new favorites: if you like the red plate...

You love shopping at The Afternoon for the holidays, but eventually you run into a problem--you've already given our most popular gifts, and now you are left, once again, with no clue what to get The Person Who Has Everything.  No problem! We've developed a series of gift guides based on our favorite products--so if you got them "the perfect present" last year, you can continue the trend!

The Special Today Red Plate isn't just a present, it's a new family tradition.  It was a time honored tradition among the early American families that when someone deserved special praise or attention they were served dinner on the Red Plate. Families have been coming in to The Afternoon for years to buy this special item, and as their children grew, they came in and bought the red plate for their new families.  It's a truly lovely product, but if you already own one, here are some other fun family traditions that can be started with gifts from our store:

1. Interview Journals
The My Mom and My Dad interview journals are great gifts both for and from parents, and serve as a great starting point to poignant conversations about how two of the most important people in your life got to be the way they are.


2. Christmas Memories
A beautiful Christmas keepsake, featuring calligraphy and holiday illustrations, serves as a family record for over twenty years of celebrations: where you went and who you went with, the presents you loved and what you ate.  The book also includes places for pictures and favorite cards, and will be wonderful to flip through as more and more pages are filled with memories!

3. Life Stories
Perfect for holidays and reunions when family and friends, young and old, can make new and interesting discoveries about each other.  The game asks questions about memoires, outside influences on your life, your hopes and dreams, and other topics to help you get to know the people you think you know best!

4. Santa's Sleigh Advent Calendar
The month is almost half gone, but that doesn't mean that you can't give the gift of a beautiful, reusable advent calendar for Christmas.  This is truly a gift that keeps on giving, as every year you fill it with candy and little treats and use it to count down to Christmas day!

Still clueless?  Come in to your nearest Afternoon location and let one of our staff find the perfect compliment to your already perfect gift!