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A Guide to the Coolest Gifts in Jackson

instance, an old silver vase you’ll never use can dress up your desk as a pen holder.

On that note, rather than pointing in a particular direction, here are some suggestions—from an endless list of possibilities—for kitsch collections you can start. You can also use a little kitsch to add a zest to your place—just be careful about turning it into clutter.

“Domino: The Book of Decorating: A Room-by-Room Guide to Creating a Home That Makes You Happy” Deborah Needleman, Sara Ruffin Costello and Dara Caponigro (Simon & Schuster, 2008, $32)

If you were a fan of the now-defunct Domino magazine, then you’ll love this book! In the signature style of the mag, the book offers tips on solving small-space dilemmas, how to mix and match styles and color, and layer patterns and textures.

“Absolutely Organize Your Family: Simple Solutions to Control Clutter, Schedules & Spaces” Debbie Lillard (Betterway Home, 2010, $16.99)

This book gives practical advice for tackling everyday clutter and inexpensive storage ideas. The author breaks everything down into problem, solution and the pros and cons.

“Crafting a Meaningful Home: 27 DIY Projects to Tell Stories, Hold Memories, and Celebrate Family Heritage”

by Meg Mateo Ilasco (STC Craft/A Melanie Falick Book, 2010, $24.95)

This book is filled with unique projects—dad’s patchwork quilt, love notes wall art and family crests—that allow you to prominently display intimate parts of your life in an artsy and deeply personal sort of way. Each chapter is dedicated to a single project and tells the story of the artist who created it.

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“Vintage Vavoom: Romantic Decorating with One-of-aKind Finds,” Editors of Romantic Homes Magazine (Clarkson Potter, 2007, $35)

The style, vintage vavoom, is defined as mixing the best decorative looks of the past with the sensibilities and passions of today. The authors show how to use kitsch and color and combine contrasting elements with one another, and how to shop for vintage items.

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Clocks—You probably don’t want to have a whole room lined with clocks, but a vintage-style, or actual vintage clock in a home can really add some unique pizzazz to time-telling. Or, perhaps you could revive the cuckoo-clock craze.

Action figures or old dolls—Ranging from Star Wars collections to Care Bears to vintage Howdy Doody dolls, these can add nostalgia to a place, whether you have children or not.

Old games—Like dolls, they can really bring out the kid in anyone, whether they’re reproductions or the real deal.

Snow globes—Travel the world and bring one back from every continent, every state. Best if they cost less than $5.

Americana—Old washboards, sleds, instruments.

Glass collection—Old lady or not, glass is pretty. And it can be valuable, too.

Ceramics—Teapots, mugs … the list is endless.

Salt and pepper shakers—You’ve probably seen these in a relative’s house or that quirky little eatery around the corner.

Paperweights—From state-named to scorpion-embedded to blown glass, this kind of collection can get out of hand if you choose to go down this path.

Clothes & Jewelry—Why not get into it with matching apparel? Your collection could be screenprinted shirts with your favorite ’80s cartoon stars, like Wonder Woman or the Hulk, or ’50s-style dresses or costume jewelry, like baublebeaded necklaces or anything with faux-crystal.

Animals—You can find these in any variation or material. Be it “all hens, all the time,” or a smorgasbord of creatures, this theme could be great for a child’s room.

Magical stuff—And on the theme of decorating for the young ones, perhaps it’s time to start that unicorn collection you always wanted.

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he definition of “kitsch” is sort of hard to pin down these days. Kitsch is often used by the “shabby chic” to adorn their abodes, but the word’s origin rambles around in elitist conversations about high or low art.

It can be anything now—ranging from mass-produced Van Gogh mugs to figurine collections to “vintage” ’50s-inspired art reproductions.

Once really into blue glass, I had a whole collection of it in the form of vases and candleholders next to a window. My friend called me an “old lady” because of my collection.

In other words: gaudy.

The confusion between kitschy, campy and “real” arts and antiques prevails. What I considered to be beautiful shades of cobalt blue, my friend considered tacky.

And that’s the thing: Taste is subjective.

Whether your treasures come from second-hand stores or from catalogues or boutiques, it doesn’t matter how educated you are or how much design experience you have—no one knows better than you what you like.

So go on with your garden gnomes-ofthe-world collection.

Whatever the case, kitsch hunting via the scouring of thrift or antique shops, garage sales or flea markets can provide hours of joy. You never know what you might come across or learn about pop culture.

