Holiday

Courtney Mueller -- Casual Living, 7/1/2006 12:00:00 AM

'Tis the season for buyers to scout out holiday decor at market and gradually turn patio showrooms into holiday wonderlands. Many retailers have found a successful formula to keep traffic up through the winter months by adding seasonal accessories. Here is a sampling of holiday accessories you'll see at summer markets.

From Burton + Burton, rectangular baskets in the Tidings of Joy assortment are made with woven-stripped PVC straps on a metal frame.

Glitter accents the Believe Collection of tealight holders from CBK, in red, green, purple and gold.

From the Holiday Collection, Peking Handicraft's Holiday Santas hook rug features a collage of jolly St. Nick offering a variety of seasonal messages.

Constructed from grapevine by Carleen and Company, a life-size doe nuzzles with fawn in a meadow.

The 3-D peace star ornament by Cricket Forge, part of artist Don Drumm's collection for the company, is crafted of stainless steel.

From MeraVic, a Holiday Greens wall basket is inter-twined with berries and holly.

Autumn Nights, from artist Teresa Kogut, depicts a scarecrow surrounded by pumpkins on Open Air Design's WeatherPrint stretched canvas. The art can be displayed outdoors without suffering negative effects from rain, snow, wind and sun.

Snowflake ornaments by THT Designs are a perfect accent to hang outdoors. Each set contains three patterns and is available in ivory or a rustic finish.

Tag's iron lanterns in the shape of pinecones spice up the holidays and can provide a seasonal touch to the outdoors.