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.
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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

Make Your Thanksgiving as Precious as a Ruby with Le Jacquard Francais' Siena Table Linens

Thanksgiving is all about food, family, friends, and giving thanks. Yet, you never want to overlook presentation; a beautiful table can go a long way! Done well a great table setting can create an amazing atmosphere that will garner everyone's attention - perfect if the turkey was a little bit dry or your cousin had too much to drink :) Le Jaquard Francais has a collection of stunning table linens that can transform any table or situation for the best.

Perfect for Thanksgiving dinner is the Le Jacquard Francais Siena Table linen. Pick from the Ruby or the Ivory for a dramatic yet chic tabletop. Available in custom sizes, this tablecloth will work with any table. And just in time for Thanksgiving or any Holiday meal, Sallie home is offering 20% off all Le Jacquard Francais Table linens. To capitalize on this great offer, visit Sallie home now through the first of November 2008, or call, 1-800-257-9167.

Price: $34-$329

Domino Magazine Features Raynaud Horizon Gold-Rimmed Plates Offered by Sallie home

"The guide to living with style," Domino Magazine, says that the Raynaud Horizon, gold-rimmed charger plates can make even the plainest dishes luxurious. These twelve inch plates come in an array of colors, allowing you to create a unique table setting. Choose from Rouge, Poppy Red, Anise Green, Bleu Clair, Cobalt Blue, Empire Green, Gold Granite, Gold Yellow, Lemon Yellow, Lime Green, Platinum Granite. This little pop of color adds life and excitement to the table while the Raynuad Limoges Porcelain adds luxury and class.


Price: $150

Harvest Vegetables on Anna Weatherley's Amber Leaf Oval Vegetable Platter

The air is crisp, you're wearing your hats and overcoats, and the leaves are falling right everywhere - even on your plates. The Anna Weatherley collection, Autumn Impressions, delights in fall's beauty. The Amber Leaf Oval Vegetable Platter is adorned with two butterflies amidst a lace of golden leaves. Combine the wonders of nature with this platter because it makes a wonderful service piece for vegetables. This platter mixes beautifully with a brown chargers or natural colored table settings. It also makes a perfect gift this holiday season for anyone who loves to entertain. Click here to view all the Anna Weatherley china and dinnerware available at Sallie home.

Price: $404

Picked Straight from the Pumpkin Patch: Cipolla Pewter Pumpkin Tureen

Just in time for Halloween and Thanksgiving, comes Cipolla Pewter's Pumpkin Tureen. This life size pumpkin is complete with leaf and vine embellishment on the lid. Made of the highest-grade pewter it is lead free and food safe which means it makes the prefect presentation piece for soup on a brisk fall day or handing out candy to the trick-or-treaters. Unlike the real thing, the pumpkin last, bringing fall into your home for years to come. Click here to view all of Cipolla Pewter's fantastic pewter pieces available at Sallie home just in time for holiday entertaining.
Price: $1,712.50

Get Captivated by Captiva Stemware by Varga Crystal

The finest stemware creators, Varga Art Crystal, have a created most captivating crystal collection called Captiva. Meticulously etched lines stemming from the cup's base shape to become flower petal like designs, resembling an open flower. Between each petal there are subtle circles which look as if they are floating from the base to the lip of the glass. Together, both designs create great movement and fluidity within the stemware. The wine will flow with ease from these glasses - which may or may not be a good thing - and delight and captivate your dinner guests. This design is available now in a clear or yellow/green wine, water, or flute.

Click here to view the magnificent stemware by Varga Crystal available at Sallie home.

Price: $150-198

Remove Odor and Add Scent with Santa Maria Novella Armenia Paper

Sometimes you just have to stick with what works. That is why Santa Maria Novella, distributed by Lafco, is using Armenia Papers to freshen up your room. Armenia papers have been used since the 16th century to remove odors from spaces. These papers may simply be placed in a drawer to change the scent of a small area, but in order to utilized these papers to their fullest, you must burn them. Once burned, a frankincense and myrrh scent will overcome the bad odors, leaving a pleasant smell and taking you back to the regality of the 16th century. These papers make a perfect gift; it is a unique departure from the typical candle and it is something everyone should have them in their home, just in case. Click here to see all the wonderful and timeless fragrant products by Santa Maria Novella available at Sallie home.