If you find something you like but it doesn’t seem useful, another idea is re-purposing objects to suit your needs. For

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Do it in Style

by ShaWanda Jacome and Natalie A. Collier

ate Berkus—you know Nate, the interior-design god of Oprah Winfrey fame—says, “Your home should rise up to greet you.” But sometimes after being greeted, you just want to lounge. You don’t want to entertain. You just want to sit in solitude and enjoy the lovely space you’ve created for yourself.

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Grab a book for escape that takes you to a happy place.

Light a candle and take a long, soothing bath.

Slip into something that makes you feel your best and ...

Let your home treat you with all the warmth it has to offer.

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1. Lounging patterned robe, CoatTails, $57 2. Olive lavender soap, Treehouse, $7 3. “Getting to Happy”

by Terry McMillan (Viking Adult), Lemuria, $27.95 4. Lace panties, Treehouse, $18 5. Lolia candle, CoatTails, $42-56

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Where2Shop: CoatTails 111 W. Jackson St., Ridgeland, 601-853-1313 Lemuria Books Banner Hall, 4465 Interstate 55 N., Suite 202, 601-366-7619 Treehouse Boutique 3008 N. State St., 601-982-3433

SHOPPING SPECIALS Bear Creek Herbals (601-2386969, www.bearcreekherbals.com)

Try bath salts made with locally grown herbs in sample tubes for $2 each, in eight scents, including lavender, lemongrass and rose.

Chandelier (118 W. Jackson St., Ridgeland, 601-898-2007)

Check out the new bedding line from John Robshaw, influenced by the artistry of India and Thailand—a unique find in the Jackson area.

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Ye Olde Lamp Designs & Shades (4505 Interstate 55 N. Frontage Road, 601-362-9311)

Find the perfect lamp to match your home interior. Or restore or repair a precious family heirloom.

Brown’s Fine Art and Framing (630 Fondren Place, 601-982-4844)

Starting Nov. 18 at Fondren Unwrapped through December, shop the Big Little Show for pieces 16 inches by 20 inches and smaller, priced for the holidays.

Monkey Charms (5417 Lakeland Drive, Flowood, 601-992-6565)

Now through Thanksgiving, bring in a canned food item during the “Gift, Shop & Save” sale to receive a special coupon to use in the store.

Sales may have ended. Call store for information. Check out flyjfp.com for information about other sales around the city, trends and various things fly people should know.

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Cookin’ Up Some Christmas Gifts

by Crawford Grabowski

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ver the past few years, I’ve realized that most of the adults I know, including myself, have way too much stuff. Nobody really needs another coffee mug, picture frame or cute item to put on the shelf. The shelves are all full.

Because of this, I try to give gifts that are consumable, and in my family, this means food.

As a kid, my mother helped me make cakes and cookies, providing me with my own miniature baking pans. Now we make biscotti.

One unforgettable Christmas, my stepmother went on a pickling frenzy. I got to help make what seemed to be vats of pickled eggs and pickled okra. I think this had something do to with her being relatively new to the South, and these items were still novelties to her. All I know is that I haven’t been able to eat either item since.

In more recent years I gave my grandmother homemade frozen meals. This made cooking dinner easier for her, because all she had to do what punch the buttons on the microwave.

I enjoy receiving edible gifts just as much as making them. Every year, I look forward to treats from my cousins, particularly granola and home-baked bread. I gave up on bread baking long ago because I only succeeded in making large loaf-shaped bricks. Their granola, however, is relatively simple to make.

Here are recipes for a few of my holiday gift staples. You will be happy to know that I am not sharing the recipe for pickled eggs.

AMY’S BASIC GRANOLA

ORANGE AND CINNAMON BISCOTTI

3-1/2 cups old fashioned oatmeal 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons canola oil 1/3 cup real maple syrup 1/3 cup chopped nuts (almonds, pecans, and/or walnuts) 1/3 cup unsweetened coconut 1/3 cup sunflower seeds 1/4 cup sesame seeds (optional) 1/4 cup unprocessed wheat bran 1/4 cup wheat germ 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon vanilla 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional, but I think it tastes better with it.)

1 cup dried fruit such as raisins, cranberries, blueberries, and/or cherries

1 cup sugar 1/2 cups unsalted butter (room temperature) 2 large eggs 2 tablespoons grated orange peel 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 cups all-purpose flour 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon cinnamon

In a large bowl mix together all the dry ingredients except the fruit. Melt the butter in the maple syrup and oil; add to the dry ingredients. Mix well and bake on large jellyroll pan at 350 degrees for about 15 minutes.

Take out and stir; add the fruit and bake another 15 minutes or until golden brown. You can also add the fruit after all is cooked is you prefer.

