HOLLY & IVY ✧

Traditions That Blossom, Joy That Abounds
A Seasonal Journal by Thistley & Co

At Thistley & Co, we believe in the kind of beauty that lingers — not in grand gestures, but in the quiet details that anchor us to a moment. ✧ HOLLY & IVY ✧ is our seasonal celebration of just that: the wonder of tradition, the softness of memory, and the heartbeats of the holidays we carry with us year after year.

This is a space where traditions blossom — slowly, richly, like paperwhite bulbs by the window — and where joy abounds in every carefully tied bow, handwritten tag, and crinkled tissue paper corner. It’s where snowflakes settle on wool coats, carols spill into kitchens, and the scent of cloves and pine lingers long after the candles burn low.

❄️ A Home for Nostalgic Magic

✧ HOLLY & IVY ✧ was born from our desire to preserve the delicate beauty of the holiday season — the kind that doesn’t rely on trends, but on feeling. We are drawn to rituals passed down and reimagined: trimming a garland just so, saving the last slice of cake for someone who always comes back for seconds, or wrapping gifts in layers of blush velvet ribbon and torn-edge linen paper.

Here, a simple ornament holds a story, and a handwritten card becomes a keepsake. Each item, each moment, holds weight — not because it is perfect, but because it is remembered.

🌿 Holly for the Heart, Ivy for the Years

In folklore, holly was for protection — a brave evergreen standing tall in winter's hush. Ivy, by contrast, grew tender and entwined — a symbol of fidelity, memory, and endurance.

Together, holly and ivy are a perfect metaphor for the holidays: the strength of tradition and the tenderness of love, side by side.

This season, we invite you to create space for both:

• Set the table with intention, even if it’s just you and a candle.

• Save the ribbon, the wrapping, the story that came with it.

• Make new memories rooted in old rituals — like reading by the fire, exchanging handmade cards, or baking with a grandparent's recipe tucked beside you.

🎁 Thoughtfully Gathered, Beautifully Shared

At Thistley & Co, every seasonal release is crafted to honor the art of gathering — whether you're hosting a winter brunch, sending a parcel of cheer across the miles, or simply tucking a keepsake into your own memory box.

Expect delicate paper goods, timeless patterns, natural textures, and designs that whisper of warmth and wonder. From our studio to your hearth, ✧ HOLLY & IVY ✧ is an invitation to slow down and celebrate the things that matter most.

💌 Let the Season Begin

Here’s to first snows and final ribbons. To the clink of glasses, the hum of songs

we know by heart, and the joy of giving something just right.

✧ HOLLY & IVY ✧ is more than a collection — it’s a feeling. A season wrapped in softness and meaning.

Let it begin.

With love and ribboned wonder,
— Thistley & Co

Looking to bring this feeling home? We’ve gathered a few of our most-loved seasonal essentials — from ribbon-tied stationery to heirloom ornaments — that capture the spirit of ✧ HOLLY & IVY ✧.
Shop our curated favorites here:
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