• Instead of a scented candle, Girlawhirl prefers to arrive with one of these Lumen Shadow Oil Lamps. A flame flickers creating a shadow of one of three different kinds of trees that moves on the opposite wall, creating a soothing image that's far more interesting than a candle. It comes with two containers of clean burning unscented liquid wax and refills are available too.

 

Lumen Shadow Oil Lamps

Nest, Magnolia, Pine

$48

uncommongoods.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Here's a way to wow the crowd: Pumpkin Pie Vodka from Modern Spirits. It's the first of its kind, lovingly made with pumpkin puree and spices, just like the real thing.

 

Pumpkin Pie Vodka by Modern Spirits.

375 ml

$30.99

mondoliquor.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• These fun oil and vinegar cruets dispense through little mouths, hence their name: Salad Song. Girlawhirl's drawn to them because of the clean crisp colors, and she's got a specific hostess's kitchen in mind where she knows they'll find a good home.

Salad Song Oil and Vinegar Set

Red and White

$25

uncommongoods.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Girlawhirl knows that anyone who's hosting Thanksgiving Dinner has a love of entertaining in their soul. To feed that, a great party book, like In Style Parties, or the latest from her hostess's favorite Food Network star is always a welcome gift.

In Style Parties

$27.95

barnesandnoble.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Even though she knows they wont make it on to this year's Thanksgiving Table, Girlawhirl doesn't mind arriving with a couple of boxes of these Blown-Glass Pumpkin Placecard Holders. They're the prettiest adornments for any autumn table.

Blown-Glass Pumpkin Placecard Holders

Set of 4

$14.99

surlatable.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• In Paris they're called macarons and there is a running debate about which establishment makes the best in the city. But in the states, these meringue puffs filled with butter cream are such a rarity that Girlawhirl longs for them. As a lighter alternative – or perhaps an extra bite afterwards – to traditional Thanksgiving pies, Girlawhirl plans to arrive this year with a box of chocolate, cinnamon and pumpkin Harvest Luxembourgers from chocolatier L.A. Burdick.

Harvest Luxembourgers

15 in a box: chocolate, pumpkin, cinnamon,

Also available in another assortment of flavors

burdickchocolate.com

$19

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• With a crowd around the table, sometimes it's hard to get to know them all. But the question cards in this Thanksgiving Box of Questions give everyone a chance to share a memory about their favorite Thanksgiving, or describe their favorite family traditions. There are 35 questions in all, and they make a fun way to keep everyone at the table a little while longer.

Thanksgiving Box of Questions

$20

uncommongoods.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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