C&I’s 2024 Holiday Gift Guide

It’s that time of year again. Time to hop back into the saddle and get to searching for the perfect gift for the ones you love.

Circa 1940s Turquoise needlepoint cluster squash blossom necklace, westerntradingpost.com; Layne 17" boots, allensboots.com; Finley woven busy pattern Navajo textile, westerntradingpost.com

Holiday shopping doesn’t always need to be a source of stress. It can be exciting, intriguing, and (dare we say it) fun! We’re here to take some of the load off with some C&I-certified suggestions from our favorite brands and styles. Welcome to C&I’s 2024 holiday gift guide! Have a look around and let your ideas run wild.

Flawless Fashion For Her

From your mother to your wife to your daughter, buying the right gift for the women in your life can be challenging given the shear number of options available out there. Along with a number of fashion-forward brands and trendy styles, finding something that truly expresses how much you love her is always tricky. Let C&I help you out in your quest to find the perfect gift for her.

[Clockwise from Left] Dolan Geiman Santa’s Steedsilk scarf, fringescarves.com; Hello Charming turquoise crosses bracelet, danavoorhees.com; Vintage cuff with stamp detail, teneeestelletradingco.com; Sierra Bella turquoise rattlesnake ring, wildatheartsilver.com; Rockin' PR custom brand silver toothpick, desire2b.com; Emerald Valley squash blossom, teneeestelletradingco.com.

Reliable Style For Him

At their core, men are simple. They want reliability, functionality, and style that both fits the demands of his industry but also gives him just enough flair to stand out among the crowd. Here are our picks for the perfect holiday gifts for him.

[Clockwise from Top Right] 100X Silverbelly cowboy hat, thehatstore.com; PRCA collection Caiman belly boots, durango.com; Oversized bolo on leather cord, teneeestelletradingco.com; Buffalo watch with burgundy face sapphire crystal Swiss chronograph, thegoldenbuffalo.com; Ben Nighthorse (Northern Cheyenne) Shield pendant, sorrelsky.com; Homage to Buffalo Bill leather barn coat, montanadreamwear.com; 4 piece buckle set on brown alligator belt, thehatstore.com.

Sensational Stocking Stuffers

While everyone is anticipating the big shiny boxes sitting under the Christmas tree, it’s the little goodies and trinkets waiting in the stockings that usually end up bringing joy year round. Let us help you out with some goodies and bite-sized Western gifts for each of your loved ones.

[Left to Right] Blazin Habanero jelly, lonestarpepperco.com; Gourmet mixed nuts, farmpac.com; Blue and brown paisley silk wild rag, cowboywildrags.com; Hot and Sweet pepper relish, lonestarpepperco.com; Roasted Garlic olive oil, fenoglioboot.com; Leather reed diffuser, dirtyhandscandlecompany.com; Sunny Daze stocking, rhondastark.com.

Top Picks For Home & Ranch

From the comfy chairs you relax in to the beautiful artwork you showcase on your walls, your ranch is your castle on the plains. And just like any castle, you deserve to feel like a king or queen when you sit down for a drink. Not all brands are created equal when it comes to Western decor and furniture, so we’ve curated your list of Western home and ranch essentials to outfit your home.

Eye-Catching Silver & Shine

The ultimate showstopper — you peel back the gift wrapping and open the box to find a bold piece of statement jewelry staring back at you. Jewelry is an unforgettable gift. It can commemorate a meaningful occasion or serve as a family heirloom for generations to come. Make a splash this holiday season with one of these dazzling jewelry gift ideas.

[Clockwise from Top Left] Marvelyne Lesanee (Zuni) vintage turquoise squash blossom, robshermandesigns.com; Ben Nighthorse (Northern Cheyenne) Silver horse head pendant, sorrelsky.com; Ride Like The Wind hand cast pewter pendant, tresmelindas.com; Travis Teller (Navajo) Oversized Kingman turquoise silver cuff, teneeestelletradingco.com; Glenn Livingston (Navajo) Sleeping Beauty turquoise stamped silver cuff, danavoorhees.com; Spirit Pony Repousse pendant with turquoise on Navajo pearl necklace, wildatheartsilver.com; Richard Jim (Navajo) Oversized corral pendant on Navajo pearl necklace, teneeestelletradingco.com; Hand cast pewter scarf slide, tresmelindas.com; Silver concho earrings with Kingman turquoise and deer leather fringe, buckaroobling.com.

LEAD PHOTO: Cozy Christmas in Wyoming, by Lisa Flood, copyright Lisa Flood Photography.
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From our November/December 2024 issue.

PHOTOGRAPHY: Sara Forrest

STYLING: Andrea Thorp