Cashmere Feel for Less: The SFERRA Delemont Blanket

Even though it's made of Merino Wool, the Delemont blanket by SFERRA is almost indistinguishable from the cashmere feel. The best part about this Delemont blanket, it is a third of the price of cashmere. The wool comes from Australia, where the air from the sea helps the sheep grow uber soft and long fibers; making these wool fibers remarkably close to cashmere fibers. The Delemont blanket is lightweight and perfect for year round use. To make your bed more comfortable, choose from SFERRA's three warming colors: honey, ivory, or chestnut. Click here to view more of the luxurious SFERRA bedding available at Sallie home.

Price:$610-$710

On the Fringe of Greatness: Agraria's TasselAire

In the March addition of O Magazine, "the O list" featured Agraria's TasselAires as one of the few things Oprah thinks is great. They are right about this, Agraria's TasselAires are playful, chic, and smell divine! It instantly adds glamour to a doorknob and fills a room with one of their seven scents: Riviera Pear, Mediterranean Jasmine, Misson Fig, Golden Pomegranate, Lemon Verbena, Bitter Orange, Balsam, and Lavender & Rosemary. The magazine suggested taking a smell at the Riviera Pear, Lemon Verbena, or Agraria's signature fragrance, Bitter Orange. These door tassels make great gifts and are perfect when you want to add a bit of opulence to a room. Click here to view all of Agraria's great home frangrances available at Sallie home.

Price: $42

Rance Lily of the Valley Soap: Refreshingly Fragrant

Beautiful designed and fragrant soap in your bathroom is a must have when having guests over. Rance Soap is not only decorative, the soap cleanses and refreshes the hands of your company - for which they will be grateful. Rance has been producing fine soap since 1795, consistently using the same tried and true materials and designs. The flowery bouquet fragrant in the Lily of the Valley soap is perfect for freshen up those warm spring and summer day parties. Coming in a lovely box of six, you will never run out and it also makes it a wonderful host or hostess gift. Click here to see many of the other wonderful Rance scents available at Sallie home.

Price: $50

Jaguar Jungle Single Leaf Server is a Hit for Lynn Chase Lovers

The Jaguar Jungle collection is one of Lynn Chase's most popular patterns. At this pattern's core motif is, of course, the Jaguar. Many of the items in this collection feature Jaguars painted onto the china; but many serving pieces and giftware use an actual Jaguar figurine, like the one used in the Jaguar Jungle Single Leaf Server. The Jaguar, which doubles as a handle, sits proudly next to a huge palm leaf. The palm leaf is veined with gold and can be used to serve appetizers or candies at a party; or for an everyday use, can be used to display knick-knacks or soap in your bathroom. This server, as well as other service and tabletop items from the Jaguar Jungle collection, are great gifts for the big cat lover! Click here to view other animal inspired Lynn Chase available at Sallie home.

Price: $125

GMundner Vertigo Dinnerware: So Cool it will Make you go Dizzy

GMundner is a world-famous Austrian pottery company whose history spans over more than 3 centuries. It's hard for a company to not be as successful as GMundner when they have products like Vertigo Flame Dinnerware. This pattern has come to typify the classic Austrian GMundner Keramik. Each piece is hand-painted in red or green swirls and circles so dizzying they make you fall to your knees. The Vertigo bowls, dishes, and dinnerware harmonises perfectly with rustic surroundings and serves as a wonderful counterpoint to ultra-modern interiors. Click here to check out GMundner's Vertigo and other dinnerware patterns available at Sallie home.

Take Tips from Michael S. Smith: Interior Decorator for the Obamas

Michael S. Smith, a successful interior designer with celebrity clientele, was chosen as the Obama's White House decorator. You can take tips and decorate like Michael S. Smith by checking out his book, Michael S. Smith Houses, which reveals his decorating magic through images of his completed interiors and through his ideas and practical advice.

Smith has also partnered up with Agraria to create two AirEssences, Angkor and Palma scents. The Palma room diffuser smells of the breezy coast of Mallorca with hints of spice and fruit. Angkor room diffuser captures the grandeur and mystery of ancient Cambodia temples using smoky teas and patchouli. Each scent is then beautifully displayed in a dark green frosted bottle which sits atop a hand-made antiqued mirror tray - a wonderful accent to any home.

