Out of all of the catalogs I received recently, Crate & Barrel leads the pack when it comes to decorating merch.  I want virtually everything in the whole damn catalog.  But since my purpose is to offer up the creme de la creme, I have whittled it down to some very choice items:

Stockings, from left: Jewel Stripe, Fiona Green, Jewel Ruby, Fiona Red. ($19.95-$24.95)

Stockings, from left: Jewel Stripe, Fiona Green, Jewel Ruby, Fiona Red. ($19.95-$24.95)

I love the petal-y Fiona stockings and am contemplating the green one for myself and the red one for Miss Phoebe.

Jewel Ruby Pillow, $29.95.

Jewel Ruby Pillow, $29.95.

Jewel Emerald Pillow, $26.95.

Jewel Emerald Pillow, $26.95.

Non-themey pillows like these two above give you a lot of bang for your holiday buck, because you don’t have to pack them away when the season’s over.  Then again, I just love the modern pine look of these two:

Alpine Ivory Pillow, $26.95.

Alpine Ivory Pillow, $26.95.

Apine Red Pillow, $34.95.

Apine Red Pillow, $34.95.

Leave it to Crate & Barrel to make me covet a dishtowel:

Birds and Berries Dishtowel, $4.95.

Birds and Berries Dishtowel, $4.95.

I’m not one for the country look, but how sweet do these cookie cutters look hung on the backsplash in this faux kitchen?

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Dig these nubby ornaments:

Glitter Dot Ball Ornaments, set of 6 for $35.95.

Glitter Dot Ball Ornaments, set of 6 for $35.95.

I also spied this superchic fireplace screen at a great price:

Alton Fireplace Screen, $159.

Alton Fireplace Screen, $159.

A coordinating 5-piece tool set is also available for $159.

Stay tuned for more stops on the Christmas (Catalog) Crawl!