Ornaments

Ornaments at Dims Studio are far from traditional Christmas decorations. Here you'll find hand-painted glass ornaments from American brand Cody Foster featuring pop culture and famous faces like Taylor Swift, Harry Styles and Jim Morrison, hand-carved decorative birds from Wildlife Garden, and festive drinks ornaments. Here's a guide to types, materials, sizes and brands, so you can style a Christmas tree or windowsill with plenty of personality.

Ornaments: how to choose the right ones

An ornament is a small, decorative hanging piece most often used on the Christmas tree, but it also works on branches in a vase, on a windowsill, or as extra flair on a gift wrap. The range at Dims Studio is curated around humour, pop culture and craftsmanship rather than traditional Christmas decorations, meaning you can put together a tree that matches your own taste and sense of humour.

Think about whether the ornaments should mainly be used on the Christmas tree, or whether they should also stay on display for the rest of the season, for example in the window or on a branch in a vase. If the ornament should be a talking point, one of the humorous or celebrity-inspired glass ornaments from Cody Foster is an obvious choice. If it should be calmer and more nature-inspired, one of Wildlife Garden's hand-carved decorative birds is a better fit. Feel free to combine several types on the same tree, so the decorations have both calm and surprises.

Types of ornaments

The range spans everything from classic baubles to quirky figures and pop culture references. Below is an overview of the types that recur in the collection.

Celebrity ornaments and pop culture

The largest group in the range is hand-painted glass ornaments featuring famous faces and pop culture references from Cody Foster. Here you'll find several variants of Taylor Swift, as well as Harry Styles, Jim Morrison, Billie Eilish, Brad Pitt, Keanu Reeves, Jason Momoa, Lil Nas X and Dwight from The Office. There are also ornaments with a satirical twist, such as The Notorious B.I.G. and Donald Trump. This type of ornament works well if the Christmas tree should have a humorous, modern feel.

Monster and figure ornaments

The fluffy monster ornaments from Cody Foster, such as the snow monster, the Christmas monster and the angel monster, give the tree a quirky, slightly offbeat character. They're hand-painted in glass, and each figure has its own expression, making them a great choice if you want decorations that break with tradition.

Drinks and festive ornaments

The range also includes a number of ornaments shaped like drinks and festive details, including the Champagne ornament from Kersten, plus the Gin ornament, Martini ornament and Press for Champagne ornament from Cody Foster. These ornaments suit a grown-up, festive Christmas tree, or as a fun detail at the New Year's table.

Wooden decorative birds

Wildlife Garden's DecoBird series consists of hand-carved decorative birds in lime wood, shaped as, among others, house martins, barn swallows and blue tits. The birds can be hung from the ceiling, placed on a bookshelf or displayed on a windowsill, and they can be used year-round, not just at Christmas.

Textile ornaments

Doing Goods contributes textile-based ornaments, including a hand-tufted gingerbread man in 100 percent wool that works as a gift hanger, a small hanging piece that can be attached to a present or a door handle.

Types compared

Type	Expression	Good for	Examples in the range
Celebrity ornaments and pop culture	Humorous, modern	A Christmas tree with personality	Taylor Swift, Harry Styles, Jim Morrison, Billie Eilish
Monster and figure ornaments	Quirky, offbeat	A different kind of tree	Snow monster, Christmas monster, Angel monster
Drinks and festive ornaments	Festive, grown-up	New Year's table, festive tree	Champagne ornament, Martini ornament, Gin ornament
Wooden decorative birds	Nature-inspired, calm	Year-round, windowsill	DecoBird house martin, blue tit, barn swallow
Textile ornaments	Warm, tactile	Gift hangers, door decorations	Gingerbread man gift hanger

Materials: glass, wood, polyresin and wool

Material has a big impact on both the look and durability of ornaments. Below is a rundown of the materials found in the range.

Mouth-blown glass

Most of the ornaments in the range are made from mouth-blown glass and hand-painted afterwards, making each individual ornament unique. Cody Foster's celebrity ornaments and most of the drinks ornaments fall into this category, and Kersten's Champagne ornament, for example, measures 11.4 cm and is made from mouth-blown glass.

Lime wood

Wildlife Garden's decorative birds are hand-carved in lime wood, a soft, easily worked wood that gives the birds their fine detail and light weight. Wood as a material makes the birds sturdy and well suited to being displayed all year round.

