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Teen gifts: Ideas for hard-to-buy-for big kids hey are finicky and fickle, and might be updating their wish lists as often as their Instagram accounts. Do you have any idea what to buy the teenagers on your holiday shopping list this year?

Think small leather goods, jewelry and watches.

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Aileen Avery, author of “Gift Rap: The History and Art “Itʼs a challenge because they move of Gift Giving,” quickly and their desires change quick- advises steering ly,” says Gregg Andrews, Nordstromʼs clear of clothing, fashion creative director. “You have to makeup and handhave the newest, hottest thing. Theyʼre bags. “Those are bringing in so much information, so very personal style gift card so they can dine what they want changes constantly.” things that the teen should pick out themselves, especially if itʼs a girl,” she out with friends. Or see The best bets, according to the what kind of video says. experts: electronics — notably the games they play. smartphone, along with phone acces- Her advice for a no-fail gift: cash, gift Cash, says Avery, sories; video game systems and cards or electronics. is the gift of “first games; fashion accessories; “If you donʼt want to spend the big resort”: “Cash is activewear (the “athleisure” trend); and bucks on the iPad or a cellphone, then better than gift cards because items that let teens express themyou can buy things like accessories thatʼs immediate. Thatʼs, ʻgo wherevselves. Donʼt forget the standbys of and little gifts and match them to gift er, do whatever you want.ʼ” cash and gift cards. cards,” she said — for example, cool Idealistic teenagers will feel good “The No. 1 thing is the cellphone — itʼs earbuds with an iTunes gift card. receiving a gift from a retailer that not even close,” Marshal Cohen, chief Or wrap up a gadget like a Darth donates to a charitable cause they are industry analyst at market research Vader flash drive or purse-size cellpassionate about. “This generation is firm NPD Group, says of what phone charger/flashlight. more socially conscious that way and teenagers want. Donʼt be embarrassed to give a gift wants to make a difference,” Avery Gift-givers can then build on what the card, experts say, because teenagers says. child already has. donʼt find them impersonal the way UNIQUE AND PERSONAL “If I got you a new adults might. Just be sure you know Good gifts for teenagers are ones that phone during the year where they want to shop. are new, different and let them show or last year, Iʼm going “Teens would rather have who they are, says to look to accessorize one big, giant gift card Andrews, at Nordstrom. it this year,” Cohen than a whole bunch of lit“They want things that says. tle gift cards,” Cohen are unique, that express All kinds of accessays. “They donʼt their individuality and that sories, in fact, may be want a variety. theyʼre the first to have,” popular presents, he says. They want to make he says. a splash in one store.” Among his recommendaFor inspiration, check out tions: recipientsʼ social networks Smartphone cases. to find out about their Moschino has creative hobbies, what music models turned out to resemthey love or what team they ble fast-food french fries and a cheer for, Avery says. If you spot melting ice cream bar; other a restaurant they enjoy, grab a

brands feature floral, ethnic or animal prints. “When they all throw their cellphones down on the table, itʼs who has the coolest case,” Andrews says. He also suggests other tech accessories: earbuds, alone or built into earmuffs or headbands, or headphones offered with interchangeable “cans” for different looks. “Headphones are a crazy thing now, and theyʼre not just about the sound. Theyʼre also about the look and the accessory-like quality of them,” Andrews says. If youʼre looking for a wearable gift, consider the Converse sneaker, available in various colors and in styles from Missoni, the knitwear company known for zigzag patterns. For boys, consider a hat — a slouchy beanie or an oldschool ski hat emblazoned with a team logo and topped off with a pom-pom. As for activewear, thereʼs the jogger pant for boys and girls. The relaxed fit makes it easier for gift-givers to get the size right. Same goes for a quilted vest or trendy backpack, Andrews says. At Gifts.com, editorial curator Gwen Paja recommends a refurbished, vintage Polaroid instant camera as a nostalgic counterpoint to the latest technology. She also suggests necklaces in the shape of a state, and “experience” gifts, like flying in a jet pack. Lastly, thereʼs the gift they can eat: food or candy that can be ordered online or arranged in a basket. “Teenagers are the hungriest group of people,” Avery says. “You canʼt go wrong.” Lisa Flam can be reached on Twitter at http://twitter.com/#!/lisaflam.

