Introduction

Christmas ornaments help make the holiday season magical. These decorative accents adorn Christmas trees, wreaths, garlands, and tablescapes with color, light, and nostalgia.

A Brief History of Christmas Ornaments

The origins of Christmas ornaments date back to 16th century Germany. Early ornaments took the form of fruits, nuts, flowers, and paper decorations. By the 1800s, glass Christmas ornaments emerged thanks to advanced glass production techniques. Glassblowers shaped elaborate balls, figurines, and designs to decorate Christmas trees.

In the 1880s, F.W. Woolworth imported German glass ornaments to America for sale in his stores. This made Christmas ornaments accessible and affordable across society. Businesses capitalized on public demand by mass-producing glass balls and beaded garland ornaments.  [Read more…]

Planning a wedding involves a multitude of decisions, and one of the first significant tasks on the list is creating the perfect wedding invitation. A wedding invitation is more than just a piece of paper—it sets the tone for your big day and gives guests a glimpse of what to expect. To make your wedding invitation memorable and effective, there are a few essential elements you’ll want to include.

Clarity is Key

Clear and concise wording is essential for any wedding invitation. This ensures that all your guests understand the details and no one is left with questions about the crucial aspects of your big day. List the who, what, when, where, and why in clear, easy-to-read fonts. Traditional invitations usually include the names of the hosts (often the parents), followed by the names of the couple, the date and time, the ceremony location, and the reception details.  [Read more…]

This year’s holiday season might look a bit merrier than the last. However, some things still might not be back to normal. Whether your grandparents can’t make Christmas dinner or you’re hosting a virtual holiday gathering, some festivities are bound to look and feel a little different.

But different doesn’t have to mean sad or lonely. In fact, now’s the perfect time to branch out and celebrate the season in a fun, new way. Make lasting memories with your loved ones and try incorporating a few of the following traditions into your annual celebrations.  [Read more…]

Who doesn’t want to create Christmas décor that says “hello, December!”? After all. Christmas is associated with warmth, friendship, family and friends, and a celebratory environment is the perfect backdrop to exactly this.

Whatever style you choose – whether it is a winter wonderland, a nature display, a color-coded optical feast, or simple metallic minimalism, there are several ways to make your display exciting and welcoming – and it doesn’t even have to cost a lot.  [Read more…]