Ornaments

The Story Behind Cottages represent the heritage and culture of the glassblowers. They frequently created images that reflected their day to day lives. Ornaments were proudly styled after the homes in which they lived. This ornament is especially...

The Donkey signifies patience, courage, meekness and gentleness. According to Christian legends, donkeys originally had unmarked hides, but after Palm Sunday, when Jesus rode into Jerusalem on the back of a kind donkey, they all received the mark of the...

The Story Behind In the Victorian era, infants were dressed in miniature versions of adult clothing. At their most relaxed, babies were dressed in white gowns. It wasn t until the 1950s that Walter Artzt designed the first baby onesie, creating a comfy...

The Story Behind Living in the trees of Australia is one of the world's most lovable animals, the Koala Bear. With a round face, big nose, and fluffy ears, the Koala has often been used as a model for teddy bears. But these "bears" actually aren't bears...

The Story Behind A Guinea Pig is neither from Guinea nor a pig. The pig part of their name is found in German and Russian translations. Years ago, as people set sail for the New World, they gathered provisions including little sea pigs. Today, Guinea...

The Story Behind With their distinctive black and white markings, Orcas are one of the most easily recognized marine mammals. Although referred to as whales, they are actually the largest members of the dolphin family. Native cultures have long held...

The Story Behind In the story The Tortoise and the Hare, turtles show us that slow and steady wins the race. Since turtles carry their homes on their backs, they are at home anywhere! When threatened, turtles can withdraw into their shells to protect...

FREE personalization with purchase! Make your gift a personal one by customizing with a name and/or date. We offer a large selection of personalizable gifts and ornaments for all sorts of occasions. And hanging ornaments can be featured in a variety of...

The Story Behind This tasty tomato-based condiment is so beloved, it can be found in 97% of American homes. Heinz started selling ketchup in 1876 and is still the market leader. It can be used to enhance your favorite hot dog, burger and fries. Open a...

The Story Behind The legend of Santa Claus is derived from the European figure St. Nicholas and American writers who wrote children s poems in the 19th century. Santa Claus became the jolly man clad in red the folk hero all children dream about on...

The Story Behind Who knew that grinding a legume could create such a tasty food? It tastes fantastic in cookies, pairs well with chocolate and bananas, is exotic in Thai cuisine and brings back childhood memories as the classic PB&J sandwich. Or just...

The Story Behind Who would have thought that mixing an Irish Setter with a Poodle would create such a fantastic dog? The Irish Doodle is a friendly, medium-sized dog who rarely barks and is great with kids and other pets. Their coats are hypoallergenic...