2007 Gift Review - Collectibles and Home Decorative gifts - ornaments, candles, figurines, pictures. etc.

    

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A gift to brighten, decorate or add fragrance to your home is a wonderful, thoughtful gift! Consider some of the following gift ideas!

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Candles

Virginia Candle Company

www.virginiacandle.com

Highly Fragranced Reed Diffuser

• Favorite Features -

  • we reviewed the AppleWood fragrance - it is tremendously enjoyable and relaxing

  • fragrance lasts approx. three months - we have found this to be true

  • attractive bottle with wood lid and twelve reeds

  • available in 36 fragrances - fragrances for everyone to enjoy!

    Excellent fragrancing item for families with young children, families with concerns about fire and for those with weakness from age or illness as you are able to enjoy a delightful fragrance without having to light a candle. Excellent as a gift, add on gift or something to brighten someone's day any time of the year! Tremendously well done, Virginia Candle Company!

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Virginia Candle Wax Melts

• Favorite Features -

  • available in 26 incredible fragrances

  • work in any standard burner

  • allows you to combine scents to make your own unique fragrance

    Affordable and enjoyable way to add fragrance to any room! I can not get over how quickly and completely these little wax melts fill the room with incredible aromas! Any candle can smell nice when you are near it, but Virginia candles truly fill the room, and even rooms near-by with their fragrance! Tremendously well done, Virginia Candle Company!

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Glade

Wisp Flameless Candles

• Favorite Features -

  • We reviewed the Crisp Linen and Apple Cinnamon scents - very nice!

  • I love how easy it is to turn the light on or off

  • steadily puts out a fragrance "wisp" - you are able to set how often

  • really looks like a candle flickering but no flame

  • great add on or gift exchange item

  • easy to replace fragrance/batteries

  • auto-shut off in three hours

  • great night-light for a bathroom

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Scented Oil Candle

• Favorite Features -

  • we reviewed the Crisp Linen and Apple Cinnamon scents - very nice

  • once lit, the scent pleasantly permeates the air

  • would like to see candles last longer, but refills are easily available at local stores

    Glade's Wisp and Scented Oil products are excellent and easy to find - truly make great add-on gifts or fun gift exchange items! Consider giving a Wisp and Scented Oil in the same fragrances! Tremendously well done, Glade!

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Yankee Candle Company

www.yankeecandle.com

Jar Candles -
	Shortbread Cookies
	Farmhouse Apple
	Cider and Donuts
	Sparkling Pine

• Favorite Features -

  • enjoyable fragrances - Shortbread Cookies, Farmhouse Apple and Cider and Donuts are all new and you can smell the "butter" and apples and cinnamon - quite pleasing

  • available in 14.5 and 22 ounce sizes

Two-wick Cylinder Candles -
	Clean Cotton
	Sage & Citrus
	Autumn Wreath

• Favorite Features -

  • all new fragrances

  • attractive cover included with each candle

  • available in 12.5 and 22.7 ounce sizes

    Candles from Yankee Candles are available in a variety of styles, sizes and scents - you are sure to find at least one which would be perfect for each of the people on your list! Comforting, relaxing and enjoyable these candles are stylish and add a special touch to the home! Tremendously well done, Yankee Candles!

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	Bronze Leaf & Acorn Illuma-lid topper
	Leaf Jar Holder Base
	Metal Leaf Jar Holder

• Favorite Features -

  • fit both large and medium jar candles

  • topper protects flame from drafts

  • attractive and stylish new designs

  • base and jar holder protect surfaces from candle heat

    Attractive fall-theme topper, base and holder are excellent for any time of year and will add a stylish touch to your candles! Combine any or all of these with a couple new fragrances in the Jar and Two-wick candles for a gift anyone on your list will be delighted to receive!

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Reed Diffusers
	Autumn Splendor
	Clean Linen
	Spiced Pumpkin

• Favorite Features -

  • available in a variety of pleasing aromas

  • easy to use - excellent alternative to candles in a home with young children

    Reed diffusers are becoming quite popular - for good reason as they make wonderful and thoughtful gifts! If you are looking for something special, or something extra to add to a gift, consider a reed diffuser from Yankee Candles! Extremely well done, Yankee Candles!

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Figurines

 

Enesco - Jim Shore

Noah's Ark Birdhouse

• Favorite Features -

  • deep, country colors

  • ark has Noah and wife with some of the animals - they look like a farm couple  - very cute!

  • actually a functional birdhouse - bottom opens so you are able to clean it out each year

  • includes chain and hook to hang

    New "take" on Noah's ark - perfect for the person who enjoys decorating with a country "flavor"! Perfect for a sunroom or porch! Tremendously well done, Jim Shore and Enesco!