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Sharing music: A personal gift made easy by tech MELISSA KOSSLER DUTTON Associated Press

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uke Maguire Armstrong doesnʼt pen a holiday letter to friends. The guitar player and songwriter prefers to communicate musically.

ent part of being human.” get really creative,” she said. Or, as Armstrong Tyler Hayes, a writer in San Diego, suggests asking friends what website or app they use to listen to music, and sharing a playlist through it. In addition to Spotify, he has shared songs using Beats Music and Rdio.

“Thatʼs kind of the fun part of making a mix — curating the songs,” she said. “I hope that they listen to them in the order I put them in.”

but also burns about two dozen CDs to give away. A friend helps her create cover art for the CD, and Browne shares the list as anyone who wants to burn a CD of the playlist MP3 files on her blog, fuelfriends.blogspot.com, can also print out the

cover art. “It takes a lot of work,” Browne said. “I get wonderful, emotional feedback from people from all around the world — that makes it worthwhile.”

“Iʼm always seeking out new music and sharing it — especially with people I know who would enjoy it,” he said.

Heather Browne of Colorado Springs, Colorado, looks forward every fall to creating a 20-song Christmas/holiday playlist to share with friends, family and readFor those who prefer cre- ers of her music blog. which covers trends in technology. Chase, who ating something more tangible, Chase suggests “Part of the reason I do has a degree in music them is as a conscious therapy, creates playlists putting the music on a rebellion against the USB drive. USB drives for various occasions, amount of terrible come in numerous including her childrenʼs Christmas music out designs and colors; birthdays. there,” she said. “I try to Chase likes the nostalgic “Because our music preffind songs with some erences are often a win- feel of ones that look like cassette tapes, which for sense of nostalgia, some dow into who we are as sense of wonder.” people, sharing music is her conjure up memories Often, the songs arenʼt actually sharing a part of of mix tapes in high school. holiday music per se, but ourselves,” she said. “Itʼs feel “Christmasy” or “winAdding music to a USB a way for us to connect tery,” and reflect how her drive is also a way to with other people and year went. She pays allow them into our lives, give a tech gift that has a which I think is an inher- personal touch. “You can careful attention to the

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described it in a holiday letter he sent to friends with the songs in 2011: “I choose the songs that “To me, music is more than just an entertaining had the most impact on way to pass the time, but me,” said Armstrong, (like chocolate covered who divides his time bananas and Lady Gaga) between New York and Antigua, Guatemala. “Itʼs a way to enrich life — a way of reaching further a way for me to stay in touch with a lot of people than rigid reality allows.” and get everyone some- Music lovers can create and share playlists in a thing.” Sharing music is a great variety of ways, Chase said. She recommends way to connect with Spotify, a digital music friends, and technology service that provides has made it easier than access to millions of ever, says Kristen songs. Users can search Chase, publisher and for songs online to share CEO of with friends and family. coolmompicks.com,

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Armstrong makes a CD that he shares with friends and family each Christmas, containing songs that reflect the places heʼs visited or how heʼs felt during the year. He includes a note about how he discovered each song. Recent CDs, for example, have helped tell the stories of his travels throughout Central America.


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Holiday cards: To share or not to share ANNE WALLACE ALLEN Associated Press

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Refreshing honesty or too much information? The tell-all holiday card or letter has been around for a few years now, said Diane Gottsman, a Texas-based etiquette expert. She believes that a holiday card is supposed to be a warm greeting; if you want to update people on the harsh realities of your life, have that conversation in person. “The holiday card should warm hearts, with some small note,” said Gottsman. “Droning on about your divorce and how your ex-husband did you wrong? The card is not the venue for this kind of news.” LisaMarie Luccioni, a professor of communications at the University of Cincinnati, said people have grown skeptical, however, of the crafted, idealized versions of life they see on Facebook. The holiday card can serve as a reality check, she said. “I actually appreciate the candor and honesty of people in these types of cards,” said Luccioni. “Iʼm a professor of 25 years and I appreciate when a student gives me honesty.”

more personal level than an e-card, said Margaret Page, an etiquette coach in Vancouver, British Columbia. She thinks that senders of holiday cards might say too much because theyʼre not connecting closely enough the rest of the year. “Social media is not really being connected,” Page said. “People are desperate to make real connections, and are using Christmas cards, birthday cards, to share information with others that they wouldnʼt have a decade ago . or even five years ago.”