To add a touch of Michael S. Smith to your home, visit Sallie home.

Price of Michael S. Smith Houses: $50

J.L. Coquet Khazard Gold and Platinum Dinnerware is on Top

One of J.L. Coquet's top selling patterns is the delicate Khazard pattern. In this dinnerware, an intricate vine pattern is etched into gold or platinum rimming of the plates and tea cups for a bit of embellishing on the bright white Limoges porcelain. The coloring and pattern make this a versatile dinnerware pattern, one that can be used on any occasion and in any table setting. The Khazard pattern has been so successful for J.L. Coquet that they even have matching flatware collection. This festive dinnerware will class-up any celebration. Click here to view more of the innovative J.L. Coquet dinnerware available at Sallie home.

A Kingly Gift: Rosanna Kings Road Mugs and Teapot

Rosanna's Kings Road pattern is a fine dinnerware collection named after a historic road in Chelsea. Each piece is crowned with, well, a 24-karat gold crown motif. The white and gold design is very regal and will make any table classy with a flair of fun. The teapot and mugs are made of refined porcelain and shouldn't be used in the microwave. It's the perfect gift or centerpiece for a traditional British tea party. Click here to look at more wonderful gifts and dinnerware from Rosanna available at Sallie home.

Price of each: $40

Anna Weatherley is Worthy of the White House

Today is Inauguration day and Obama and his family will move into the White House while the Bush's go back to their Texas ranch. But before the Bush's left, as a time honored tradition, Laura Bush picked out the new Presidential China to be used for years to come, one informal and another formal. Both China patterns are equally beautiful and regal, but the pattern that caught my eye was the "casual" pattern called the Magnolia Residence China, which will be used in the President's private quarters. This dinnerware caught my eye not only because of its beauty, but also because the pattern was very familiar - it was designed by Anna Weatherley. Each plate, bowl and serving piece is intricately decorated with magnolia blossoms, a tree which can be found on the White House lawn, and Weatherley's signature butterflies and insects. This pattern was specifically created for the White House, but there are similar collections that are reminiscent of their Magnolia Residence China. The closest pattern is probably found in the Magnolia collection, but other floral patterns include, Anna's Garden, Flowers of Yesterday, Morning Glory, New Direction, Old Master Tulips and Orchid Dinner. Anna Weatherley is an elegant,yet lively pattern that will surely brighten up the White House and its meals. To see all of Anna Weatherley's patterns available to the public found at Sallie home, click here.

Decorate Your Home with Ivy Garland; The Ivy Garland Leaf Dish

The Anna Weatherley Ivy Garland Leaf Dish is a nice touch on the table. This dish embodies the essence of a ivy leaf, in everything include the dish's shape. At the base of the leaf, there is a green vine curled to form a tiny handle. From this vine stems other tiny vines that flow throughout the dish intertwined with leaves, butterflies, and lady bugs. The gold accent around the rim makes this dish a standout. Anyone would be honored to receive this as a gift. To view more Anna Weatherley tabletop accessories and gifts available at Sallie home, please click here.

Price: $409

Good Things Come in Small Packages; Juliska Mini Open Dish

At just 1 inch high, 2.5 inches wide and holding .5 ounces, the Juliska Mini Open Dish is amazingly cute and useful. Each dish is rustic European chic with Juliska's signature Berry and Thread pattern. You might be thinking, these are so small, what can i use them for? Well they are the perfect table accent for holding condiments like salt, pepper, and soy sauce - especially when set atop the Berry and Thread Small Oval Platter. Or they can be used to hold your morning pills in the bathroom. Either way they are very practical and durable like all of Juliska's dinnerware and serving pieces. Check out the Juliska tableware collection available at and through Sallie home.

Price: $13

Touch Hearts With Words Gently Spoken

Gently Spoken has a perfect way to touch someone's heart on every occasion. Gently spoken has created a collection of books called Eat Your Peas. Each book is meant for someone, like a grandparent or an occasion like a birthday. These little books are a great way to promise someone that you'll be there through life's surprises and milestones. The Eat your Peas - Birthday book is a spirited little book that will make someone feel special all year long, not just on their birthday. If you are struggling on what to get someone for a gift or if you just want to say thank you, these books are the perfect gift. Check out Sallie home's whole collection of Eat Your Peas books now!