The total cooking time is 30-40 minutes. Cool on wire rack. Makes about 6 cups.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter two baking sheets.

Beat sugar and butter in large bowl until blended.

Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each. Mix in orange peel and vanilla. In another bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and cinnamon. Add to butter mixture and mix until just blended.

Divide dough in half. Place each half on a separate baking sheet. Shape each piece of dough into a “log” that’s approximately 3-inches wide and about 3/4-inch high.

Bake about 35 minutes or until the “log” is firm to touch. Cool for 10 minutes.

Using a serrated knife, cut each log on the diagonal into 1/2-inch slices. Place slices onto baking sheets and cook about 12 minutes or until tops are golden. Turn the slices over and bake until bottoms golden. Cool and store in an airtight container. Makes about two dozen.

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Candy’s Confections (1149 Old Fannin Road, Suite 7, Brandon, 601-992-9623) offers a wide variety of goodies for those with a sweet tooth. Their melt-in-your mouth petit fours are each $1.50 for plain and $1.55 if decorated.

COURTESY THAMES FOODS’

As a division of the Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station, the MSU Cheese Shop (Herzer Food Science Building, 925 Stone Blvd., Mississippi State, 662-325-2338, www.msucheese.com). The online store offers cheese, juice, cider, Bully’s Breakfast packs, condiments, peanuts and meat.

Traditional Edam cheese is $18.

You can also get a White Gift Pack for $35 or a Maroon Gift Pack for $45. Each gift box contains a sampling of many of the cheeses made by MSU.

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Fat Tuesday’s (5719 Old Canton Road, Ridgeland, 601-9562971) offers up two great southern staples: JT’s Seasonings, a Cajun spice blend that sells for $5 a jar, and Thames Foods’ Comeback Sauce that is $6 a bottle. These make great stocking stuffers for any southern cook.

Apple Annies (106 Autumn Ridge Place, Suites 5 and 6, Brandon, 601-992-9925) has a delicious line of dip mixes. The flavors range from Baked Enchilada, which I hear is the best, to Mexican and Artichoke Parmesan.

Each mix is $3.50, or you can get three for $10.

The Choppin’ Blok (500 Highway 51 N., Suite F, Ridgeland, 601-607-4121) has the perfect gift for Bulldog or Rebel fans: the Ultimate Bulldogs Pasta Salad and the Ultimate Rebels Pasta Salad. Each package sells for $7.

It also sells a variety of other school-themed items.

COURTESY CANDY’S CONFECTIONS

Olivia’s Food Emporium (820 Highway 51, Madison, 601-8988333) makes and sells frozen meals including chicken pot pies, which sell for $18 per four-person serving, and Chicken Rotel which is $14 per four-person serving.

The Mississippi Craft Center (950 Rice Road, Ridgeland, 601856-7546) offers its own signature line of coffee made by the Mississippi Coffee Company, which sells for $10 a pound. Grab a few handcrafted coffee mugs while you’re there, and you’ve got a perfect gift.

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Nandy’s Candy (Maywood Mart, 1220 E. Northside Drive, Suite 380, 601-362-9553) is well known for its chocolate-covered strawberries. This time of year, try the divinity, which sells for $8.95 a bag, or the assorted chocolates, which range from $16 for a 1/2pound box to $32 for 1 pound.

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dible Gifts While I prefer to make “food” gifts, I don’t always have time. I have finally accepted the fact that it’s perfectly OK to let other people do the work for me. Here are a few suggestions for edible gifts that only require the time it takes to drive to the appropriate store. --Crawford Grabowski

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he Jackson area is filled with tons of creative folks offering handmade items that would make wonderful holiday gifts. Each item carries the essence of the person who made it. What a wonderful way to connect with community. Each piece is a labor of love that you can pass on to a special person in your life.

1.“Rogue� moonstone cuff bracelet, $585, Gabrielle’s Little Secrets 2.“Zhug� druzy stone and Thai hill tribe silver necklace, $215, Gabrielle’s Little Secrets 3.“Can’t Play Nice... Play Derby� T-shirt, $15, High Voltage GraphX & Apparel 4.Blue and acrylic click pen, $25, BreakNECK Designs 5.Handspun lavender cowl with ribbon, $23, Tessacotton6.Louisa headband, $5, Art with Flair 7.“How I Roll� T-shirt, $15, High Voltage GraphX & Apparel 8.“Turning Twenty� Amy Butler fabric quilt, $550, Designs 4 Your 9.“just a little-salmon-sparkle� earrings, $18, Wildflower Designs