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A lawyer in Boise, Idaho, who asked not to be named, decided to share the reasons behind her divorce in a Christmas letter two years ago. “I just thought, you know, Iʼm going to be honest with our friends and family, and just put it out there,” she said. “I also didnʼt want to repeat the story 100 times, and thatʼs kind of where I was at.” She was uncomfortable putting information on social media that could be seen by people outside her circle of friends.

The format of a letter can serve as a signal that big news might be coming. But a card should stay light, said Gottsman, who thinks heavy use of social media reinforces the idea that Despite the availability of electronic greeting cards, many people still send itʼs OK to deliver all kinds of news — paper holiday cards, sometimes includ- good, bad, personal, gossipy — in a ing page-long “newsletters” summariz- holiday greeting. ing the year. The greeting card indus- “The right venue to deliver bad news is try says Americans buy 6.5 billion in person, or over the telephone. Or if cards each year, for annual sales of you can, send an informative letter,” between $7 billion and $8 billion. she said. Christmas is by far the most popular “And you know, we do care about seasonal event for cards, according to these peoplesʼ lives, generally. But the Greeting Card Association. sometimes we donʼt even know them For many people, it seems, paper cards or newsletters connect on a

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Gift Guide: Lots of tablet choices, oh my! ANICK JESDANUN AP Technology Writer

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eople tend to hold onto tablets longer than smartphones, so take time to weigh your options. A major consideration is what phone you or your gift recipient already has. Although itʼs possible for Android owners to have Appleʼs iPads, for instance, there are advantages to sticking within the same system. You often can buy apps just once and share them across both devices, and you donʼt need to learn two different systems. Here are some buying tips organized by system. Prices listed are for base models. You can typically spend more for additional storage or LTE cellular connectivity.

APPLEʼS iOS The iPad remains top of the line among tablets. The selection of apps designed specifically for it is unmatched. Those who already have iPhones will appreciate the ability to start email and other tasks on one device and finish on the other. You can even make phone calls from iPads, if you have an iPhone on the same Wi-Fi network. The downside is the $499 price tag for the latest full-size model, the iPad Air 2. Many Android tablets are cheaper. You do get a light and skinny device for the price, with a camera that matches the iPhoneʼs 8 megapixels (though the iPad still lacks a flash). The new Air also has a fingerprint sensor to bypass security passcodes and to authorize online purchases using Apple Pay. It wonʼt work with in-store payments, though.

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thereʼs a huge divide between Googleʼs $399 Nexus 9 has the advan- Windows phones and Windows Android phones and tablets donʼt let tablets. Apps arenʼt compatible, and you switch back and forth as easily as tage of running an Android version Windows tablets have more in comthatʼs closest to Googleʼs vision. Apple devices do. The advantage of Samsung and other manufacturers typ- mon with Windows desktops and lapsticking with an Android tablet for tops. A Windows tablet is best suited Android phone owners is having a uni- ically add their own twists, which can confuse consumers. The Nexus does for someone looking to replace a PC. fied library of apps. have a wireless chip for in-store mobile In fact, many Windows tablets are just Samsungʼs Galaxy Tab S is the best of payments using Google Wallet, if you laptops with detachable keyboards. the Android tablets Iʼve tried. The disfeel like waving it around in the checkplay uses a technology called There are too many models to list, so out line. If you are on a budget or want a small- AMOLED to produce colors that pop Iʼll use Microsoftʼs own Surface Pro 3 Iʼm including Amazonʼs Fire HDX out as you view video or browse the er device, consider last yearʼs iPad as an example. You type on a touch tablets under Android, even though Mini 2 for $299. This yearʼs Mini does- Web. But the Tab S also comes with a screen or attach a $130 keyboard the systemʼs been modified so much nʼt have many improvements over last high price tag — $500 for the full-size cover. The Surface itself starts at that thereʼs little resemblance. App yearʼs model, except for the fingerprint model and $400 for the smaller one. $799, though configurations go as high selection isnʼt as good as what you and Apple Pay capabilities. The conSamsung does offer an even-pricier get on purer Android devices. But as $1,949 for those serious about venience might not be worth spending Pro series, with screens of up to 12.2 Amazon is able to add such features ditching the PC. The Surfaceʼs built-in more for the $399 iPad Mini 3. inches diagonally, but thatʼs really as one-button access to live video kickstand can be adjusted to a range You might consider putting the savings aimed at professionals. Full-size mod- help. It is great for first-time tablet of positions, some better for desks and toward a mid-tier or higher-end model. els tend to be nine or 10 inches, while owners and comes at a nice price — others for the lap. The best thing about With both the Air 2 and the Mini 3, you mini models are seven or eight inches. the full-size model for $379 and the Windows tablets is their ability to run At the small and cheap end, Samsung smaller one for $179. can upgrade to 64 gigabytes of storregular Windows software, such as age from 16 GB for just $100 more. Or offers the 7-inch Galaxy Tab 4 for MICROSOFTʼS WINDOWS about $180. Book lovers can choose a get 128 GB for $200 more than the Office and Photoshop. Other tablets Nook edition, made in partnership with Until Windows 10 comes out next year, have, at best, a light version. base model.

