I confess that I’m rather fascinated (read obsessed) with all things cermanic. For festive holiday ceramic serving dishes and decorations, some of the best pieces are produced by Fitz and Floyd. Their quality and attention to detail are impeccable and they always add just a dash of unexpected whimsy to their work. This ghost Halloween candlestick is one of my favorites. I have two of them that I put in the entryway each October and they never fail to make me smile.
This year, Fitz and Floyd have them marked at 50% off of the regular price of $90.00 each…not …read more

One of the best things about celebrating Christmas in July is that you can find all kinds of holiday decorations and serving ware on sale–drastically on sale. Below are just a few of the “Christmas in July” offerings:
Spode’s classic Christmas dinnerware is up to 50% off.
These charming wooden ornaments are made in Indonesian and a portion of each sale goes to victims of the Tsunami disaster there. Each set is just $2.97.
This whimsical candy plate and lots of other holiday goodies are on sale at Fitz and Floyd (my favorite china company).
For more “Christmas in July” ideas, see: …read more