Christmas Inspiration & Gift Finds

TGIF! Has it been a busy week for you too? Yup. The holiday hassle and bustle is finally here, Christmas programs and gatherings to attend, decorating the house, baking cookies, shopping. That's a lot! Hopefully, you're ahead of the game this year.

As usual, our Home & Décor Encore team is back this Friday with a few fun projects from our archives to help you in the décor and even the entertainment department. Yes, beautiful and yummy Christmas inspiration.

However, I first want to share with you a few products that stole my heart and that I think would be great gift options for you or a loved one this holiday season.

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Let's start with this pretty pillow, one of the last pictures on my phone.

1. SNOWMAN PILLOW

I saw this wool pillow cover yesterday while shopping with my SIL. This cute pillow would've been perfect for her Christmas décor as her theme this year is all about snowmen, but nope. We didn't buy it.

2. LED FLAMELESS CANDLES

I bought this set of real wax LED flameless candles right before Thanksgiving when I saw them at our local Costco. They even had them 50% off their regular price.

I used them as part of the centerpiece of our Thanksgiving table and everyone commented on how pretty and real they looked. Oh, they come with a multi-function remote with a timer, which is very cool because you don't have to turn them on/off one single candle at a time.

Well, I brought them home with me after the turkey was eaten and now I'm using them in my bedroom.

It looks like they're sold out at Costco, but you can find the same brand of flameless candles on Amazon here.

Here's another, more economical set with great reviews.

3. PROTECTIVE PHONE CASES

Guess what? Santa arrived a few weeks before the schedule and brought me a brand new iPhone 13 Pro.

YAAAY I'm so very happy with it!

My last phone was the 10 or XS I don't remember. But it was about time to upgrade. I love all the possibilities with the new camera that this new phone has. I'm still trying to figure things out, as I'm also a slow-poke with technology.

Ordering protective cases were something I did real fast, though. This time around I wanted to have stylish cases, not the same boring black case I used most of the time with my old phone.

This I Blason case was the first one to arrive and so far, I've loved it.

It has a built-in 360° rotatable ring holder, which fits comfortably over the finger to provide more security when holding the phone. The rim is rose gold and it has a nice marbled design.

Ha, I also ordered these two cases, but they haven't arrived yet. I think my favorite one is going to be the Pebble Leather, I love its texture. Hopefully, it functions well and it looks as good as it does here.

| Electroplated Heart Strap Case | Pebble Leather Case with Initials |

4. PAJAMA SET

The name says it all... "Perfectly cozy plaid flannel pajama set".

For the most part, I'm not a long pants pajama lover, I prefer shorts. Except during the coldest days of winter. Who doesn't love lounging around the house in a cozy and pretty PJ set?!