Best Holiday Gifts for 2016

It's December! Time to start shopping, decorating the tree and making merry! Don’t let the thought of Christmas shopping weigh you down. Lavender Fields offers a variety of gifts, perfect for everyone and every budget.

Best Gifts for Mom

Moms make our world turn, don’t they? Add a smile to her face with luxurious relaxation. If she’s simply your angel, give her our wonderfully soft Couture Dreams Heavenly Silk Throw. This woven silk throw is uniquely handmade, and no two are the same — just like mothers. Then give her the gift of comfort and relaxation with one of our favorites and Oprah's Favorite Gifts the Pine Cone Hill Sheepy Fleece Robe. 

A great stocking stuffer for moms is this gorgeous Beth Quinn Ornament. She Leaves a Little Sparkle Everywhere She Goes.

Holiday Gifts for Family, Friends and Co-workers

We have so many great gifts to select from this year! How about Oprah's Favorite Thing for 2016! These BloemBox Sachets are so pretty and gift boxed boxed so pretty no need to wrap.

This faux fur and knit scarf is our absolute favorite and best seller! So pretty and soft!

Give your brother or brother-in-law the gift of organization. Our Reclaimed Barnwood Serving Tray offers a rugged ambience and a great, stylish place to drop keys, mail, wallets and watches. He can place it by the entryway to make life a bit more orderly.

For everyone else on your list, your choices are many. Inspire positivity with our “Today is a Good Day to Have a Good Day” Pillow. At under $30, this 12-inch throw pillow is a great gift for anyone on a budget.

Christmas Gifts for Children

Pick up a gift almost as precious as your daughter or niece, our Gold Crown Princess Bank. This ceramic piggy is dressed with a gold glitter crown. Little girls will love feeling like royalty and saving up for their next adventures.

Babies love security blankets and “loveys,” so give the gift of snuggly comfort with our Bunny Blanket Buddy. This soft, plush bunny is as friendly as he is cute. The bunny features hand-embroidered eyes and a snuggly scarf, and it comes with a rolled polka dot fleece blanket for a soothing sleep time experience.

Holiday Housewarming Gifts

The holidays are the perfect time for housewarming gifts. Give our Rosy Rings Spicy Apple Botanical Candle for a delicious fall scent. Nutmeg, apple, cardamom seeds, cinnamon and cloves come together to make the perfect fall fragrance. Our Barr-Co Original Apothecary Jar Candle is another soothing housewarming gift for just $30.

Don’t forget, you can also pick up Lavender Fields gift cards for anyone who proves difficult to shop for! Enjoy your holiday season, and have a merry shopping experience.

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Preparing For Guests

Temperatures are dropping and the holidays are quickly approaching. It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Preparing for out-of-town guests can be a wonderful experience, too. Pamper your guests and offer them the holiday stay of a lifetime. You truly can be the “hostess with the mostest” if you follow these simple tips for preparing your guest room.

Designate a Quiet Space

The holidays are a magical time of the year, but they can also be stressful. A major key to setting up the perfect guest space is to allow privacy and quiet. It’s hard to be away from home, no matter how much fun you’re having. Set aside a room for guests that’s farther away from most of the traffic and noise in your home.

If possible, designate a guest bath for additional privacy. Guests will appreciate this oasis while they stay — a place where they can joyfully relax and decompress after a stimulating day.

Style for Comfort

Part of creating a relaxing space is incorporating cozy elements. When designing your guest room, avoid any color or pattern that is too busy or harsh. Think about what you’d want to find in your own bedroom after a long day — cool, relaxing blues, calming grays, or perhaps soft neutrals.

Incorporate layers of texture with cozy throws, like our Sven Throw. Add variation with elegant ruffled pillowcases, like the Gabriella pillowcase from Bella Notte Linens. For bedding, incorporate a variety of layers that allow guests to adjust to hot or cold temperatures. The play of textures will allow you to stretch a calmer color palette further, adding interest without overwhelming the senses.

