PRESEASON s p e c i a l a d v e r t i s i n g s e c t i o n
HOLIDAY
GUIDE
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with holiday cheer while you shop for everyone on your
list. From the major fashion labels—Madewell, Gucci, H&M,
Kate Spade New York, Anthropologie—to the unique boutiques—
Boutique Harajuku and Kendra Scott—and specialty
shops—Amazon Books, Sugarfina, Makers Market, Vintage
Wine Merchants—Santana Row has it all. And if you’re still
stumped for the perfect present, reach for a Santana Row
Gift Card—and give someone else a chance to experience
the joy of this exciting shopping and dining destination.
Windows & Beyond. 4020 Fabian Way, Palo Alto 650/938-
8822; 46279 Warm Springs Blvd., Fremont 510/623-
8822; 633 W. Dana St. Mountain View 650/318.6828.
windowsandbeyond.com. A fresh look for the home can set
the mood for a joyous holiday season. Windows & Beyond
offers creative yet elegant design solutions that will fit
your lifestyle and budget. The company’s
experienced
stylists help clients
find the perfect accent pieces, guide
color and tint selections for the walls and present fabrics
that pull it all together for the right look. Discover the latest
trends in window treatments, draperies, hardware,
designer fabric and accessories—everything you’ll need
to
enliven your home and dazzle your holiday guests. As a
bonus, take advantage of the Hunter Douglas’ “Season of
Style” holiday promotion and get up to $100 in rebates on
qualifying purchases of Hunter Douglas Window Fashions.
ARTS & RECREATION
The Shop @ Children’s Discovery Museum. 180 Woz
Way, San Jose. 408/298-5437. cdm.org. Cap off a visit
to the Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose with a
stop at the gift shop, and bring the interactive fun home
with you. The carefully curated selection of creativitysparking
toys and unique gifts reflect the museum’s core
values of hands-on learning, educational enrichment and
imagination. You’ll find science experiments, arts activities,
costumes, maker kits, books and countless creative
pastimes that enhance learning and draw out the scientist,
artist, inventor and visionary in your child. For a gift that
will last throughout the year, treat your family to museum
membership. Perks include invitations to members’ only
exhibition previews and celebrations, along with discounts
on programs, birthday parties and purchases in The Shop
@ Children’s Discovery Museum.
Napa Valley Wine Train. 1275 McKinstry St., Napa, 800/427-
4124. winetrain.com. A visit to Northern California’s worldrenowned
Napa Valley is the ideal gift for the wine enthusiast
on your list. There is no better way to relax and truly enjoy
this picturesque region than on a round-trip journey with
the Napa Valley Wine Train. Riders have the option of a
lunch or dinner tour, both of which include gourmet dishes
prepared inside the train’s own kitchen car and served in a
fully restored 1915– 17 Pullman railcar or the 1952 Champagne
Vista Dome. There is wine tasting on board, and pre-purchased
winery tours are also available. So when the occasion
calls for more than just a bottle of fine wine, try an entire
wine train—it’s just the ticket.
The Winchester Mystery House. 525 S. Winchester Blvd.,
San Jose, 408/247-2000. winchestermysteryhouse.com.
This historic architectural gem was the obsession-project
of Sarah Winchester, a 19th-century widow who spent
decades adding on to her house to deter the spirits of
those killed by the guns her husband’s company made.
Today, you can tour the labyrinthine mansion to view its
doors-to-nowhere and other oddities and learn firsthand
why it’s called one of the most haunted places in the world.
In October, the Winchester Mystery House has a spirited
awakening to those on the . . . other side. On a Hallowe’en
Candlelight Tour you are immersed in the story of Sarah
Winchester and the terrifying tricks of the psychic medium
who put her legendary ghost story in motion. If you should
be so brave to attend, you may find out what secrets lurk
in the dark. Visit the gift shop to purchase a Skeleton Key
Club membership—a year’s worth of special access to the
Winchester Mystery House filled with exclusive discounts
and events!
STOCKING STUFFERS
South Bay Accent. 950 S. Bascom Ave., Suite 3110, San
Jose, 408/244-5100. southbayaccent.com. Give a gift
that keeps giving all year long: a subscription to South
Bay Accent! Each issue is packed with all the best of our
dynamic region—from local personalities, trends, food, arts
and entertainment to travel, fashion, home design, health
and business. For more than 35 years, readers have dipped
into our pages to discover new and exciting things to learn,
places to see and experiences to remember. In every issue,
our inclusive, two-month Calendar offers more than 150
great reasons to get out and about, and our popular Dining
Guide points the way to tons of notable restaurants for
every appetite and budget. This holiday, surprise a friend
with a subscription to South Bay Accent, the perfect present
for every season! n
