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"  Like it or not, the holidays are here (not to be a Scrooge or anything, but I&amp;#039;m just really not ready for the onslaught). So, to help get us \u2014 and especially me \u2014 in the mood, let&amp;#039;s look at how Branca the store has gotten into the Christmas spirit. Of course, Alessandra&amp;#039;s signature red is woven throughout the store vignettes, and it&amp;#039;s particularly festive at this time of year. And I am a sucker for a pretty Christmas tree, and this one looks especially nice surrounded by the antlers. But what I&amp;#039;m really excited about are some of Branca&amp;#039;s holiday items. The gifts are all very Branca looking, and the nice part is that they&amp;#039;re not pricey. Oh, and with the exception of the pillar candle, they&amp;#039;re unique to Branca too, so you&amp;#039;re not going to find them everywhere. To order, call the store at 312-787-1017.    Branca Carpe Diem Agenda Book, available in black, brown, silver, and gold. Small- $40, Large -$75.  Branca Glass Balustrade Candleholder. $200  Branca Solid Beeswax Red Striped White Pillar. $40.  Branca Leather Partial Cover Flip Notepad. Small $30; large $50.  Red Goat Skin Leather Mini Credit Card Envelope, $40.  Large Hand Blown Clear Glass Suspension Radiometer Ornament, $170. The radiometer (that metal thing on the inside) reacts to light in the room, causing it to spin. And if you thought I knew what a radiometer was, then you don&amp;#039;t know me very well! I had to have it explained to me, and I believe after the third go at it that I finally got it. But it is a very cool ornament, and sophisticated ornaments that actually do something are hard to find. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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