A bracelet made of disks ($24.95) celebrating banned books is a  conversation piece and historical thought-provoker: Howl, Go Ask Alice, To Kill a Mocking Bird and other classics.

Wrap up with a good book. The infinity scarf is hand printed on both sides with the text from classic novels. Hand cut, sewn and silkscreened (with non-toxic inks) in the USA on 100% cotton. Inking variations are inherent to the hand-silkscreen process. Choose from Pride and Prejudice, Jane Eyre, or 'Twas the Night Before Christmas (A Visit from St. Nicholas),  an LOC's shop exclusive.

For a historic and handsome pair of earrings, consider Napoleonic Bee and Amber Earrings or perhaps a pair of armillary bookends.

Inexpensive and good looking are the American Women Authors Playing Cards; Naval and Airplane Double Deck Set and the American History Playing Cards.

New York City's Cooper-Hewitt Museum, the only museum in the nation devoted exclusively to historic and contemporary design, is now undergoing renovation but it's shop can be visited online.

In San Francisco's DeYoung museum shop during the presentation of a Rudolph Nureyev exhibit, the fiery red and gold is a limited edition of 250 pieces from the Madame Alexander American Ballet Theater Collection. The Firebird is fully articulated with lamé headdress, tulle costume, and beaded earrings. Doll stand sold separately. Gift boxed. 10'' height, ages 14 and up, $120.00.

There are jewelry pieces including earrings, bracelets and necklaces by Dori Csengeri —  hand-sewn  and embroidered — that evoke detailed ballet costumes. 

Degas Little Dancer, Aged Fourteen Snow Globe with glittering gold dust is perfect for aspiring ballerinas and collectors alike.

And for a comfortable, wintery read for ourselves and grandchildren we're choosing a book long on The New York Times paperback best-seller list (270 weeks and counting) , The Book Thief , clad in our newest socks discovery, Ozone. (Editor's Note: We've just discovered another sock provider in our own territory, but highlighted by New York magazine: Pact Socks — and other clothing made from organic cotton. )

* A girl saves books from Nazi burning. (Ages 14 and up)

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