variants
also geegaws
as in ornamentals
a small object displayed for its attractiveness or interest
had a shelf devoted just to gewgaws featuring his favorite team's mascot
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Update ornamentals This is THE time of year to add new plants to your garden — or plant a completely new garden.—
Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Dec. 2025
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But while many edibles and ornamentals make good companions for apples and other fruit trees, some plants just don't belong in your backyard orchard.—
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There’s much to look forward to—the novelties due to come out at LVMH’s 2026 Watch Week in Milan later this month, for starters—but also much to fret over.—
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The hero of the book’s first section is the sixteenth-century Spanish priest and writer Bartolomé de las Casas, who straddled the Old World and the New, issuing startling moral novelties to both.—
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Christina Argonish, a full-time artisan who creates felt and clay ornaments says that high heat in attics during summers can weaken fibers, and moisture from humidity can encourage mildew.—
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After the Eagles won the Super Bowl, a local barber, Tony Riley, crafted totes out of the banner that hung outside Lincoln Financial Field and a business in suburban Philly crafted Christmas tree ornaments out of old jerseys.—
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Use open shelving in your loft to store books, trinkets, and clothes.—
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But there are some amusing additions to her particular collection of trinkets, too.—
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Displaying knickknacks on trays is one easy way to corral visual clutter, and sticking to a limited color palette throughout your home will make your other design choices look more intentional.—
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Portland artist Maggie Rudy has a knack for knickknacks.—
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The shop even offers other fun souvenirs like clothing, home décor, and gifts.—
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When your friends or family head out to hit the slopes, get dressed up in your winter clothes and hit the trail, or hike into town to get some fresh air and some fun souvenirs.—
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January can feel a bit dreary, especially after the all the holiday baubles and Christmas lights are packed away.—
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Statement-making jewelry was the route Harris and Mirren opted for, tapping designer Margot McKinney for the actress’ baubles.—
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The space doubles as a concept store specializing in everything Japandi (a blend of Scandinavian functionality and Japanese minimalism), such as incense from Japan’s Awaji Island and chrome desktop tchotchkes.—
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During Ghost Month, the seventh month of the Chinese lunisolar calendar, auctioneers sell seemingly ordinary items—backpacks, calculators, tchotchkes—imbued with a spiritual charge thought to bring good luck.—
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“Gewgaws.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gewgaws. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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