Favorite Christmas Catalogues
 

I don't get too many of these, but one I like is Norm Thompson.

Any good ones out there with unique gift ideas?

I don't remember the name of it, but I found one a while ago that was sort of pottery barn knicknacky and very nice looking that was *packed* with really nice (non-cheesy) angel stuff. If I didn't pitch it in the holiday cleaning spree, I'll post the name for all the Pi Phis.

My current fave, however, is Sur la Table. They have a pink espresso machine. It's just the most fabulous thing ever. Unfortunately it's $700 :p But that, and the rest of the catalog, is good for drooling over.

Neiman Marcus's 2003 Christmas Book

You know you want the 44 carat fancy yellow diamond ring...or the made to order mermaid suit.

Back in the day, my brother and I would spend hours going through the BEST catalog. BEST is no longer open but maaaaan the toy section was FAB U LOUS!!

LOL!!! I've just gotta get that mermaid suit! Think it might drive Hubby crazy and lead to some "hot monkey love"!!!:D

I've always been a fan of the Victoria's Secret catalogue. Whether it was Christmas season or not :D

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I like candy catalogs. Best one ever: Susie's South Forty Confectioners...sweets to die for! I get my DH's favorite stocking stuffer from there--
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Hand made Pecan Toffee covered with Belgian Chocolate.

I can never decide what to order, though. Lots of Texas themed stuff.... check it out! Yummmm...I may have to have my brother in Midland pick some up for me this weekend!

Totally forgot about James Avery Craftsman

Men-you cannot go wrong if you buy something for your Sig. Other from this catalog. Its handcrafted jewelry--made in the Texas Hill Country. They are famous for their religious items & sterling silver...but there are only retail outlets in TX, OK and GA, so the rest of the world misses out (unless you get on the catalog mailing list).

Crate & Barrel, Pottery Barn, Williams-Sonoma, and Victoria's Secret :D

One of my sisters just got the Cartier one. I don't think any of us will be purchasing anything, but it's nice to :eek: at it!

Neiman's

They have some of most unusual things but quite the catalogue!

I've always like L.L. Bean

Maybe I'm a redneck..
I like Cabella's Magazine.

-Mark

-Victoria's Secret
-J. Crew
-Pottery Barn
-Williams-Sonoma


BTW Mark, there's a new Cabella store near me (here in PA! :) )

You know I'd never even heard of Cabella's until I went to Platteville...

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Hammacher Schlemmer & Company

Thanks for few new ones and some I forgot about!

tiffany's...
one must dream big

Co-sign on the Tiffany. When ours arrives, it always ends up prominently placed on my husband's desk with a few pages dog-eared ;)

Also, Swiss Colony. Most of our friends and business associates get something from them - petits fours, or cheese and sausage for those on the Atkins diet.

Funny thing with SC, though - One year, we decided not to place an order with them. The next year, we got a catalog from them with a special offer because we were "one of [their] most valued customers." I guess their business has really dropped off with the recession and all.......

With the mermaid suit, it says "creating an extremely realistic blend of female and fish", but what if a man wanted to buy it for himself???
These days you just never know... :p

Or because their plant is located in a place to create a stupid intersection in Platteville and they attack people at job fairs saying "Want to work at our headquarters in MONROE?" No, we def. don't. ;)

I'm a big fan of Tiffany's for pleasure and J.Crew for stuff I'll actually get.

For the kids--the Young Explorers catalog!

All you older GCers--remember the thrill when the Sears Christmas toy catalog would come?

VICTORIA'S SECRET CATALOG!!!!! I also have always loved the L.L. Bean catalog since I've been looking at it since I can remember!!

Ahhhh, The Wishbook!

DITTO! I loved that thing! :D

I don't have a favorite in particular, but I saw one from the National Wildlife Federation organization when I was waiting to get my hair cut and colored. They had some really gorgeous items that featured wolves, squirrels, bears, birds and rabbits. The website for the organization is: www.nwf.org

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AND it's for a good cause, yay! Just like www.theanimalrescuesite.com -- they have some cute, cute stuff on there and part of the proceeds goes to animal welfare.