Polyresin

A few ornaments, such as Let's Get Toasted, are made from polyresin, a cast material that makes it possible to create detailed shapes that would otherwise be hard to achieve in glass.

Wool

Doing Goods' gingerbread man is hand-tufted in 100 percent wool. Textile gives a softer, warmer look than glass and wood and is a good choice if you want to break up the sharper, reflective materials on the tree.

How to care for your ornaments

• Handle glass ornaments carefully, as mouth-blown glass is thin and can crack under hard knocks.
• Store glass ornaments in the packaging they were delivered in, or wrapped individually in soft paper, when not in use.
• Dust wooden decorative birds with a dry, soft cloth rather than water, so the wood and paint last longer.
• Store textile ornaments dry and avoid direct sunlight over long periods, so the colours don't fade.

Ornaments for the tree, the window and the gift

Ornaments can be used for more than just the Christmas tree. Here are some of the places where the range from Dims Studio really shines.

On the Christmas tree, it's a great idea to mix classic baubles with a few of the humorous celebrity or monster ornaments, so the tree gets both calm and personality. Also check out our range of Christmas tree decorations and fun Christmas baubles if you want to add more colourful details.

On the windowsill or hung from the ceiling, Wildlife Garden's decorative birds in particular work well, as they can stay on display long after the Christmas tree has been packed away. Feel free to tie a small ornament to a gift for extra wow factor, or let the ornament itself be part of the gift. Find more ideas under Christmas hangers and the wider range of Christmas decorations.

For parties and New Year's Eve, the drinks ornaments such as the Martini ornament, Gin ornament and Press for Champagne are a fun touch on a festive table or as a detail on a branch in a vase. Also see Christmas decorations in glass for more ornaments in the same material.

Styles: from classic to pop culture

Ornaments can be adapted to many different interior styles and traditions. Below are some of the styles you can build a tree or a decorated hook around.

Classic and festive

If you want a more classic look, Kersten's mouth-blown Champagne ornament and the clean, ball-shaped ornaments from Cody Foster are a good starting point. Feel free to combine with gold or silver details for a festive look.

Pop culture and humorous

If the Christmas tree should have a clear pop culture angle, the celebrity ornaments from Cody Foster are the obvious choice. Here you can mix musicians like Taylor Swift, Harry Styles and Billie Eilish with actors like Keanu Reeves, Brad Pitt and Jason Momoa, or choose one of the more satirical motifs like The Notorious B.I.G. and Donald Trump for a tree that's guaranteed to spark conversation.

Nature-inspired and calm

If you prefer a calmer, more nature-inspired look, Wildlife Garden's hand-carved decorative birds in lime wood are an obvious choice. They can easily stand alone without other ornaments and work just as well the rest of the year as a permanent part of your home's decor.

Cosy and tactile

If you want to soften the look among all the glass, Doing Goods' wool gingerbread man adds a warm, tactile contrast. Textile ornaments are also a safe choice if there are children or pets in the home, as they don't break the way glass does.

Sizes of ornaments

Size matters for where the ornament is shown off best and how many you can hang close together on the same tree or branch.

Small ornaments, up to around 8 cm

The smallest ornaments work well on branches in a vase or close together on a smaller Christmas tree. Several of Cody Foster's ball-shaped ornaments, such as the SWIFTIE ornament, fall into this size range.

Medium ornaments, around 8 to 12 cm

Most of the figurative celebrity and monster ornaments fall into this category. They're large enough to be noticed on the tree, but can still be hung several together without taking up too much space.

Large ornaments and decorative birds

Kersten's Champagne ornament at 11.4 cm and Cody Foster's Gin ornament at 12.7 cm are among the larger ornaments, while Wildlife Garden's wooden decorative birds have a more organic size that works well as a standalone eye-catcher on a branch or hung by itself.

Sizes compared

Size	Typical measurement	Suits	Best as
Small	Up to around 8 cm	Branches in a vase, smaller trees	Several ornaments close together
Medium	Around 8 to 12 cm	Most Christmas trees	Figurative and celebrity ornaments
Large	From around 12 cm	Windowsill, standalone hanger	Eye-catchers and decorative birds

Ornaments as gifts

An ornament is one of those gifts that's small in size but big on personality, making the range perfect for Christmas presents, host gifts or fun details in a gift bag. If you choose one of the celebrity ornaments, the recipient gets a gift that matches a very specific interest, whether music, film or a particular fandom. If the recipient prefers calm and nature, one of Wildlife Garden's decorative birds is a gift that can bring joy well beyond Christmas.