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"And Noah did all that the Lord Commanded Him" Noah's Ark Figurine

• Favorite Features -

  • large, colorful resin figurine on a base with "fish" "swimming" around

  • detailed Noah, wife and animals

    Country look for Noah's Ark - great for a child's room with a Noah theme! Extremely well done, Jim Shore and Enesco!

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Winter's Haven

• Favorite Features -

  • country colors and designs on snowman

  • snowman holds a birdhouse and has a nest for a "hat"

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Winter's Tradition

• Favorite Features -

  • country colors and designs on a snowman who winds up to play, "Deck the Halls"

  • snowman holds several ornaments

    Anyone on your list who collects snowmen and loves the "country" "look" would be delighted to receive either of these friendly snowmen! Extremely well done, Jim Shore and Enesco!

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Winken, Blinken & Nod figurine

• Favorite Features -

  • country colors, quilt designs combined with three boys, Winken, Blinken & Nod all in the wooden shoe with a rudder, sail and flag - "sailing" on a starry sky base

  • perfect for a nursery or young child's room . . . or as an accent anywhere in your home, sure to garner an abundance of positive questions and delight!

    Incredible! My mom read this to me years ago when I was a child - this figurine perfectly captures the imagination of the poem, Winken, Blinken & Nod  and inspires delight in all who see it! Pair this figurine with a copy of the poem and give to someone you know - pass on the treasure of this poem to a new generation! Tremendously well done, Jim Shore and Enesco!

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Take Heart Figurines - Giggle, Laugh and Play

• Favorite Features -

  • heart bodies with cream, sage, red and tan

  • raised leaves and flowers add to the charm

  • each "elf" has a "sign" with their "name"

  • attractive box is perfect for presentation

    These little elves are a thoughtful gift anytime of the year to encourage and delight the people in your life! Extremely well done, Karen Hahn/Take Heart and Enesco

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Take Heart Angel Ornament

• Favorite Features -

  • heart shaped wings and body

  • attractive colors of cream, sage and red with metallic gold star and trim

  • sage, velvety ribbon hanger

  • etched snowflakes and "O Holy Night" with raised holly leaves

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Take Heart Snowman Ornament

• Favorite Features -

  • various sized hearts make the body

  • cream, sage, red and brown colors

  • sage, green velvety ribbon for hanging

  • etched snowflakes, raised scarf, flowers leaves and berries

    These ornaments are unique, delightful and make an excellent add-on gift, ornament gift exchange item or a "just because" gift! Tremendously well done, Karen Hahn/Take Heart and Enesco!

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Foundations Silent Night Tree Topper Angel

• Favorite Features -

  • Green skirt with golden edging

  • embroidery on the skirt for "Silent Night"

  • angel holds a star

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Foundations Let there be Peace on Earth Tree Topper Angel

• Favorite Features -

  • cream skirt with golden detail

  • embroidery on the skirt for "Let there be Peace on Earth"

  • angel holds flowers and a dove

    Either of these angels would make an incredible gift for people on your list - one they could treasure and even pass on to future generations! Great attention has been given to design, quality and detail on these angel tree toppers - even the wings are glittered! Tremendously well done, Foundations and Enesco!

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Precious Moments

Embraced in Your Love figurine

• Favorite Features -

  • classic Precious Moments figurine of a boy and girl embracing alongside a stream

  • details include a butterfly, flowers, watering can, brick wall, turtles and "water"

  • limited edition of 3,000 figurines

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Your Love Gives Me Wings figurine

• Favorite Features -

  • hand-painted bisque porcelain figurine of a boy and girl and two swans

  • details include swans, tree stump, flowers and "water"

  • limited edition of 3,000 figurines

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Rock Around the Clock figurine

 

• Favorite Features -

  • set in the 50's this couple is dancing to the music of the jukebox!

  • details include two poodles, poodle skirt and saddle shoes the girl is wearing, jukebox with silver "trim"

  • limited edition of 3,000 numbered figurines with certificate of autheniticity

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Make Everything a Masterpiece figurine

• Favorite Features -

  • this figurine is part of the Premier Collection of numbered editions, complete with a certificate of authenticity

  • details include a little girl making pottery on her potter's wheel while being "helped" by her dog and cat

  • includes wooden base with metal name plaque

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They Call it Puppy Love figurine

• Favorite Features -

  • little girl with a lap full of puppies!