by Stacey Hansen 10.Melbourne Cup hair clip/brooch pin boutonniere, $8.99, Hair Bows Couture 11.Diaper Bag tote, $25, Proverbs 31 Creation 12.Elvis Presley photo charm bracelet, $25, Planet Love 13.Father-son ties, $25, Wrapped Up & More 14.Monogrammed metal bucket tote, $20, Imperfectly Beautiful 15.Monogrammed Christmas ornament in white and aqua-blue, $14, Imperfectly Beautiful 16.New Orleans Saints wreath, $80, Nablo2005 17.Hand painted Paris lamp, $30, Art Works by Carol 18.Personalized bottle for lotion, soap or hand sanitizer, $10.50, GIRLfriends 19.Hand painted personalized Christmas ornament, $14, Cut N Glue 20.“Brick Pop� in red or “Happy Retro Birds� pillow (16 inches), $18, Cotton Colors 21.“The Perfect Man� gingerbread soap (homemade, vegan and sulfate free), $5, Bare Bumm Bathworks 22.“Wild Iris� necklace, $145, Wildflower Designs by Stacey Hansen 23.Smoky cocktail ring, $80, Wildflower Designs by Stacey Hansen

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Guayaki Yerba Mate’ loose-leaf tea, $9.49, Rainbow Whole Foods EcoTeas yerba mate tea, $9.19, Rainbow Whole Foods Mala beads in pink, $40, Mala Madness Mala beads in burnt orange, $45, Mala Madness Imported wool rugs (4 x 6), starting at $295, Tinnin Imports Prayer candles, $1.79, Carneceria Valdez Ganesha Hindu statue, $13, Fair Trade Handicrafts Buddhist statue, $32, Fair Trade Handicrafts Friends of Uganda drum (styles vary), $55, Fair Trade Handicrafts Tibetan prayer flags (styles vary), $9-$16, Fair Trade Handicrafts Lotus tea set (with two teacups), $37, Fair Trade Handicrafts Vietnamese bamboo-design tea set, $29, Fair Trade Handicrafts “Old Rugged Crosses” by Craig Escude, small $55, large $150, circa.

Stratton Menorah, $525, Simon Pearce

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WHERE2SHOP Tinnin Imports (2089 Lakeland Drive, 601-981-5234, tinnin-

imports.com); Fair Trade Handicrafts (2807 Old Canton Road, Suite A, 601-9870002); Carneceria Valdez (6530 Old Canton Road, Ridgeland, 601-899-6992); circa. Urban Artisan Living (2771 Old Canton Road, 601-362-8484, circaliving.com); Lemuria Books (4465 Internstate 55 N., Suite 202, 601-366-7619) Mala Madness (madnessmala.etsy.com); Rainbow Whole Foods (2807 Old Canton Road, 601-3661602); Simon Pearce (simonpearce.com)

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Spiritual Exploration

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heck out these titles to learn how different people worship (or don’t) and how to co-exist harmoniously with your newfound knowledge. All books available at Lemuria Books (Banner Hall, 4465 Interstate 55, Suite 202, 601-366-7619) “Good Without God: What a Billion Nonreligious People Do Believe” by Greg Epstein (Harper Paperbacks, 2010, $14.99)

“The Goodness of God: Assurance of Purpose in the Midst of Suffering” by Randy Alcorn (Multnomah Books, 2010, $12.99)

“Do I Kneel or Do I Bow?: What You Need To Know When Attending Religious Occasions” by Akasha Lonsdale (Kuperard, 2010, $19.95)

“Oneness: Great Principles Shared

by All Religions” by Jeffrey Moses (Ballantine Books, 2002, $13.95)

“City on Our Knees”

by TobyMac (Bethany House, 2010, $19.95)

“The Faith Club: A Muslim, A Christian, A Jew—Three Women Search for Understanding” by Ranya Idliby, Suzanne Oliver and Priscilla Warner (Free Press, 2007, $15.99)

“The Path to Tranquility: Daily Wisdom” by the Dalai Lama (Penguin, 2002, $15)

Church Lady

by ShaWanda Jacome and Natalie A. Collier

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n times past, tradition dictated that a woman of a certain age cover her head when entering a church on Sunday mornings. It all started with the biblical apostle Paul. In a letter he wrote to the Corinthians, he said women should cover their heads during worship service. It’s a commandment many women, especially black women, have taken to heart.

“My hats crawl off ’bout every Sunday. It’s no way to hook ’em on. One of the members will just pick it up and hold it until I sit down.”

