• Williams-Sonoma's Gourmet Gingerbread Manor (pictured above for $249.95) or Personalized Gingerbread House ($56)
• Red Envelope's Personalized Gingerbread House (on sale for $49.95)
• Stonewall Kitchen's Fully Assembled or DIY Gingerbread House ($54.95 and $29.95 respectively)
• Figis' Gingerbread Village ($26.99)
• The Wisconsin Cheeseman's Fully Assembled Large Gingerbread House($44.99)
• A Bountiful Harvest's Handmade Edible Enchanted Mansion ($349.95)
• Sur La Table's Wilton® Ultimate GIngerbread House Kit ($40)

Gallery: Gourmet Gingerbread Houses

From Williams-Sonoma Home, the Somerset Table is a lovely piece that can be used almost anywhere in the house, as it could be used as a nightstand, where the shelves could be used to store books and other things you might like to have to hand, or as an end table in a living room. The pillar-shaped piece is made of Patagonian maple and has a marble top. Twin doors on the side swing open with antiqued brass knobs, revealing an interior shelf, which is removable if you need a larger space for storage. It measures 18 1/4" across and is 28" high. Price: $950 each, $1,800 for two.

Lovers of Spanish foods and of pork are eagerly awaiting the arrival of the first jamon iberico to the US. Unfortunately, the specialty meat won't be available until at least winter 2007 and if you wait until winter 2008, you'll be able to get an even larger ham. In both cases, you'll need to lay out a deposit of several hundred dollars to reserve your piece of the pig. In the meantime, you can opt for some excellent Serrano Ham, which is similar to an intense prosciutto and is served in much the same way, sliced very thinly and used to accent other foods. This Whole Bone-In Serrano Ham from Williams-Sonoma even comes with an interesting wooden stand for presentation and serving. Think of what an interesting display it would make at upcoming holiday parties! Price: $279.