Collectibles

The Story Behind The chain saw is a versatile portable power saw that can be used for pruning tree limbs, cutting firewood, felling entire trees or creating a piece of wooden art! This unique glass Chain Saw ornament makes a great gift for a woodsman,...

The Story Behind Cannoli is an Italian pastry that means "little tube". The tube-shaped pastry dough is fried then filled with a sweet, creamy filling as dessert. Recipes are handed down from generation to generation, filling the stomachs and hearts of...

The Story Behind A lantern is a portable light used to illuminate areas, such as a campsite. Many family camping memories are created around the light of a lantern. Cherish the memories of telling ghost stories, going for walks in the woods and having...

The Story Behind Photography is one of the most popular hobbies today. Camera technology has allowed amateurs to spectacularly capture moments and images with professional quality. Celebrate the photographer in your family whether it be mom, dad or a...

The Story Behind As good companions, cats are affectionate and intelligent, but also independent. This is interpreted as cats having regal dispositions. An old English proverb says, In the eyes of a cat, all things belong to the cat. This glass ornament...

The Story Behind It s not really a baby cabbage, but it's from the same family. The edible sprout was grown near Brussels, Belgium & the French brought them to Louisiana in the 18th century. There are numerous ways to prepare this healthy & tasty...

The Story Behind Blue Jays are noisy, fearless and energetic. They are talented in cleverly surviving with the least amount of effort. The crest on their heads symbolizes higher knowledge, which must be focused to be helpful. Blue Jays serve as...

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 Celebrate the special talents of a favorite hair stylist with this beautiful glass ornament. It was carefully mouth-blown into a finely crafted mold. Then a hot solution of liquid silver was poured inside. Finally, the ornament was...

Big Ben is the nickname for the Clock Tower of the Palace of Westminster in London, England. World famous for its sonorous chimes and keeping accurate time, Big Ben is one of London's most famous landmarks and it rings in the New Year for all of England...

The Story Behind The French name Bichon Fris translates to Curly Lap Dog. Intelligent, affectionate, lively and self-assured, they are hypoallergenic too! Bichon Frise are naturally sociable and are happiest as an active family member. They are...

The Story Behind Pets are family members. Remember and cherish memories of passed four-legged friends. The Beloved Pet ornament shows the paw with angel wings. Angels are thought to be our link to God and heaven, symbolizing purity, peace and love. They...