My first reaction to seeing Christmas trees in stores already? Oooh fffff-reaky deaky call me Wheezie! After a few deep breaths – and some medically induced chocolate – I thought why freak out when I can chic out instead? We’re still a comfortable two weeks away from Turkey Day, and a super-cushy six weeks away from Christmas. Plenty of time to make the holidays merry and bright, right? Right?!

All a girl needs is the perfect party dress (check), fabulously festive Christmas cards (check), a colorful and affordable hostess gift (see exhibits C for coasters and H for highball glasses above). Oh, and a spike-the-punch necklace to help you remember how to keep calm and holiday on (check).

Luckily, all of the above are available in one bright spot, thanks to my best gal pal, Kate Spade. And she’s such a peach to give us free shipping too.

Aaand, wer’re breathing…