We all have that friend who loves luxury, and we wouldn't blame you for being intimidated by the thought of shopping for her. Luckily, there are plenty of sophisticated, even regal, finds for less than $100 to gift her this holiday season, and we've rounded them up. Shop on for gifts that bring a touch of indulgence to every day life.
Lucky Break: Wishbone Accents For a Festive Holiday
These unique wishbone accents are the perfect way to freshen up your spread of turkey, leaf, and cornucopia Thanksgiving decorations. Whether you need a creative centerpiece idea or one bold, eye-catching piece, these picks will bring some style (and luck!) to your holiday feast. Click through to shop our favorite wishbone accents for the season!
Gift Guide: Cool Picks For Modern Plant Lovers
Urban dwellers with green thumbs can appreciate stylish items that bring the outdoors in. Whether it's a new addition to their indoor garden or simply a pretty token of their passion for plants, these unique gifts are sure to please.
Cool Idea: Put a Bell Jar on It
Allow us to introduce your new best friend: the bell jar. Place just about anything, even the simplest of objects, beneath a beautiful glass bell jar and — ta-da! — it's instantly transformed into a stylish accent piece. The best part: you can easily swap out a variety of items to suit the occasion. For the holiday season, think outside the box and try one of these creative ideas for a fun, festive display:

- Books: Stack your favorite holiday reads beneath a bell jar for a cool, literary look. Another savvy idea? Choose the books based on color for a fresh, unexpected display — think red and green, metallic, or Winter white.
- Mercury glass: For a modern, metallic style that fits in with any color scheme, buy a variety of mercury glass ornaments to place inside. The Pottery Barn Lit Mercury Glass Globes ($30-$55) would create an especially gorgeous, glowing display.
- Vintage ornaments: Create a nostalgic vignette by grouping your most special ornaments under the jar. Don't worry about whether they coordinate — the more eclectic, the better.
- Holiday cards: Not sure what to do with all those greeting cards? Set the most stylish picks on display for a sweet, thoughtful decorative accent.

- Cotton: Go for a snowy effect by gathering a bunch of cotton branches beneath the glass.
- Seasonal blooms: Switch up your standard vase routine by setting a seasonal flower arrangement under the jar. Snip off the stems for a beautiful, blooms-only look.
- Pine cones: One of the simplest options? Find several pinecones and set them beneath the jar on their own, or step up the style factor by coating them in metallic spray paint.
Don't have a glass bell jar on hand? Buy this simple Urban Outfitters Glass Cloche ($16), or try HitchKitsch's bell-jar DIY using just a glass vase, a bowl, some glue, and a pretty knob.
Share Photos of the Lovely Corners of Your Home!
There are so many creative, design-savvy readers on this site, and I want to see what you've been up to in your homes! I hope you will share your styling and decorating ideas with the rest of us in the Lovely Little Vignettes group, which is the place to share photos of the small vignettes you create in your home or those you see online or at a friend's home. (If you're not sure what I mean by vignettes, this slideshow should make it clear.)

So, show me what you've got! Be it a glamorous vanity mirror or your arrangement of vintage bottles on a shelf, I want to see all of your beautiful photographs of the little details throughout your home.
Show Me Your Lovely Little Vignettes!
There are so many creative, design-savvy readers on this site, and I want to see what you've been up to in your homes! I hope you will share your styling and decorating ideas with the rest of us in the Lovely Little Vignettes group, which is the place to share photos of the small vignettes you create in your home or those you see online or at a friend's home. (If you're not sure what I mean by vignettes, this slideshow should make it clear.)

So, show me what you've got! Be it a glamorous vanity mirror or your arrangement of vintage bottles on a shelf, I want to see all of your beautiful photographs of the little details throughout your home.
Are You Hosting a New Year's Eve Party This Year?
I love being able to count down to the New Year in a house full of friends. At this time last year, I was busy hanging streamers and going over my head count, but this year, I'm kicking back and going to a friend's bash. I'm always curious to see how our readers are ringing in the New Year. Take our poll below to let us know about your plans!
Casa Capsule: Designer Rooms With Pets and DIY New Year's Eve Decorating Ideas
- Designer rooms featuring cute pups and kitties — love!

- Designer rooms featuring cute pups and kitties — love! — House Beautiful
- The best ways to store holiday decor. — Real Simple
- The legendary Terence Conran talks intelligent design. — Elle Decor
- DIY ideas for New Year's Eve decorating. — Stylelist Home
- Live boldly with these wall decorating tips. — Houzz
- Whip up this cute garland for New Year's Eve. — Craft
- Tour Brooklyn's most design-savvy studio. — Garden Design
Weekly Faves: 5 Inspiring Spaces
This week, I'm inspired by bright spaces that weave in weathered antiques and fresh greens for a look that feels light but lived in. Mixing modern trends with vintage pieces is my favorite recipe for achieving a contemporary look that still has soul. This time of year, it's easy to find tons of examples of people incorporating this type of style into their homes. Check out this gallery and get ideas for how to seamlessly achieve this coveted look.
Real-Life Christmas Photos From Around the World
From baskets decorated with lebkuchen in Germany to snowy decorated porches in the United States, Christmas is here! Let's take a look at some real-life celebrations found on Flickr. Happy Christmas!




