Shanna Murray Holiday Essentials for West Elm

HELLO fall!  It’s hear. No matter where you live, hot, cold, seasonal changes or not, it’s here and there is no mistaking it.  And before we’ve had a chance to carve our pumpkins and trick or treat some of us (like me) are already onto Thanksgiving.  I can’t help it!  Especially when stores like West Elm, Crate and Barrel, and Anthropologie are already advertising their Thanksgiving table top decor.  We were first introduced to Shana Murray through her creative stationary.  Now this incredible artist has collaborated with West Elm to bring you Holiday Essentials for festive entertaining.  This talented illustrator is known for her fun, friendly handwritten phrases; this 2013 holiday collection features Shanna’s whimsy style, sweet statements, and simple recipes, artfully placed on kitchen essentials.  From Metallic Print in Gold Platters, to Wood Slice Painted Coasters, and Pumpkin Pie Ingredients Tea Towels, these little pieces of art will not only find a home in my kitchen they will certainly be my go-to hostess gift.  I highly recommend snagging your favorite recipe or saying before they are gone baby gone! Ps. we’ve included some other pretty awesome hostess gifts at the bottom of this post. Enjoy!

Known for her fun, friendly handwritten phrases, designer and illustrator Shanna Murray lives in western New York. We love her optimistic, artistic point of view. “I believe in the limitless opportunity we all have to positively affect one another’s lives,” she explains. “My days are filled with a menagerie of creative pursuits which together carve out a happy living–for that I am especially grateful.” Just for us, Shanna designed a collection of plates, serveware and coasters featuring her signature script.

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