  • details include five puppies, flowers and bows in the girl's hair

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Dancing for Joy on Christmas Morning ornament

• Favorite Features -

  • dated "2007" for this Christmas

  • figure of "Clara" from "The Nutcracker Suite" as she dances with her nutcracker friend

  • details include golden earrings, ballerina slippers and golden trim on the nutcracker

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The Warmth of Christmas Comes from the Heart 9" doll and snowman

• Favorite Features -

  • two-piece set of a girl and her snowman

  • details include braided pigtails on the girl with a pink snow coat and blue snow pants while the snowman has the classical Precious Moments face and a carrot nose

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Love is a Warm Heart on a Cold Day figurine

• Favorite Features -

  • new figure for winter '07

  • details include a little girl with earmuffs wearing a cozy poncho with a puppy in the heart pocket

  • I'm always cold and certainly approve of being warm and cozy with a sweet puppy - this is a truly "heart-warming" figurine

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Sprinkled in Sweetness figurine

• Favorite Features -

  • new figure for winter '07

  • details include a little girl with bear earmuffs standing on a four cup measurer "decorating" a snow friend with frosting, cookie cutters, sprinkles and love! Snow friend has an oven mitt for one hand and a wooden spoon for the other. A measuring cup makes a great hat and cookie cutters for buttons. Glitter makes the snow friend truly "sparkle"!

    No matter which you choose, you absolutely can not go wrong with a gift of Precious Moments! Celebrate important dates and moments with Precious Moments and give a gift to be enjoyed  for a lifetime - as well as one sure to be a treasured heirloom for generations to come! As always, Precious Moments has paid attention to design, quality, features and message when creating their incredible figurines, dolls and ornaments. Tremendously well done, Precious Moments!

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Collectible Stuffed Bears

 

Boyd's Bears

www.boydsstuff.com

Jim Shore Bears
	Whiskers
	Noah
	Max

• Favorite Features -

  • attention to detail in design and production assures a quality bear as an addition to a collection or for use as an accent in your home

  • jointed arms and legs

  • Jim Shore designs on the paws, ears and tummy of each bear

  • fur is silky, textured - perfect!

    Boyd's is known for making quality stuffed animals as well as attention to details and Jim Shore is known for his use of color, shapes and design - the combination assures you of a unique, quality bear sure to be a loved addition to a collection - possibly even for generations as these bears are of heirloom quality and certainly worth keeping to pass on to children and grandchildren! Tremendously well done, Boyd's and Jim Shore!

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Decorative Gifts

 

Terry's Village

www.terrysvillage.com

Americana Flag

• Favorite Features -

  • details include wood slat construction, grapevine wreath, rusty star and country blue, red and cream

  • includes hangers - just add nails

  • great Americana look for anywhere in your home

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Tree Face

• Favorite Features -

  • eyes and mouth with hangers

  • unique, fun gift - sure to get people talking and laughing - great office gift exchange gift

  • mouth can be used as a bird feeder or fill with clear caulk to prevent mosquitoes

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Tulip Print

• Favorite Features -

  • red tulips on canvas with crackle paint "frame"

  • pretty, unique - great gift exchange item

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Carved Red Tulips

• Favorite Features -

  • three red wood tulips

  • combine with tulip print for a great gift

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Live, Love, Laugh Snowmen wall hanging

• Favorite Features -

  • three wood slats painted with snowmen faces - includes a wire hanger and rusty snowflakes

  • excellent gift exchange item

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Metal Stacking Snowmen

• Favorite Features -

  • great outdoors or on your porch for a fun touch this winter

  • three metal painted heads with scarves

  • easy to assemble/disassemble

  • unique, fun winter decoration

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Snowman Throw

• Favorite Features -

  • comfortable sized throw with a snowman looking at the star in the night sky

  • text says, "Do you see what I see?"

  • soft, deep, rich colors

  • soft, warm throw

  • excellent to give or receive!

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Winter Wall Hanging

• Favorite Features -

  • quilted hanging with snowmen, trees, stocking, stars, hearts and mittens

  • includes a wood rod for hanging

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Quilted Tote

• Favorite Features -

  • comfortable sized tote - great usable size

  • quilted tree with jingle bells makes a fun holiday tote

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Heart Rug

• Favorite Features -

  • comfortable sized rug with blues, reds and cream colors

  • great accent rug for practically anywhere in your home

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Love Wall Hanging

• Favorite Features -

  • wood plaque with a painted scene of a house, barn, trees, fence, and sheep with a quote from Mother Teresa - "Love at home is the foundation for peace in the world."

  • includes a metal wire hanger with a rusty heart

    Terry's Village is filled with wonderful, inspirational and delightfully affordable gifts! Check out their website! Tremendously well done, Terry's Village!

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Fun Decorative Character Gifts

 

M&M's

http://www.mymms.com/merchandise/

	M&M's Classic Dispenser
	Old Fashioned Candy Dispenser

• Favorite Features -

  • classic dispenser is plastic - won't break - and has the M&M characters on it in full color

  • old fashioned dispenser is made of die-cast metal and glass with the old time look

  • old fashioned dispenser is available in four colors

    Fun gift idea for a gift exchange or as a gift to a family! Fill with almond M&M's or dark chocolate M&M's for an enjoyable treat! Tremendously well done, M&M's, these dispensers are sure to put a smile on the face of anyone who receives them!