Price: $25.00

Sleek Flatware: Hussard by J.L. Coquet

J.L. Coquet's modern style transcends fine china to create an innovative line of flatware. In this line of flatware there is the Hussard flatware collection by J.L. Coquet. This 5-piece setting is unlike any other. It is chic, sleek, and oh so modern. The knife is eye-catching and comfortable; the handle is shaped to fit in your hand perfectly, giving it a cutting-edge look. It is simple in appearance, making it perfect for an everyday look and can be dressed up for a formal occasion. Try a new look with J.L Coquet's Hussard Flatware; it also comes in Hussard Striped!

Click here to view J.L. Coquet's dinnerware, stemware, and flatware available at Sallie home.

Price: $158 - $197

Acorns are Falling; Acorn Oak Leaf Sauce Bowl from Vagabond House

Nothing says fall more then acorn and oak leaves covering the grass. Why not bring this decor into the house for your fall table setting? Vagabond House has an amazing collection of acorn and oak leaf pewter tableware; each piece is a worthy counterpart of the fall's beauty. The Acorn Oak Leaf Sauce Bowl is perfect for holding sauces, nuts, candies. It's cover will keep everything fresh and stylish. This charming pewter bowl sits atop four Queen Anne styled legs and it's lid is detailed with acorns and oak leaves.

Click here to view the wonderful Vagabond House pewter serving pieces and tabletop accessories available at Sallie home.

Price: $146

Mimosa's For Brunch: Anna Weatherley Mimosa China

Anna Weatherley's Mimosa Collection is adorned with mimosas, of course. No, not the cocktail but with different species of herbs and blooming shrubs. The members of the Mimosa genus are one of the few plants that are capable of rapid movement. This dinnerware collection captures this plant characteristic to a T. The leaves and flowers wrap around these plates in a circular motion. To accompany these swirling plate, there are static images of blooming mimosas. To add a pop of color to this collection, add an Anna Weatherley Color Charger underneath this china. Brighten up a brunch or luncheon with your Mimosa Plates and why not have a mimosa too!

Click here to view the Anna Weatherley fine china dinnerware and gifts available at Sallie home.

Price: $250-$310

New Dinnerware from Raynaud!

Raynaud Porcelain Limoges Tableware and Dinnerware has introduced a new amazing collection of fine china called "Silver". Silver is a fun dinnerware line which is named after a common theme of all the piece in this collection, the color silver. The fun thing about this collection is its diversity in each plate, bowl, or cup's pattern. Some have just a silver rim around the inner and outer edge, other pieces have a clover pattern covering the surface or just the rim. The clovers look as if they are made from bent metal and are attached together by a tiny ring and come in different sizes depending on the piece of china. Though very different, together this collection forms a cohesive and interesting look for the table you must try. Click here to view all of the Raynaud tableware and dinnerware available at Sallie home.

Price: $36-$345

Waffles Aren't Just a Breakfast Food: Le Jacquard Francais Contre-Jour Waffle Weave Hand Towels

Tea Towels are a great way to add some color to your kitchen. Le Jacquard Francais is a leader in damask linens and most famous for their table linen and pantry linen. New this year are the Le Jacquard Francais Contre-Jour Hand towels. There is a spotlight circle on this linen highlighting wonderful clover shaped leaves. Surrounding this circle is a honey comb waffle weave. This particular pattern comes in three colors: Nasturtium, Rapeseed, and Malt. These hand towels are the perfect house-warming gift to brighten up a kitchen. They are also used as a great accent in a gift basket full of kitchen accessories. Click here to view all of Le Jacquard Francais table linens and pantry linens available at Sallie home.

