Sticking Point
Packing tape by Motel Deluxe reads “Merry Christmas” or “Naughty or Nice” ($9).
Pylones
842 Lexington Avenue; 212-317-9822

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Bowled Over
Alex Marshall Studios ceramic dinnerware, from $40 for a small bowl to $192 for a large serving dish.
Barneys New York
660 Madison Ave; 212-826-8900
Also available at alexmarshallstudios.com.

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The Lights Fantastic
Kikkerland’s menorah is $30 at the Library Shop at the New York Public Library.
Library Shop
455 Fifth Ave. ; 212-340-0839

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Pillow Talk
Matteo nubby bouclé wool, alpaca, and mohair 24-by-24-inch pillow ($190) and throw ($295).
ABC Carpet & Home
888 Broadway ; 646-602-3292 or 888-MATTEO-1

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Shake Your Boozy
Cocktail set from the OXO Steel line, $39.99.
Macy’s
151 W. 34th St. ; 212-695-4400
Or, check oxo.com for stores nationwide.

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Baby Love
Girls’ wool striped hat-and-mitten set is $48.
Coach
342 Madison Ave. ; 212-599-4777
Visit coach.com for more for information.

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Door Prize
Adam Tihany designed this sterling-silver mezuzah for Christofle ($195).
Jewish Museum Shop
1 E. 92nd St.; 212-423-3260
Or, check thejewishmuseum.org for more information.

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Mat Class
Zig-Zag welcome mat by Hable Construction is $42.
Hable Construction
230 Elizabeth St.; 212-343-8555

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Bottle Royal
Burgundy Wine Company’s Pinot Perfect set has three bottles from different regions in Oregon, with tasting, vintage, and area notes ($124–$144).
Burgundy Wine Company
143 W. 26th St.; 212-691-9092

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You’re Golden
Fun gold-vermeil “Shambala” earrings are $68.
Satya
330 Bleeker St.; 212-243-7313

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New Ball Game
Three sizes of glass balls make up this eleven-inches-in-diameter wreath, $48.
MoMA Design Store
44 W. 53rd St. ; 212-767-1050, 646-613-1367
Also available at momastore.org.

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