b"One thing we always say isHoliday Gift Guideyou have to make a big mess before you can clean it all up,2021says Cahn. THE NEWARKMUSEUM OF ART PERCH HOMEwonders of49 Washington Street, NewarkMichele Bessey theholi- newarkmuseumart.org9 Highland Place, Maplewood days,re- 973-596-6550 perchhome.com|973-821-4852m e m b e r thatcreat-ing a mem- 1orableex-perience6for you and your family is what the season is all2about.En-joydeco-Reuse gift boxes to make divid- rating with ers that are the perfect size for smaller collections of ornaments. lights safelyso you can watch those delighted faces when you flip the switch. Take the interior of your home3and add a few layers of fun to go from the everydaytothatwinterwow.Andfinally,7when the season ends, give yourself time to make a mess and group items, toss what you dont use and label like your sanity depends on it! Come next season, when you head up to the attic to sift through the boxes of deco-rationsonlytosurpriseyourselfwithhow4wellyoulabeledeverything,youllhavean early holiday gift for yourself. Sara Courtney is a writer living in Maplewood.8During the holidays, she can be found sipping on eggnog and going full Griswold on her deco-rations.95101. NMOA x MiiR 20oz wide mouth insulated bottle, de- 6. This Italian herringbone throw blanket makes a great gift, signed for durability and guaranteed never to leak, $352.shown in seaglass, available in assorted colors, $1287. New Mali Wedding bead necklace, completely hand produced,baby in the family? Gift this rose heather Milan knit classic no two necklaces are alike, $1153. Norman Bluhm: Frescocoverall, sizes 0-3 months, 3-6 months, 6-12 months, $42; #13 puzzle, $224. Bisa Butler: The Warmth of Other SonsAda pink angel heirloom doll, $348. This set of three hand-poster; the artist is a Columbia High School graduate anddyed, twisted Elegant Dinner Dip Dye Swirl Candles makes former art teacher who tells stories through her stunning life- a great host/hostess gift, $249. Show town pride with Start small. If you're putting away a lot of holidaysized quilts, $305. Heart onesie, three snap closure, sizes 6,MAPSO, 07079, and 07040 aluminum bottle openers, $24 decor, start with just the ornaments. 12 & 24 months, $24 each10. Try a MyDrinkBomb six pack! Perfect for mocktails or add your favorite alcohol, variety of flavors available, $34 feature story /35feature story /35"