Home for the Holidays

Easy Entertaining



























1.  
Special Occasion
Leave it to the pros to create a unique bouquet. (Flower Bouquet, $15.49) South Shore Florists & Gifts, 417 South Shore Center,
(510) 523-6655.

2.   Run out of Time 
Ready-to-go sushi is always available at Sushi King. (California roll and edamame, $5.85) Sushi King, Alameda Marketplace, 1650 Park St., (510) 523-9888.

3.    Bake and Serve 
Cook and keep food warm in this all-purpose Dutch oven. (Well Equipped Kitchen Bakeware, $49.99) TJ Maxx, 2250 South Shore Center, (510) 749-8201.

4.    Cozy Accent 
This super-soft throw is attractive as well as functional. (Nautica Oversized Throw, $14.99) TJ Maxx, 2250 South Shore Center, (510) 749-8201.

5.    No Fireplace, No Problem
A beautiful electric fireplace provides heat and instant ambience in any room. (Symphony Maestro Electric Fireplaces, $2,099) Pillow Park Plaza, 1419 Park St., (510) 521-6227.

6.   Colorful Decor 

Brighten up the room with an eye-catching urn. (Urn, $264)
The Wolf and the Hare, 883 B1 Island Drive, (510) 521-9277.
 

By Nicole Wintermyer      
—Photography by Al Wright