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Ponchos are a favorite this season, and aside from offering a stylish touch to an outfit, they will keep you warm and cozy. Another trending style is tassels. Trellis has paired plaid poncho wraps with a complementing tassel necklace. The poncho wrap is $36, and the tassel necklace is $28.

A special item, such as a beautiful gold cross evening bag is unique and ornate, offers the perfect amount of glitz and glam for any outfit. Whether it’s paired with an evening gown for a black-tie event, or a cocktail dress on date night, it adds a classy touch to any outfit. Trellis offers this stunning bag for $98.

Traditions Unlimited, 1608 W. Eighth St., has functional pieces that can also be used decoratively, which make wonderful gifts. A silver platter, $78.75, would make a statement on any table whether it be serving delicious food or showcased as a centerpiece, filled with festive décor, candles or natural elements.

What’s old is new with Bygone Beads, a local company that repurposes raw materials from broken and vintage necklaces and rosaries and uses them to create versatile, high quality, unique jewelry and rosaries. Each piece is crafted by hand and gives new life to broken, discarded materials. A rosary bracelet offers all of the beads necessary to pray a complete rosary.  While it is functional and

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Holiday shoppers at Trellis and Traditions Unlimited have many choices of gift ideas, including, clockwise from top left: a gold cross evening bag from Trellis, $98; a rosary bracelet from Traditions Unlimited, $49.95; many silver platters from which to choose at Traditions; and houndstooth gloves, $29.99, and wristlet, $18.99, from Trellis accent your winter outwear.

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Here are a few great gift items discovered on a recent shopping trips in the Erie region.

At Trellis of Erie, 1101 Peninsula Drive, candles are a no-fail gift. In addition to smelling great, candles add warmth and a decorative touch to home décor. This White Coral Bleu et Blanc boxed candle by Seda France is not only beautifully ornate, but the tantalizing scent is reminiscent of fragrances familiar to the South of France. The glow of the candle’s flame lights up the blue glass jar, and the gold, ornate lid doubles as a decorative holder. Moving flame candles offer the ambience of a candle, without the actual flame.

These battery-operated candles are flameless, made of real wax, offer a light scent and a mechanical, flamelike flicker. Moving Flame candles automatically shut off after five hours of use. Candles are available in a variety of types, scents and sizes for your price range. The Seda France candle is priced at $29.95, and the Moving Flame taper candle is $46.95.

Gloves are a great way to offer a fashionable accent to a jacket.

Houndstooth gloves and a matching wristlet are great accessories to spruce up your look on brisk days.

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Spiritiles by artist Houston Llew are handcrafted in the USA from American made copper, glass and wood. They visually share brilliant images and memorable quotes that make up the unique stories of life. Each Spiritile features a shimmering glass image on the front with a notable quote embedded in copper on the sides. Spiritiles will not fade and are created to last generations.

There is a Spiritile that resonates with just about anyone. These beautifully handcrafted pieces sell for $115 each.

The Nature Shop & Gallery, Tom Ridge Environmental Center, 301 Peninsula Drive, shows off a turtle stoneware decorative piece, by Vickie Allen Shea. It caught my eye right away, solely because of the beautiful blue glazes on the piece. But after getting a closer look, Shea explains the significance and meaning behind the turtle as a symbol of longevity and peace. This limited edition, handmade stoneware piece actually has pieces of Lake Erie Beach Glass infused into the glaze. This piece is great for a budget-conscious shopper;

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Framed beach glass art, by Kim O’Leary of Washed Ashore Treasures and More, is a way to give a little bit of the beach to someone. By putting one of Lake Erie’s most sought after treasures, beach glass, front and center in a simple illustration, O’Leary uses the beach glass as the focal point of the piece and adds detail to complete the picture. These framed images are affordable at $40 each.

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Shops at the Colony Mod Apothecary in the Colony Plaza is gearing up by introducing its first two signature scents. While it is known for its Perfume Bar, where customers can make their own perfume, it also sell aromatherapy products and natural perfumes. Its two scents introduced in October are Armour en Provence, a romantic mix of jasmine and lavender, and Boho Gypsy, a more earthy Bohemian scent. These come in three sizes and run from $30 to $85. This allnatural perfume line is made of 

Shoppers at the Tom Ridge Environmental Center’s Nature Shop & Gallery, will find this turtle bowl has Lake Erie beach glass in the glaze, top left. Shoppers at the Colony Plaza can find perfumes at Mod Apothocary and stop for coffee at Brew Ha Ha.

