Christmas is always better with an elf (in a mug) on a shelf.
Blend new charms with family ornaments and all the holiday odds and ends that have been accumulated through the years.
In a year such as this one, I find myself craving the comfort of the well-known and the traditional holiday atmosphere from my childhood. I’m talking punchy greens, shiny reds and all the ribbon, perfectly mismatched ornaments and bubble lights I can find. For me, there is a calmness to be found among the chaos of a fully festive tree.
One of the most-asked-about corners of our Nell Hills shop is the Shuttered Window room where we have displayed our classic Shiny Brite ornaments and festive bubble lights.
This look practically carols Christmas at you! The bubble lights in particular have a special meaning for me, as my father likes to share a story from his childhood when he saved up his pennies to buy a set for his mom. He trudged through the Minnesota snow with his pocketbook to get them for her. I think of that story every time I see bubble lights and it makes me smile.
While Shiny Brite ornaments haven’t been around since the 1940s and 50s, the line and its pieces are inspired by holiday decor from that time. These vintage-inspired ornaments look fantastic decked out on a tree from top to trunk, or blended in with family ornaments and all the holiday odds and ends that have been accumulated through the years.
The look overall reminds me of homes that have both a display tree, which many of our other designs trends towards, and the actual tree full of heirlooms, homemade ornaments, and milestone trinkets that make up the history of a family.
Few things warm my heart more than seeing a tree that is turned into a tapestry of family moments and memories. I must admit, I get a little teary-eyed pulling out all the bits and bobs from years past that decorate our tree.
— TNS