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Red wide-brim hat with feather accent, $189, First Lady Inc. Boutique Black and white stripped hat with flower, $99.99, Dress Code Three-tiered hot pink hat with rhinestone accents, $169.99, Dress Code Handcrafted “Virtuous Woman” church fan, $3, Tender Moments Orange feathered hat, $39.99, Dress Code Purple hat with flowers and mesh brim, $179, First Lady Inc. Boutique Five freshwater pearls earrings, $36, Lil McKH Jewelry

During slavery times, one of the ways the women would spruce themselves up for worship services would be to wrap their heads in scarves or add flowers to well-worn, tattered hats.

Hats may have changed, but the tradition hasn’t. From relatively modest crowns to ones adorned with rhinestones, fur and feathers, hats spruce up outfits, add allure and tell stories.

—Shirley Gaither, evangelist and pastor’s wife from the book “Crowns” by Michael Cunningham, Craig Marberry and foreword by Maya Angelou (Doubleday, 2010, $29.95)

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Dress Code, Maywood Mart, 1220 E. Northside Drive, Suite 200, 601-362-3646; First Lady Inc. Boutique, 211 S. Lamar St., 601-272-5753; Lil McKH Gallery & Atelier* 200 Commerce St. (above Hal & Mal’s), 601-259-6461, www.lilmckhjewelry.com; Tender Moments, www. tendermomentsllc.etsy.com *Please call for appointment.

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by Phyllis Robinson and Mitchell Davis Photographs by Marlon J. Ivy

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ven little kids like jewelry that’s sparkly and shiny. But we don’t come to fully appreciate the beauty of the glitz until we’re adults. Jewelry is something that can be worn just to jazz up an outfit or as a symbol of your love and devotion to another person. Put jewelry on your shopping list this holiday. You won’t disappoint.

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Blue enamel earrings, $47, and blue enamel bracelet, $159, LilMcKH Jewelry

Green enamel framed pendant with freshwater pearls, $285. and green quartz earrings, $95, LilMcKH Jewelry

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Brown agate slice pearl necklace, $249, and brown agate slice earrings, $92, LilMcKH Jewelry

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Leather freshwater pearl necklace, $65, B. Fine Art Jewelry Copper flower with turquoise earrings, $36, B. Fine Art Jewelry

Bottlecreek glass necklace, $55, Blues Candy Dichroic piece sterling silver necklace, $75, Blues Candy

Stacked rhinestone bangles, $59 each, Azul Denim John Wind “Classic Sorority Gal” initial bracelet, $70, Persnickety Senegalese medallion necklace, $45, Afrika Book Café Vgandan coconut earrings, $15, Afrika Book Café Multi-layered necklace, $50, Lipstick Lounge White ceramic antique-faced bracelet, $60, Lipstick Lounge Antique silver studded ring and bracelet, $55, Pink Lamborghini Feather ear-lace by Jasmine Watts, $45, Pink Lamborghini Ornate feather earrings by Jasmine Watts, $40, Pink Lamborghini

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Afrika Book Café (404 Mitchell Ave., 769-251-1031) Azul Denim (733 Lake Harbour Drive, Suite E, Ridgeland, 601-605-1066) B. Fine Art Jewelry and B. Liles Studio (215 W. Jackson St., Ridgeland, 601-607-7741) Blues Candy by Elizabeth Robinson (Fondren Corner Building, 601-212-6635, call for appointment) LilMcKH Jewelry Gallery & Atelier (200 Commerce St., above Hal and Mal’s, 601-259-6461, call for appointment, www.lilmckhjewelry.com) Lipstick Lounge (304 Mitchell Ave., 601-366-4400) Persnickety (2078 Main St., Madison, 601-853-9595) Pink Lamborghini (310 Mitchell Ave., 601-366-6403)

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1 “Beyond Grits and Gravy” cookbook, $19.95, Quail Ridge Press 2 Harmony Honey made in Flora, $8, AG Museum 3 Goats milk soap, $4.25, AG Museum 4 Personalized tree serving platter, $9.95-$19.95, Apple Annies Gift Shop 5 Bubbling Bath Crystals, $25, Bath Junkie 6 Exfoliating Salt Scrub, $30, Bath Junkie 7 Jigger with bottle opener, $15, BellaChes 8 Silver wreath, $106, BellaChes 9 Ole Miss ornament, $10, Bridgette’s 10 Elf on a Shelf, $29.95, Bridgette’s 11 “Zen Artistry,” $45, A Daisy A Day 12 “Paradise Found,” $75.95, A Daisy A Day 13 Timeworks watch clocks, $94, Mosaic 14 Fideaux and Thibodeaux dog treats, $7.50, Mississippi Gift Company 15 Copperworx MS ornament by Terri Dallriva, $13, Mississippi Gift Company 16 Sugar and Creamer Jade by Woods Brothers, $25, Mississippi Gift Company 17 Angels made from reclaimed wood and antique tins, $69, Relish 18 Votivo candles (five scents available including Icy 19 Blue Pine, Red Currant and Christmas Sage), $34, Treehouse Boutique

