Ornaments by Barbara Corcoran Clark Design

My mom is working on collecting the "12 Days of Christmas" ornaments and her partridge in a pear tree ornament by Barbara Corcoran Clark Designs just arrived! All ornaments are hand carved from balsa wood, hand painted and trimmed to create a one-of-a-kind memento for your tree. 

          

 

                

*5 Golden Rings, 9 Ladies Dancing, Ten Lords-A-Leaping, Twelve Drummers Drumming, 11 Pipers Piping

In addition to her limited edition Twelve Days of Christmas ornaments made for Charleston Gardens, she has a great selection of fun and classic ornaments that would make great gifts for friends or yourself...

The Dickens collection is my personal favorite...

Classic Christmas, angels, and snowmen...

If you loved Water for Elephants as much as I did then these circus inspired ornaments will be right up your alley...

A Partridge in a Pear Tree and Scrooge on my family's tree...

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas...

To The Tens Holiday Gift Guide: Hostess Gifts

Holiday parties are in full swing and I always like to bring something extra special for the host around the Holidays (in addition to a delicious libation)!

Ornaments are a wonderful gift, and a great memory piece from the night for the host. 

Great zig zag ornaments ($18). 

How fun would it be to have a tree trimming party with these - every friend could write down a holiday word, wish or memory on their own chalkboard ornament! ($4-$8)

I may need to join Owls-Anonymous, the obsession continues to grow - but really who wouldn't love to add this guy to their tree! ($22)

Personalize an ornament for the host! ($30)

For the ultimate host - a few items that will add to her party planning prowess...

Every host needs a plethora of coasters - these paper ones are decorative and disposable! Plus, they come in a lovely lucite box. ($30)

My mom loves her cocktail napkins, especially ones with a touch of humor. Mary Phillips Designs offers an amazing array of cocktail napkins that are sure to be a conversation starter!

A great coffee table book will always be treasured and Flair by Joe Nye is perfect for those who love 

parties. ($19)

A gift that keeps on giving! I have gifted these jute wine totes ($19) before and they are always a huge hit.

Spice up everyone's post-party morning with a gift basket from Stonewall Kitchen (de-lish!)