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Fresh selection of holiday picture books for kids LEANNE ITALIE Associated Press

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ooking to keep the kids entertained during long holiday car rides or dinners? Tell all your gift-buying elves to wrap up a book. Among this yearʼs Christmas selections:

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“Maisyʼs Christmas Tree,” by Lucy Cousins: Maisy the mouse and pals Cyril and Tallulah prepare for the holiday, from trimming the tree to singing carols. One side of the book is cut out in the shape of a tree, something little ones might appreciate. Candlewick Press, ages 2-5.

“Dinosaur vs. Santa,” by Bob Shea: A smiley little dino wears a bright orange snowsuit, makes gifts for his parents and sneaks downstairs on Christmas Eve only to scurry back to bed due to someone in red ho, ho, ho-ing in the dark. Disney-Hyperion, ages 3-5.

“Here Comes Santa Cat,” by Deborah Underwood, pictures by Claudia Rueda: There are jet pack mishaps and dead fish gifts for children as a wily but mute cat holding placards on sticks to communicate impersonates CAT LOVERS Santa Claus to ensure he gets a gift “Pete the Cat Saves Christmas,” creat- after a particularly naughty year. Dial ed and illustrated by James Dean, Books for Young Readers, ages 3-5. story by Eric Litwin: In this retelling of SNOWY BOOKS “The Night Before Christmas,” the can“Blizzard,” by John Rocco: based on do kitty is called upon to deliver gifts Roccoʼs childhood experience during when Santa falls ill. The felineʼs “minibus flew, just like in a movie” and the blizzard of 1978, when 40 inches of snow fell on his Rhode Island town. “Pete the Cat cried, ʻThis is totally From the first flake right before recess groovy!ʼ” Harper, ages 4-8. to delivering groceries via sled on day six and the arrival of snowplows. Disney-Hyperion, ages 3-5. “The Animalsʼ Santa,” by Jan Brett: Meticulously drawn forest creatures await the arrival of this special Santa. The animals recall gifts of Christmases past. There was a puzzle for the crows hanging from their tree branch and a brush to fluff his tail for the arctic fox. A magnificent finish from the beloved Brett with a snowy owl in a starry Santaʼs cap and a basket full of booty strapped to his breast. G.P. Putnamʼs Sons, ages 3-5.

CHRISTMAS SPIRIT “CC Claus: A Baseball Christmas Story,” by CC Sabathia, written with Ray Negron, pictures by Laura Seeley: Star Yankees pitcher CC Sabathia enlists the help of George Steinbrenner and baseball stars of yore to help two boys in need of balls and gloves for Christmas after their letter to Santa lands in Sabathiaʼs fan

mail. Ecco, ages 5-up. “Star Bright: A Christmas story,” by Alison McGhee and Peter H. Reynolds: The newest angel, a girl in a pilotʼs cap and goggles, tries to come up with a gift for baby Jesus. She hurtles down to Earth and becomes the star that lights up the night sky. The book contrasts a futuristic heaven with old-world illustrations for the birth of Jesus. Atheneum, ages 4-8.

