Fay's Favorite Things for November

The Christmas Attic owner Fay Carter has a few favorite things as we approach the holidays:

1. The Happy Couple

This winter wedding scene is made of hand-painted German pewter. This piece is a perfect wedding present for those winter weddings.

2. Kiwi Blown Glass Ornament

With Thanksgiving approaching we begin to think of the harvest. Fruit and Vegetable ornaments are a fun and festive way to decorate your house.

The kitchen is the perfect place for a small food tree. Let's face it -- even if you try to keep everyone out of the kitchen at the holidays, it never works. The kitchen is the center of everything so your guests will feel welcome. (And if they feel welcome in your kitchen, maybe they will help you cook the feast)

3. Cherry Blossom Lantern

Ornament designer Eric Cortina makes this beautiful hand-painted, Japanese-inspired lantern. The bright pink stands out beautifully on the opulent gold background. In Washington D.C. we pride ourselves on our spring Cherry blossoms; we always look forward to seeing their beautiful colors. But why wait until the spring? By decorating your holiday tree with one of these ornaments you will be reminded of the Cherry Blossom Festival in December.

4. Santa Stamp Ornament

Considering this is our Christmas Attic exclusive and Fay had a hand in designing it, we are glad this is on her favorite's list. In this unique piece, Santa is surrounded by an assortment of vintage Washington-themed postage stamps. Each piece is unique with a different assortment of stamps. On the back of Santa's cloak is written Washington, D.C., which makes this a great Christmas gift for relatives and friends scattered around the globe. The proceeds for this ornament go to providing free parenting resources through the Learning Community.

5. German Paper Advent Calendars

So many fancy advent calendars are available these days (we even carry a few styles) but the classic inexpensive paper advent calendars are still a favorite. Fay still buys them for her adult children to open every year. The countdown to Christmas is ready to begin.