Ornaments

The Story Behind Whether hauling a load of goods from one side of town to the other or across the country, semi trucks are a vital part of the economy. Truck drivers provide an essential service. Celebrate truck drivers, the large trucks and the love of...

The Story Behind Tent or pop-up campers allow people to camp with a few comforts of home. Since they are towed behind a vehicle, they provide a "home away from home", no matter where the road leads. Setting up camp in the woods is a lot of fun and a...

The Story Behind Cruiser bikes, also known as beach cruisers, are popular with casual bicyclists and vacationers because they are stable and easy to ride. The bikes were the most popular bicycles in the U.S. from 1930s to the 1950s and since the late...

The Story Behind Pickup Trucks were developed as a durable and reliable replacement for hauling goods by horse and cart, and they quickly became invaluable to farmers, businesses, and the military. In this whimsical glass ornament, a trusty old pickup is...

Sailing on a windy, sunny day at the lake or ocean means freedom and excitement. Sport sailing, or yachting, seems to have originated in Holland during the 17th century. It spread to England and eventually the U.S. This little sailboat serves as reminder...

Personal floatation devices, such as life jackets are intended to make the water more fun and much safer. Life jackets have come a long way since their primitive days when they were made of animal hides and hollowed out gourds. Take to the water for fun...

Mouth-blown, hand painted Christmas ornament.

Christmas as a child is a magical time, filled with wonder, celebration and joy. The celebration of the season is commemorated with giving presents, such as alphabet blocks. These simple toys teach so many concepts such as letters, building, shapes and...

The Story Behind Christmas is the greatest season of joy each year. Families and friends gather to share joy, laughter and cheerfulness. As you hang the JOY ornament on your tree, reflect on the joyful memories of seasons past and dream of the future joy...

The Story Behind Sudoku is a numbers game that requires no math but simple logic to complete rows, columns and grids. Logic puzzles have long intrigued and entertained people and kept minds strong too! Sudoku is very popular in Japan but it was created...

The Story Behind Pickleball is a wonderful recreation game that can be played at nearly every age! Created as a backyard game, the family dog, Pickles kept running onto the court to steal the ball. So, they lovingly name the game after their dog! Now we...

Family game night often includes a game of dominoes. The earliest mention of dominoes is found in the 18th century Italy, where it is believed missionaries brought the game back from China. In addition to the game, dominoes are widely stacked on end to...