You can even pamper your guests to encourage a more resort-type ambience. Our fluffy, cozy Pine Cone Hill Signature Towels are luxurious and available in soft neutrals and cool, calming hues. Hang a clean, fluffy robe in the bathroom, and stock your cabinets with spa products like specialty soaps, bath salts, foot scrubs and quality towels for ultimate relaxation.

Add Personal Touches

To make the guest room fit well with your home, add a few personal touches for your guests to appreciate. Whether you decide to add a few family photos or a decorative guestbook, your guests will love these thoughtful additions. Display fresh flowers in vases on our Reclaimed Wood Serving Tray for a fun welcome station.

                                                                                                            

Holiday scented candles are perfect for a festive ambience. Search for common scents and avoid anything too overpowering or heavily floral. A calming leaves, cinnamon, pine or even pumpkin scent could work wonders for your guest room. One of our favorites is Roland Pine. Play with aromatherapy and essential oils, too. Lavender and eucalyptus both encourage relaxation. We recommend a bit of French elegance with Trapp No. 25 Lavender de Provence.

Fill the Space with Fun

Welcome your guests with a basket full of anything they may have forgotten. Travel-size shampoos, soaps, toothbrushes, floss, nail files, toothpaste and more essential items are great ideas. Then have some fun! Perhaps you want to leave chocolates on the pillows, or a bowl of festive holiday candy on the desk.

The key to creating a breathtaking guest room is incorporating every need. If your guests have kids, consider displaying some fun holiday movies to watch. Place a few of our striped floor poufs around the TV for a fun family activity. You can even set out some microwave popcorn or theater-style treats.

If your guests have pets, display some dog or cat treats, waste cleanup bags, small toys and perhaps even a pet bed. Target your audience well, and your guests will rave about their stay long after it’s over!

Welcome to Our Home, Holiday Tour 2016

Holiday decorating is a serious business in our house! We love to decorate just about every single room. Welcome to our house, join us for a tour.

We spend as much time as possible on our front porch so we love to make it festive. Lots of reds like an Adirondack Christmas cottage.

How to Set a Beautiful Holiday Table

Whether you have family coming in from out of town, or you’re hosting a small get-together, preparing for the holidays takes time and planning. Luckily, it’s the fun kind of planning! Setting a holiday table can go a long way to create a peaceful ambience and relaxed vibe for your holiday event. Here are a few tips to create a dream-worthy setup for you and your loved ones.

Choose Your Color Palette

The first step to creating that perfect holiday tablescape is to select a color palette that complements your dining room décor. We recommend incorporating several neutrals, with a pop of an accent color. For inspiration, visit the paint section of a hardware store and browse through the color combinations. You can also search for holiday color palettes online, in magazines or in nature.

As you set your color palette, pick out your accent color. How would you like to incorporate it? It could pop into the linen napkins, the dishes and cutlery, small accessories or even décor like garland or candles. Common holiday accent colors are red, burgundy, green, blue, gold, silver and more — but you don’t have to stop there. Let your imagination run wild!

Hampton Placemats

Layer Your Linens

Table linens can play a significant role in your holiday design. We love the technique of layering linens to create dimension, texture and warmth. Select a tablecloth in a soft neutral color like beige, white or gray, depending on your color palette. Our Hampton Placemats can either mimic the neutral tablecloth color or add in a new shade from your palette.

Choose dishware that complements your color scheme, then place bold napkins on top. Browse Windsor and Carmel Napkins to find the color that’s right for you. 

Chloe Placemats 

Play with Textures
Part of layering linens and elements is playing with textures and patterns. Choose Lily Napkins for a romantic, soothing ruffled edge. Or go for the Chloe Placemat, which features intricate floral cutwork. These designs are still available in neutral colors, but the texture variation will help break up any monotony and add in a bit of that “yes” factor.

Choose the Final Touches

Accessorizing is the final step to setting your dream-worthy holiday tablescape. Tie your tablecloth with ivy or garland, sprinkle holiday leaves around candlesticks, select cutlery with subtle accents and let your creativity shine. Our Victorian Napkin Rings are a great way to add a polished, final touch to your setup.

Victorian Napkin Rings

Enjoy designing, shopping and of course, eating, this holiday season!

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