The Christmas Boat and Tote

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You may recall that I am a big fan of the iconic L.L.Bean Boat and Tote. I have collected them since college and they just get better over time the older they get. I use them for errands, dry cleaning, farmers markets, Aldi, car organization, wine tasting paraphernalia, dog toys, Christmas ornaments, and more. I love this photo - a Maine home or homage to one, using the Freeport, Maine based L.L.Bean's Boat and Tote as a Christmas tree "skirt" and in lieu of Christmas stockings on the mantel. A beach house version would be darling using the Boat and Tote in a blue trim.

The Boat and Tote has come out in this mini version that is incredibly popular. It makes a perfect handbag. A wonderful gift for children or grandchildren - their first Boat and Tote. Shipping is free.

Boat and Tote Mini

The classic Boat and Tote is available in lots of sizes and colors. Shipping is free.

L.L.Bean Boat and Tote

Speaking of Christmas, I cannot get enough of this Trapp Orange Clove Candle. It is the perfect Christmas candle. I can smell it in every room and it is amazing.

"Orange Clove is a seasonal fragrance with the classic combination of juicy orange and freshly ground clove to warm your senses.

Fragrance Notes: Juicy Orange, Cinnamon, Freshly Ground Clove

Trapp luxury candles are among the most fragrant candles on the market, guaranteed to fill a room with fragrance. Our 7 oz. poured candles are poured in a white glass vessel, burn for up to 50 hours and come packaged in a gift-worthy box. Soy wax blend burns cleaner to enhance your fragrance experience.

Citrusy orange is balanced by freshly ground clove to warm the senses and lighten spirits for a warm, inviting atmosphere.

More than any other piece of home decor, a candle is a sign of life. If a candle is lit, that means someone is home. With ingredients sourced from the highest-quality botanicals, Trapp products are filled with more fragrance than anything else on the shelf."

Trapp Orange Clove Candle

This also makes a great Christmas gift or hostess gift.