Friends! I have an exciting story to share with you today – this past weekend we took a quick road trip to Waco to check out the Christmas celebrations at the Silos and it wasย so much fun. I’ve been itching to go back and visit ever since our first trip over the summer, so this was the perfect excuse to go lust after some home decor stuff I could never afford and cross my fingers for a Chip & Jo Jo sighting (spoiler: didn’t happen).
Christmas at the Silos
One of my favorite things about visiting Magnolia Market is how it kind of feels like once you step onto the groundsย you’re stepping into a different world. It’s all so well-maintained and beautiful and it genuinely does feel like this little oasis in the middle of downtown Waco (which, let’s be honest, isn’t really anything to write home about). It’s also amusing that you seem to lose all awkwardness about taking photos of everything in sight and posing in front of random things, because everyone else is doing it too. Selfies are totally acceptable there.ย I was so excited to see it all dressed up for Christmas – there was Christmas music blaring and Christmas trees everywhere. It was basically heaven.
I can never get over how inspired I am when we leave that place. We didn’t actually buy anything (the line was approximately 2.7 miles long) but I got so many ideas for things I want to make for our home, or for new ways to decorate. Well-curated stores like that are always such a great source of inspiration for me, because I see so many different things that I’d love in my house along with unexpected ways of styling them. Even when I don’t buy anything, I leave with tons of ideas for how to recreate the look in our house. For example, I couldn’t get over these amazing geometric tree garlands – so, so gorgeous!
And I was so inspired by this faux mantel setup – that book display would be such a simple to recreate at home and holy cow does it make an impact.
I also can’t stop drooling over these tree farm signs when I see them in people’s houses – I am determined to make one before next Christmas!
I’m pretty sure this is one of those stores that I could just bring home one of everything and be really happy. It’s probably a good thing we don’t live closer to Waco, because it would be seriously dangerous to my wallet to be able to visit on the regular.
After we looked around the store a bit we had a celebrity sighting – Santa! If you watched my Instagram story over the weekend, you’ll know Jackson was just about out of his mind with excitement over seeing the big guy in the flesh, and it was so, so cute to watch him interact with him. He told him what he wants to Christmas (an elephant and superheroes), smiled for a picture, and got some stickers from him. It was so sweet, and so fun to see how dang excited he was.
We also, of course, had to snag some cupcakes and cookies at the bakery before we headed out. I’ve literally had dreams about the lemon lavenderย cupcakes in the months since we’ve been there, so I was practically frothing at the mouth. Their chocolate chip cookies are also probably the best cookies I’ve ever eaten. I’m drooling a little bit just thinking about them.
After we finished up at the Silos we walked around for a while and found another really cool store called The Findery. It’s got a lot of the same type of stuff you can find at Magnolia Market, without the crowd! It was a lot more relaxing to shop there, and there was basically no line. Score!
I’m already plotting our next trip out there – I’d like to go in the spring once things warm up a bit and get some stuff for the yard. I’m hoping this will finally be the year that we make our outdoor areas look nice again!
Plus, by that time I’mย definitely going to be craving another cupcake.
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Betsy says
Hi Magnolia family, I was wondering if you guys are having another Christmas At The Silos event this year?
We had a wonderful time last year, and we wanted to make a Christmas tradition to go every year ๐
Amanda says
Hi, Betsy! I’m not actually with Magnolia, just a regular ol’ family who visited and enjoyed it like you. ๐ I’m not sure if they’ll be doing it again, but I bet they will!
Sai says
Such a fun and beautiful place over there ๐
Jenny @ Refresh Living says
Wow! That looks like such a fun place to shop (or just “shop” the way you did, without buying anything but getting tons of ideas for your home)! That’s how I like to shop, too!
Emily says
I have never been here before and want to go so much! I feel like I could spend all day there.
Kati says
I’m sure I could spend a lot of money there too. Such a fun and beautiful place.
Mary @ The Cofran Home says
Looks like such a great time! And how cute is the picture with Santa?? Love! xo
Amanda says
Thanks, Mary! Isn’t that Santa great?!
Kimberly says
So glad you enjoyed! Hope to get there myself someday soon. We fell for that beaded garland too!
Amanda says
So pretty! It was a blast. ๐
Amy @ mylifefromhome says
Can’t wait to make that visit sometime!
bonbon says
Wow…..I would love to visit one of these Silos……Thanks for the info.
Tommy Leeroy says
I was in Waco last year with my family, and we had really incredible time down there. I think I will never forget the taste of lemon lavender cupcakes form the local bakery.
Amanda says
They’re SO GOOD! And the chocolate chip cookies are amazing, too.
Sandie @ Fulfilled For Less says
I am sooooo jealous ๐ I live a few hours from Waco and planned on making the trip when I saw them announce Christmas at the Silos on Instagram, then I forgot all about it! I would love to browse their shop and visit the bakery. Looks like y’all had an awesome time!
Amanda says
It was a ton of fun!
Roxanne says
Wow, it looks as amazing as I would imagine it to be. I love that mantel display, and your photo with Santa! I want to make that exact Christmas tree sign next year too!
Leigh Anne says
Looks like so much fun!!
Amanda says
We definitely had a blast! ๐