Furniture & Design Brief

November 8, 2008 - 10:00 pm

West elm aids St. Judes with sales of gift tote

West elm has added a philanthropic gift to its holiday collection this year: a Give the Way You Live canvas tote.

The environmentally friendly tote features the home furnishings retailer’s holiday message beneath a peace symbol with a red background. It measures 12.5 inches by 14 inches and can be used year-round or as an alternative for wrapping paper or paper gift bags.

Available exclusively at west elm stores while supplies last, it is being sold for $10, half of which will be donated to St. Judes Children’s Research Hospital.

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