CLASSICS “A Little Women Christmas,” by Heather Vogel Frederick, pictures by Bagram Ibatoulline: This adaptation of a portion of Louisa May Alcottʼs “Little Women” is a good introduction to the March family. Mother and the girls are

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Masters’ interactive story telling encourages audience participation. “What Will Be Your First Words of the Day?” is a bedtime story that sets the stage for the very first words a child will say each morning.

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JIM & JOYCE HALL

VISITORS ALWAYS

WELCOME Call us for Farm Tours (540) 436-3517

Wishing our friends and family a joyous holiday filled with peace, love and prosperity. 754 Harrisville Road, Toms Brook, VA 22660 www.poseythisisitllamas.com We also do BIRTHDAY PARTIES / TOURS FREE ADMISSION • DONATIONS ACCEPTED

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Farm tour donations go towards Llama care & Southeast Llama Rescue.

Largest selection of antiques in the Shenandoah Valley! EXCITING DEALERS, OLD & NEW Antique Furniture * Valley Pottery * Architectural * Glassware * Primitives * Baskets * Books * Collectibles * Estate Jewelry * Handcrafted Furniture and much more! Lots of Free Parking

Need a break while you’re shopping in our 50,000 square foot facility? - Relax in our lounge with FREE Coffee, WIFI and TV!

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The Emporium is Open 7 days a week year round! Monday - Thursday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm * Friday and Saturday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm * Sunday 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

160 N. Massanutten St. • Strasburg, VA 22657 (Exit 298 off I-81, 2 miles to Downtown Strasburg) Lots of Free Parking!

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From Rt. 11 north of New Market: Go East on Cardinal Road, cross low water bridge & it becomes Smith Creek Road. Driveway is on the left. Look for signs.

*Guaranteed to start in arctic temperatures or we’ll fix it for free. Down to -20º F.

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Cut it yourself or we’ll do it for you: • We provide everything you need to make it easy. • Choose and tag it early, cut later for a really fresh tree.

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WINTER IS AROUND THE CORNER, ARE YOU READY? CHOOSE FROM A WIDE RANGE OF DURABLE & DEPENDABLE SIMPLICITY SNOWTHROWERS.

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Open daylight to dark 7 days a week after Thanksgiving Day

Hours: Monday-Friday 7:30-5pm • Saturday 7:30-1pm


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VALLEY GARAGE DOOR CO.

M E R RY C H R I S T M A S F R O M

INSTALLATION • SALES & SERVICE

Grandy Grooming Pet Salon

Garage Door Opener Remotes or Keyless Entries make a perfect stocking stuffer gift!

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Lori Ann Gochenour – Owner

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NOW OFFERING Hair Color Treatments & Special Make-Up Applications

Holiday Tanning Special

$40 for 2 MONTHS Nov & Dec (10 min. sessions only)

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Specializing in men and women cuts and styles since 1994

540-459-5899 2499 Saint Luke Road, Woodstock

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CUTS Men & Women $10 Children cuts welcome Seniors 10% discount Full Line of Hair and Tanning Products

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861 S. Main St. Woodstock, VA 22664 (540) 459-5755 Full Service Garage Havoline /Chevron Fast Lube

Gift Certificates Available

In house photographer Janet loves to use props, costumes & backdrops to bring out your pets best image. We have Christmas and Winter scenes available - Purchase 2 digital files for $20 for grooming customers only.

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HARRIET & WAYNE MacDONALD

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Woodstock Clothes Closet

• If you hear, but don’t understand

Celebrating 45 years of serving our community. Established 1969 Gently used clothing & accessories, household items, books, toys. CHRISTMAS items galore. Clip this ad and get 20% off entire purchase starting November 15, 2014 thru December 20, 2014 1 shopping spree ad per customer please! (not valid with other sales)

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Master Craft Carpet & Interiors, Inc.

Can’t think of a gift for that someone who has everything? We have

Gift Certificates Available! Stop in Today!

