Key Takeaways
- Sportyzen state ornament: The 2.9 inch state ornament drops to under five dollars at half off.
- Nearly Natural flocked spruce: The 6 foot pre-lit tree hits the deepest cut of the week at nearly 60% off.
- WVU drinkware deals: The Swig Life Mega Mug and Simple Modern Trek tumbler both come down this week.
- Vera Bradley WVU throw: The Rain Garden plush XL throw rarely drops at all, and it’s marked down 30% right now.
- Prices verified: April 27, 2026.
April in West Virginia is a strange time to be writing about Christmas ornaments. The dogwoods are popping along the back roads. Bradford pears finished their stink last week. Folks are out cleaning the yard and pretending winter is over for good.
So a state ornament post in April reads sideways at first. But graduation season is three weeks out, and every WVU senior heading out of state ends up with a going-away gift from somebody. Mother’s Day is right behind it. There’s always an aunt who collects state ornaments year-round and doesn’t care what month she gets one. Plus a chunk of these West Virginia state ornament and gift ideas overlap with hostess presents and the WV-themed home & decor pieces people buy when they’re homesick.
This week’s WV Finds pool leaned heavy on home & decor with West Virginia branding, and the discounts ran deeper than I usually see in spring. Sportyzen’s state ornament is half off. Nearly Natural’s flocked spruce dropped almost 60%. Vera Bradley and Simple Modern joined in too. A real mix of ornament options and broader WV gifts.
Which West Virginia state ornaments and Christmas decor stand out?
Two stand out this week: the Sportyzen West Virginia state ornament and the Team Sports America WVU ceramic Christmas tree. Both are officially themed for the Mountain State or WVU and run at solid markdowns.
Sportyzen WV State Ornament
This is the literal answer to the keyword. A West Virginia state ornament under three inches with a black bear, cardinal, butterfly, and fiddle scene packed onto the front. Cheap enough to grab two, one for your tree and one to mail to whoever moved out of state last year. The bestseller rank in the 700s for state ornaments tells me people are buying.
- 2.9 inch ornament
- black bear cardinal butterfly fiddle scene
- state souvenir tree decoration
Team Sports America WVU Ceramic Tree
An 8 inch ceramic Christmas tree that lights up, officially licensed in WVU colors. Sits on a desk or end table without dominating the room. Good for a fan who already has a tumbler and a pillow and doesn’t need another shirt. Team Sports America runs licensed product in pretty much every collegiate market, and the WVU pieces are usually quick to sell out.
- 8 inch LED ceramic tree
- officially licensed WVU
- tabletop decoration
Are flocked Christmas trees worth buying in April?
Yes, if the discount is real and you have storage. Nearly Natural drops the 6 foot flocked spruce by nearly 60% off this week, which is the steepest cut in the home & decor pool.
Nearly Natural 6ft Flocked Spruce
Nearly Natural 6ft. Flocked West Virginia Spruce Artificial Christmas Tree with 300 Clear Lights and 850 Bendable Branches
The deepest discount in the pool. Six feet of flocked artificial spruce with 300 clear lights pre-strung and 850 bendable branches. Nearly Natural runs solid on build, and the flocked finish hides the fake-tree look better than plain green. Not a season-appropriate purchase for everyone, but the price is hard to walk past in April.
- 6 foot height
- 300 clear pre-strung lights
- 850 bendable branches
What WVU drinkware is on sale right now?
Three trusted drinkware brands have WVU-themed cups marked down this week. Simple Modern, Swig Life, and Logo Brands all show up at meaningful discounts, with the deepest cut on the Swig Life Mega Mug at half off.
Swig Life 40oz Mega Mug
Swig Life with West Virginia branding on a 40 ounce insulated tumbler with handle and straw. Fits in a standard cup holder. The bestseller rank on this one is genuinely low, in the 300s, which means it’s moving fast at the half-off price. Best pick of the drinkware section if you actually use a giant tumbler day to day.
- 40 ounce capacity
- handle and straw
- fits standard cup holders
Simple Modern WVU Trek Tumbler
Officially licensed WVU 30 ounce tumbler with flip lid and straws, Simple Modern’s Trek collection. Stainless steel build that holds temperature for hours. Smaller markdown than the Swig Life sitting next to it, but Simple Modern rarely runs deep discounts at all, so any cut is notable.
- 30 ounce capacity
- flip lid with straws
- stainless steel
Logo Brands WVU Quencher Bottle
WVU branded 34 ounce double-wall stainless bottle with no-spill lid and a carry handle. Built for the football tailgate crowd or anyone who wants a flying-WV bottle on the desk. Holds more than the Simple Modern but lacks the flip lid, so it’s better as a true bottle than a sipping cup.
- 34 ounce capacity
- double-wall insulated
- no-spill lid
Which kitchen and entertaining gifts are marked down?
