HOLIDAY PRESEASON ADD SPARKLE TO THE SEASON WITH THESE GREAT IDEAS FOR GIFTS, GETAWAYS, ENTERTAINMENT AND MORE. 88 South Bay Accent GUIDE SHOPPING BK Collections. 342 State St., Los Altos, 650/948-0198. www.bkcollectionslosaltos.com. Years of experienced and selective purchasing have given BK Collections the reputation of being a uniquely different gift and jewelry shop. Just in time for the holidays, the store is filled with exciting collections: hand-blown glass ornaments and snow globes by Christopher Radko, Krinkles by Patience Brewster, Steinbach nutcrackers and Firefly Jewelry. There is something for everyone on your list. Many museum stores carry BK’s own line of jewelry with semi-precious and jade stones, appropriately dubbed Jade Candy. The store also features Annieglass by local artist Ann Morhauser and Michael Aram tableware from New York. Must-see works are the museumquality Tang and Ming terra-cotta sculptures dating back to 200 B.C. Owner Belinda Chung and her friendly staff offer personal and knowledgeable service in a welcoming setting that’s truly a shopper’s delight. Filoli. 86 Cañada Road, Woodside, 650/364-8300. www. filoli.org. Add some magic to the season with a visit to beautiful Filoli. From Nov. 27 through Dec. 5, the historic mansion is decked out for a spectacular fundraising event— Holiday Traditions. The manor dazzles with stunning decorations‚ a holiday boutique, strolling musicians, gourmet bistro fare, children’s parties and fun-filled appearances from Santa and Mrs. Claus. Visitors shop for unique gifts— clothing, jewelry and home décor—knowing their purchases will help keep Filoli a public treasure for generations to come. And for a brilliant gift that keeps on giving, consider an annual membership to this bucolic country estate. Members enjoy unlimited visits from February to October, strolling Filoli’s gorgeous gardens, hiking scenic trails and receiving discounts on classes and special events. Guglielmo Winery. 1480 E. Main St., Morgan Hill, 408/779- 2145. www.guglielmowinery.com. Festive holiday events flourish at Guglielmo, starting with a fun-filled Bottle Your Own event on Nov. 7, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., when patrons bottle and label their own red wine. That’s followed by a giftbuying extravaganza with the winery’s 27th annual Holiday Gift Faire, Dec. 5–6 and Dec. 12–13 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Take a break from hectic holiday shopping and begin a new tradition of wine tasting, gourmet food sampling, hot mulled wine, carolers and more. The winery’s shop is open through December and filled with wine-themed gifts, customized gift baskets, hand-painted ceramics and a large selection of gourmet food. Guglielmo will even customize wine labels to create a unique present.
South Bay Accent - Oct/Nov 2015
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