The Wonderful Persimmon

I feel in love with these ceramic Persimmons when I was at Maison et Objet. I just had to have them. Well, Domino loved them too. They made the Holiday Gift Guide!

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Season’s Greetings from Michael Devine Home. We’ve edited through the best-of-the-best in design to bring you our favorite gifts this holiday season. From hostess gifts to that uniquely special gesture, we’ve got it covered.




-From my Signature Collection, these mini-albums in hand-printed linen will beautifully display your favorite pics.



-As stylish as it is practical, our signature pen cup and notepad set will certainly impress
their receiver.


-These delicate sea fan votives will not only add sparkle to your table, but will bathe your walls with their shadows, casting an organic pattern throughout the room.


-Serving double-duty, these delicate and intricately crafted place-card-holders add a stylish touch to your holiday table setting. Beautiful on their own, they are even more glorious when personalized with your added embellishment of fresh or dried flowers or greenery.


-A special gift for that special person, these hand-crafted porcelain persimmons are made for us by an artisan in France. When you need a unique gift for the stylish and discerning, you need look no further.

Winter Treats

Now that the snow is expected to start flying in Kinderhook any minute, I have been thinking about the creature comforts that I enjoy as the winter winds start to howl. There are certain pleasures that this cold season offers and that I start to look forward to in the waning days of autumn

A cup of Mariebelle hot chocolate can always make me smile no matter how gray it is outside, and it gets very gray: Ethan Frome had a sunny paradise compared to here in the early months of the year.


My Brooks Brothers robe is as warm as it is classically chic and is made for lazy Sunday mornings reading the paper.
Well, an electric blanket is not exactly high on the style monitor, but  it does guarantee a toasty night sleep and puts money in the bank and not in the pockets of the oil company. 

Cafe Beyond

This just in, my thoughts on holiday decorating are on Bed, Bath and Beyond's internet magazine Cafe Beyond.   Have a look and see my tips for a festive and easy holiday season.  
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