table Lamp - (Set of 2 )

Gold Leopard Glam Table Lamp – (Set of 2 )

Erin Gates by Momeni Acadia Animal Print Faux Hide Area Rug

Erin Gates by Momeni Acadia Animal Print Faux Hide Area Rug

Bringing this fashionista meets decorista favorite out of media retirement seems stylishly appropriate for the holidays.

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Traditional holiday parties may be out of vogue this holiday season, but I say seize the holiday moment, dress up in sparkle and shine finery, and throw a ’tis the season soiree for you and yours at chez moi.

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Tulle Skirt

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  Faux Fur Collar Wrap Stole

Big Letter Necklace by Caitlyn Minimalist

Big Letter Necklace by Caitlyn Minimalist

Pop on over to Pinterest to see the other goodies on my Gifts for the Deck the Halls Decorista holiday gift guide.

Happy Holiday Shopping!

Love your style!

In Holiday Style Hostess Gifts

I don’t know about y’all, but I’m ready to get the holiday style hostess gifts party started.

Sharing the finds on my holiday style hostess gifts list and moodboard (yes, I mock up gift boards) with Mama Places In The Home proved a source of match game inspiration and direction.

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I’m a firm believer in head to toe house to home style, and in this season of gathering and gifting I like to give items that hit the holiday hostess style high note.

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Hostess gift etiquette works off the theory of appreciation as the hostess/host strives to make every detail of the gathering perfect and memorable, and here’s where party guest gratitude comes in.

Tokens of appreciation need not be extravagant or expensive to be thoughtful and stylish.

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Josh Young – Domino

Spot accents and accessories in animal print chic are always in season.

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Safavieh Handmade Soho Yamina Leopard N.Z. Wool Rug – 2′ x 3′

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Victoria Magazine

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The House of Scalamandre Animal Pillow Cover

‘Tis the season for hosting and attending holiday celebrations, and that means dressing for the occasion in holiday style.

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Framed Leopard Day To Evening Bag

Pomp and pizzazz holiday season activities comes but once a year, and it’s a magical time to revel in a little glitz and glamour in all shapes, sizes, types, and tastes.

Small Antique Gold Trinket Box With Handle

Small Antique Gold Trinket Box with Handle

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Martha Stewart

Bowknot Back Crop Ribbed Knit Top in Black

Bowknot Back Crop Ribbed Knit Top in Black

My Secret Garden Tulle Maxi Skirt in Red

My Secret Garden Tulle Maxi Skirt in Red 

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Diamonart 2 CT. T.W. White Cubic Zirconia Sterling Silver Star Drop Earrings

Diamonart 2 CT. T.W. White Cubic Zirconia Sterling Silver Star Drop Earrings

Yves Saint Laurent Mon Paris Eau de Parfum Spray

Yves Saint Laurent Mon Paris Eau de Parfum Spray

The Complete Novels of Jane AustenThe Complete Novels of Jane Austen

Fragrance for home and hostess.

Color, texture, and pattern shines in the holiday style hostess gift ideas spotlight.

tartan plaid accent chairs

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Off the Shoulder Satin Finish Blouse with Halter Bow Sash DetailCeCe Off the Shoulder Satin Finish Blouse with Halter Bow Sash Detail

How They Decorated Inspiration from Great Women of the Twentieth CenturyHow They Decorated Inspiration from Great Women of the Twentieth Century

Cook Like a Pro : Recipes and Tips for Home Cooks - by Ina Garten (Hardcover)

Cook Like a Pro : Recipes and Tips for Home Cooks – by Ina Garten (Hardcover)

Ina cooks and entertains like the pro she is.

Etched Floral Wine Glasses, Set of 4 Created for Macy's

Etched Floral Wine Glasses, Set of 4 Created for Macy’s

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Fashion jewelry and/or a classic fashion piece in seasonal colors as a hostess gift?

emerald style statement bracelets

Esmeralda Emerald Green Rhinestone Statement Bracelet
Vince Camuto Dark Moss Green Button Hinge Bangle Bracelet

Friends love to gift the gift of sparkle and shine.

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Blue and white makes a grand holiday style presentation.

Journee Collection Loxley Women's High HeelsJournee Collection Loxley Women’s High Heels

Blue and white makes a grand holiday style presentation.

geometric_jar_gift_wrap Geometric Ginger Jar Gift Wrap Sheets

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Adelaide Faux Fur Pillow

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Venus Fluted Glass Hurricane Candle Holders
Tie Dye Throw, 60″ x 50″

Bistro Tile Bread Plates, Set of 4

Bistro Tile Bread Plates, Set of 4

It’s the most wonderful gift giving time of the year.

Complete the home for the holidays sentiment with stylish and chic in holiday style hostess gifts for home and hostess.

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