• Alphabet Gift Box from Not on the High Street — Perfect for gift giving all year round. $4.33 $3.46
• Birch Gift Boxes from Crate & Barrel — Use them for gifts or to organize small things in your home. $2.95 - $4.95 $1.48 - $2.48
• iPhone 4S Power Sleeve from Restoration Hardware — Slip this on your phone the next time your battery starts to drain. $59.00 $29.49
• Tric LED Candle from CB2 — Who says faux candles are only for Christmas? $12.95 $6.95
• Areaware Alarm Dock from Nordstrom — A perfect opportunity to snag one of these phone docks for a fraction of their usual price. $40.00 $29.98
• Triangle Lattice Throw from West Elm — There are still a few more months of winter so this blanket will come in handy. $89.00 $39.99
• Gold Lotus Ceramic Stool from World Market — Gold may associated with the holidays but it'll work in your home all year round, too. $89.99 $49.99
• 7-Piece Red and White Fondue Set from Crate & Barrel — You can fondue any time of the year so this is a great chance to pick up a cheap little set for your next party. $16.95 $9.95
• Holiday Silicone Starburst Spatula from Williams-Sonoma — One can never have too many spatulas in the kitchen. $10.00 $4.99
• Gold Lacquered Tray from Pier 1 Imports — A shiny little tray for serving breakfast in bed or topping a glass table or ottoman. 12.00 $8.98
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I love this post. I agree that more "holiday" items should find functional uses all year round. I especially like the gold items from Pier 1 and World Market, they can be used to dress up any space. Your site overall has some wonderful ideas thanks for the great finds.
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With a coupon to Pottery Barn that my MIL gave me, I ended up getting (among other things) a ceramic swan-shaped soup tureen. It was so ridiculous, but marked down from $80 to $40, and I figure it'll be a good cookie jar or produce storage container when I'm not hosting soup parties...
The day after Christmas Target put a bunch of their holiday stuff on sale, at 50% off. I managed to snag a lot of inexpensive stuff in solid colors, like gift bags, tissue paper, napkins, tablecloths, candles, and metal tins. They probably didn't last long in stores, but that kind of stuff can last me year-round.
The swan tureen was pretty cool, and to be honest, not very Christmasy. I even have some non-glittered, non-holiday coloured/themed ornaments around the apartment year round.
And don't forget--January is white sale time! I often get myself a new set of flannel sheets this time of year for cheap.