Pretty Likes Purple

Who is the fairest of them all? You are, obviously. But don't use a homely mirror to showcase your beauty. The fairest of them all deserves to be viewed in the fairest of all mirrors. Pictured: Purple Baroque-Style Mirror, Neiman Marucs, $495

I had two rag rugs in college that helped transform the plasticy dorm "carpet" into more friendly flooring. They folded up small to suite the nomadic nature of college life. They cleaned easily and withstood stains surprisingly well. If only mine had been purple like these rag rugs from Urban Outfitters ( 2x3 Rag Rug $14 ; 4x6 Rag Rug $49 ).

When I was a child, I went to a family friend's clown college graduation. (I'm not afraid of clowns so this was not a traumatizing event). Our friend was a hobo clown called Boxcar Ernie. He taught me how to make balloon animals. (I even have a purple balloon pump. Yes, have, not had.) This balloon dog bookend (Modcloth, $39.99) is just the right mix of silly and cute. They also come in orange, but the purple is obviously superior.

Merry Christmas! May you receive purple gifts. And if you're a wonderfully whimsical purple fan, perhaps you'll receive them under a fairy tale purple tree. Pictured: Purple Whimsical Pre-Lit Christmas Tree, Avalon Garden, $97.96

You aren't the only one who wants a purple Christmas dress. You tree wants in on the action, but it will let you off cheap with this affordable offering by Jaclyn Smith. Pictured: Jaclyn Smith Today Velvet Visions 52in Tree Skirt, Kmart, $13.39

I've always dreamed of going ice skating at Christmas while it's snowing. I've never been ice skating and would probably break a bone, but it seems like a wonderful thing to do. I wouldn't mind if my skates weren't purple (but that would be even better). I guess I settle for an ornament to remind me of my dream. Pictured: Quilted Ice Skate Ornament, TheQuiltedHouse on Etsy, $5

When in doubt, make is sparkle. Pictured: Glitter Ball Ornaments, Set of 3, Crate & Barrel, $2.95

If you're Christmas is less about holly and jolly and more about stayin' alive, maybe this disco Christmas bulb will be just the thing to get you dancing despite everything else. Pictured: Mirrored Glass Disco Ball Christmas Ornament, Sears, $9.99

You've purchased a purple tree, collection purple ornaments to adorn it and assaulted everyone's eyes with an overload or purple. Or maybe you've been banned from over-purpling the holidays. Well, these little purple ornaments hooks are the answer. You'll either be able to make everything purple or you'll be able to hide a bit of your favorite color all over your tree without anyone being the wiser. Pictured: Purple Christmas Wire Hooks, Set of 20, twistedbeading on Etsy, $12

Imagine a winter wonderland where the icicles freeze into frosted purple spirals. Thanks to these ornaments, we don't have to just imagine. Pictured: Purple Passion Shatterproof Icicle Christmas Ornaments, Set of 36, Amazon $7.99

For anyone with a mini tree, look no further for the perfect topper--a purple glitter star for just a dollar. Pictured: Mini Tree Topper, Target, $1

Sometimes its the simple things that make Christmas special... Pictured: Gold on Royal Purple Hand Painted Ornament, Catcancrochet on Etsy, $18

What's better than Christmas lights? Christmas lights you can display all year. This strand of purple lights can add a delicate floral touch to your holiday and continue illuminate your decor once the season is over. Pictured: Every Flower is Illuminated in Violet, ModCloth, $24.99

Purplify your holiday with a mega box of purple and silver ornaments. Pictured: Shatterproof Ornament Set of 50 - Purple/Silver, Target, $12.75

The only thing that could make this charger say Chirstmas more than shimmer, ruffles and jewel tones would be a pile of delicious Christmas cookies! Pictured: Ruffle Purple Foil Charger, Crate & Barrel, $4.95

If only purple glitter snowflakes existed in nature... Pictured: Scintillating Snowfall Ornaments, ModCloth, $4.99

As a follow-up to yesterday's twittering ornament, this stocking sings with little purple birds on wintery branches. Pictured: Thomas Paul Tweeter Stocking, Velocity, $30

Set your purple loving heart a twitter with this tweeting felt baby bird ornament. Pictured: Purple Felt Baby Bird Ornament, 3FishAndALadybug, Etsy $5

Adorable little nesting dolls always pop up (or open) around Christmastime. This nesting doll dishtowel adds some holiday joy to all those dishes left in the sink after your Christmas party. It features a purple nesting doll and purple pom-pom fringe for a subtle punch of purple. Pictured: Nesting Doll Dishtowel, Anthropologie, $18

Tradition, memories, and warm times shared with friends and family make the holidays the special times that they are. Recapture the feeling of Christmases past with this oversized antiqued ornament. Pictured: Oversized Antique Glass Purple Finial Ornament, Crate & Barrel, $16.95