Ornaments are also a lovely way to mark a particular Christmas or event, for example the first tree shared together or a new home, where a single, specially chosen ornament can become a returning tradition year after year, gradually building up a whole collection of memories on the tree.

Brands behind the ornaments

The range at Dims Studio brings together several brands, each contributing their own expression and craftsmanship.

Cody Foster

The American brand Cody Foster is behind the majority of the glass ornaments in the range, from celebrity portraits and pop culture references to monsters and drinks motifs. The ornaments are hand-painted, meaning every single piece is unique.

Wildlife Garden

The Danish brand Wildlife Garden is behind the DecoBird series of hand-carved decorative birds in lime wood. The brand focuses on nature and wildlife and designs the birds so they can decorate the home year-round, not just at Christmas.

Kersten

The Dutch brand Kersten contributes mouth-blown glass ornaments such as the Champagne ornament, giving the tree a festive, classic look.

Doing Goods

The Dutch brand Doing Goods is known for colourful, playful textile designs, including the hand-tufted wool gingerbread man that works as a gift hanger.

Which ornament should you choose?

Situation	Our recommendation
A Christmas tree with humour and pop culture	Celebrity ornaments from Cody Foster, e.g. Taylor Swift, Harry Styles or Billie Eilish
A different and quirky tree	Monster ornaments like the snow monster or Christmas monster
Decorations that can stay up year-round	Wildlife Garden's wooden decorative birds
Festive New Year's table or drinks theme	Champagne, Gin or Martini ornament
A gift for a fan	One of the many Taylor Swift ornaments from Cody Foster
Softer, warmer Christmas decorations	Wool gingerbread man gift hanger from Doing Goods

Frequently asked questions about ornaments

What is an ornament?

An ornament is a small, decorative hanging piece most often used as Christmas decoration on the tree, but it can also be hung on branches, in a window, or used as a gift hanger.

What's the difference between a bauble and an ornament?

A bauble is a round variant of an ornament, while ornaments more broadly cover figures, animals, drinks motifs and other shapes, like the ones you find at Cody Foster and Wildlife Garden.

What size ornament should I choose?

Smaller ornaments up to around 8 cm work well on branches in a vase or smaller trees, while ornaments from 8 to 12 cm and up work best as a standalone eye-catcher on a larger tree.

What material are the ornaments made from?

Most ornaments are made from mouth-blown glass and hand-painted afterwards. The range also includes ornaments in lime wood, polyresin and wool, depending on brand and motif.

Can you buy ornaments with Taylor Swift?

Yes, the range includes several different Taylor Swift ornaments from Cody Foster, including ones with a sparkly dress and guitar, heart hands and friendship bracelets.

Are the ornaments hand-painted?

Yes, most of the glass ornaments from Cody Foster and Kersten are hand-painted, meaning there can be small variations from ornament to ornament, even within the same motif.

Can ornaments be used as gifts?

Yes, ornaments make great small, personal gifts, especially if you choose a motif that matches the recipient's humour or interests, like one of the celebrity ornaments or drinks motifs.

Can ornaments be hung up all year round?

Yes, especially Wildlife Garden's wooden decorative birds are designed to stay on display year-round, while most glass ornaments are mainly used during the Christmas season.

How do I best store glass ornaments?

Store glass ornaments individually in soft paper or in the packaging they were delivered in, and avoid stacking them on top of each other so they don't knock against one another.

What is a gift hanger?

A gift hanger is a small hanging piece designed to be tied to a present or hung on a door handle, like Doing Goods' wool gingerbread man.

How many ornaments should I plan for a Christmas tree?

It depends on the size of the tree and your taste, but a mix of several small ornaments and a couple of larger ones often gives the most varied and personal look.

Where can you buy ornaments?

You'll find a wide range of ornaments at Dims Studio, spanning from hand-painted glass ornaments with pop culture motifs from Cody Foster to hand-carved decorative birds from Wildlife Garden.

Are all ornaments Christmas-themed?

No, although most of the range falls under Christmas decorations, the decorative birds from Wildlife Garden are designed to be used year-round as a permanent part of your home's decor, regardless of season.