West Elm x Marimekko’s New Holiday Decor Collection Includes the Chicest Advent Calendar We’ve Ever Seen

published Oct 27, 2022
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The end of October is upon us. Although the next festive holiday after Halloween is Thanksgiving (unless you also count Veterans Day), we don’t blame you if you’ve already got Christmas on your mind. In any case, you’d be smart to do your holiday shopping now instead of waiting until the last minute. There are so many new launches and sales going on for everything, from furniture and appliances to accessories and decor, so you don’t have to wait until Black Friday for good discounts. Besides, if you want to get your hands on the latest limited-edition drops, it’s probably best to act fast. That includes West Elm’s recent holiday collection release in collaboration with Finnish design brand Marimekko. Plenty of the pieces are still available, and they’re perfect for people who desire a cozy and traditional decor style for the yuletide season. Below, we’ve rounded up these vibrant pieces, which would look amazing on and around the Christmas tree.

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West Elm
$75.00

Retailers of all kinds are coming out with their own advent calendars these days, but it's still fun to get one that you can fill yourself. This advent calendar is shaped like a Christmas tree — surprise, surprise! It has 25 small pockets so that you can begin your countown right on Dec. 1. Fit candy, giftcards, and other goodies into the slots.

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West Elm
$48.00

Dress up your Chrismas tree with these rustic, snowflake-shaped ornaments that are woven from bamboo. They're a refreshing departure from the typical metallic and sparkly ornaments that have always been around. Like real snowflakes, each one of these art pieces is a different shape from the other. And since this is a limited-edition collection, it's unlikely that you'll visit someone else with the same tree decor.

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West Elm
$35.00

Little tabletop Christmas trees are cute to begin with, but these paper versions from the collab are quite unique with their folded paper tiers. There are three of these in the whole collection: a 9-inch tree, a 12-inch, and this 16-inch version for $35. Although just one looks nice by itself, the three complement each other perfectly with their contrasting green and red colors.

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West Elm
$90.00

If you find that your Christmas tree looks a bit empty when December rolls around, try adding this patchwork skirt to give it some texture and color at the base. The skirt's patches, which are varying shades of red, will juxtapose nicely with the green pine needles around them. Most importantly, the skirt will cover up any bare spots toward the bottom of the trunk.

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West Elm
$40.00

Your family might be holding onto the same years-old fireplace stockings that have been around since you were a kid. Although it's nice to uphold some traditions, it might be time to upgrade to new ones. Marimekko's quilted stockings are available in three different patterns that manage not to clash with one another. Unlike some newfangled sequins and embellishments, the quilting on these stockings retains an air of coziness and convention.

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West Elm
$24.00

These elaborate paper ornaments sport a repeating pattern that calls to mind the cut-out snowflake chains kids make at school around the holidays. In addition to the fond memories, this inexpensive four-piece set also brings a sense of sophistication that a plain matte ornament lacks. You'll just want to make sure you store these in a safe spot so they don't get squished between seasons.

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West Elm
$48.00

You've corralled all of your ornaments, but don't forget the tree topper. This woven bamboo star is a perfect match to the snowflake adornments you saw earlier, and it's great if you want a more low-key vibe than the typical bright, shining star topper. Make no mistake, though — this piece's intricate weave pattern is by no means basic.

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West Elm
$90.00

Behold yet another quilted tree skirt from this collection that looks just as homey and inviting as the other one. If you have more than one tree throughout the house, they'd make a fine pair. This skirt, however, has a more diverse color scheme than the other, so you can match a greater number of ornaments and wrapping paper patterns to it. It'll also collect a lot of the fallen pine needles, so they don't make a mess on the floor.