SHEN VALLEY TIRES, LLC 24815 Old Valley Pike Maurertown, VA

FULL AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR & MAINTENANCE PASSENGER & LIGHT TRUCK TIRES

(540) 436-9166

FOR ALL YOUR AUTOMOTIVE NEEDS

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Cook’s Automotive Repair & Tire Center Rt. 11 North, Landfill Rd., Edinburg, VA 22824 • (540) 984-4444

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Mowery Orchard is a local roadside farm market, family owned & operated since 1985

Locally Grown Apples, Rinker’s Apple Cider and fresh vegetables. Local farm fresh milk, butter, eggs, cheeses, and honey. Locally raised beef, chicken, pork & lamb.

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Homemade pies on the weekends.

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Country Hams, Virginia Peanuts, Route 11 Chips, Coffee, Handmade Baskets & Old Hill Hard Cider.


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Shop Local for the Holidays!

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FEATURING: Virginia Products Local arts & crafts • Best coffee in the Valley Local meat, eggs & cheese Kegs for sale, and so much more Virginia wine & craft beers (we have almost 70 Va. Wines)

Closeout of Carvelle by Bulova Watches

125 N. Main Street, Woodstock

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“OUR REPUTATION HAS BEEN BUILT ON OUTSTANDING POOL-BUILDING EXCELLENCE AND CUSTOMER SATISFACTION”

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Dove’s

Little Bit of Everything Gift Shop

We have a Great Selection of Figurines, Flower Vases, Pictures & much more!

Remember us this holiday season! Also stop in and see our indoor yard sale! 2136 Rawley Pike, Harrisonburg, Va

Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9am-5pm Sat. 9am-12:30pm 244848

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From vintage to city chic: Holiday decor trends KIM COOK Associated Press

to the tree or tablescape, from Ikea.

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Pottery Barnʼs chinchilla, fox or bear faux-fur tree skirts add a touch of luxe. Dress the tree with midcentury-style copper and brass trims for a cool and current vibe.

or those who love to decorate, thereʼs no time like the holidays for adding fun, festive touches to our living spaces. This year, thereʼs something for many tastes and styles.

A look at the trends youʼll see at stores:

CAMP CHRISTMAS

CHRISTMAS PAST The 1920s inspire a lot of holiday d√©cor, with West Elm offering glittery Art Deco letter ornaments and star garlands, as well as Deco-patterned, mercury-glass hurricanes in silver and midnight blue. Elegant, gold, blownglass animals fit the vibe. At Pier 1, youʼll find beaded tree swags, as well as ornaments encrusted with sequins or glass mosaics. Beaded metallic pillars, champagne glasses and bottles, and chevron-patterned pendants add Jazz Age style.

Clusters of string lights look gorgeous under glass cloches; Restoration Hardware offers both in various sizes. And snow globes that send up a flurry of up-lit flakes with the push of a button are a twist on the traditional. Also at the retailer: spare, birchwrapped branches wrapped in warm LEDs, in various sizes for tabletop or entryway floor.

The rustic, cabin-y look that took off last year has held strong. Woodland creatures populate the ornament collections at Land of Nod, while, in a twist, hedgehogs and raccoons are photoprinted on little stuffed ornaments at Target. At West Elm, Boston designer Mimi Kirchnerʼs felt foxes, deer, raccoons and bears sport jaunty scarves and plaid coats.

