Last year I started (and ended) the winter holiday season perplexed over the lack of attractive holiday stockings in stores. I scoured the web. I hit all the malls. I searched craft stores. I even inquired about having them hand-made. None of the above worked out. So this year I've taken the time to seek out some of the best looking, most affordable stockings money can buy. Here's what I've found:

Target.com has a better stocking selection than I've seen in years. Not to mention loads of great-looking stocking holders and hooks for the mantel. The prices are so low you may make room for your extended family and friends above the fireplace. Your 4% ConsumerClub.com rebate can go toward your stocking stuffer budget.

The Red, White and Green sale on CrateAndBarrel.com is your chance to get the handsome Noelle, Jolly or Snowflake (my favorite) stockings for only $16.95. The ever-stylish PotteryBarn.com has lots of charming holiday stockings on sale from $6 to $19.

I couldn't believe the prices on Kohls.com. Stockings are just $7.49 or $9.99. Too bad I didn't see the Velvet Snowflake stocking sooner. Here's hoping you can take advantage of these great deals. You'll earn a 2% ConsumerClub.com rebate too.