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Another distinctive gift idea is an aromatherapy locket. For $25, these lockets can be filled with any oil you select. The lucky recipient of this gift can take advantage of the enhancing aromas from these essential oils (extracted from flowers, bark, stems, leaves, roots or other parts of a plant) to help stimulate brain function all day long.

Of course, a gift certificate that can be used to create your own scent is always a great gift. Depending on the size of the bottle, this adventure is either $35 or $50.

Kada Gallery greets visitors with a LeapFrog statue out front and a carousel horse in the window and continues to amaze with what the artists

have to offer inside. Owners John and Kathy DeAngelo have a selection of pieces that reflect Erie’s landscapes and wildlife with artists Lee Steadman and the late Jean Stull, plus a rotating selection that includes mixed media, sculpture and more. On a recent visit, the downstairs gallery had a whimsical, yet realistic, sculpture of nesting birds.

A la Carte is a one-stop shop for hostess gifts and a little shopping for those on your list who have a passion for the noted national collections, such as Alex and Ani jewelry, Vera Bradley bags or other fave designers, such as Spartina. If you are looking for something distinctively Erie, you will find stone coasters with Presque Isle and other items that reflect the  region’s heritage.

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Shop local Erie, Millcreek Inside the Jelly Jar is like opening the door to Santa’s workshop, with toys of all kinds for children who have been nice this holiday season. You will find crafts, teachable gifts, games, PlayMobil and more inside this store, which has prices that range from stocking stuffers to big boxes for under the tree.

Other shops in the Colony include All that Glitters (costume jewelry), Les Crago Jewelers (estate, custom and brandnamed watches and jewelry), AJ’s (women’s clothing), Chameleon (women’s clothing), Bello’s Market (for holiday meals) and more. Stop by Brew Ha Ha for a little pick-me-up while there.

— Marnie Mead, Pam Parker and Karen Beardsley

Village West Wild Birds Unlimited is like a buffet for the bird lover, and others who enjoy nature. You can find food and feeders, of course, but there is also jewelry, stuffed animals, candles and Life Is Good wearable art. Don’t forget to pick up a pack of special bird food to put out on Christmas, a great stocking stuffer.

Stitch N’ Stuff has just the item for the needleworker on your list, including counted cross stitch and needlepoint accessories, supplies and patterns.

Owners Clare and Barbara Wilson relocated their business from West 12th Street on Nov. 1.

Lavender Rabbit is a source for the gourmet on your list, with fine olive oils, sea salts, flavored balsamics, and gourmet gift items. And nearby, Ambridge Rose and Gehrlach’s have some great gift ideas.

— Marnie Mead

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For your best girlfriend (or even for yourself so you can look stylish while you’re checking off your gift list), purses

by Maruca Designs are a wonderful mix of function and fashion. Maruca Designs is composed of women who share one common thread — the love for textiles.

Glass Growers’ newest line of stunning jewelry is the Patricia Locke Collection. It blends the depth of fine art with a modern sense of fashion.

Each piece presents an exquisite paradox, at once handsome and beautiful, organic and geometric, and contemporary with heirloom overtones.

HRI Commercial Food Service, formerly known as Around the Chef’s Table at 2630 Cherry St., is must-stop for anyone with a gourmet with professional equipment on his or her shopping list.

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Banners greet visitors at Village West, at top left, while inside Wild Birds Unlimited owner Cheryl Zalik offers wind chimes in addition to traditional bird items; next door is Ambridge Rose Salon, where a manicurist paints the nails of Shannon Beardsley; Glass Growers Gallery in downtown Erie has a unique glass selection.

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Shop local Erie The Erie Art Museum has plenty of fun items for the kids that include a chocolate runaway cake or wind-up sushi for stocking stuffers priced at $3.

The Children’s Museum, at 420 French St., has magic T-shirts in which the design turns into color in the sun for $10. It also has cute snap-on friendship bracelets. These beat braiding them. Four dollars for the bracelet and $2 for the snaps, this makes for a special gift to commemorate a friendship.

The gift shop at the new Thomas B. Hagen History Center, 356 W. Sixth St., offers Susan Shaw vine bangles that are gorgeous.

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The Erie Maritime Museum, 150 E. Front St., had a lot of great gifts including bangle bracelets that include charms of the Flagship Niagara and beach glass. The Maritime Museum also has Erie Landmark throws by artist David Tousey.

