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Balls and baubles, woodland creatures, monograms and even doughnuts (for your favourite foodie).
Gifting ornaments is a well-worn tradition in many households, so we’ve scoured the West to find the best decorations available in stores this year.From wooden nutcrackers and macarons to edgy black baubles and festive jingle bells, there’s something for everyone—you may even want to keep some for your own tree (no judgment).
Kaitlyn is a design-obsessed writer, editor and content manager based in Vancouver. When she's not busy swooning over gorgeous homes, you can find her reading, hiking and befriending as many dogs as possible.
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