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Hey what’s up, I’m out in California doing the Christmas thing with my family and assorted loved ones, but I always like to take a minute to wish you all a warm, joyful, and relaxing Christmas filled with good company, delicious treats, and plenty of love!
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If your holiday décor leans glam, nostalgic, and just a little bit fabulous, this George Michael blown-glass ornament by Cody Foster and Co. is about to become the star of your tree. Hand-painted with shimmering detail — from the perfectly coiffed hair to the iconic sunglasses — it captures the pop legend’s unmistakable charisma in sparkling miniature.
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A few months back, I found myself in Staten Island for an art show and decided to squeeze in a little window shopping on my way back to the ferry. That’s when I wandered into a gift shop so heavily decorated for Pride that I thought I’d stepped into a rainbow vortex — in the best possible way. Front and center was what I can only describe as a Pride-themed Christmas Tree, and honestly, it might be one of the most joyful things I’ve ever seen. Continue reading Pride-Themed Holiday Tree and Ornaments
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Yes, it exists — and no, it’s not just a cheeky name. Santa’s Butt is a seasonal English porter brewed by Ridgeway Brewing that leans fully into holiday humor while remaining surprisingly traditional in the glass. The “butt” in question refers not only to the jolly visual of Santa perched on a barrel, but also to an old English term for a very large cask, grounding the joke in brewing history. Continue reading Yes, It Exists: Santa’s Butt Porter
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Last December, Freeman Alley — the street art Mecca on NYC’s Lower East Side — delivered one of the most delightfully unconventional holiday installations I’ve seen in ages: a Christmas tree made entirely from empty spray paint cans. Installed at the entrance to the boutique hotel UNTITLED at 3 Freeman Alley, the piece celebrated the neighborhood’s deep connection to graffiti and street art while giving the traditional holiday tree a thoroughly urban makeover.
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