Angels of Gratitude

Gratitude is a word you hear a lot lately. From gratitude journals to daily #gratitude instagram posts, people are focusing their energy on being thankful for all the gifts they are already blessed with. This is why, for 2016, we thought Angels of Gratitude would be especially fitting. Each year, Gloria Duchin creates an exclusive line of Angel ornaments to be sold at CVS stores. Our Angels are collectible gifts, each with their own unique look and story on the back of their giftable boxes. Whether you are looking for a hint of inspiration for your tree, or a pick-me-up for a loved one who is going through a hard time, these ornaments make a great gift.

We present to you our 2016 Angels of Gratitude. You can find them at CVS stores nationwide.

Looking to 2016: Armor Trend

Tactical and industrial, our Armor trend is a nod to soldiers of ancient and modern day, of fictional knights, and post-apocalyptic heroines. It is all about metal, leather, and new-age textiles made to be strong yet flexible. The color story is bold and dark, spanning from the deepest blacks to the creamiest oxblood red, with accents of sand and stone grey. Metallic finishes run the gamut from aged industrial steel to high gloss chrome.

Dresses and tops can be seen with metallic and crystal detail mimicking chest plates, while boots are chunky and highly adorned with sparkle and spikes. Harsh linear elements of leather and geometric cut-outs of new age fabrics add drama to clothing and accessories. Jewelry is bold; necklaces are layered with a mix of metal finishes, crystals, and pearls, and arm cuffs mimic those of ancient Rome.

Interiors are industrial and metal, leather, and suede play a big role. Furniture uses elements from the past that have been re-imagines into a new piece. Gears of unfinished steel and accents of rusty skeleton keys can be paired with refined matte gold and high gloss chrome accents. Textiles are deep, rich leathers and woven suedes in dark neutrals.

The mix of metallic finishes carry over into the holiday season. Dark gun metal blacks can be accented with clear crystals, and deep pewters and antique bronzes look fresh when paired on the same Christmas tree.