A Christmas Party in Miniature: Glass Ornaments

The Christmas Market · Glass Ornaments

Champagne on ice, oysters for supper and something from the pâtisserie. A tree with the spirit of a very good party.

The most inviting Christmas parties have their own small rituals: a bottle brought out of the ice, a plate passed around, the last slice of cake saved for someone who arrives late. These glass ornaments give those pleasures a place on the tree.

For this collection, we have gathered a miniature festive menu. There is a little French bakery, a rather glamorous seafood supper and dessert waiting on its pedestal. Each piece can be enjoyed on its own; together, they make a Christmas tree feel as sociable as the room around it.

Set the scene with colour and ribbon

Let the ornaments supply the wit and keep the setting generous and simple. Deep green foliage makes the gold, pink and pearly glass feel luminous. Repeat a burgundy ribbon in a few loose bows, then leave space between the more elaborate pieces so that each silhouette can be seen.

Start with a small gathering: champagne and oysters for the aperitif, baguettes and charcuterie for supper, or macarons and cake for the sweet course. You can build a whole tree around the menu, or let a handful of these characters interrupt a more traditional collection of baubles.

A small present with a personal story

An ornament makes a lovely hostess gift when its subject feels chosen for the person receiving it. Bring the croissant to the friend who knows every bakery; choose champagne for the host who turns an ordinary evening into an occasion. Wrap it in tissue inside a little box and finish with a ribbon and a handwritten note. Next Christmas, the memory returns with the ornament.

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