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VASE TIME

A small vase makes a big statement. This 4-inch-high hot pink glass bud vase is perfect for presenting a sprig of holly, pepperberry or a single rose clipped short. Other colors available, $3.99. Bachman's Floral, Gift and Garden Centers in Minneapolis, Apple Valley, Eden Prairie, Plymouth, Maplewood and Fridley; locations at www.bachmans.com.

WONDERFUL WOVENS

Tiny fiber boxes, 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 inches in diameter, are hand-woven in Mexico. Perfect storage for treasures such as truffles or trinkets. Small, $4.50; large, $6.50. Zinnia Folk Arts pop-up store; sale runs through Sunday. Sandra Mangel's Interior Design, 4601 Bryant Av. S., Minneapolis; 612-240-8947.

PERFECT FOIL

Paper table napkins are budget-wise but beautiful, and look great in these napkin rings fashioned from foil flowers, which were liners for Christmas tree lights in an earlier life. We found these packs of 40 dinner-size napkins in green floral and orange damasks for $3.49. Assorted designs and package sizes (drink napkins start at $1.49 for 20). Tuesday Morning stores, see www.tuesday morning.com for 11 Twin Cities locations. Three foil liners for $1, assorted styles and colors. Hunt & Gather, 4944 Xerxes Av. S., Minneapolis; 612-455-0250.

RETRO RINGS

Anne Taintor's Vintage Revisited line includes reusable bar coasters with attitude. Two each of three designs, assorted styles, $6. 50 at Twin Cities Bibelot shops, see www.bibelotshops.com for locations, and $5.50 at Electric Fetus, 2000 4th Av. S., Minneapolis; 612-870-9300.

POP TOPS

Ornament-shaped bottle stoppers keep the zest in your holiday cheer. Metallic glass, 4 inches long, $9.95 each. Also in purple, dark green and red. General Store of Minnetonka, 14401 Hwy. 7, Minnetonka; 952-935-2215.

LIST/SERVE

A pocket-size book in kid leather lets users track holiday foodstuffs and other lists. Embossed with a grocery cart design, it has 144 lined, perforated pages with checkboxes for tasks. Made in Italy. $7.99. The Container Store, 3825 Gallagher Dr., Edina; 952-831-3780..

CHOC FULL

TULIP-SHAPED white and dark chocolate dessert shells -- gluten-free -- for holding whipped and ice cream, mousse, fruit and other fillings; 12 for $15. Bissinger's, 3495 Galleria in Edina, 952-922-6762 and www.bissingers.com.

HEAVEN scent

Minnesota-made Daub & Bauble candles are the soap and lotion maker's latest brand extension. Shown in mission fig and thyme; the 5¾-inch-tall soy and vegetable blend candles also come in other signature scents, about $13 each. Corazon at 1026 Washington Av. S. and 4646 E. Lake St. in Minneapolis and Garden of Eden, 867 Grand Av., St. Paul.

FLIGHTS OF FANCY

We spotted this 5 1/2-foot garland of 10 butterflies in hot pink, orange and other bright colors, designed to hang from clear fishing line. But we liberated the glittery, bejeweled insects, snipping and tying the line to form loops for instant napkin rings. Larger sizes and other colors available, $11.99. Bachman's Floral, Gift and Garden Centers in Minneapolis, Apple Valley, Eden Prairie, Plymouth, Maplewood and Fridley; locations at www.bachmans.com.