Ikeaʼs Vinter collection features CITY SPARKLE Swedish patterns on cushion covers “This year Iʼm seeing deep, rich hues,” and guest towels. At Pottery Barn, an advent calendar with farmhouse charm says designer Taniya Nayak. “Think sapphire, deep emerald and sexy vio- is created out of small, galvanized let. The real wow factor rolls in with the buckets mounted on a pine frame. metallic touches. There is a cool juxta- Artists Petra Borner and Fiona Howard position that happens when you mix have designed ornaments for Crate & the sophisticated richness of jewel Barrel evoking European folk art tones and the medley of copper patina designs. Here too, clever tree collars and copper shine.” made of glossy red or galvanized metal to resemble vintage tubs. Pier 1ʼs peacock-inspired tree skirt anchors a collection of vibrant ornaFOR ENTERTAINING For a more midcentury look, consider ments in faceted glass, sequins or Crate & Barrelʼs teardrop ornaments in feathers. Nayak loves “any mixture of glam and a sexy, red matte glass. If youʼre into rustic,” including “a winter-white backmaking some of your own midcentury There are accent pillows on the market drop with reclaimed wood and a bit of modern Christmas decorations, check this year decorated with glitter, bugle polished chrome.” out the DIY Networkʼs website for sug- beads, sequins or metallic embroidery Crate & Barrelʼs got a selection of gestions including stockings and orna- thread. Look for snowflake or tree laser-cut, crocheted and curled paper motifs, or seasonal words like “Noel” ments. and “Joy.” One or two on an entryway snowflakes in creamy hues of chamSNOW GLOW bench greet guests with panache; pagne, bronze and white; add a few Target and Homegoods have nicely glittery, beaded ornaments in silver LED lighting is now in just about anypriced options. and muted grays. thing, including holiday d√©corations. Ikeaʼs Strala collection includes a gar- Z Gallerie has the glamorous Folly col- Sandy Chilewich has a new collection land of pierced gold balls fitted with lection of white and gold pearl wreaths, of mats and runners rendered in gold, silver, gunmetal and brass, in a chic LEDs, and a bright red tree mat has table trees and garlands, as well as built-in LEDs. crystal flower spheres and ornaments geometric Pebble pattern. in trendy turquoise. At Target, Nate Berkusʼ Ascot Star Frontgateʼs Meteor light set twinkles, dessert plates and trays feature a classhowers, shimmers and glows at the Stylized foxes and owls in white or touch of a button. gold acrylic add a soft, metallic accent sic foulard pattern in smart black and Throw pillows and signs printed with a vintage-style chalkboard Christmas greeting hold charm at Pottery Barn, where the design is also available in a door mat. Here too, a decorative collection of old-fashioned village homes, churches and schoolhouses evokes turn-of-the-century German ornaments similarly made of cardboard and silver glitter. Purchases from the collection support shelters nationwide through the Give a Little Hope organization.

white that would work for get-togethers straight into New Yearʼs Eve. For Hanukah, Jonathan Adler offers a blue, Lucite cube menorah, as well as an array of mod, ceramic-animal menorahs. At Williams-Sonoma, a collection of porcelain plates and serveware in cream with a graphic print of ancient temple menorahs would add style to a holiday buffet. Sara Peterson, editor-in-chief of HGTV Magazine, likes colorful d√©cor beyond the traditional red and green. “Felt pom-pom garlands are always a party hit, and not just for Christmas trees,” she says. “String them on stair railings and around mirrors, and drape them from your curtain rods.” Think beyond the living room, Peterson says. “Add a little decorating twist here and there throughout your house,” she says. “Itʼs fun to do something beyond just setting the table. In guest bathrooms, use a whiteboard marker to write a fun holiday message on the mirror, and put down a holiday-themed bath mat. In the kitchen, plant mini cypress trees in colorful glazed pots, and swap out regular dish towels for festive tea towels.”

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Over 30 places to eat and 50 shops! Donʼt forget

First Night Winchester Dec. 31st!

Santa’s Headquarters Godfrey Miller Center Dec. 6 • 11am-1pm Take your own photos with Santa.

Holly Jolly Celebration Downtown Winchester Dec. 13 • Noon-5pm Caroling, special deals and holiday activities including FREE holiday wagon rides from 1-3 pm

First Night Winchester December 31st Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Old Town Winchester firstnightwinchester.com

Kate Spade Agendas Lots of Holiday Goodies

Snoozies Slippers

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WINCHESTER’S BEST KEPT SECRET ...for unique gift ideas!

Hobo Handbags

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Live entertainment: Jump Town in the Winchester Room Cathy Kerns DJ in the pub Live piano in the dining room Dinner Specials & Full Menu available Call for reservations: 540-535-1899 ext. 2 Conveniently located in Historic Downtown Winchester 125 E. Piccadilly Street www.piccadillyspublichouse.com

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Wyoming Hi Mountain Jerky Seasonings Seasons 15 lbs. of Meat

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New Crop Black Walnuts $8.99 lb.

