Archive for the 'Christmas' Category

November 10, 2008

Ornament Storage after the Holidays

Author: Happy_Xmas

ornament-storageTo preserve all your precious ornaments and ensure they don’t become broken or damaged, there are a few steps necessary to take.  First pack glass ornaments in a box separate from other ornaments.  Place the glass ornaments in their individual boxes or crates if applicable, and otherwise wrap them in tissue.  Fill the box with newspaper and tissue, ensuring the glass ornaments cannot move or rub against each other.  For other ornaments made of wood or metal, they can be placed in the same box, and wrapped in tissue should you see fit.  It is unlikely wood or metal ornaments will break unless they have small parts.  For garlands, silks, or plush items, these can all be placed in the same box with minimal separation. 

When storing Christmas ornaments, ensure the boxes are kept in a cool, dry place to avoid damage to the contents inside.  Basements are preferable to attics, as attics often heat up during summer months.

November 9, 2008

The Legend of the Peppermint (Pink) Pig

Author: Christmas Collector

ha-1326-01-wilbur-the-pig.jpgThe pig is honored as a traditional Victorian holiday symbol representing good health, prosperity and happiness. The peppermint (pink) pig originated in Saratoga, New York.

Originally cast in hard candy similar to a festive pink candy cane, it came to represent even more. It stood for old-fashioned Yuletide, a wondrful time to share memories through the gathering of friends and relatives.

A hand blown glass ornament in the shape of Wilbur the Pink Pig is a wonderful addition to your Christmas tree for this holiday season!

September 13, 2008

Dogs Are For Christmas Too!!!

Author: Christmas Collector

gc-c0225bassethound.jpgwe-b33-020_jack_russell.jpgSend an ornament to a friend that is a replica of their pet!!  This hand blown glass ornament will be a treasured addition to their tree or collection. 

Dog ornaments are a great addition to any family Christmas tree.   Such adorable dogs are sure to be loved by children of any age.  If you have planned a theme tree this year, an animal ornament tree is a great idea.

September 13, 2008

Fruit and Vegetable Ornaments

Author: The Decorater

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At this time of the year when you are thinking of harvests, fall foliage and being thankful for all things big and small, you might consider using fruit and vegetable ornaments on a theme tree.  A cornucopia or a tree of plenty would be great.

These ornaments are also fabulous to use on your Thanksgiving table or throughout your fall decorations.  All fruit and vegetable ornaments are hand blown glass ornaments from Germany.

September 5, 2008

REFLEX ORNAMENTS

Author: The Christmas Decorator

ob-130806-rflex-ball-shny_sm.jpgv-08p11_amaryllisr.jpgLegend has it that the reflection from reflex or reflection ornaments will ward off evil spirits.   This brings good luck to the Christmas season.  So for good luck this Christmas season, be sure to add one to your tree!!  

These beautiful, handblown glass ornaments are a great addition to any Christmas tree.  Start with a few for good luck or do the whole tree!!

August 17, 2008

Carousel’s To Love

Author: Christmas Collector

Carousel ElephantCarousel HorseThe Carousel Collection by American Designer, Abigail Pfeffer would make a beautiful addition to your ornament collection this year. 

Each piece is a multi- colored diamond designed carousel complete with a favorite animal.  The colors and detailed workmanship on each hand blown and hand painted glass ornament is quite exquisite.  These would make a wonderful gift or a great piece for your own collection. Carousel LionCarousel Tiger

August 17, 2008

Christmas Miniatures

Author: The Christmas Decorator

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Christmas comes in small packages with delightful miniatures for smaller trees, wreaths or tied in with a ribbon for a special gift.

All are hand blown glass ornaments with great workmanship for your decorating pleasure. 

Choose from Mini Santa Train, Mini Cottage or many others for that special theme.f01-1083_mini_drum.jpgf01-1455-mini-gift-stack.jpg

August 16, 2008

Love Those Snowmen

Author: All Things Christmas

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Let it snow!!  Let it snow!!  Let it snow!! 

Snowman ornaments in all shapes and sizes for your tree will bring back childhood memories of the first snow, building a snowman and coming into the warmth of your home for a cup of hot chocolate!!

The tradition of building a snowman goes back for centuries as a family activity full of laughter and fun.  Each creation is limited only by the imagination of the builder.

All of these hand blown glass ornaments will add to those memoriesgc-e0089-candy-snowman.jpg.gc-m0203-fun-in-snow.jpg

August 10, 2008

Animal Ornaments on Parade

Author: Christmas Collector

ha-041-01-ac_rogueish_racco.jpgha-040-01ac_edmund.jpgThe American ornament ha-037-01-ac_tiger.jpgdesigner, Abigail Pfeffer has created some of the most unique, fully dressed original animal ornaments.  The elaborate designs and the rich colors will dress up any Christmas tree. 

Adults will marvel over the beautiful creations and each ornament will absolutely thrill children of any age.  Children are amazed by the silliness and the special appeal of each animal ornament.

Each hand blown and hand painted glass ornament is imported from Poland.   You will not find ornaments of this quality or unique design from any other sha-009-01ac-horacio_the_hip.jpgource.v-25071aczebradrummer.jpg  The few that are pictured here are: Edmund the Giraffe, Tiger Troubador, Rogueish Raccoon, Horrace the Hippo, and Zebra Drummer.  There are many more amazing animals in Abigail’s Collection.

August 10, 2008

To the Bride and Groom

Author: All Things Christmas

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Give the bride and groom this delicate hand blown glass ornament as a remembrance of that perfect day.   

It can be tied in with the ribbon on a wedding present or given separately.  Either way it will be the perfect beginning of their own tradition of collecting Christmas ornaments each year.

Another special ornament for the newly weds is ‘Our First Christmas Together’.  Happy Giving!!a-7833-first-christmas-together.jpg