Pottery Barn Kids Thanksgiving Placemats: $32.99

Thanksgiving Jacquard TableCloth from William-Sonoma.com: $150.0

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1. Poinsettia Doormat: 19.95 (you save $3.00!)

2. Buckinham Doormat: $26.9

3. Glorious Fall Doormat: $22.95 (you save $7!)

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Stained Glass Window by NVO.com: $95.00

Wooden Shalom Keyrack from NVO.com: $12.00

Shalom Plate 6.5″ from NVO.com: $12.50

Exclusive William-Sonoma American Flag and Pole Set: $89.99 marked down from $119.00.  It’s never to late to put up a patriotic flag, and you’ll always feel good about it.

Exclusive Bold Stripe Apron:  $17.99 marked down from $24.00.  The stripes may be in patriotic colors, but don’t fret this well-enforced apron is tasteful enough to wear year round!

Bold Stripe Mitt: $8.99 marked down from $12.00.  It matches the apron (which may be a little too matchy-matchy for some) but it’s a beautiful, thick design and could bring you some good luck from the barbeque saints of patriotic holidays past.

Enjoy!

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But if you want to bring a little of the Bastille back home, here are some suggestions of Thomas Schlesser, noted Francophile and restaurant architect, as interviewed by the New York Times:

Dubost Red Laguiole stainless steel flatware from SurLaTable.com: $160 for 20 pieces with storage box included.  Marked down from $199, this is not exactly a steal, but certainly an investment.  A setting includes soup spoon, dinner fork, salad fork, dinner knife and teaspoon.  Four place settings are included in the package, along with a personalized fitted wood storage tray.  Safe for dishwasher, hand dry, the product is made at a family-owned factory in France, thus making it elegant and perfect for Bastille Day, not to mention the patriotic colors.

Cour Normande Ceramic Pitcher from PierreDeux.com, $48.  A rustic piece with an adorable Coq (le francais for “rooster”) painted on the front, this piece says elegance and countryside charm.  Both dishwasher and microwave safe, this is a versatile and useful item for everything from margaritas to lemonade stands.

Have a fabulous Bastille Day, even if you don’t celebrate!

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Top choices in Table Linen Savings:

Jason Majestic Pineapple Placemats: Set of 4 for $39.50.

Seamless 132″ White Rounded Tablecloth on sale on eBay for only $39.00, this 100% polyester tablecloth will protect your table elegantly and tastefully, and will be the perfect backdrop for any red and blue accessories for this Saturday’s party!

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I have to confess, I love flowers. Well, actually almost every woman does. There is no explanation why they look so romantic (especially the red roses) and why we like them so much. I particularly love this floral arrangement, which is quite classic and would definitely look amazing on the living room table. Not only do flowers bring charm, the Ruby Vase is really elegant and lovely itself. 12 Red Roses with Ruby Vase - For: $49.95

Are you throwing a Valentine’s Day Party? Are you gathering with some friends and couples? Or are you just spending the evening with that special one? Ok, I’m sure this cute (almost childish) wreath would look really nice on your front door. There is no doubt every woman looking at this wooden red and pink painted wreath would sigh saying a typical “Aww it’s so cute!”, and the best part is it could be hanged anywhere you want, like on a bedroom door, or even be used as a wall decoration! Painted Happy Valentine’s Day Wreath - For: $4.99

Last but not least, I want to show you these lovely little Tinplate Pails. They not only look really cute with their different Valentine designs, but can be used for whatever your imagination leads you to. For example to fill it with candies and place them all around the house, so that you guests can get some, or to line them up on some shelf so that the drawings on them can be appreciated. Another option would be hanging them wherever you want or just wrap them and give it to your friends like a Valentine’s souvenir. You have many choises, go for it! Tinplate Valentine Pails - For: $8.49

Decorate your house with cute stuff and have a very Happy Valentine’s Day!

Searching for Valentine’s Day decor?

Check out the Painted “Happy Valentine’s Day” Wreath from Oriental Trading Company.

Painted “Happy Valentine’s Day” Wreath. Greet your visitors with this lovely wooden wreath! With a painted “Happy Valentine’s Day!” sentiment, this wreath is a pretty door or wall decoration!

Price $4.99 each

To shop for the Valentine’s Day Wreath, click here.

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Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, February 14th to be exact! If you are planning a romantic dinner for your sweetheart, help set the mood with this affordable Glowing Heart Candle Holder. 

This lovely frosted votive holder, with embossed hearts red class holder inside, sprinkling of red hearts is the perfect Valentine’s gift for your sweetheart. Light up a tealight candle in the glowing heart candle holder for a wonderful Valentine’s moment!

Originally $8.75 Now on Sale for $5.00

You save $3.75 (43%)

If you are interested in purchasing the Glowing Heart Candle Holder, click here.

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Have a safe and festive New Year! May success, happiness and good cheer follow you into 2009! - From the staff at Smarter Home & Garden Blog!