Shopping online is a wonderful thing. Personally, I do not venture anywhere near a mall after Thanksgiving. I much prefer the comfort of my couch, a warm fire, and a glass of wine when I shop. People at Macy’s get annoyed when you sit on their couches and pull out a flask. Trust me on this one.
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Many people scour the internet, yard sales, and antique stores looking for vintage barn lights. In a northwest suburb of Chicago, Lori searched for three vintage kitchen lights for her remodeling project but came up empty.
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We’ve been posting our annual Holiday Gift Guide suggestions this week! Monday’s post offered up American-made products in the $50 range while Wednesday’s post upped the ante to the $100 range. Today, our marketing staff reveals their favorites for those who have been very good this year.
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On Monday, we posted our first Gift Guide of the season. Our marketing staff offered up their favorites in our $50 or less category which included elegant Copper Cups and a beautiful Graniteware Cake Stand. Great selections for the foodie on your list!
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I am one of those people who refuse to go to the mall after November 1st. The strains of Deck the Halls should not be heard for at least four more weeks and it’s way too early for tinsel, lights, and trees. But, like it or not, the shopping must begin in earnest. Many of us mall haters choose to get comfy on the couch and hit the online markets. While I don’t have to fight for a parking place (other than with the dog), the marketplace itself is daunting. Thank goodness for gift guides!
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In Wednesday’s post, we visited with Chuck and Jane who recently moved into their new mountain home in western North Carolina. Jane, an interior designer by trade, used her keen eye to create a rustic home with loads of character but also a sense of elegance. The 3,000-square-foot home is filled with light from windows on all sides. Jane used sign lighting in the living area to illuminate the stunning vaulted ceiling and exposed rafters.
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