You may be familiar with Frette for their super high-end luxury bedding (), but I find myself a bit more taken with wearable luxury and elegance these days (bonus point for comfort). The Frette Cascade long nightgown is made of 100 percent silk, and is offered in a champagne color to complement every skin tone. The…
Wow this gorgeous, handmade harvest basket from Uncommon Goods will allow you to haul 20 lbs of fruits and veggies from garden to kitchen. Alternatively, you could take it shopping with you if you support local farmers’ markets. The wood is treated to withstand the elements, but linseed oil can be used to refresh its…
It’s easy to see why these beautiful glasses are an Uncommon Goods best-seller. Buy one for yourself, for your friend who celebrates their birthday all month long, for your friend with a green thumb who just loves flowers, or buy a couple as an anniversary gift. These 15 oz. wine glasses feature a flower for…
This Turkish cotton spa dress is a best seller from Uncommon Goods. This spa dress is perfect for when you’re not quite ready to get dressed, but that towel won’t stay wrapped around you for dear life. Behold, a towel you can wear as a dress that snaps shut — brilliant! The Turkish cotton is…
A lovely gift for the artsy plant person in your life. These paint-by-numbers kits have floral designs that are designed to be completed in 3-5 hours, which is great if you deal with arthritis pain or just aren’t up for a paint-by-numbers kit that takes dozens of hours. Eight acrylic paint colors and two brushes…
These are like paint by numbers kits, but differ in that these are more ‘do-your-own-thing.’ This set includes six canvases that increase in difficulty (guessing the largest is the most challenging), and includes guide images that suggest colors to fill in the shadows. But feel free to follow your heart because each kit comes with…
Watch Hedwig float and spin in this limited edition hand-crafted collectible from Bradford Exchange. Comes with a hand-numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Hand-painted feathers add realism, while electromagnets keep Hedwig floating in place above a pile of books that includes Advanced Potion Making. Powered by an AC adapter (included). Dimensions: Hedwig measures 6″ W x 4″ D;…
If you’ve been searching for the perfect bookends to show off your Harry Potter collection, Bradford Exchange is selling a very handsome set of [illuminated!] bookends that include the Hogwarts Express and Hogwarts Castle. This is officially licensed, and each piece comes with a Certificate of Authenticity. It comes in three issues, $79.99 per issue….
The Leaky Cauldron, of course, is the London pub with a brick wall in a courtyard that opens up to reveal Diagon Alley to Harry’s wonder and amazement (and ours!). Dimensions: 7.91 in H x 3.03 in W x 4.88 in L Oh, if you’re wondering what the heck Enesco is, it’s the parent company…
Wow, Department 56 really goes for it. I did not realize they’d added Shrieking Shack to their Harry Potter collection of lit buildings/Christmas village houses. I might have shrieked a little myself. As all fans know, this was the playhouse for Moony, Wormtail, Padfoot, and Prongs when Lupin was in his werewolf state. If you…
This Department 56 rendition of Borgin and Burkes is a must when adding Knockturn Alley to your Harry Potter Christmas village. No Diagon Alley would be complete without it. Dimensions: 6.26 x 4.25 x 8.74 inches This particular piece is sometimes available on Amazon, but it’s usually relatively easy to find on eBay.
Who among us doesn’t wish they had a Honeydukes in their town center? If you’ve gone to the Honeydukes at Universal, you can’t help but smile at the world they crafted. The brightness, the colors, the variety — and best of all, familiar favorites from Acid Pops to Cauldron Cakes. When cozied up at home,…