A few weeks ago we featured a roundup of state-centric gifts for anyone who loves where they live. And as anyone who's ever lived in Texas can attest, nobody loves their state quite like Texans love Texas. More

Buying art can seem overwhelming and expensive but, thanks to the magical internet, it's now easier and more affordable than ever. We've profiled a lot of sources for artwork in our Marketplace over the years. The 10 web shops listed here all stock affordable art prints, most from emerging artists. More

Introduced in 1962, Harry Bertoia's wire chair is still a hit with design lovers. We see it in a lot of house tours, like Chris & Jenna's Collection in the Castro, as well as in public spaces, like the sculpture garden at the MoMA and Jonathan Adler's Parker Palm Springs hotel. We've rounded up six sources for new Bertoia style chairs but you can also keep your eye peeled at flea markets for used versions. More

For those of us who love the warm, homespun feeling of handmade holiday decorations over the plastic-y ones found in box stores but don't have the time to craft them ourselves during this oh-so-busy holiday season the popular handmade marketplace Etsy can be a great place to turn. More

As a child, one of my favorite toys was, strangely enough, my mother's nativity scene. Once a year, it made its appearance, and I would make up all sorts of stories, like how the wise men got lost in the mountains, or how there was a freak storm and all the animals and little people would have to cram into the barn (it was a tight fit). Our nativity set was very traditional, all classical robes and adoring looks, but if you're looking for something a bit more modern (or a bit more unusual), look no further than this roundup. More

You've got the tree, the stand, the lights and the ornaments — the only thing remaining is the tree skirt. If you're the crafty type, we've rounded up five DIY tree skirts, most of which require no sewing. Or, if you'd rather save your time for cookie eating, we've also rounded up five tree skirts for sale. More

Table setting decor might change throughout the seasons and with the holidays, but one sure constant is your salt and pepper set. Whether you prefer a classic shaker, like to grind it out, or keep it on display in a cellar, these simple and classic salt and pepper sets are sure to spice up any table. More

When you don't have the time or budget to visit the florist you can often find a great basic arrangement at your local grocery store or farmers market. Keep one of these great vases (all under $10) on hand to replace a basic glass vase and upgrade your arrangement from grab and go to truly special. More

A live Christmas tree has all sorts of charm — picking it out can become a holiday tradition, it fills your home with the sweet scent of pine and, when you're all done, you can mulch it down to spread in your yard. If you're going to get a live tree, you're going to need a stand. Tree stands have come a long way since the wobbly old stands of yesterday – these are our top favorites for 2012. More

Shopping for home technology is easy when the recipient is as obsessed with higher capacity data storage, the latest in wireless solutions, and upgrading to the latest devices as you are. But sometimes the recipient aren't quite as interested or invested in the latest and greatest, but might still benefit with some thoughtful technologies to make their lives easier, especially if that someone is your parents or grandparents... More