What's Making Me Crazy this Monday?  Oh, the usual: lousy economy - credit crunch - ever creeping unemployment rate!

And while this mess would suck stink anytime of year; it's especially unwelcome during the holidays!  Really now!  Everyone likes to splurge, even if it's just once in awhile.  But you really do have to be careful with the dollars these day; so that's why I'm really keen on the products we've discounted.

If you have a Christmas tree, you have to trim it, right?   And even though I have more ornaments than Carter has pills - I still get at least ONE new ornament each year.  So, we've discounted our beautiful, handcrafted Egyptian ornaments. 

And how about something special to entertain with?  Or you need an eye-catching, classy gift for a picky relative?  Check out our new Holiday Home category.  We're talking gorgeous Italian pewter, antiqued brass, hand-painted glass.  Absolutely beautiful - and great prices!

Or how about some Holiday Style?  Italian soaps - fur-trimmed Pashminas - hand tooled Florentine leather pocket mirrors.

And, of course, there's always the favorite, Holiday Jewelry.  Barbara SilverStein's fabulous crystal necklaces - recycled Ghana glass earrings and necklaces - antique beads.

The economy is lousy - and we all need to be prudent shoppers.  And that's where buying top quality, classic items comes into play.  I always keep in mind the old French saying (which is the same as my mother taught me) - I cannot afford to buy cheaply.