Carved from Stone; Georgia Ivory China by J.L. Coquet

The Georgia Ivory Fine China from J.L. Coquet is an elegant yet simple piece of art, reminiscent of a marble statue you'd fine in an art museum. The Georgia's flower and vine pattern is adroitly carved out of Limoges ivory porcelain or white porcelain. It is a fine China Dinnerware that is versatile in all situations; it can be dressed up or down depending on the occasion. Though stunning, its lack of color will draw attention to the presentation of the food.

The serving pieces are quite lovely in this collection. My favorite being the Georgia Ivory Soup Tureen. It is elegantly detailed from the knob on the top to the ornately cut handles on the sides. This collection is an understated testament to the simplicity of beauty. Click here to view all of the fine china dinnerware and serving pieces by J.L. Coquet available at Sallie home.

Price: $49-$968

Make Your House Smell Elegant With Charlotte Moss by Agraria

For years, the famous interior designer from New York, Charlotte Moss has been creating scents to use in her own home and for her clientele. She recently teamed up with Agraria, one of America's finest scent manufacturers. This collection consists of two scents, Left Bank and Virginia, that come in Diffusers, Candles, and a Votive Gift Set. The Left Bank was inspired by Charlotte's trips to Paris and smells of lemongrass and crushed pink peppercorn blossoms with hints of frankincense and patchouli. Virginia is Charlotte's first signature fragrance. It is a boutique of Lily of the Valley, Rose, Jasmine, Peonies, Lilac and Orange Blossoms.

Surely keeping in mind her Interior design background, each Diffuser, Candle and Gift Set is beautifully detailed from the accompaniments to the packaging. These items are great tabletop accessories as well as great home gift ideas for family and friends. Click here to check out more wonderful fragrances by Agraria available at Sallie home.

Price: $55-$105

Raise the "AHHH Quota" at Dinner with The Cipolla Pewter Deer Leaf Tureen

Cipolla Pewter creates some of the most stunning pewter designs for the table and the Deer Leaf Tureen from the Westport Collection is a testament to that. Using only the finest combination of materials, Cipolla molds the metal into works of art. The Deer Leaf Tureen is magnificent work; making this tureen special is the detail work atop the lid and on the handles. The lid is adorned with a deer head and beautiful oak leaves. The handles are handsome and sturdy, almost vine like, and sprout leaves towards the base that connects them to the tureen. It is perfect for a Thanksgiving dinner or just a fall gathering. A beautiful thing about this piece is that it is made from pewter and, unlike silver, requires less care and polishing; making this tureen a beautiful decorative piece that you'll want to display all year long.

Click here to view all the wonderful Cipolla Pewter tabletop pieces available at Sallie home.

Price: $2,700

Printemps Stemware Emerges from Varga Crystal

Printemps crystal by Varga has it all, taste and style. Handcrafted with the most excellent quality and skill, Varga is one of the top crystals in the world. The Primtemps collection is adorned with dainty butterflies and emerging vines. The design is beautiful and perfect for any occasion, whether it be a spring dinner, baby shower, or New Year's celebration. This particular design comes in multiple colors, one for every mood. You can choice from clear, raspberry, sky blue, yellow/green, and amber (perfect for a fall celebration).

Click here to view Varga crystal stemware and giftware available at Sallie home.

Price: $160-432

Fall Soaps by Gianna Rose Atelier for Your Bathroom and Kitchen

The time has come for kids to come back to school, the air to turn crisp and for Gianna Rose to release new, Fall inspired soaps. Gianna Rose's fall collection is so seasonal and so much fun! Some of the decorative soaps we are stocking this fall include the Acorn and Pinecone Soap, the Leaf soap, and the Owl soap. Each come in their very own porcelain dish and are skillfully designed to mimic the real things. Each scent matches the natural elegance of the outdoors - crisp and clean. Made of triple-milled soap, these Gianna Rose products are top of the line and adorable. They are the decorative finishing touch that every bathroom or kitchen needs and the perfect Fall hostess gift!

Click here to view other wonderful Gianna Rose Atelier soaps and scents available at Sallie home.

Acorn & Pinecone Soap (Price: $30)
Leaf Soap (Price: $24)

Owl Soap (Price: $21)