Decorated Papier Mache Ball Boxes From Germany

These pictures show the detail of some papier mache ball boxes we have in from Germany. The images appear on both sides of the balls, which open up for you to slip a small gift inside. The balls double as ornaments and have a golden cord for hanging on your Christmas tree. We'll show you a couple more designs tomorrow! These are available in our Etsy store on on our website, where there are even more designs and sizes.

Silver And Blue Dresden Snowflakes From Germany

It may be July, but snowflakes are in abundance around these parts! If you like to make your own ornaments or cards for Christmas, these heavy foil Dresden snowflakes from Germany may be just the ticket.

They're sturdy enough to build on in layers, have heavily embossed detailing and are intricately die cut.

They range in size from 2" to 4.5" and are available now on our website and in our Etsy store.

Vintage Christmas Photos Part V: Then & Now

In the circa 1940 photograph above, the corner of Grand Avenue and Seventh Street in downtown Los Angeles was a vibrant thoroughfare with numerous pedestrians, automobiles, streetcars and thriving businesses, festooned with Christmas decorations.

Below, the same intersection today, courtesy of Google Earth, looks terribly boring.