Price: $9.95

Celebrate the New Year with Class: Varga Crystal Champagne Flutes

If people start decorating for Christmas before Thanksgiving even happens, then its ok to start thinking about New Years Eve before Christmas even happens. New Years Eve is one of the best celebrations of the year, so why not go eleborate? While you are preparing, remember everything leads up the champagne toast and kiss at midnight - why not make this a memorable moment with Varga Crystal Champagne Flutes? Varga Crystal is flawless and impeccable, there would be no classier way to enter the new year. For a simply elegant toast, check out the Varga Art Crystal Simplicity Flute; it is stunning in its simplicity. For a more ornate and embellished toast, ponder the Varga Art Crystal Avignon; divine in all its detail. Ring in the 2009 year with class! Two flutes would make a great host or hostess gift. Click here to view all of the Varga Crystal stemware and barware available at Sallie home.

Christmas is in the Air with Fraiser Fir Candles

Nothing smells more like Christmas than the smell of a Christmas tree. It's a great smell; crisp, woodsy, and relaxing - just what a house needs. This is why I love the Thymes Frasier Fir scent and why I use it all-year long, not just during the holiday season. Thymes has put out an array of items in this scent including candles, diffusers, sprays, lotions, and cleaners. My favorite from the collection are the many different candles. The Frasier Fir Votive Candle Set is a great gift this holiday. The set comes in a nice gift box filled with three votive candles that are long lasting, for hours of enjoyment. Click here to see all the wonderfully scented Thymes home accessories available at Sallie home.

Price: $14

Vanity Should be Beautiful; Anna Weatherley Vanity Collection Does It

I don't know about you, but my beautification starts in my bathroom/vanity area every morning. For inspiration, I need this area to be looking beautiful as well and mine is because of the Anna Weatherley's Vanity Collection. One of my favorite and most useful Vanity Collection piece is the Anna Weatherley Toothbrush/Makeup-Brush Holder - my toothbrushes never looked so refined. They are wonderfully showcased in the holder accented with gold edging, butterflies, and flowers. This is the perfect gift for the person who has it all...or thinks they have it all. Every morning, or even every time they get ready, it will be a constant reminder of you. They'll thank you for keeping them organized and looking oh-so classy and chic! Click here to view more of Anna Weatherley's wonderful giftware and dinnerware available at Sallie home.

Price: $243

Great Conversation Starts With TableTopics

Do you hate the typical small talk at parties and events? Spice it up with questions from TableTopics. With TableTopics you'll be able to spark up fun, interesting, meaningful discussions anywhere or anytime! Tabletopics comes in a cube for easy travel and contain 135 questions to begin conversation. You can choose from ten different cubes, like Teens, Family, Book Club or the Original. Teens is a great way for teens to talk to other teens or for Moms and Dads to start talking to their teenagers. Family is perfect for conversations over the holiday dinner table and book club is great for those who love books and sharing books with others. And of course there is the original, the one that started it all - you can't go wrong with this one! These little cubes make great hostess gifts or party gifts or try it at your upcoming holiday party. These TableTopics cubes are available at Sallie home now, check them out.

Price: $25

Discover the Healing Powers of Santa Maria Novella Hand Cream

Santa Maria Novella is one of the oldest pharmacies in the world. They know a little about healing and that is why Santa Maria Novella's Healing Hand Cream is one of the world's best. Made of herbs and flowers cultivated without pesticides this is a natural formula devoid of harmful or hazardous chemicals. For several hours after application there is a thin layer of protection on your hands, providing relief and non-oily moisture. Hands are noticeably softer after the first application. This hand cream is a great gift or stocking stuffer for the holidays, especially during the winter when most skin is chapped and dry. Man or woman, you'll fall in love with the cream's healing effects. Click here to find more Santa Maria Novella luxury bath and body products available at Sallie home.