Impromptu, 1001 State St., carries Sweet Romance jewelry by Shelley Cooper, an artist to the silver screen, seen in “Titanic,” “Once Upon a Time” and “Desperate Housewives.”

— Christine Eddy and Marnie Mead 

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Shop local Edinboro, Cambridge Springs For the holidays, you can find crystal balls that hang, catching light from different angles, at Campbell Pottery They come in a variety of colors and sizes, so there is something for everyone’s taste.

The store also has Starrylights luminaries, $32, hand crafted and individually hard carved and painted by Minnesota artist Beth Berggren. Made from terra-cotta clay that incorporates a custom mold, top and base, these make a beautiful inside or outside addition — with a neat glow when lit. Employing a simple twist on an old tradition, Mark Fitzgerald, who is based out of Dillsburg, creates pottery piggy banks that sell for $36.

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carved vases and cutting boards by local artist Ryan Campa. He carves these vases, which are perfect gift for those looking to add a unique centerpiece. They range in price, depending on the intricacy of the center designs. He also creates some beautifully carved cutting boards.

From glass marbles containing Supernovae, Star fields, Star clusters and Black Holes to unique marble stands, pendants and freestanding pieces, local artist Sean Clayton sells a range of glass décor at Kelly Run Gallery in Cambridge Springs. His creations cost $300 for the large glass décor; $50 for the ball décor and $45 for the glass on the stand.

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Shop local Meadville Chateau Christine on Chestnut Street in Meadville is a lovely shop filled with clothing, accessories, home décor and gift items ranging from classic and sophisticated to quirky and fun. The newer, larger location is filled with unique choices not found elsewhere in the area. The shop features several jewelry lines, including Jeff Lieb, ranging from $40 to $110. Archie comic earrings hit a fun, nostalgic note and are $50.

Meadville Fine Arts offers cutting boards made of Pennsylvania hardwoods by Edge of the Woods, a studio in the foothills of western Pennsylvania. They appeal to people who have grown weary of boxed, mass-produced objects. The unique boards run $30 to $40.

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My husband is a collector of board games, and Ye Olde Vineyard Antiques specializes in them. You’ll find everything from collectible Monopoly editions (I picked up SpongeBob for my boys for $20) to vintage Scrabble and Stratego from  the 1960s.

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Bella Salon and Day Spa is just one block west of downtown North East in a stately home on the corner of Pearl and Main streets. Each season the owners travel to New York City or Los Angeles, bringing back the latest styles in handbags, jewelry and accessories. It’s big city bling that won’t break the bank. My holiday must have is a super soft pashmina scarf in a vibrant red with a delicate shimmery silver pattern. I’m imagining my sister-in-law using it as a wrap for an evening out or pairing it with simple white blouse for a classic look for work. And at $16, I can splurge and get her the matching red tote for $38 and silver wallet for $14.

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Sandwiched between the downtown antiques stores, you’ll find the Boston Bean Cafe. It’s a perfect place to refuel while doing your shopping and offers gifts for foodies. For my brother-in-law who is learning to be a chef, I picked up a bottle of portabella and garlic infused olive oil perfect for dipping bread or as a base for grilling or roasting veggies, fish, etc. ($16.99). Made in Jamestown, N.Y., Infusions offers balsamic vinegar and olive oil in 25 tempting flavors from basil, bacon and blood orange to espresso, wild fig and walnut.

Specialty chocolates from Corry in flavors like blueberry port, key lime and chardonnay make great grown-up stocking stuffers.

You’ll find beautiful mugs, bowls, teapots and more just east of the Route 20 and Interstate 90 interchange at the House of the Potter, which serves as a workshop and gallery for local artist William Kirner along with artisan glass of 40 different artists.

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Shop local Corry Everything in the Painted Finch Gallery, 32 N. Center St., is crafted by local artists (most within a 50-mile radius of Corry). It’s the kind of place where every visit turns up something new, from gorgeous lamps to unique jewelry. For the cook, I found a hand-painted bowl with turnips, created by artist Marlene Leonard of Warren for $75.

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by Colleen Hubbell of Cinné Creations in Union City, and it retails for $98. Cool razors and shaving brushes, by Rob Black of Punxsutawney, sell for $40-$45.

Little Annie’s, 37 N. Center St., is for kids and grown-ups.

The store has an eclectic feel, with items ranging from jewelry and fashion scarves to stuffed animals and even local maple syrup.

