On the day after Christmas I’m usually up and out the door headed to after-Christmas sales. It’s actually one of the things I look forward to after the hustle and bustle of the days leading up to Christmas.
In addition to holiday decor being discounted, stores will also have big discounts on winter clothing and there will be lots of everyday items on clearance too. The week after Christmas is really a great time to shop if you love a deal and want to get a jump-start on next Christmas.
In today’s post, I’ve outlined the FIVE items that should be at the top of your shopping list in the days after Christmas.
Wrapping Paper
After-Christmas is the best time to buy wrapping paper, gift bags and decorative boxes. It’s also a good time to replenish gift tags, tape and other gift wrap supplies. Along with holiday themed wrapping paper, be on the look out for deals on generic gift wrap designs that you can use throughout the year. A red and pink striped paper can be used for Valentine’s Day and solid colors can be use for any gift occasion.
I’ll be stopping by Hobby Lobby to stock up on tissue paper and gift card boxes and will also be looking for holiday embellishments I can use to wrap gifts. This gold and white striped wrapping paper is a great deal and usable year round.
My Favorite Stores To Shop For Wrapping Paper:
HomeGoods // Container Store // Target // Ikea
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Holiday Tabletop
For those of you that love to entertain, after-Christmas sales are the perfect time to buy holiday dinnerware and table linens. Shop early for the best choice but be open to mixing and matching tabletop patterns if you can’t find enough pieces in a design you love. An eclectic holiday table can be really fun to pull together.
It’s also a great time to shop for holiday paper goods that you can use for casual parties. Create and Barrel is one of my favorite stores to shop for tabletop items. I just bought these adorable holiday cocktails napkins which will also make a great hostess gift.
tip: did you know you can make a Christmas pillow from a holiday themed placemat? My friend Meg has a great tutorial that shows you how easy it is to make. Keep this tip in mind when your shopping for discounted linens.
My Favorite Stores To Shop For Tabletop Items:
HomeGoods and Marshalls // Williams Sonoma // Pier 1 // Pottery Barn
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Holiday Gift Baskets {and gift sets}
Gift baskets might not be the first thing you think about when you’re shopping after Christmas but they should be. Instead of using the basket as it is, pull the items out and create a new basket or use the items as individual gifts.
I like to buy beauty, food or entertaining themed baskets because many of the items and the container are aren’t season specific and can be used for other gift occasions.
tip: when you’re shopping, think about birthdays, weddings and other events you have coming up during the new year. You just might find the perfect components for a great gift.
My Favorite Stores To Shop For Gift Baskets:
World Market // HomeGoods // Target // Bath & Body Works // Bed Bath Beyond
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Candles
Shop after Christmas sales for winter scents like pine or cinnamon. These fragrances are classified as Christmas but they are wonderful to burn throughout the cold winter months. You can also buy a few candles to stash in your gift closet for gift-giving next year.
tip: many candles on the market have removable paper labels so the look of the jar becomes universal. Remove the label and create your own decorative wrap to fit any gift occasion.
My Favorite Stores To Shop For Candles:
Bath & Body Works // Local Boutiques // TJ Maxx and HomeGoods // William Sonoma
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Winter Accessories
Retailers will be marking down cold-weather accessories to make room for warm-weather fashions that will begin hitting stores in just a few weeks. Now is a great time to buy gloves, knit hats and scarves and find amazing deals on cashmere accessories.
The Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sales is going on thru January 2nd and there are some fabulous items on sale. I just ordered the leopard print shawl above (under $20) and this cute knit hat with fur Pom Pom (under $12).
tip: before you gift your bargain accessories next year, take them to a monogram shop to have them personalized with a monogram. A simple monogram will give your clearance find a designer look.
My Favorite Stores To Shop For Winter Accessories:
Nordstroms // Macy’s // Mark & Graham // Dillards
I’ve already started thinking about a Christmas theme ideas for next year and who knows, the theme just might find me while I’m out shopping.
Do you shop after-Christmas sales? What’s on your shopping list?
I’ll be back on Saturday to share tips for shopping the Dillard’s New Years Day Sale. This sale is pretty legendary and my tips will help you navigate it like pro.
