As you know Christmas is only 23 days away and even though presents are far from my mind (I am one of those people shopping on Christmas Eve!) I know many of you like to be prepared (so smart). Presents may not be on my mind but Etsy is (check out my shop here) and if you are looking for original gifts this is the place to buy them! Everyday I see the most inventive and clever ideas that would make fun Christmas gifts. Here are a few new ones to add to your favourites....

Love these cozy felt slippers in white of course!

Stationary Boutique

Pretty cards for Christmas and any other occasion...

Theme Fragrance

I like the simple jars and labels of these candles and I think this fragrance would be wonderful at the Holday time.

Anna Pavlovna

For the little ones these beautiful stuffed animals..

Mache Animal

I adore these paper mache animal heads! So cute in a childs room!

Enjoy!

Trudy

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I love ceramics because as you may know I am, amongst other things, a potter. Many years ago I was in New York at ABC Carpet and Home (also known as the most beautiful store ever!) and discovered this line of handmade, all white ceramics from France. Incredible quality and beauty, I knew I wanted to collect this pottery, despite the elevated price tag.

Last year I had to travel to Paris many times for work. I had a day off and decided to explore the St-Germain-des-Prés area and came across this wonderful little shop but it was closed. I peeked through the window to better see what they had and I realized it was a boutique filled with Astier de Villate. I came back later when it was open and bought a candle in a ceramic jar and each time I traveled back to Paris I bought another piece as my special treat. I now have several pieces and treasure them so much! They also have an amazing line of paper goods as well.

Here are a few photos from a feature that Lonny Magazine did in the March issue on Astier de Villate.