Legg’s Old Plantation Seasonings $1.89 & up

$6.99 ea. Old Fashioned Sharp Cheddar Cheese cut from the wheel Old Fashioned Candies are here! Gum drops • Orange slices • Spice Drops • Cherry Slices • Spearmint Leaves…your choice $1.69 lb.

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STORE HOURS: Mon-Thurs 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Fri 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m. • Sat 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. OPEN SUNDAYS 10:00 a.m.-4 p.m.

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Food books: A very good year for geeks and grains

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THE GRAINS

J.M. HIRSCH AP Food Editor

If brown rice and barley still count as exotic in your kitchen, itʼs time to catch up. Running parallel to vegetables getting sexy, unusual grains, seeds and legumes are suddenly hot — and increasingly availFor those of us who (somewhat obsessive- able. But most folks find them intimidating. After all, raise your hand if you know how ly) watch the food world, there actually is to prepare freekeh, wattle seeds and amasome logic to that. Chefs have become fascinated by the hows and whys of cook- ranth. Didnʼt think so. ing, delving into the science of the kitchen Except itʼs not enough for cookbooks to to find new ways to master delicious. After merely explain how to use unusual ingredisome fits and rough starts, publishers final- ents. They also need to inspire you to want to. And thatʼs why Molly Brownʼs “Grains” ly are learning how to make food science (Hardie Grant Books, $34.95) and Ghillie sexy to the home cook. Jamesʼ “Amazing Grains” (Kyle Books, Meanwhile, weʼre always searching for the $29.95) stand out. Both build comfort with new “it” food. This year, wacky grains got the unfamiliar, as well as making you eager their moment. And since ethnic is the new to get in the kitchen. mainstream, cookbooks that help us grasp THE GLOBE-TROTTERS global cuisines — all the while making them feel familiar — hit a splendid pace in As the world gets smaller, our culinary 2014. So whether you are in the market for reach broadens.Numerous wonderful a gift, or just looking to bulk up your own books want to help us make sense of it all. collection, here are my picks for the best For the big picture, we have David food books from 2014. Joachimʼs “Global Kitchen” (Oxmoor

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House, $29.95), another entry under the Cooking Light banner. It is simply a gorMost cookbooks dedicated to the science geous book that immediately captures the of cooking miss the mark, assuming the beauty and breadth of world cuisine. The audience is either would-be lab jockeys recipes make it enticing to embrace new hankering for esoteric ingredients or obses- dishes that (thankfully) never feel “light.” sives who simply will not rest until having mastered the PERFECT! roasted chicken. For anyone hankering for a Parisian fantasy, start with David Lebovitzʼs “My Paris And that tends to leave the rest of us Kitchen.” A prolific blogger and author who scratching our heads. moved from the U.S. to Paris a decade But Cooking Light magazine columnist ago, Lebovitz makes French cooking Keith Schroeder understands that average accessible. Of course, his Paris kitchen is cooks can benefit from food science, too. influenced by the many Middle Eastern and His cookbook, “Mad Delicious: The African cuisines that now call that city Science of Making Healthy Food Taste home, but that only makes the book that Amazing” (Oxmoor House, $35), gently — much more exciting. and comically — guides readers through Also from Paris is the sensual chocolate 126 everyday classics, explaining what to and sweets cookbook, “A La Mere de do and why. And his recipe format is Famille,” with recipes from the 250-year-old almost genius. Each ingredient is accomParisian confectionary of the same name. panied by a brief explanation of its role in Written by the companyʼs chief chocolatier the recipe. The result: You learn even just Julien Merceron, the book showcases one by assembling your shopping list. must-eat item after another. And the On the more hardcore end of the spectrum recipes are mercifully simple and short. is Tyler Florenceʼs foray into food science, Finally, global in thought if not in geogra“Inside the Test Kitchen” (Clarkson Potter, phy is Douglas Gayetonʼs “Local: The New $35). He mostly blows up conventional Face of Food and Farming in America” thinking on classic recipes, coming up with (Harper Design, $35). This remarkable and creative ways to do the basics better. His stunning book tells the story of sustainable egg-roll omelet (itʼs cooked on a rimmed food via profiles of dozens of thinkers, baking sheet) alone is worth the price of growers and producers. Anyone who cares admission. about food will care about this book.

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