YouTheFan’s WVU logo cutting board and PICNIC TIME’s three-piece WVU cheese set both run at meaningful discounts. The cutting board is more practical, the cheese set more giftable.
YouTheFan WVU Logo Cutting Board
YouTheFan NCAA West Virginia Mountaineers Logo Series Cutting Board
A laser engraved bamboo cutting board with the WVU Mountaineers logo. Sturdy enough for cutting, not just display, though most folks hang it as kitchen art anyway. Solid bestseller rank for the category. Pairs well with a charcuterie set if you’re building a housewarming gift.
- bamboo construction
- laser engraved Mountaineers logo
- kitchen or display use
PICNIC TIME WVU Cheese Set
Three-piece officially licensed cheese set in WVU colors. The kind of thing that lives in someone’s gift closet and comes out for the next housewarming. Higher price point than most of the gifts in this post, but PICNIC TIME quality is reliable and the discount has held for a while.
- 3 piece set
- officially licensed WVU
- gift-ready packaging
Which WV themed home decor pieces work as gifts?
Vera Bradley’s WVU throw blanket and Lantern Press’s New River Gorge print are the two home decor gifts in this week’s pool. Different price points, both giftable to a homesick West Virginian.
Vera Bradley WVU Plush Throw
Vera Bradley Women's Collegiate Plush Xl Throw Blanket (Multiple Teams Available), West Virginia University Navy/Gold Rain Garden, One Size
Vera Bradley’s collegiate plush XL throw in WVU navy and gold with the Rain Garden pattern. Soft enough for couch use, big enough to share. Vera Bradley collegiate goods sell well in West Virginia, and discounts on the WVU pieces don’t last long. If you have a graduate or new mom in mind, this is the safe pick.
- XL throw blanket
- WVU navy and gold
- Rain Garden pattern
Lantern Press New River Gorge Print
Lantern Press New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, West Virginia, Oil Painting, 12×18 Inch Art Print, Home Decor
A 12 by 18 inch oil painting style print of the New River Gorge from Lantern Press. WV’s newest national park, and a good print for an office wall or guest room. Bestseller rank is high, meaning this one moves slowly, so the discount has been hanging around longer than most. You can browse all deals if you want to pair it with a frame or a kitchen towel.
- 12 by 18 inch print
- oil painting style
- New River Gorge subject
Frequently asked questions
What is the most popular West Virginia state ornament?
The Sportyzen 2.9 inch West Virginia state ornament with the black bear, cardinal, butterfly, and fiddle scene is the most popular WV-specific ornament I track. Its bestseller rank in the 700s for state ornaments stays consistent, and it’s currently half off, which is the lowest price I’ve seen on it this spring.
Are these West Virginia gifts good for Mother’s Day or graduation?
Yes. The Vera Bradley WVU throw blanket, Simple Modern Trek tumbler, and Lantern Press New River Gorge print all read as adult gifts rather than kids’ merch. The cheese set and cutting board work for housewarmings or going-away parties for new graduates.
Is buying a Christmas tree in April actually worth it?
Only if the discount is real and you have somewhere to store it. The Nearly Natural 6 foot flocked spruce at nearly 60% off is a deeper cut than I see during the November and December selling window, when artificial trees usually hold closer to MSRP. If you’ve been planning to upgrade, this is a reasonable time to buy.
Are these the lowest prices we’ve seen this season?
For the Sportyzen ornament and Nearly Natural flocked spruce, yes, these are the lowest prices I’ve tracked since January. The Vera Bradley throw at 30% off is also at its spring low. The Simple Modern and Tervis tumblers tend to drop a bit further around graduation in May.
This week’s home & decor pool ran from around 10% off on the lowest end up to nearly 60% on the Nearly Natural flocked spruce. The middle tier sat between 20% and 40%, which is normal for licensed WVU merchandise. Logo Brands and YouTheFan both put a few markdowns at the steeper end, while the rest of the field came in with smaller cuts hovering around 10%. The discounts read as real, not the inflated MSRP nonsense you see during fake sale events.
The standout for me is the Sportyzen state ornament. Half off on a WV-specific keepsake under five dollars is hard to argue with, and the bestseller rank in the 700s says other people agree. Vera Bradley’s WVU throw is the second pick. Vera Bradley collegiate goods rarely sit below MSRP for long, and this Rain Garden colorway works for a lot of recipients. I’d skip the second Nearly Natural option, the 5 foot fir, since the 6 foot flocked spruce next to it is cheaper after the markdown.
Going into May, watch for graduation gift discounts to pick up on drinkware and kitchen pieces. Simple Modern and Tervis tend to add cuts in the first two weeks of May, just before commencement weekends in Morgantown. If you’re shopping for a senior, holding off another week or two could pay off. For the ornament itself or anything else you’ve had your eye on this spring, this is as low as I’ve seen the prices go since the new year.