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A Daisy A Day (Highland Village, 4500 Interstate 55 N., Suite 194, 601-982-4438); Apple Annies Gift Shop (106 Autumn Ridge Place, Suites 5 and 6, Brandon, 601-992-9925); Bath Junkie (The Renaissance at Colony Park, 1000 Highland Colony Parkway, Suite 3007, Ridgeland, 601-605-6606); BellaChes (The Renaissance at Colony Park, 1000 Highland Colony Parkway, Suite 7004, Ridgeland, 601605-2239); Bridgette’s Monograms & Gifts (2725 N. State St., 601-362-9947);

Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum Gift Shop (1150 Lakeland Drive, 601-432-4500); Mississippi Gift Company (300 Howard St., Greenwood, 800-467-7763, www.themississippigiftcompany.com); Mosaic (Fondren Corner, 2906 N. State St., Suite 102, 601-7132595); Quail Ridge Press (Based in Brandon, 601-825-2063, www.quailridgepress. com); Relish (1716 Highway 51, Suite D, Madison, 601-898-1028); Treehouse Boutique (3008 N.State St.,601-982-3433)

The Convenient Kitchen

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In addition to the challenges of eating on a budget, we also have the challenge of a small living space. Not only does everything in our kitchen have to be useful, but it has to fit adequately in our space, leaving us room to cook. We achieve this by owning kitchen appliances and utensils that perform multiple tasks and take up little space.

Mixing Bowls/Serving Bowls. We have a set of 10 glass bowls that nest inside each other. Because they are attractive as well as practical, they can go straight from the kitchen to the table. This saves space, time and dishwashing.

Chambord French press, $40, Everyday Gourmet

Coffee Grinder/French Press. Not only is French press coffee more delicious than drip coffee, it takes up a very small space on our counter. We can store a coffee grinder and French press in less space than a coffeemaker, and our morning coffee tastes better.

Dutch Oven. When youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re making a stew, soup or meat dish, a Dutch oven is invaluable, as it can be used on the stovetop and in the oven, as well as on the table as a serving dish. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re heavy, sturdy and last forever.

Stand Mixer. Stand mixers are expensive, so they arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t great for last-minute purchases. However, if you do any amount of baking, they are a fantastic investment.

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ments, you can make ice cream, pasta, ground meat and fresh squeezed juice.

Bread Machine. This is one appliance that takes up a good bit of space on the counter, though it has only one function; however, I have found that it saves time as well as money. We now eat delicious, healthful bread that is made with real ingredients. All I have to do is put in the components and let the machine work its magic.

There is one major appliance that we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have in our kitchen: a microwave. To be honest, we own one, but it remains stored most of the time. In my effort to make healthy, home-cooked, inexpensive food, I found that I was using the microwave less and less, and it was becoming a huge waste of space.

Our journey in frugality has led us to eat better and use our time and space more wisely. And in that we are blessed.

Le Creuset Dutch ovens, $48 (enamel-onsteel stock pot) or $303 (large enameled cast iron), Persnickety

Cuisinart automatic bread maker, $134.99, Belk

Cuisinart Coffee Grinder, $26, Everyday Gourmet (Ridgeland location) Viking professional stand mixer, $369.95 (on sale), Viking Cooking School

Spice Carousel, $35.99, Organizers

WHERE2SHOP Duralex mixing bowls, $2.50$23.50, Everyday Gourmet

Belk (Northpark Mall, 1200 E. County Line Road, Ridgeland, 601-957-8525) Everyday Gourmet (1625 E. County Line Road, Suite 500, 601-977-9258) Organizers (Highland Village, 4500 Interstate 55 N., Suite 174, 601-981-1973) Persnickety (2078 Main St., Madison, 601-853-9595) Viking Cooking School/Everyday Gourmet (The Township at Colony Park, 1107 Highland Colony Parkway, Suite 111, Ridgeland, 601-898-9292)

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2 Felt B16 bike, $1,999.99, The Bike Rack 3 Collegiate accessories, $7.99-27.99, Brock’s 4 Wilson Profile Power 13-piece set, $299.99, Edwin Watts Golf 5 Gretsch Catalina Maple-Fusion drum shell pack 5-piece, $799, Mississippi Music 6 Toyuomi Batman Returns prop replica cowl, $650, Heroes and Dreams

