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Easy, classy holiday decorating tip: skip the flocking spray and deck out your throw pillows with snow-sparkled slipcovers.

I resolve to send out Christmas cards.

I’ll admit it, I’m a lazy wrapper. While some people create beautiful packages with stylish paper and elaborate ribbons and bows, my gift recipients are lucky if their presents aren’t sealed with duct tape. This year? Tinsel tape. Bling!

I gotta say, I find the whole Elf on the Shelf thing very unsettling. There’s a little man in a funny hat sitting in your room, just waiting to narc you out to Santa? No thanks. But these cast-iron elfin candleholders are cute, and not at all creepy. I could go for that.

December is dress-up month. This year I’ve got two fancy parties to attend plus tickets to the Nutcracker, so I need a hat-trick of evening wear to carry me through the season’s festivities. And no, I don’t want to wear the same dress twice, thankyouverymuch. ModCloth to the rescue with adorable frocks that won’t break the bank. Let the holiday parties begin!