Today in our “Thumbs Up/Thumbs Down” feature we’re doing things a little differently:

• First – we’re asking YOU for a big “Thumbs Up” on our first ever subscription drive.  Subscriptions are free – just use the form included in the FREE WREATH tab on the top menu bar to sign up to automatically receive our daily posts.  Plus, subscribe in December and we’ll email you a link so you can download our FREE Wonderful Holiday Wreaths guide, a 13-page guide packed with color photos of beautiful holiday wreaths to inspire your creativity and step-by-step instructions for making your own designer wreaths.  Give YourDecoratingHotline.com a big Thumbs Up and subscribe now!  We’ll return the favor with a complimentary copy of Wonderful Holiday Wreaths.
• Second – during December instead of presenting opposing decorating points of view we’re going to share “Thumbs Up” information to help you through the holidays.  We’ll resume our usual ”Thumbs Up/Thumbs Down” decorating column in January. 

Today we’re giving two big “Thumbs Up!” to some of the great gifts available online.  You can shop in your pjs and find just the holiday gifts you need.  Plus, you’re more likely to stay within your budget by shopping online – did you know people tend to spend more and blow their budgets after handling things in stores?  It’s easier to stay focused and on target and on budget on the Internet.  So skip the mall and save time, money, gas and stress.  We’ve scoured retail sites, other blogs, magazines and queried friends, in order to provide you a wide range of great gift options.  Ready for a little armchair shopping?  Read on…

GIFTS UNDER $25

Cool holiday candles like these will take center stage on any table.  Search for Marcel Wanders candles at Target $15-20

 

 

 

 

 Clothing hooks with your initials – a very personalized gift. Search for ”initial hooks” at Anthropologie, $12

 

 

Glamourous silver wrapped candle holders to brighten your space. Search for ”silver coil candle holder” at  Burke Decor, $16 (click through on our affiliate link below)

 

 

 

With clever designs like this, everyone will want to have canvas reusable shopping bags, EarthOwl.net, $15

 

 

 

 

Tell the world about your photo by writing on the chalkboard frame. Change the picture – change your message! Search “chalkboard frame” at Cost Plus $9.99 (click through our affiliate link below)

 

 

 
Select an elegant crystal wine stopper for a wine enthusiast. Search “crystal wine stopper” at Burke Decor, $22 (click through our affiliate link below)

 

 

 

 

Carved wood pillar holders make a dramatic statement.  Search with keyword “Satara” at Cost Plus, $14.99 to $19.99 (click through our afflilate link below)

 

 

 

 

An eco-friendly option, water bottles to use over and over instead of buying bottled water. Search for this set of five with keywords “water bottles” at Lakeside, $10 (click through our affiliate link below)

 

 

 

 Unbeatable as a hostess gift or stocking stuffer!  A set of six 100% cotton hand towels each appliqued and embroidered with a different holiday motif. Set arrives tied with a ribbon and ready for giving.  Search for “holiday guest towel” at Linen Source, set of 6 for $3.98 – yes! only $3.98!!! (click through our affiliate link in the sidebar)

 

 

 

 

The ultimate accessory for every cook, this wood and metal stand holds cookbooks open for easy viewing. Search “cookbook stand” at Lamps Plus, $24.99 (click through our affiliate link below) 

 

 

 

 

GIFTS UNDER $50

 

    Silk orchids remain beautiful without any care!  Search “white orchid” at Lamps Plus, $27.95  (click through our affiliate link below)

 

 

 

 

Layers of glass provide the striking color of this contemporary bowl and vase.  Search “capri” at Gumps, $30 bowl and $35 vase (click through our affiliate link on the right sidebar)

 

 

 

 

Feminine and romantic, these lacey vases will add pizzazz to your flowers, MayaStar.com, $30

 

 

 

 

   Dress up a cup of tea with this boxed gift set of 4 dishwasher safe cups.  Search “Japanese teacups” at Gumps,  $38 (click through our affiliate link in right sidebar)

 

 

 

 

 Add the soothing sound of gentle trickling water with this table top fountain.  Search for  ”terracotta cascade” at Lamps Plus, $40 (click through on our affiliate link below)

 

 

 

 

This clock will add a touch of whimsy to any room.  Search for “dropped numerals” at Burke Decor, $37 (click through on our affiliate link below)

 

 

 

Looking for unique ways to hold up your  books?  This bookend set says it all, Dutch By Design, $35

 

 

 

Darling floral growth chart for a little girls room. Ruled numbers marked in inches for measuring and recording your childs growth. Sports version available for boys.  Search “growth chart” at Linen Source, $49.00 (click through our affiliate link below)

 

 

 

 Add a bright touch of color and some holiday cheer with a hand-crafted Holiday Hooked Pillow. Toss on a sofa, chair or your bed. Search for “hooked pillow” at Home Decorators Collection, $39.00 (click the affiliate link 0n the right sidebar)

 

 

 

 Show someone you really care - give them a kiss them under this realistic-looking kissing ball made of PVC Pine and Juniper evergreen boughs.  It’s a generous 12 inches in diameter and its bright red hanging ribbon  makes holiday decorating (and kiss giving) a snap. Search for “kissing ball” at Wreaths Galor, $49.66 (click through our affiliate link below)

 

 

Books are always an excellent gift option and Amazon.com is a user friendly place to shop.  We feature a selection of decorating related books in My Bookshelf (see top menu tab), or you can click through and search the site for the perfect gift.

As a reminder, we provide product links to the general page or the main web page so when the site changes their pages you can still find the item .  Just search by the keywords provided  and you’ll easily find all these great gift ideas…..and maybe even more!  We appreciate your interest in browsing and shopping our affiliate sites (we make a little commission on your purchases) - following are links to the affiliates mentioned in this post

Enjoy your shopping adventure!