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Ornaments

 

Precious Moments

Dancing for Joy on Christmas Morning ornament

• Favorite Features -

  • dated "2007" for this Christmas

  • figure of "Clara" from "The Nutcracker Suite" as she dances with her nutcracker friend

  • details include golden earrings, ballerina slippers and golden trim on the nutcracker

    Dated ornaments from Precious Moments make for a wonderful tradition to begin or continue in your family! Quality, design and detail combine for a porcelain ornament sure to be a treasured addition to the collection of someone special on your list! Extremely well done, Precious Moments!

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DaySpring

Ceramic Premium Nativity Ornament

• Favorite Features -

  • lovely, velvet presentation box

  • rich jewel tones on a gold egg with a gold cross on top open to show baby Jesus

    Elegant egg with the surprise of baby Jesus inside - lovely on the tree or mantle. Sure to be an heirloom ornament! Extremely well done, DaySpring!

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Really Woolly Ornament

• Favorite Features -

  • two sheep on a toboggan - very fun!

  • verse, "We are filled with Joy" on sides

  • bright colors

Great ornament to begin or add to a child's collection! Extremely well done, DaySpring!

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Joy Ornaments

• Favorite Features -

  • letters, J, O, Y in white with nativity set on letters - shepherd, sheep& staff on "J", Joseph, Mary, Jesus, lamb and star on "O", angel on "Y"

    Incredible design, detail and unique, creative ornament set - helps keep the focus on the reason for Christmas! Love this ornament - excellent for an ornament gift exchange! Tremendously well done, DaySpring!

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Glory to God Bell Ornament

• Favorite Features -

  • white, ceramic bell with gold letters and red ribbon

  • has I Corinthians 9:15 on bell

Perfect to place on your tree or on a mantel or shelf - beautiful with the simple white, gold and red as well as the open, cut design on the edge! Elegant and simple! Tremendously well done, DaySpring!

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Manger Snowglobe

• Favorite Features -

  • dated 2007 on one side and James 1:17 on the other

  • ornament is a real snowglobe

Another excellent choice for an ornament gift exchange - if you are giving this to someone for Christmas '07, have them open it early so they are able to enjoy it all season long! Extremely well done, DaySpring!

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Wooden Cross Ornament

• Favorite Features -

  • simple, cross with Luke 2:11 written on a brown tag

    Give this to every family on your list - have them put it on their tree to help them remember why we celebrate Christmas! Tremendously well done, DaySpring!

 

 

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Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments

Merry Music for Santa

• Favorite Features -

  • old time player piano "plays" six songs

  • piano "keys" light up and the pedals move for added fun

   

      When I was young my parents had a player piano - this ornament has the deep, full sound of an actual player piano! Excellent collection of songs - Jingle Bells, Over the River, O Christmas Tree, Toyland, Auld Lang Syne and For He's a Jolly Good Fellow - lots of fun! This ornament is sure to be a favorite of anyone who receives it - and be enjoyed for generations! Tremendously well done, Hallmark!

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What Christmas is all About

• Favorite Features -

  • favorite scene with Linus from, "Peanuts, A Charlie Brown Christmas"

  • lights and sound add to the fun

   

      Who hasn't - and still doesn't for that matter - enjoyed the classic Christmas treat of, "A Charlie Brown Christmas"?!! This ornament is a perfect addition to any ornament collection! Tremendously well done, Hallmark!

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Fox & Hound Delivery - Kringlewood Farms

• Favorite Features -

  • color, design and fun combine for a truly enjoyable ornament!

  • Love the hound!

   

      This fox & hound look as tho they are having a great time zipping down a hill to make their holiday delivery! Extremely well done, Hallmark!

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The Snowmen of Winter Garden
	Cardinal Carols
	Garden Bells

• Favorite Features -

  • "sprinkled" generously with glitter for a fun touch

  • creative design with garden tools for snowman arms and cardinals for a "splash" of color!

   

      If you have a bird lover and/or snowman collector on your list, these are great gift ideas! Perfect for an ornament exchange item! Extremely well done, Hallmark!

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Joy to the World Children Miniature Collection

• Favorite Features -

  • six ornaments in a set

  • children from around the world - Germany, Ireland, China, Mexico, Norway and Africa

   

      Petite size of these ornaments make them excellent additions to a small tree or as a decoration on a gift! Very nicely done, Hallmark!

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Rainbow Snowman - Crayola Crayons Special Edition

• Favorite Features -

  • limited quantity for '07

  • snowman's arms are crayons

   

      Colorful and fun - great first snowman ornament for a child to begin a collection! Extremely well done, Hallmark!

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