Price: $50

A Petite Gift for a Petite Person; Raynuad's Petite Gourmand 3-pc Baby Dinnerware Set

Making a small child can almost always be a difficult task. It's boring for them; why would they want to sit still instead of playing? That is why it's important to make dinnertime fun and you can do this with the dinnerware. When I was a child, I had a complete dislike for milk. The only way I would drink it would be from my plain white mug that had a surprise in the bottom; a cute bear sculpture. To use that mug I had to promise to drink all the milk and not just spill it. Very clever my mom was. Raynaud Tableware Chinatook a tip from mom and have created fun dinnerware for children.

Raynaud tableware, creators of avant garde fine china, have created a Baby Dinnerware set that is so entertaining to the eye no child could resist. The Petite Gourmand 3-piece Baby Dinnerware Set by Raynaud comes with a plate, bowl and cup with easy to handle handles. Each piece has an eye-catching. hand-painted illustration. On the inside of the bowl there are boats wading in the waves and the mug has a colorful illustration of what looks like a guy flinging food. Then depending on the sex, boy or girl, the plate either has a girl in scarf, top hat and wand walking to a birthday cake or a little boy balancing plates surrounded by stars. It is a delightful gift for the upcoming holidays or a celebratory "welcome to the world" birthday gift. For more Raynuad China Tableware and dinnerware gift ideas available at Sallie home, click here.

Price: $114

The Twelve Days of Christmas...Dinner Plates by Rosanna

Now that Thanksgiving is over, you can start thinking about Christmas with a clear conscience. The Twelve Days of Christmas Dinner plates by Rosanna are a great way to start preparing for the pending holiday. These plates are amusing and adorable as they count down to Christmas with all the images the holiday brings to mind - from a partridge in a pear tree to 12 drummers drumming. The plates are made of a refined china and come in a set of four. This dinnerware will surely help make your table festive for Christmas. Click here to view more holiday home decorations from Rosanna Inc. available at Sallie home.

Price: $70

Lustrous Gold J.L Coquet Trois Ors Dinnerware

In J.L. Coquet's collection entitled, Trois Ors, meaning Three Golds, he was inspired by Eastern traditions, while still staying true to his avante-garde ways. The pattern formed on these plates are created by Ginkgo Leaves which, because of their appearance, symbolize the Yin and Yang or two opposing forces working together in Asian culture. The base of the plates are painted on your choice of rich, earthy black/brown or red hue. Atop this base coat, the leaves are lustrously painted on the plates in three shades of gold, giving them depth and grandeur. J.L Coquet uses only the finest Limoges porcelain to create his functional works of art. Click here to view more J.L. Coquet Limoges Porcelain dinnerware available at Sallie home.

Price: $85 - $177

Be In Style for the Holidays With the Vagabond House Hardwood Pear Branch Tray

The Vagabond House Hardwood Pear Branch Tray is a must have if your entertaining over the holidays. The tray is made from a beautiful thick, rich wood that creates a large base, allowing you to create a fabulous display of cheese, pate, grapes and crackers. Making this piece unmatched by any other is the detailed pewter handles fashioned like pears and branches found on all four edges. This piece is both beautiful and functional - a winning combination.
Click here to view more unique serving pieces from Vagabond House available at Sallie home.

Price: $506.25

Relive the Renaissance Like Royalty With Varga Art Crystal Stemware

The Renaissance was an amazing era for the world; it was a time of intellectual pursuit in areas of the arts, philosophy, politics, science, literature, and religion. It was a time for grandeur and the Renaissance collection by Varga Art Crystal embodies this characteristic of the movement. Made with impeccable Hungarian craftsmanship, each piece is hand-cut with a crown design, symbolizing royalty. Like the linear perspective developed in painting during this era, each glass is created keeping lines in mind. Like the straight body of the highball glasses and the stems that draw the eye up and down on flute, martini, wine, and water glasses. The Renaissance design is available in clear, raspberry, sky blue, amber, and yellow/green.

Click here to view more of the Varga Art Crystal stemware and barware available at Sallie home.

