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As the fall nights get cooler and cooler, fun times spent around a campfire or chiminea are quickly becoming just memories!  But – I just came across two whimsical reproductions that will allow you to reminisce about those fun nights anytime at all!  At UncommonGoods, you’ll find porcelain candle holders in the shapes of a miniature campfire which uses a LED light or wood burning chiminea, lit by a tiny tea light candle!  These are both charming, unique and guaranteed to bring a cozy light to your home this winter!  (Porcelain Campfire, $20 (pictured above); Porcelain Chiminea, $18)

You may also enjoy:

• Fabulous Hot Chocolate Bar
• Friday Night Pizza Party for Friends
• Host a Grilled Cheese Party
• Host a Pot Luck Party

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If you are one of the lucky ones not cooking Thanksgiving dinner this year, here’s the perfect gift to acknowledge the hard work (and you know just how hard she’s worked!) of your hostess – the Thanksgiving bracelet from Angela Moore!  Each colorful, hand painted wooden bead on this bracelet depicts a turkey day classic including cornucopias, pilgrims and the iconic bird as well!

This is a gift that will last long after the leftovers are gone!  (Angela Moore, Turkey Day Classic Bracelet, $50)

I just finished updating Busy Bee’s post on coordinating Christmas pajamas for families – one of those holiday items that need to be ordered early to avoid that disappointing “sold out” sign in December!  And similarly, ordering holiday cards is another terrific task to tackle now and cross it off your list!  Just imagine addressing those envelopes and signing those cards at a leisurely pace instead of a frantic midnight rush!

Here are some of my favorite resources for cards this year!

If You Like to Send Photo Cards

From Minted

This is a bright, fresh website that offers a more modern option for holiday photo cards!  The designs are crisp and stylish and a perfect update to the traditional version!  Here are a few of my favorites:

• Gift Wrapped
• Peace Love and Joy
• Hip New Year
• Sweet Tooth (pictured)

If You Prefer a Card without a Photo

From Fine Stationery

Depending upon which phase of life you’re in, you may not be interested in sending photo greetings!  If that’s the case, Fine Stationery is a wonderful resource for holiday cards that have a preprinted greeting, but customizable signature.  Here are some standout selections:

• Venetian Glass Ornament (pictured)
• Grand Tassel
• Jingle Bulbs
• Bright Trees

Finish Any Card In Style With a Personalized Stamp

Personalized return address stamps will add the perfect finishing touch to your card!  The stamps from Invitation Jane are not only great looking, but will also eliminate the extra cost of having your address printed on the envelopes!  Once again, here are some terrific choices that you can use all year long!

• Traditional Custom Stamp 3207
  
• Traditional Custom Stamp 3220
• Traditional Custom Stamp 3240 (pictured)

Go ahead and get your cards ordered today and actually enjoy the process of writing those holiday cards!

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