Who doesn’t love sock monkeys? They’re timeless. They’re adorable. They’re affordable. And with bright colors, a small monkey retails for $15.95, and a large monkey is $27.95.

For the “locavore” — Look for Marsh’s Maple Syrup, bottled in Corry. Prices range from $4 for maple sugar to $15.50 for a quart of maple syrup.

— Nancy Irwin

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2 beer flights If you have a friend or loved one who has yet to give craft beer a try, this is a great opportunity to get him or her acclimated.

Via Groupon, Lavery Brewing Co. is offering two beer flights for $13, half the price of the cost at the brewery’s pub. It’s a great way for a newcomer to get acquainted with craft beer. At the $13 price, it’s a good gift for the beer connoisseur as well.

Beer brewing kit Home brewing continues to grow in popularity, but many remain on the fence.

After all, a traditional beer-making kit makes 6 gallons, which is almost three full cases. That’s a lot of beer, especially if the home-brewed beer is not particularly tasty.

However, this 1-gallon kit, available at Bierhaus International, is perfect for those who want to try out home brewing without

getting too committed. “When you do it, you’re not locked into having two or three cases or one style of beer,” Skonieczka said.

Cider kit Here’s a gift idea for someone who is already into brewing beer and is ready for the next step. Enter hard cider. Available at Beer & Pop Discount Warehouse, this kit is an ideal starting point with regard to brewing cider. Making hard cider is a relatively new concept in comparison to beer and wine, but it’s a growing one.

Patrick Walsh, owner of the Harborcreekbased winery 6 Mile Cellars, which makes Old Snapper hard cider, thinks the hard cider scene could soon explode in popularity. “I think within the next five to 10 years, it’s going to be what the craft brew scene is now,” Walsh said. “I don’t think craft brews have peaked, but with hard cider, you’re just now seeing it in its infancy.” So, grab this kit and make your gift recipient a trendsetter. 

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How to celebrate the holidays for less T

he delights of the holiday season can add up quickly.

From cooking and baking to shopping for the perfect gift, the season can take its toll on your wallet.

With some smart planning, you can enjoy everything the holidays have to offer without breaking your budget, say the discount experts at Dollar General, who are providing some shrewd tips to help keep costs down.

Deck the halls The holidays are marked by festive decorations. This year, consider a new theme or try your hand at DIY decorations. Create a rustic holiday feel with Mason jars, fresh greenery and candles. Or for

a more formal look, go chic with gold bulbs, white accents and burlap. Experiment with different materials and ornaments to create a one-of-a-kind, inexpensive display for your home.

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Attach a bow or ornament to give it a seasonal touch. Or, consider giving the gift of time. Gather friends together for a baking day or cookie swap.

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Gifts for friends and family can get expensive. Save money with DIY ideas. Try making a homemade soup mix in a jar. Purchase canning jars and fill them with soup ingredients like beans, spices and pasta. Discount retailers like Dollar General carry a variety of supplies and delicious ingredients to make any DIY gift tasty. Finish the jar with a ribbon and use the gift tag to include cooking instructions on the back.

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This year, try new recipes and have fun with unique ideas. Check out delicious and easy dishes for your holiday gatherings at www. dollargeneral.com/easy-meals.

Display your spread on a beautiful tablescape with a decorative wreath as the centerpiece. Add a holiday tablecloth, holiday bulbs and decorative LED lights to give family and friends a warm and festive place to share meals.

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Farm animals in demand for Nativity scenes

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Growing up in rural Burlington, Wis., one of Larry Squire’s favorite Christmas traditions was helping to set up a Nativity scene in his uncle’s barn.

“We borrowed the animals from all over the neighborhood,” he recalled.

So several years ago, Squire brought the tradition to Cargill United Methodist Church in his current hometown of Janesville, Wis., renting animals from

petting zoos and small farms.

The church rents two pens’ worth of animals to stand next to a makeshift stable alongside volunteers dressed as Mary, Joseph, angels and the three wise men.

“It’s a beautiful thing.

There’s a calm and peacefulness that comes from having the animals there,” Squire said.

Farm animals, reindeer and camels are in high demand between Thanksgiving and Christmas, said Megan Powell, event coordinator at Honey Hill Farm, a mobile petting zoo with locations in Berry, Ky., and Utica, Ohio.

“We will do 25 to 30 events in one weekend,” Powell said. “It’s not uncommon for

us to sell out.”

