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Home Trends | Christmas Stockings

Christmas holds many traditions in my family. Many of my holiday decorations are older than me! There is something so nostalgic about opening the same box of decor year after year and revisiting memories of holidays past. The downside is that holiday decor eventually becomes dated and doesn’t fit in with the current style of your home. This year I want to mix things up by updating the style of our stockings with something a little more modern and unexpected and a little less red and green. Which is your favorite? Do you prefer traditional holiday decor, something new and on-trend, or incorporating both?

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Serena & Lily Herringbone Throw

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Serena & Lily Herringbone Throw (stone) = $225

Lands’ End’s Cotton Woven Chevron Throw = $48.50

3/21/11 – Here is an email I received from the makers of the Serena & Lily Throw. Thought you guys might be interested:

Hi Reichel –

I came upon your blog through a colleague who sent me the post I highlighted above comparing a Serena and Lily throw, which we manufacture for them, and an imported product offered by Land’s End. There is no comparison between these two items.

Brahms Mount is in its 28th year of designing and manufacturing American made products. To Serena and Lily’s enormous credit, they feature Brahms Mount throws and blankets in their line offerings. S & L took the bold step to partner with a US manufacturer to provide their end customer with an extraordinary American made product.

I understand that your blog, in it’s stated name/mission, wants to provide value, but I believe this kind of comparison does a disservice. First, to the small number of American mills left, I believe there are less than 10, and we provide the highest quality for top of bed and accessories that I am aware of. Your members should be told when the comparative products are displayed with enormous differences in quality, construction, manufacturing location, etc. It is comparing apples and oranges. Our products are of heirloom quality with a nationwide loyal and rapidly growing customer base. If you’d like to compare the two products, I’d suggest you purchase the imported Land’s End throw and purchase Serena and Lily’s. I’ll let the products tell the story and take it from there, case closed.

Thanks for hearing me out and I wish you continued success, Reichel. I offer this feedback in hopes you might interject some editorial substance when product comparisons reflected on your blog are way off the mark. Please feel free to call me to discuss and/or visit our site; www.brahmsmount.com – better yet, come visit us in Maine!

Best regards

David
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David Kaufman
President
Brahms Mount

Wood Outdoor Chaise Lounger

Gorgeous! This totally brings to mind a lounge day on a luxurious cruise ship. Ah, you just have to love Summer…sigh.

Land’s End Teak Chaise = $639.50 (on sale)

Ikea’s Applaro Chaise Lounge = $129

Personalized Doormats

Who’s looking for a classic doormat that you can use all year round? This doormat isn’t trendy, just timeless. I think it’s a great doormat to have around, of course it’s fun to switch it for holidays…but it’s nice to have this doormat waiting in the wings! Here’s a few to choose from, in order of high to low.

Lands’ End Full Framed Rectangle Door Mat = $89.50

Williams Sonoma’s Picture Frame Coir Doormat = $69.95

Pottery Barn’s Personalized Door Mat = $59

Grandin Road’s Monogrammed Coco Door Mat = $49

Target’s Monogram Doormat with Black Border = $45.99

Pottery Barn Cable Knit Throw

This is another reader find! Cathy M. was searching for a cable knit throw like this one from Pottery Barn. She found a great deal at Bloomingdale’s. I also found a couple of options as well! Enjoy 🙂

Pottery Barn Cable Knit Throw = $79