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BellaChes (The Renaissance at Colony Park, 1000 Highland Colony Parkway, Suite 7004, Ridgeland, 601-605-2239); The Bike Rack (2282 Lakeland Drive, Flowood, 601-420-8498); Brock’s Gift Center and Beauty Salon (1220 E. Northside Dr., Suite 300, 601-366-9343); Edwin Watts Golf (820 E. County Line Road, Suite C, Ridgeland, 601-956-8784); Heroes and Dreams (5352 Highway 25, Suite 1650, Flowood, 601-9923100); Kinkade’s Fine Clothing (Olde Towne Square, 126 W. Jackson St., Suite 2B, Ridgeland, 601-898-0513); Mississippi Music (1001 Sara Lane, Flowood, 601-922-1200); Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame Gift Shop (1152 Lakeland Drive, 601-982-8264); Oleta’s Gifts, Greek & Baskets (579 Highway 51 N., Ridgeland, 601-856-8886)

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Daddy’s BBQ sauce, made in Gulfport, $7, Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum Train whistle, $7, Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum “Girl Dancing, Jackson” print, $100, Eudora Welty House “The Shoe Bird” book or CD, $14.95$20, Eudora Welty House Jane Jenni children’s tableware, $5-$8, Mississippi Museum of Art Jonathan Adler pipe match strike, $42, Mississippi Museum of Art Kaftans, $70-$85, Smith Robertson Museum Handcrafted African masks, $60-$225, Smith Robertson Museum Mississippi university and college pompoms, $1.85, Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame Deluxe microscope set, $39.99, Mississippi Museum of Natural Science Wooden eggs, $15 each, Mississippi Museum of Natural Science Hand-carved wooden bowl autographed by Herbert Johnston, $160, Mississippi Museum of Natural Science Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame shot glasses, $3.25, Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame

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“The Sandusky Review,” Issue No. 6 by Gorjus. $5; find it at Lemuria Books and Sneaky Beans or e-mail orders to prettyfakes@ gmail.com

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“Women Not My Wife,” a book of poems by Bob Hudson. $2; e-mail orders to lunch87@lycos.com

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NEW CLASSES begin Jan. 24 @ 6:30pm

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The Art of Staying Warm J ust because it’s time to bundle up—because the weather is threatening to be frightful—doesn’t mean you have to look like a shtunk while you’re schlepping about downtown, in Fondren, the Renaissance or wherever you do your schlepping throughout your day.

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Get rid of that tattered black coat you’ve had for years, and replace it with something fun, flirty or unexpected. Those gloves with the pin-

1 Designer umbrella, $24, Mississippi Museum of Art Store 2 Almost famous fur coat, $248, Treehouse Boutique 3 Sequin beret, $36.50, Henry Torrence 4 Ruched leather driving gloves, $78, Treehouse Boutique 5 Black over-the-knee boots, $75, Shoe Bar at Pieces

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And yes, your mother was right: You lose most of your heat through your head, so cover it. But make sure it’s a piece that makes others’ heads turn.

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Sneaky Beans (2914 N. State St., 601-487-6349) Try a special holiday drink like a gingerbread or eggnog latte, or snickerdoodle or peppermint mocha.

NUTS Re-sale Store (114 Millsaps Ave., 601-355-7458) Get 50 percent off mugs, baskets and bags during the entire month of December.

Sun Gallery Tanning Studio (2720 N. State St., 601-366-5811) It may be cold out, but you can still stay bronzed and tanned all winter long. Get 25 percent off Christmas gift cards until Dec. 24.

Belk (Northpark Mall, 1200 E. County Line Road, Ridgeland, 601957-8525) Keep your feet warm

and dry with Sperry Top-Sider Pelican rain boots on sale for $59.99, regularly priced at $68.

Lacey’s Salon (1935 Lakeland Drive, Suite C, 601-906-2253)

Protect your tresses from the harsh cold with new Bed Head products at 10 percent off.