Renting animals for Christmas programs helps pay for their food and upkeep, she said, and has been a huge growth area for the business.

“Churches love it,” Powell said. “We didn’t create the demand. We just became overwhelmed by it.”

Jodi Collen, an event planner at Augsburg College in Minneapolis and president of the International Special Events Society, explains it this way: “As event professionals, it doesn’t take you long to say, ‘I’m organizing a Nativity and I can get a donkey — why wouldn’t I get a donkey?’”

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and businesses to provide sheep, donkeys and goats for live Nativity scenes, said Powell, whose mother started the business about 15 years ago with a pony that she rented for birthday parties. “It really took off, and she started adding animals.”

Rentals start at $325 an hour for a group of animals, depending on which ones are requested and for how long. In most cases, Powell said, visitors are allowed to touch and pet the animals.

“We do have a camel,” she said. “But we only have one — so he goes really fast.”

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“Well, this’ll show Santa,” Pinky mumbled as the bus pulled away. She had saved all her elf money for a ticket to Erie, hoping the trip would get her away from the frustrations at the North Pole as Christmas was drawing near. She just needed an escape.

The next day, Pinky was a hero. Her story made the front page of the Erie Times-News, and everybody in Erie was talking about her bravery. She even got a medal from Mayor Joseph Sinnott for courage and service to the community.

When the bus slowed down, rolling past the Bicentennial Tower, Pinky knew she had made it to ERIE. She’d heard what a great place it was, filled with friendly people and fun things to do.

“Do you know how far it is to the Watson-Curtze Mansion & Planetarium?” she asked the bus driver, hoping it could get her mind off all the tasks she was too small to perform at the North Pole.

After getting her directions, she started walking right away, glad to be out of Santa’s workshop for once. She was admiring all the cute houses in ERIE when she suddenly saw something that caught her attention: smoke pouring from the roof of a two-story house.

That’s not all. When word got around about Pinky’s heroism, some businesses thought it would be a good idea to hire someone with that kind of character. “I could use some help picking up lug nuts,” said the manager of Johnson & Flick Tire Center. “I bet Pinky would be perfect for planting seedlings on my farm,” said the owner of Mason Farms. “And I’d love for her to keep our patients company said the administrator at UPMC Hamot.

All alone in a new place, Pinky didn’t know what to do. She saw a light on in the second-story window, noticing flames starting to emerge from the roof. She decided in an instant to scurry up the drainpipe and peek inside, seeing a young girl laying asleep in her bed. “Wake up!

Wake up! There’s a fire!” Pinky shouted, pounding on the window pane with all the strength her little elf body could muster.

“Call the Erie Fire Department!”

Pinky thought about it. Staying in Erie sounded so appealing, but she also knew her calling in life was to be an elf. As she bought her bus ticket back to the North Pole, she realized she’d learned an important lesson that would serve her well at Santa’s workshop: It’s the size of your heart that matters more than anything.

Pinky’s noise drew the attention of the girl’s parents, who rushed into the bedroom, shocked to see a tiny elf yelling at their window. They immediately smelled the smoke and carried their daughter down to safety, calling 9-1-1 after they had escaped the burning house.

Upon returning to the North Pole, Santa was already waiting for her. “I’ve got a job for you, Pinky,” he said, holding up a list of the good girls and boys who deserved extra toys this year.

“I need you to check and double-check this list.

It’s a big job, but I think you can handle it.”

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Pinky was sad. She slumped in her seat, thinking about the things that she couldn’t do. She was the tiniest elf, after all. All the other elves were big enough to help Santa with his big jobs — loading the sleigh with packages, using heavy power tools to make toys, or even fixing Mrs. Claus’ rocking chair.

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ubscription gifts, one of the hottest retail trends, literally keep on giving: New installments arrive over the course of weeks or months. While the idea isn’t new (remember those recordof-the-month clubs?), the breadth and variety of what you can subscribe to is. Everything from Anna Sui makeup to zebra masks for kids. Freshlypressed records, juices and high-fashion togs.

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Like gift cards, subscription gifts are easy to buy, especially lastminute, at a variety of prices, but they also can be highly customized. “The idea of giving a present that will be bringing smiles for months creates a very powerful reinforcement,” he said.

