Our Favorite Holiday Gift Ideas

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14 Gifts the First-time Gardener Will Absolutely Love

When someone you care about starts gardening one thing is clear: They need gear! Here are 14 great ideas that will get their green heart thumping.

November 24, 2021

macrame ornaments of different colors with box, instructions, yarn, and rings

DIY Projects

These Kid-Friendly Craft Kits Are Here Just in Time for the Holidays

Make some fun ornaments and decorations and be creative with your family with these holiday craft kits from Etsy.

November 23, 2021

December 7, 2021

Gifts & Shopping

Black Friday Sales That Will Have You Traveling in Style

Travel in style with these deals on headphones, luggage, and more.

November 17, 2021

Gifts & Shopping

Get Ready for Soup and Stew Season with These Dutch Ovens

These Dutch ovens have the look to double as serving bowls and the durability to provide you with warm meals for many winters to come.

November 17, 2021

December 1, 2021

Gifts for Everyone on Your List

Gifts & Shopping

11 Perfect Houseplant Gifts That Will Help You Win the Holidays

If you need to buy a gift for a person who considers themselves the next Hilton Carter, we've got everything your favorite plant parent's green little heart desires, from baubles to make their own mini holiday tree, to a seriously chic leather hanging holder.

October 29, 2021

December 3, 2021

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Books, Beanies, and National Park Inspiration: What to Buy for the Armchair Explorer

Get away to the outdoors without leaving home. Shop this gift guide for the armchair explorer in your life.

October 11, 2021

November 24, 2021

Gifts & Shopping

The Best Gifts to Get the Coffee Lovers in Your Life for the Holidays and Beyond

Give the gift they're really craving: coffee and coffee accessories!

October 14, 2021

December 6, 2021

Gifts & Shopping

5 Gift Ideas for the Wine Lover in Your Life

We've got gift ideas for all kinds of oenophiles, from foodies to adventurers.

October 8, 2021

December 6, 2021

Gifts & Shopping

Candles That Bring the Holidays Home

Get inspired with our guide to candles that smell like the holidays.

October 12, 2021

December 1, 2021

Gifts & Shopping

Don’t Forget the Pets: A Gift Guide for Your Four-Legged Family Member

Don't leave your furry friend behind! Put them on this year's Christmas list and browse our pet gift guide.

October 18, 2021

November 24, 2021

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Gifts to Give the Outdoor Adventurer in Your Life

Items for that person in your life who's looking to take the next step outside, or to venture, as Samwise Gamgee would say, "the farthest from home I've ever been."

October 18, 2021

November 24, 2021

Lifestyle

Surf’s Up: The Ultimate Gift Guide for Adventurers on the Water

Grab this season's best gear and accessories to spend a day out on the water.

October 20, 2021

November 24, 2021

Gifts & Shopping

Our Favorite Western-Made Jewelry to Gift Your Loved Ones This Holiday Season

All that glitters is hopefully gold this holiday season.

October 29, 2021

November 24, 2021

Made Right Here in the West

Gifts & Shopping

Make Your Kitchen More Eco-Friendly With These Tools

Ready to become a more conscious cook? We've got ideas for beeswax wraps, wooden spatulas, and more.

November 15, 2021

November 16, 2021

Gifts & Shopping

Yuzu, Matcha, and Ganache: Our Favorite Chocolates with Flavorful Combinations

Many chocolatiers are embracing memorable flavor combinations in sweet treats that make for a perfect holiday dessert.

November 15, 2021

November 16, 2021

Flowers & Plants

Yes, You Need These Handmade Planters for Your Houseplant Collection

Our favorite Western ceramicists are experimenting with form and color. Plus, a succulent subscription box delivered to your door.

November 12, 2021

November 16, 2021

Gifts You Can DIY

DIY Projects

How to Make a Clay and Wood Wall Hanging

This small-scale homemade wall art will liven up any home office or sitting room.

November 29, 2018

August 4, 2020

DIY Projects

How to Make Succulent Gift Toppers

Use succulent cuttings in the place of bows on plain or patterned paper to give your gift wrap a natural, organic look

December 19, 2017

December 19, 2018

Gifts & Shopping

How to Make Desert-Inspired Earrings

These DIY clay earrings are perfect for a crafting night or homemade gift

November 29, 2018

November 19, 2019

DIY Projects

How to Make Shibori Pillows

Use this simple and colorful hand-dyeing technique to give your decorative textiles visual interest

February 9, 2018

February 25, 2019

Where to Find Everything You Need

Gifts & Shopping

Our Favorite Independent Bookstores for Holiday Shopping

Our favorite booksellers that don’t begin with an “A.”

October 26, 2021

November 13, 2021

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Gifts & Shopping

Museums Are the Unexpected Trove of Small Gifts You Need This Holiday Season

Museum stores sell all kinds of products in the styles of their exhibits, making for perfect gifts for art lovers and history buffs.

October 15, 2021

December 1, 2021

Gifts & Shopping

Garlands, Trees, and Stockings: Check Out These Etsy Shops for Unique Holiday Decor

Support independent artists across the West by checking out these Etsy stores with wreaths, trees, even gnomes for your holiday season decor collection.

October 5, 2021

Gifts & Shopping

These Holiday Markets Boast Chic Artisan Goods and Loads of Cheer

'Tis the season for taking photos with Santa, sipping mulled wine, and shopping for unique, handmade gifts at these spirited Christmas bazaars across the West.

October 11, 2021

November 30, 2021

Gifts & Shopping

Tradition with Flair: Shop Etsy Stores for Ornaments With Their Own Style

All of the Foodie Gifts You Need to Buy for Friends, Family (and Maybe Even Yourself)

Get Stirring and Shaking: Gifts for the at-Home Mixologists in Your Life

DIY Gifts to Spread Holiday Cheer

The Latest From Sunset

14 Gifts the First-time Gardener Will Absolutely Love

These Kid-Friendly Craft Kits Are Here Just in Time for the Holidays

Black Friday Sales That Will Have You Traveling in Style

Get Ready for Soup and Stew Season with These Dutch Ovens

Gifts for Everyone on Your List

11 Perfect Houseplant Gifts That Will Help You Win the Holidays

Books, Beanies, and National Park Inspiration: What to Buy for the Armchair Explorer

The Best Gifts to Get the Coffee Lovers in Your Life for the Holidays and Beyond

5 Gift Ideas for the Wine Lover in Your Life

Candles That Bring the Holidays Home

Don’t Forget the Pets: A Gift Guide for Your Four-Legged Family Member

Gifts to Give the Outdoor Adventurer in Your Life

Surf’s Up: The Ultimate Gift Guide for Adventurers on the Water

Our Favorite Western-Made Jewelry to Gift Your Loved Ones This Holiday Season

Made Right Here in the West

Make Your Kitchen More Eco-Friendly With These Tools

Yuzu, Matcha, and Ganache: Our Favorite Chocolates with Flavorful Combinations

Yes, You Need These Handmade Planters for Your Houseplant Collection

Gifts You Can DIY

How to Make a Clay and Wood Wall Hanging

How to Make Succulent Gift Toppers

How to Make Desert-Inspired Earrings

How to Make Shibori Pillows

Where to Find Everything You Need

Our Favorite Independent Bookstores for Holiday Shopping

Museums Are the Unexpected Trove of Small Gifts You Need This Holiday Season

Garlands, Trees, and Stockings: Check Out These Etsy Shops for Unique Holiday Decor

These Holiday Markets Boast Chic Artisan Goods and Loads of Cheer

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