The Magpie Collection
There is a certain kind of winter magic that belongs not to kings or angels, but to a bird — clever, curious, and hopelessly enamored with all that glitters.
The Magpie, or Skata in Swedish (Skade in Danish, Skata in Norwegian), is a familiar sight across the Nordic landscape. With its striking black-and-white plumage and bright, intelligent eyes, it has long been part of Scandinavian folklore — admired for its wit, resourcefulness, and its irresistible attraction to shiny treasures.
In the North, where winter light is fleeting and muted, the magpie’s habit of collecting what sparkles feels almost symbolic. It gathers brightness where it can be found, hoarding beauty against the dark — much like we do at Christmas.
At BON TON goods, that spirit takes form in our Magpie Collection — a dazzling family of handmade wreaths, trees, and ornaments bursting with color, texture, and joy. Each piece is built from hundreds of vintage-style glass beads, sequins, and pearlescent baubles in jewel tones of ruby, emerald, topaz, and pink champagne. Every surface catches light differently, like frost glinting on snow or candlelight reflected through crystal.
✨ The Craft
Each Magpie wreath is meticulously pinned by hand — bead by bead, sequin by sequin — a shimmering constellation of color and nostalgia.
The Magpie trees, available in three graduated sizes, rise like miniature jeweled forests, perfect for mantels, tables, or window displays.
And the extra-large Magpie ornament, bursting with old-fashioned holiday glamour, recalls the mid-century craft traditions of Germany and America, when Christmas décor was lovingly handmade at kitchen tables and every piece told a story.
🎨 A Modern Heirloom
Though playful and bright, no two are identical; each sparkles with its own arrangement of color and vintage whimsy.
In a season often defined by repetition, these creations bring back the wonder of discovery — the same instinct that drives the magpie itself to seek what shines.
🕯️ How to Style
Hang a Magpie wreath above the hearth or in a window, where daylight can dance across its surface.
Cluster the Magpie trees with candles and garlands for a table that feels alive with light.
Or let the grand Magpie ornament steal the show, suspended from a branch or nestled among evergreen boughs.
Each piece invites conversation, nostalgia, and delight — a sparkling punctuation to the calm tones of a Scandinavian winter interior.
💫 The Spirit of the Magpie
In Nordic folklore, the magpie is a bird of paradox — clever but mischievous, humble yet regal, a bringer of both luck and laughter. To love what shines, it reminds us, is to celebrate attention: to notice beauty wherever it hides.
The Magpie Collection carries that same sentiment — that joy can be handmade, color can be elegant, and ornamentation can be art.
🛍️ Shop the Magpie Collection
Discover the Magpie Wreaths, Trees, and Ornament — each one handmade, unique, and exclusive to BON TON goods.