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5 Days of Stockings: Ice Skating with Anthropologie

Erin Behan — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 14:00:00 GMT

Anthropologie's ice skate stocking ($58) adds an extra dimension with a wooden skate cutout attached to the felt and applique stocking. Nobody does old-fashioned yet modern better than Anthropologie, and this stocking is no exception. Happy stocking hunting!

For more stocking ideas, check out all the stocking posts and take a look at the Babble holiday gift guide.

5 Days of Stockings: Warm-Weather Trio from Hable Construction

Erin Behan — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 15:00:00 GMT

As much as those of us who live in the Northeast hate to admit it, there are some people whose Christmas involves sunshine and shorts. Well, do I have the stocking(s) for you. Hable Construction has three sea-themed stockings--a coral ($135), a mermaid ($135) and an emerald sea horse ($96)--that capture the holiday spirit without the use of snow or Santa (because who has a chimney in Florida?). To soften the monetary blow, know that part of the sale price supports the women's cooperative in Hungary that produces the fun, wool felt stockings.

5 Days of Stockings: White Christmas Stocking at Sprout

Erin Behan — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 14:00:00 GMT

What stocking will look great next to the Eames lounger and won't clash with the marble fireplace? This all-white floral stocking ($41.75) from Sprout Home should do the trick. In white, it's minimalist without being boring, but there's also a similar version available in color for those who need more panache from their holiday stockings. And lest you think modernism is cold and lifeless, the stocking has a small picture frame to personalize it to the recipient.

For more stocking ideas, check out all the stocking posts and take a look at the Babble holiday gift guide.

5 Days of Stockings: Sock Monkey Stocking on Etsy

Erin Behan — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 14:00:00 GMT

I'm a sucker for anything that has to do with sock monkeys, and there's something doubly satisfying about sock monkeys on a stocking. This gem is from Etsy's Oneluckybaby shop and runs $35. You can also get the stock embroidered with your lucky boy or girl's name on it for an additional $10.

Want more stocking ideas? Check out all the stocking posts and take a look at the Babble holiday gift guide.

5 Days of Stockings: Monster Stocking

Erin Behan — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 14:00:00 GMT

Though I loved gifts under the tree as much as the next kid, there was something extra special about tearing through my Christmas stocking first thing in the morning (maybe it was that we had to wait until after breakfast to tackle the under-the-tree gifts). If you're looking for something different than the usual green and red felt, Crafty Robot's cheeky monster stocking will certainly add a bit of sparkle to the holiday morning. It comes in two sizes: 21 inches long and 9 inches wide for $60 and 19 inches long, 7 inches wide for $50. The stockings also come in more than one color and fabric, so see Crafty Robot for the details.

Don't forget to stop back all week for more great stocking ideas and, if you haven't yet, to browse the all-inclusive Babble holiday gift guide.