Before the madness of the holiday shopping season really set in, I had the pleasure of visiting my local west elm for a preview of their holiday set-up. This store, I tell ya, is doing something right. I could have kept circling it for hours, soaking in the Christmas goodness, and I kept finding idea after idea for gifts! And I have a family that’s hard to shop for, so that’s saying something. Here are some snapshots from their winter wonderland, and a few of my favorite gift ideas!

[ Knit Llama Ornament, $4 ]

[ Dapper Animal Plates, $8 ]

[ Owl Ornament, $4 | Glitter Feather, $7 | Felt Candy Ornaments, $4 ]

[ Papier-Mache Reindeer Sculptures, $59-169 ]

[ Mirror Tray, $89 ]
add a monogram!

[ Wooden Cutout Trees, $7-$19 ]

[ Felt Garland, $15 ]

[ Velvet Mongolian Stocking, $11 | Felt Snowflake Stocking, $19 ]
monogram these!

[ Mercury Pattern Votives, $7 ]

[ Figurative Owl Mug, $8 ]

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[ Gift Guide ]

Minted for West Elm Vintage Books Print, $49 | Aspca Charity Mug, $10 | Nautical Cosmetic Bags, $14

99 Bottles Growler, $15 | Metal Jewelry Tree, $29 | Frenchie Market Tote Bag, $18

Travel Kit, $19 | Gentleman’s Hardware Travel Kit, $49 | Bamboo Wireless Keyboard, $69

Will you be decorating with–or gift-buying at–a west elm this holiday?

[ west elm fenway ]
[ 160 Brookline Avenue ]
[ Boston, MA 02215 ]

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