Liz Cadman founded a website, www.my subscriptionaddiction. com, devoted to boxes containing a mix of items each month. Many local stores will work with customers to put together

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Home ▀ Decoterie sends a curated box of limitededition home accessories and textiles — coasters, thank-you notes and a personalized ceramic bowl were among items in this summer’s box. (www. cratejoy.com/decoterie ) ▀ Burke Décor’s subscriptions include a mix of home, spa and travel accessories. (www. burkedecor.com ) ▀ Set your style parameters at Linen Crate and get a monthly box of tablecloths,

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Seasonal greeting cards get an artful edge

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Portland, Ore., artist Shondra Neumayer sells her modern/vintage-style cards at her Etsy shop, InkDropDesigns.

hristmas and seasonal greeting cards have long been an artistic niche that inspires illustrators and designers.

In addition to today’s ubiquitous family photo cards, contemporary designs often take advantage of advances in drafting and production — holography, music embeds, digital photography and laser-cutting among them. Other designs begin life with timehonored tools like the paint pot, pencil box and scissors.

Shondra Neumayer, of Portland, Ore., combines modern vintagestyle typography, folk-arty woodland silhouettes and antiquestyle, marquee-light imagery with

rustic barn-board backgrounds in cards she sells at her Etsy shop, InkDropDesigns (www.etsy.com/ shop/inkdropdesigns).

She began designing cards out of frustration with what she saw as a market filled with cheap and cheesy holiday cards.

“Going to the mailbox should be an exciting event,” she said. “Each (year) I found myself asking the question, ‘Why can’t Christmas cards be cool?’”

In a series of cards sold at Society 6’s online store, Christina Rollo, a photographer in Binghamton, N.Y., makes intimate portraits of plump little chickadees and sparrows nestling among snowy boughs and berries (www.society6.com).

The Museum of Modern Art in New York has been selling holiday cards since 1954. Chay Costello, the

museum’s associate director of marketing, said the card program began as a way to foster and encourage young and emerging artists by exposing their work to a larger audience. The program’s early years included work by Alexander Calder, Robert Indiana and Andy Warhol. Costello said Indiana’s famous “Love” illustration was originally created as a holiday card.

MoMA’s card art is selected through an open submission process, and the museum receives hundreds of designs annually. Popup cards have become particularly popular.

“We started to see an increasing trend toward cards with special features,” Costello said. “Instead of a card with graphic artwork on its front, many artists have begun 

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Continued from 28t to think three-dimensionally, with spiraling and foldout elements and elaborately crafted pop-out constructions that result in a card that’s a gift in and of itself.”

The designs feature paper manipulation at its best: shimmering snowflakes, shooting stars, skiing reindeer, and holiday bouquets that “bloom” when the card is opened.

There are twirling ornaments, sleds that swoosh through a forest, Santa perched precariously on a ladder decorating a tree, and a paper bucket full of holiday champagne.

New York-based Elsa Mora’s lanternshaped card with intricately cut woodland flora and fauna is a favorite in the MoMA shop (www.momastore.org ), Costello said. This year, Mora’s “Wintertale” card includes a village complete with homes, holly and dancing children. “Festive Dinner Table,” a card by artist Sophie Blackall, of Brooklyn,

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Other creative cards, pop-up and not, are available at Papyrus (www.papyrus. com;), Galison (www.galison.com) and the Art Institute of Chicago’s web shop.

The crafts site Etsy.com had more than 90,000 Christmas card offerings in a recent search.

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Give gift of literacy this year

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hen making this year’s holiday gift list, consider how you might also give back to your local community.

The holiday season is the perfect time of year to do this, when volunteer and donation opportunities increase. Here are a few ideas to give back in your community:

Gift of literacy Only one-third of all students entering high school are proficient in reading, according to a National Assessment of Education Progress report.

Brighten children’s smiles this holiday season while also giving them an opportunity to succeed at school and beyond.

The Marine Toys for Tots Foundation has given new toys to children in need for more than 60 years. The organization also extends its reach through a partnership with the UPS Store through the Toys for Tots Literacy Program, which provides economically disadvantaged children an opportunity to succeed in school and beyond. Donations can be made at the UPS Store locations nationwide or online at www.toysfortots.org/literacy.

One hundred percent of all proceeds go to support local children and literacy programs.

Your donations go even further thanks to the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation, which is able to purchase books at a deep discount. To find a participating location near you, visit theupsstore.com.

Bake sale When you’re busy making trays of cookies for your big holiday party, consider making an extra batch or two and encouraging friends to do the same. With your combined efforts, you can host a bake sale, which can be an enjoyable way to raise money for charity.

