The transition: creepy to cozy

I love this time of year, even though in the store it's one of the most challenging times in the realm of merchandising. Pre-Pomegranate, I decorated at home for every holiday... and if it went up a little late, or stayed up a bit longer than necessary, well, who cares? But you can't do that in a shop. There's a delicate timing – and sensibility – that dictates when you roll out (and put away) the decorations and the special merchandise.

I can't stand to see Christmas stuff too early (talkin' about you, Costco and Target!), nor do I want to see it still on sale when little April flowers are trying to bloom. The big box mentality of late is to roll out the holidays earlier and earlier, and while we generally buck those trends, we have started to put out just a sweet little taste of Christmas. It's just a funny juxtaposition: the very creepy Halloween spiders and crows and ghoulies sharing space with glitter and pine trees and mercury glass ornaments. One wants you to have a shot of apple cider with bourbon in it, and the other: hot cocoa with tiny marshmallows on top. Both good, just so different.

But we are so excited about all our holiday goodies waiting to go up on our shelves. You can get a little preview right now, and in the days to come, more and more will come out. The Pomegranate elves have been hard at work pricing and packing and planning... you'll just have to visit often to see what they've come up with!

Meanwhile, all our Halloween treats are now 30% off... and so begins the exodus of ghoul factor...

Here are just a few shots of new products we've brought in in the last few days. More to come. Keep watching.

Beautiful trays for serving... or gifting

Stripey linens with a French twist (not just for Christmas)

Skip the glitz with our burlap printed reindeer

I can see this sled filled with little gifts, pomegranates, tangerines

The best Christmas cards – limited supply

Quartz crystal tea lights are lovely when lighted

Like little ice sculptures for your table