Every year I cull our ornament collection. I get rid of the ones that have no meaning, were purchased in bulk and aren’t worth keeping, or are broken beyond repair. Despite my best efforts to plan ahead and purchase items that I know I’ll have with me for years, some times I make purchases to fill a gap for a year or two. Some ornaments however, I have had since I started my collection, and I intend to keep them. Not only do they have meaning of some sort, are well made, and haven’t been lost or broken in a move, but I think they’re gosh darn cool! When I distill my collection I’m left with some eclectic ornaments that fit within a larger and ever changing colour scheme. This year, I thought I’d honour those ornaments by sharing Eclectic Ornaments of Christmas – Ornaments that myself and 14 other eclectic home decor bloggers have collected and kept.
If you’re joining me from any of my co-hosts sites, welcome! My name is Ariel and I create bold, bright, colourful and eclectic home decor and DIYs. You can read more about me // here // and see more of my work // here //. I’d love you have you sign-up to my newsletter // here //
Some might be brand new, otherwise might be hand-made and some might even have been crafted by kids! Who knows! You can definitely read more about the ornament choices and their owners by clicking on the links below.
1. This Is Our Bliss // 2. The Striped House // 3. Up To Date Interiors // 4. Southern State Of Mind // 5. Maggie Overby Studios // 6. Casa Watkins // 7. Domicile 37 // 8. Two Thirty Five Designs // 9. PMQ for two // 10. The Gathered Home // 11. Bright Green Door // 12. Cassie Bustamante // 13. Blue i Style // 14. Monica Wants It // 15. Jennifer Dimples and Tangles
I chose my Hudson Bay Company nutcracker ornament. I’ve only had him for a few years, but I love him dearly. His stripes harken to our many HBC blankets, while his traditional nutcracker form completes my collection of nutcrackers, which you can see in my 6 tips for a rocking’ Christmas Party // here // and my colourful & eclectic holiday mantel // here //.
His belt reminds me of the ones that we wore during the Carnaval D’Hiver in Quebec City at our last posting. You can find him to buy // here //
He is currently sitting on our bookcases as part of our Christmas mantel // here //
He’s a cutie all right., I have a few ornaments I have had for years that are still my favorites.
I’m surprised you didn’t have a german nutcracker somewhere in there! But thank you 🙂
Thank you so much for organizing this and creating the beautiful graphic. I just love the nutcracker you chose to feature and hearing about it’s sentimental value. This was such a cool idea !! Xoxo
No problem! It was my pleasure! Although by hour two in PS I was starting to pull my hair out hahaha
Thank you 🙂 I love that little nutcracker. He’s a little gem for whoever spots him on the tree
i NEED that! we have several nutcracker ornaments and nutcrackers because sawyer decided a few years ago to start collecting them which i think is so awesome. i picture him one day being grown up and having all of his nutcrackers in his house with him and telling his kids about them and it melts my heart. and clearly, i live in my head and in my dreams a lot. 😉 love this pick and thank you so much for all of your work with this hop!!!! it’s been so much fun!
Him and I can have rival collections! I love the traditional element they bring to my decor. Notice how they’re the one piece in all my decor that never has glitter!?
He’s so cute, love the colors!
Thanks 🙂
Your nutcracker ornament is super cute!
Thank you 🙂 I was super happy with his purchase!
OMG, so adorable! I don’t have any nutcrackers at all, and I’m thinking I should change that STAT!
You should!!! I’m finding them a great way to bring more muted and masculine colours into my decor.
He’s adorable. I’ve had my eye on a hudson bay blanket at a local re-sale shop for a while now. I’ve been slow to pull the trigger though.
You should get it! Unless of course the price is prohibitive. But seriously, best thing ever. They stay-out all year round essentially.
He’s so cute! I love his stylish jacket. 🙂
me too! HBC makes an actual jacket like this, but it’s like 500$, so maybe I’ll have to DIY a version!
He is so cute! My kids want to paint nutcrackers and for some reason this nutcracker comes to mind. Love it.
This is totally something your kids could do, and he would look perfect in your dining room with your collection!
I love this ornament! I’ve recently become obsessed with nutcrackers, so this really makes my heart happy. Thanks for rounding up all these fab ornaments, Ariel. xo.
Anytime! I loved seeing everyone’s contributions
Ariel I adore this nutcracker! My mother collects them and I’m just slowly sneaking them out of her house. lol.
let me know when your collection hits critical mass 😉