STATEPOINT MEDIA If you don’t have time to bake for charity, you can still give All proceeds from the Toys for Tots Literacy Program, supported by the back through baking. Wrap UPS Store and Marine Toys for Tots, go to community programs. packs of goodies in bags as thank-you gifts to your valuable time. Make a trip to a volunteer opportunities. children’s teachers, coaches local nursing home and spend While holiday wish lists are and others in your community time with residents who may often full of fun gadgets, clothes who have served or been kind not have family or anyone else and toys, there are still many in to your family all year. to visit them this season. your community lacking more Additionally, soup kitchens are basic necessities. This season, often in need of extra hands think beyond your personal during the holidays. Ask your wants and do your best to give One of the best ways to give local organizations about back. back is by donating your

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reat your holiday guests to something special this Christmas with cookies that sparkle and are easy.

Spritz glitz cookies

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sugar cookie, but do you recall the most impressive cookie of all?

Spritz cookies are fast and fun. Use a cookie press to make dozens of delicious, perfectlyshaped uniform cookies quickly. Add a spritz of edible silver or gold Color Mist Food Color Spray to make them shiny and bright.

Santa’s favorite spritz

Indulge Santa’s sweet tooth with decadent chocolate spritz cookie sandwiches filled with a layer of peppermint icing.

Take a shortcut by using decorator icing that is already flavored and ready to squeeze, perfect for the time-crunched holidays.

Metallic Spritz cookieS Makes: 10 dozen cookies 31⁄2 cups allpurpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 11⁄2 cups (3 sticks) butter, softened 1 cup granulated sugar 1 egg 2 tablespoons milk 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 ⁄2 teaspoon imitation almond extract Silver Mist Food Color Spray (Wilton) Gold Mist Food Color Spray (Wilton) Buttercream icing Silver sugar pearls Gold sugar pearls Heat oven to 350 degrees.

In medium bowl, combine flour and baking powder.

In large bowl, beat butter and sugar with electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add egg, milk and extracts; mix well. Gradually add flour to butter mixture, mixing to make smooth dough. Do not chill.

Place dough into cookie press using an 8-petal flower disk and press cookies onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned around edges. Cool cookies on pan on cooling grid 2 minutes. Remove from pan; cool completely on grid. You will need two cookies per treat.

Use silver or gold Color Mist food color spray to spray cookies. Let dry, about 3-5 minutes. Turn cookies over and spray underside. Let dry, about 3-5 minutes.

Prepare buttercream icing or use pre-made buttercream icing. Use tip 12, cut disposable decorating bag with icing to pipe elongated beads on bottom of one cookie, following cookie shape. Sandwich two cookies together.

Use tip 4, cut disposable decorating bag with icing to pipe a dot in center of sandwich cookie.

Top dot with either silver or gold sugar pearls.

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Set out plates of cookies and hot chocolate to have a festive holiday cookie buffet.

chocolate pepperMint Spritz Sandwich cookieS Makes: 4 dozen sandwiches 21⁄2 cups all-purpose flour 2 ⁄3 cup cocoa powder 1 ⁄2 teaspoon baking soda 1 ⁄4 teaspoon salt 11⁄4 cups (21⁄2 sticks) butter, softened 1 cup granulated sugar 2 ⁄3 cup firmly-packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 2 eggs Peppermint-flavored icing Heat oven to 350 degrees.

In medium bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt.

In large bowl, beat butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add vanilla and eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.

Gradually add flour mixture to butter mixture, mixing to make a smooth dough.

Place dough into cookie press and press cookies onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 10-12 minutes or until edges are slightly browned. Cool cookies on pan on cooling grid 2 minutes.

Remove from pan; cool completely on grid.

Sandwich cookies together with peppermint icing.

Whip up a wonderful holiday menu Pork Crown roast with GarliC herb rub Prep time: 30 minutes Cook time: 2 hours, 30 minutes Total time: 3 hours Serves: 12-16 1 Omaha Steaks pork crown roast 1 ⁄4 cup kosher salt 2 tablespoons coarsely ground black pepper 1 ⁄3 cup fresh garlic, peeled and finely diced 1 ⁄4 cup thyme, leaves removed from stem and coarsely chopped 1 ⁄4 cup rosemary, leaves removed from stem and coarsely chopped 2 tablespoons sage, leaves removed from stem and coarsely chopped 1 ⁄2 cup, plus 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 pounds baby red potatoes, halved 1 pound fresh pearl onions, peeled and halved Thaw roast completely and remove plastic packaging.