Price: $150 - $450

The Stockings Were Hung with Agraria Luxury Bath Bars Inside

Agraria, a San Francisco based home fragrance manufacturer, has created a perfect gift for the holidays and it's already wrapped! Each bar is wrapped in custom designed prints reflecting the fragrance and tied off with a satin ribbon laced through a gold Agraria buckle. Using their signature fragrances, Agraria created eight scents to choose from; Bitter Orange, Lemon Verbena, Lavender & Rosemary, Balsam, Mediterranean Jasmine, Riviera Pear, Golden Pomegranate, and Mission Fig. No matter the scent, each bar is made of nature's best moisturizers - leaving your skin silky, clean, and lightly scented. These bars make the perfect grownup stocking-stuffer for this Christmas!

Price: $18

Tis' the Season for Giving: St. Louis on Sale for Arts and Education

"Arts are for everyone" and the Arts and Education Council of St. Louis have made it a mission to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to experience the Arts. In the honor of the giving season, the Council has created the annual "St. Louis on Sale"; November 14-23, 2008, members of the Arts and Education Council can save up to 20% on purchases made at nearly 200 local St. Louis shopping and dining spots, including Sallie home. If not yet a member, you can become a member today by giving a $50 tax-deductible donation to the Arts and Council - which you can do right here at our store, Sallie home. So this season, help keep art happening and receive a 20% discount at nearly 200 places around St. Louis now until November 23, 2008. Tis' the season of giving! For more information visit Sallie home today or visit www.keeparthappening.org. And if you're not in St. Louis, check with your local Arts Council to see if they have a similar program - it's definitely worth the effort!

It's Never too Early to Deck the Halls; Lynn Chase Holiday Ornaments

For the past six years, Lynn Chase puts out a new ornament celebrating the Christmas season. Each year she depicts a new animal. In the past, Lynn Chase's ornaments have been Pandas, Penguins, Zebras, Monkeys, and Lions. This year she will add a Pig to that diverse zoo. This adorable Pig sits properly showing off its red ribbon and holly on it's back, and the blue ribbon around its neck. It is as cute as it can be and will look even better hung on your Christmas tree. Bring an ornament to your next holiday party for your host or hostess. These animal ornaments make a great gift for anyone who loves Lynn Chase or loves animals as much as Lynn Chase does. They are also a great collectors' item and it is never too late to start collecting all of these animals to hang on your tree. Click here to see all Lynn Chase's correctable giftware and tabletop available at Sallie home.

Price: $50

The Center of Attention; William Yeoward Megan Flower Vase Centerpiece

The Megan Flower Vase by William Yeoward is the perfect centerpiece for your table. This handmade crystal vase has huge curve appeal which is enhanced by the bold flat vertical cuts running down the body, juxtaposed with a horizontal rimming around the neck. This crystal body is finished with the a scalloped rim to create a stunning and versatile tabletop accessory. At eleven inches tall, this vase is the perfect height for a dinner table centerpiece. Click here to view all the dazzling William Yeoward crystal available at Sallie home.

Price: $971

New Fall Collection, Antique Forest & Leaves, by Anna Weatherley

Honoring the beauty of fall, Anna Weatherley has released a new collection called Antique Forest Leaves. Coming in a bread & butter plate, a dinner plate, a rim soup bowl, and a salad plate, one can serve every course on one of these unique dishes. Each dish features the same turning leaves and butterfly but both items are fashioned in different poses to create a different look and feel. As a total collection or just as accent pieces, this Anna Weatherley hand-painted dinnerware dazzles the eye, looking realistically like autumn. Be the first to own this collection!

Price: $288-$425

Oprah Washes her Unmentionables with The Laundress Delicate Wash

In the November issue of O Magazine, Sallie home's favorite linen wash brands, The Laundress, received some recognition. Oprah pampers her tights using The Laundress Delicate Wash to increase their longevity. This delicate wash is not just for lingerie, it is the perfect wash for all delicates, including speciality linens like Yves Delorme, Peacock Alley, or SFERRA. It cleans effectively yet gently to preserve the quality of the fabric while also making it smell wonderful. While their other tricks to keeping your delicates long lasting, The Laundress Delicate Wash, is an easy and effective start. Click here to view more Laundress fabric products available at Sallie home.

Price: $19