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Handcrafted soaps, $4 and up, watercolor art, $25, April Showers

Baby bib, $18, Coverings for Baby

Handmade rocking chair, $125, Papaw’s Woodwork

Hand-knitted shawl, $35, Hats by Connie Stained-glass mermaid, $35, Moozart Sicilian tomato sauce with fennel, $6 and up, Betty’s Gourmet Delights

Birdhouse (plain), $10, birdhouse condo, $25, Birdhouse Man

Handsewn pillows, $20 and up, Ineke_Roger Pearson

Loofahs, $3 and up, Levee Run Farm

Small beeswax candles, $6, Mississippi Bees

Blue flower earring and pendant set, $22, Nice Glass by Lizz

Handmade soap, washcloth and lip balm set, $20, Bk2NatR 2-pound bag of grits, $5-$7, Delta Grind Fresh cilantro, $1 a bunch, BobKat Farm

Handsewn baby quilt, $40, Carol Thrasher

Mandala art, $25, Magic Mom & Her Mandalas

Sparkly headbands, $7-$12, Melisa Handcrafted Jewelry

Jean purses $10 and up, Rachel Matthews

Necklace, $30, Suzanna McMahan

Salad bowls (set of 4), $80, Windham’s Woodworks Framed doublesided painting, $350, Charles Smith Baked goods, $5, Tiller Biscotti & Cookie Pecan pie, $15, Claude Jones

Goat’s milk soap, $3 and up, Rosemary Garden

Soap dishes, $5, Pendants & More by Amy

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0767); Pendants & More by Amy (amy.hayes@rcsd.ms, 601-613-7710); Rosemary Garden (troberts601@aol.com, 601-622-1728); Specialty foods by Claude Jones (601-4975895); Tiller Biscotti & Cookie (tillerco@comcast.net); Vickie Gilbert (Vicgilbert@aol.com, 601-825-9025); Windham’s Woodworks (steve@windhamswoodworks. com, 601-854-5579 or 601-862-8615); Delta Grinds (www. deltagrind.com, 662-202-6822); Pure Honey by Bill and Mary Averitt (601-857-3154 or 601-260-2066); Purses by Rachel Matthews (601-939-7315 or 601-566-8780); Jewelry

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1 SunnyBrook RV Bristol Bay 3425 HB, $54,444 msrp, S&S Apache Camping Center 2 LG 42” LCD TV (model 42LD450), $574.99, Cowboy Maloney’s Electric City 3 Makita 7-1/4 in. magnesium circular saw, $149.99, Montgomery Ace Hardware Co. 4 Paintball “player package” gift certificate, $35*, Action Pursuit Games 5 Dartworld Shot Saver, $69.99, The Gameroom Gallery 6 Trek Mystic 20 for girls, $240, Indian Cycle 7 Prince Hybrid 110, $99, Parham Bridges Tennis Center Pro Shop 8 Melissa and Doug rooster puppet, $17.99, Olde Tyme Commissary 9 Melissa and Doug train, $13.99, Olde Tyme Commissary 10 Skateboard, $99, Swell-O-Phonic 11 CHI Ladies Flatiron gift set with croc clutch (available in red, green or blue), $179.99, Brock’s Gift Center and Beauty Salon 12 Collegiate monopoly, $24.99, Brock’s Gift Center and Beauty Salon 13 Science Time fingerprint analysis kit, $13.99, Mississippi Museum of Natural Science 14 Green Earth butterfly kit, $20, Mississippi Museum of Natural Science 15 Corrugated play lands (available in medieval castle, space shuttle and princess carriage), $35, Mississippi Museum of Art 16 JLA trophy room Batman utility belt, $350, Heroes and Dreams 17 Sideshow Collectables Star Wars 12” figures, $69.99-119.99, Heroes and Dreams 18 Estée Lauder Lipstick Luxuries set, $37.50, Belk 19 Tarina Chandelier Favorites earrings, $54.95, Material Girls

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by Mary Carol Miller, Lemuria Books 11 “Christmas Memories from Mississippi” (University Press of Mississippi, 2010, $28) edited by Charline R. McCord and Judy H. Tucker and illustrated by Wyatt Waters, $28, Lemuria Books 12 “A Piggly Wiggly Christmas” (Putman, 2010, $24.95) by Robert Dalby, Lemuria Books

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Social Agenda Salon (2947 Old Canton Road, 601-982-5575) Great Facebook specials including: Now through Dec. 31, $18 first fill-in when you switch from competitor’s acrylics to gel nails.

Village Beads (398 Highway 51, Suite 30, Ridgeland, # 30, 601-853-3299) Start your new year off with a new hobby, and pay half price in January on basic bead-stringing classes.

Mangia Bene (bestjacksoncatering.com/giftcard) Virtual and regular gifts cards that can be used all three Mangia Bene restaurants (BRAVO!, Broad Street Bakery and Sal & Mookies). Ten percent discount for orders of $250 or more.

Libby Story & Company (120 W. Jackson St., Suite A, 601717-3300) Celebrate the 12 days of Christmas with 20 percent off a different item in the store each day. Stop in for details.

Repeat Street (626 Ridgewood Road, Ridgeland, 601-605-9393) Shop the $2 rack for fantastic discounts on men’s and women’s clothing.

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