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Annual Ornaments are a cherished tradition for many families. Many people tell us that they love to gift one each year to a child, parent, friend, or relative, expanding a gorgeous and unique collection year after year. We love hearing stories about your holiday traditions and what each Annual means to you!That said, it's also important that each ornament stands alone. If you're not looking to cre …

As you might have noticed, we love ornaments..and we know they're not just for the Christmas tree! Ornaments a wonderful way to create traditions, capture memories, and remind someone how much you love them, all year round. Many people love to give an ornament every year for a birthday, holiday, or anniversary, building up a beautiful collection over time. Others love to use ornaments as souv …

Ever since Judi and Fred Danforth started working with pewter in an old Woodstock, Vermont dairy barn, ornaments have been a core part of our history. Judi, whose expertise in casting pewter is to thank for many beloved Danforth products (jewelry, ornaments, netsukes, etc), was passionate about creating meaningful pieces of décor that could be displayed year-round, not just at Christmas. …

Have you ever wondered how our Annual Ornaments get made? Like all the ornaments we sell, they’re designed in-house, carved by hand, then cast in fine pewter in our workshop. In fact, it’s how all our jewelry, frames, and netsukes, are made, too. But our Annuals have always been a little bit different. Since our 2022 Annual Ornament, Santa’s Workshop, is proving to be one of the most p …