Heat oven to 350 degrees.

Prepare rub by combining salt, pepper, garlic, herbs and 1⁄2 cup of olive oil.

Mix 2 tablespoons of rub with remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil and toss with potatoes and onions.

Liberally rub all sides of roast with remaining rub, including between bones.

Put any excess rub on top.

Place roast on foil lined sheet pan and spread potatoes and onions around sides of roast. Cook on center rack of oven for approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes to 2 hours and 35 minutes for a 9-pound roast, or until internal temperature reaches 145 degrees in the middle.

Let rest for 10-15 minutes before cutting away string and slicing between bones for 16 even portions. Serve with roasted red potatoes and pearl onions in natural au jus.

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A pork crown roast will be sure to impress your holiday guests, who won’t guess how easy it is to prepare. Roasted winter vegetables are a tasty side and can be served up on the same dish as the roast.

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othing brings family and friends together quite like a full holiday meal menu.

Whether creating an entire festive feast from scratch or looking for a tasty dish to take and share, these dishes aim to fill up the table and keep the seats around it full as well. From a tender, juicy attractive main dish to a zesty twist on a holiday favorite to sweet treats that bring holiday cheer, dinner through dessert offer tastes sure to please.

Celebratory centerpiece A stunning main dish is the centerpiece of any holiday meal, and a

pork crown roast can lend an extra special touch to this year’s celebration.

Find main dishes, sides and desserts, as well as a variety of holiday meal packages to fit any size gathering, at www.omahasteaks.com.

Serve up nutrients and color With all of the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, remember that making healthy and appealing foods does not have to keep you in the kitchen all day long.

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roasted winter VeGGies and tri-Color Potatoes Servings: 10 11⁄2 pounds tri-color potatoes, quartered 1 pound Brussels sprouts, cut in half 1 large red bell pepper, coarsely chopped 1 medium red onion, coarsely chopped 2 medium zucchini, cut lengthwise and sliced 2 medium carrots, sliced 1 ⁄4 cup chopped rosemary 1 ⁄3 cup canola oil 2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon garlic powder Heat oven to 400 degrees.

In large roasting pan, place vegetables. Add rosemary, canola oil, salt and garlic powder, and stir to combine. Cook about 40 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

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early 99 million Americans are expected to travel at least 50 miles from home during the holiday season, according to AAA. So how do you ensure it’s the most wonderful time of the year for guests and hosts alike?

Don’t wait until the last minute to tidy up. Instead, prepare your home with these helpful tips.

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Gorgeous guest bathroom The powder room and guest bath are perhaps the most heavily trafficked areas of the home during the holiday season.

Before visitors arrive, make sure your space is both functional and stylish.

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It’s the first place guests see when they step inside the house. But it’s also where coats are strewed about, shoes are kicked off and winter gear is hung out to dry.

Declutter with a row of hooks to hang items, and a bench to sit down and pull on boots.

Donate coats you’re no longer wearing,

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Freshen up carpeting and rugs by sprinkling baking soda over the area.

Wait 15 minutes and then vacuum. You can also make stale smells disappear with potpourri; make your own by placing holiday scents, such as cinnamon sticks or nutmeg in a bowl. Or, eliminate this step by hiring a professional cleaning crew — think of it as an early holiday gift to yourself.

Ensure guests get VIP treatment with crisp linens, cozy blankets and plush mattress toppers. Make it easy for them to acclimate to the unfamiliar space by adding a night light. It’s an easy way to keep visitors from falling in the middle of night, and provides extra comfort for young ones who may not travel often.

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hile the big ticket items are always a thrill to bestow and receive during the holidays, sometimes smaller stocking stuffers are the most needed and appreciated.

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Tech accessories Gifting new tech devices? Be sure you also equip recipients with all the accessories they will need to enjoy their gifts on the go.

From hard shell cases that offer protection from slips and drops (as these incidents are bound to occur), to app store gift cards for quick downloading of the software needed to make the most of these items.

Batteries included Nothing kills the thrill of receiving a new device quite like the phrase “batteries not

Travel For those loved ones who have traveled to spend the holidays with you, consider a thoughtful gift that can be used during the journey home. From travel-sized board games to snack packs or tiny notebooks, these items will come in handy whether gift recipients are traveling by plane, train or automobile.

This year, don’t forget the stocking stuffers — they are a great opportunity to show your loved ones just how thoughtful you are.

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