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More tree decorations today, because quite frankly these ones are stupendous and cool and every tree needs at least one of them. And because Stevie Nicks is the QUEEN and who would have thought of making a bauble of Stevie Nicks, well House of Hackney have ( https://www.houseofhackney.com/uk/ ) and they do great decorations, homeware and COATS so check them out. Plus GRACE JONES.

It's hard to believe that the Creen Advent Calendar has been going since 2003! So now in its eighth year, here's our daily selection of the best seasonal photos, gifts, oddments and songs to brighten up your December, whether you plan to go to Midnight Mass or a Skeptics in the Pub shindig. It's the most wonderful time of the year, especially if you're a fan of Starbucks Christmas drinks. We love their little tree ornaments as they remind us of having a grande hot chocolate with whipped cream. Anyway, we're not here to advertise! But today is World Aids Day, and one of the organisations helping Aids sufferers is Product Red. If you buy a coffee at Starbucks today, they'll give 5p towards fighting Aids in Africa. But why not give more ? Thanks to  http://www.flickr.com/photos/letsbook/ for the picture.

We're glad to see you again, joining us for an unbelievable SEVENTH year of calendaring . And let's get straight to it with this fantastic limited edition bauble from Sarabella Creations of New York. Every year Janet and Natalie produce the most ornate, garish and over-decorated baubles you've ever seen and sell them at Bergdorf Goodman, the Plaza Hotel, and of course online. This frosty snowman has a real mink scarf, is embellished with Swarovski crystals and ribbons and is presented in a green velvet box. $360.