Fabulous Christmas Ornaments ~ April's Picks

Christmas trees are everywhere you turn—on , and even at ! We always have a live tree and put ours up last Saturday. I love getting all of the ornaments out and layering the tree with memories. I combine meaningful ornaments with pretty ornaments to make our tree "ours."

While I use a lot of ornaments from the past, we collect a new one or two each year to reflect our travels or special occasions from that year. I am always drawn to the pretty ornaments found on store shelves or online. A pretty tree deserves a bit of new jewelry every year, right?

This year several ornaments caught my eye (check the photo slide show for the ones I love). If you hurry, you can probably still get them in time for Christmas!

You know that a bird in your tree is good luck, right? We have a few in ours—because more birds equal more good luck! I love this felt bird ornament by Crate & Barrel. He's not fragile, so your kids can place him on the tree—near the center, on a branch—to watch over you this season. For $2.36, you can get a few for you or for gifts (great for teacher gifts!).

Looking for a unique gift for someone special? Check out this fabulous handmade ornament. Made by Starless Clay, it comes in a rainbow of colors and is a conversation piece and a show stopper. It will surely be treasured by the recipient!

What is your favorite ornament and why? Do you have traditions or collections when it comes to your holiday ornaments? I'd love to hear about them!

Happy decorating and happy holidays!