Vintage Charm, MCM Style

Festive mid-century-inspired ornaments that reflect the spirit of the holiday season
Fridays on the Homefront

One of the happiest traditions each year is decorating December's holiday tree. It's an activity that everyone can enjoy, especially if mugs of peppermint hot cocoa are on hand.

A holiday tree can be a magical centerpiece in any modern home, and it's always fun to see what's new on the market to accompany that focal point. This year we discovered some exciting ornaments that offer vintage charm and mid‐century style.

Coming in at number one are the cloisonné ornament collections from DestinationPSP, a popular gift headquarters in Palm Springs. Their detailed architectural ornaments, which feature iconic folded‐plate and butterfly‐roofed homes, are among our favorite MCM designs.

Another wonderful addition to your tree are 'Retro Rounds' inspired by Christopher Radko, who's been crowned the 'Ornament King,' with holiday decorations that have graced celebrity homes for decades.

So…whether you're looking for a nostalgic touch to add to an existing collection, or something exciting and new, we're sure you'll appreciate these timely selections.

 

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• Cloisonné

Jazz up your tree with these Palm Springs‐inspired cloisonné ornaments from DestinationPSP. Five other handcrafted designs to choose from. Shown here are two designs featuring exquisitely designed butterfly and folded‐plate houses of high‐quality cloisonné craftsmanship. Measuring 3.5 inches across, each comes with a ribbon hanger and gift box. $25. destinationpsp.com

 

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• Finial

Here's a captivating color that will add just the right holiday ambience to your tree. Distinctively shaped, finial ornaments are sized at 5.5 inches; and when spaced well, will have your tree looking elegant and full without empty spaces. Each package contains 16 shatterproof, plastic finials. $20. amazon.com

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• Rounds

Remember those vintage red‐and‐white boxes of Shiny Brite ornaments? This set of Retro Rounds in vivid colors will jettison you back to Christmases of yesteryear in a big way. Christopher Radko's original designs are renowned for intricate detailing and fine European glass, and are highly collectable. Twelve multi‐colored, striped orbs; 1.75‐ inches in diameter. $23. christopherradko.com