SMITH & HAWKEN SALE

Speaking of sales, Smith & Hawken is in the middle of its winter sale and clearance. We’re talking deep discounts on all your favorite garden goodies. My favorite is the Giverny black powder-coated bench for only $499 (regularly $725). I love its clean lines and handsome looks. Stock up before spring has sprung and prices jump back up.

WEST ELM GIFTS

You may remember these vibrant poinsettia-colored flower dishes from D Home’s October issue. Well, they just went on sale, $12.99, for a–get this–set of 4! Can’t beat Asian flair and microwave safe. I’m equally in love with these branch-embossed dessert plates ($19), which are a wonderful winter white. Visit West Elm for more great gifts, many under $25.

MODERN BABIES

Modernseed has some very cool baby mobiles (love the bunnies!), as well as some neat-o Alexander Girard for kids items.

I mean, that is, if you’re into babies. (Chris Phelps, mom-to-be & D Home associate publisher, I’m looking in your direction.)