How are your holidays shaping up"  
Since we are going to San Diego for Christmas, our holiday decorations here in SF are mostly on our mantel.  But, we picked up my sister's tree before we left after Thanksgiving.Here's Howard and my sister, Teresa,with the big tree standing in the back.
 I set the table with fresh fruit for Thanksgiving, but it works for Christmas, too.The branches were from the garden.We gave everyone pomegranates to take home.Speaking of which...have you tried this way to deseed a pomegranate"
I did some internet shopping to take advantage 
of the deals out there...
and I'm glad I did as the sales don't seem 
to be as great today and there isn't a lot of stock at some places   Are you finding that, too" Here is a great, inexpensive game/gift for the whole family...Rummikub.   If you like board games, you will love this.Bloody Mary's are optional but act as a secret weapon against opponents.
Some of my favorite pets are getting their own stocking.Personalized Linen Stockings On Sale

This makes a great gift...especially if you have a faux tree...or even if you don't!Thymes Frasier Fir Pine Needle Candle
Anthropologie has some pretty calendars (hint:  I like any of these).floral calendar
Garden Calendar                                                   ...