WREATH FORMS
mainewreathco.com
This site offers a cornucopia of wreath supplies— every shape and size. We used their box wreath bases for all our decorative wreaths and were excited to find the oval, square, and heart shapes in their collections.
RIBBONS
Strano Ribbon
stranodesigns.com
This fun and colorful site is run by a super-talented and engaging couple. I admire their love of ribbons and that they found a way to make a business out of their passion. Check out their product "RibbonStiff TM" to adapt ribbon to all types of fun projects.
REVOLUTION TEA
revolutiontea.com
Revolution teas are a blend of premium full-leaf green, black, organic, white, and red teas as well as aromatic fruits, spices, and herbs. Their innovative and convenient infusers, teapots, and biodegradable pyramid bags complete the experience of steeping the finest cup of tea. You will LOVE these teas, and they make the most delightful gifts.
PARKER HOUSE ROLLS
www.rhodesbread.com
I discovered these rolls just this year and had them with our Thanksgiving dinner. Everyone loved them prepared in the “Parker House Style” (see directions on the back of the package). When I checked out their Web site, I found they carry many bread and pastry dough products and have a plethora of great ideas. I haven’t tried any of them yet, so let me know if you have a chance and which products you liked best. If their other goods perform like the rolls, your holiday entertaining will be easy and delicious.
TENDER BUTTONS
(212) 758-7004
143 E 62nd St New York, NY
A veritable museum to delight the collector as well as the seamstress. There is nothing like visiting this great New York City store where you will find thousands of beautiful and unusual buttons for all of your projects. Colors, styles, and designs are limited only by the time you spend in the enchanting store.
ABC CARPET and HOME
abchome.com
Certainly not a secret to anyone visiting NYC… but definitely an indulgence I can’t live without. Even if you don’t purchase anything you will be enchanted by the building, the windows, and the lavish and beautiful objects on each and every floor. Don’t miss the basement filled with great fabrics, and check out the vintage ribbon on the first floor. Simply beautiful. |
new TOP OF THE STACK
favorite seasonal catalog review
Besides the antiques shops and flea markets there are always inspiring catalogs that come right to the door. . . we thought each season we would share one of our favorites.
Winter 07/08 Williams-Sonoma Gift Catalog
www.williamssonoma.com
Each holiday season, Jenny and I clamor to the mailbox to see who will be the first to view the new catalogs. Amongst our favorites is the Williams-Sonoma holiday issue. We both love finding those special, nostalgic gourmet food gifts that will be just the right surprise to open and savor on Christmas day. This year I received the catalog at my studio and was able to hide it from her before she could see it... believe me it is marvelous. It really has lots of delicious ways to shortcut all the preparations and focus on the presentation (just my kind of style). I'm ordering the Perfect Endings Cupcakes to tower on my glass cake stands for a Christmas eve party, and a Chocolate Almond Gateau to bring to a family gathering at my Mother's. Hope you can put a little Williams-Sonoma in your holiday this year, too!
CELEBRATION HAMS
harringtonham.com
Harrington’s of Vermont sells fine foods from Vermont, North America, and around the world. Their hams are cured and smoked in their Vermont smokehouses, with meat sourced from across North America. And if you are looking for something more, the offer a full line of products like smoked turkey, bacon, maple syrup, and much more. Check out their many locations when visiting Vermont.
Manchester, VT
Rt. 7A, next to Frog Hollow
(802) 362-2070
7 DAYS A WEEK: 9:00 to 5:00
Shelburne, VT
Route 7, opposite the Shelburne Museum
(802) 985-2000
M-F 7:30 to 6:00, SAT 8:00-5:00
SUN 8:00 to 5:00
Richmond, VT
Exit 11 from I-89, then Rt. 2 East
(802) 434-7560
M-F 8:00 to 5:00
SAT/SUN (please call for hours)
LE PAIN QUOTIDIEN
lepainquotidien.com
Here's a breakfast and lunch bakery with French flair. Simple foods and great coffees in a casual place to stop and break for simple flavors and good conversation. Try them all over NYC, but definitely stop at the one connected to ABC CARPET AND HOME. Take home some bread, cookies, and the insanely delicious caramel spread.
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