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An Eccentric Christmas
December 2008
By Melissa Colgan
Had your fill of Rudolph, snowflakes, and tinsel? Punk up your traditional holiday goods with a bit of irreverence—to make the season anything but same-old, same-old.
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Swing Dress
For you: In a season full of partygoers in LBDs, a bright purple frock is sure to stand out. $174.50. Purple floral detail swing dress by Plastic Island, from Belle Reve, 320 Hennepin Ave. E., Mpls., 612-333-3148
Photo by Mike Hendrickson
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Feathered Headband
For Her: More Gossip Girl than Yankee Doodle Dandy, a feathered headband is an easy way to incorporate one of fall’s biggest trends—plume. $45. Chérie Boutique, 750 E. Lake St., Wayzata, 952-475-2212
Photo by Mike Hendrickson
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St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur
For the Host: Top off your champagne toast with a drizzle of elderflower liqueur—the cordial’s sweetness takes the bite out of a dry brut. $34.99. St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur, from Surdyks, 303 Hennepin Ave. E., Mpls., 612-379-3232
Photo by Mike Hendrickson
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Floral Applique Beret
For Her: Keep warm in style with a hand-crafted floral appliqué beret. $66. Goodthings, 2184 4th St., White Bear Lake, 651-426-8006; The Shoppes at Arbor Lakes, 763-494-9255
Photo by Mike Hendrickson
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Precious Plaid
For Tot: Forgo traditional red and green velvet and dress your preschoolers in precious plaid with crinoline. $39.50. GapKids, nine metro locations, including Mall of America, 952-854-0984
Photo by Mike Hendrickson
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Herb-Inspired
For the Table: Give your settings a seasonal twist with new accents such as herb-inspired napkin rings in yellow and rose gold. $55 for a set of four. Twiggs Home & Garden, 4753 Chicago Ave., Mpls., 612-823-8944
Photo by Mike Hendrickson
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Ceramic Crown
For your Pet: You already treat Fifi and Fido like royalty, so why not feed them out of a crown? $66. Hand-painted ceramic bowl; find similar styles at Bone Adventure, Edina, 612-920-2201; Wayzata, 952-473-0227; Mpls., 612-378-0211
Photo by Mike Hendrickson
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Dapper Pocket Square
For Him: Put a new spin on an old suit with a dapper pocket square—a much better option than a holiday-lights tie. $22 each. Heimie’s Haberdashery, 400 St. Peter St., St. Paul, 651-224-2354
Photo by Mike Hendrickson
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Faux Shagreen Pencils
Stocking Stuffer: Perfect for the student or artist—decorative (love the faux shagreen) and functional pencils in the perfect shade of evergreen. $28. Victory, 3505 W. 44th St., Mpls., 612-926-8200
Photo by Mike Hendrickson
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