Cosseted fingers

Silky soft shearling in deliciously fun colors. These European gloves glide onto the hand and offer a most luxurious warmth. $110.00

Let it salt

Slightly askew Salty the salt shakerman will charm your winter table. Tweak his little carrot nose to fill. Fellow Rhode Islander Fred Roses dreams up these clever wonders. $12.00.

Folkloric piney pillow

In the market stalls of Antigua, Guatemala we found these 6" uselessly sized but charming textile pieces. We sent them on a trip to Maine to be filled with our favorite eau Christmas tree balsam. And now they have a purpose in life as a fragrant fiesta. Winter woods with a hot flash. $20.00

It's ticking . . .

The countdown begins. Depending on our state of frazz, the jolly fat man is either the symbol of festive anticipation, or of never enough time. One memorable year, Granny was helping us unpack Christmas ornaments and on each box she wrote "santa", but by the end of her chore the boxes said "satan". Which about sums it up. $15.00.

Glad tidings

bedecked, tinseled, and brightened

our 18th year of holiday delights
the amusements
the sweet little things
the momentary flashes of sparkle
that make this festive season
worth contemplating
a time out from the humdrum and drear
a place marker to remind us
to be kind and generous
and to have good cheer

Small Business Saturday

Receive a $25 credit from American Express

when you register your card,

and shop at a small business

on Saturday, November 27.

Simple Pleasures, of course, welcomes you,

as would any small store that you enjoy.

This seems like a great program

to start the holiday season -

recognition for small shop owners,

and $25 for you !

addendum: 12/5

This nice offer has been continued by

American Express until

DECEMBER 31 !

be practical . . .

Clothing S A L E

30% off and 40% off
current fall clothing