The List: Ornaments
Purple ornament candle • What’s better than a festive ornament? A festive ornament that doubles as a sweet-smelling candle. Other sizes and colors are also available. $20.00 at Rusted Chandelier, 118 North Kirkwood Road, Kirkwood.
Fabulous Fox Theatre ornament • The Fabulous Fox blown-glass holiday ornament re-creates the theatre’s signature Grand Boulevard blade sign. $20.00 at Fox Theatre box office, 527 North Grand Boulevard.
Twinkling Treasures ornament • This ornament features six blinking colored lights that last about 80 hours. $8.50 at All About Animals, 407 South Main Street, St. Charles.
Plant kindness ornament • Sow some seeds of compassion with this “plant kindness” angel ornament. These ornaments add a sweet touch to any tree, or they could adorn a kitchen cabinet knob any time of the year. They also are available in several other positive messages. $20.00 at A Wildflower Shop, 2131 South State Route 157, Edwardsville.
Wooden ornament • It will feel like an old-fashioned Christmas with this intricate wooden ornament on your holiday tree. It’s been carefully crafted by a Chatham, Ill., woodturner, Michael Blankenship, who happens to be blind. $42.00 at Turned Treasures, 225 East Main Street, Belleville.
Old World Christmas Arch ornament • What tree in St. Louis is complete without an Arch ornament? This one has a classic, old-school look. $18.00 at Campbell House Museum gift shop, 1508 Locust Street.
Old World Christmas Red Velvet Cake ornament • Beautiful and delicious? That would describe this slice of red velvet cake hanging on your Christmas tree. $11.99 at Campbell House Museum gift shop, 1508 Locust Street.
Old World Christmas Toy Drum Ornament • The toy drum is a classic symbol of the holidays. Add some color and childhood nostalgia to your tree. $8.99 at Campbell House Museum gift shop, 1508 Locust Street.
Gateway Arch Cloisonne ornament • A beautiful cloisonne ornament featuring the St. Louis skyline on one side and a close up of the Old Courthouse and the Gateway Arch on the other. $45.95 at The Arch Store at the Jefferson National Parks Association, One Memorial Drive, Suite 1900.
Amani elephant and giraffe ornaments • These colorful animal ornaments are made in Nairobi's Amani workshop, where women who have been abandoned or abused, along with their children, learn to sew, quilt, dye fabric and make handcrafted items. Proceeds from sales at Get the Word Out help pay for school fees, clean water and medical expenses for Kenyan orphans. $15.00 at Get the Word Out, 7405 Manchester Road.
"Only in St. Louis" gingerbread man ornament • This beautiful ornament is designed by St. Louisan Diane Katzman and features the St. Louis Gateway Arch with a gingerbread man. It comes attractively boxed and ready for gift-giving. $16.95 at The Post-Dispatch Store.
"Only in St. Louis" tree ornament • This beautiful ornament is designed by St. Louisan Diane Katzman and features the St. Louis Gateway Arch with a Christmas tree. It comes attractively boxed and ready for gift-giving. $16.95 at The Post-Dispatch Store.
Spandrel Panel Ornament • Archecture enthusiasts will want to deck their trees with this ornament fashioned after a panel from Louis Sullivan's St. Nicholas Hotel, formerly at Eighth and Locust streets. $18.00 at City Museum gift shop, 750 North 16th Street.
Grand Staircase Ornament • This 3-D ornament features the grand staircase of the City Museum, one of the most popular spots for photos. $20.00 at City Museum gift shop, 750 North 16th Street.
Glass Hope ornament • The Tree of Healing reminds us to gather strength from friends and family and to continue to grow in loss.This ornament is made of 100 percent recycled glass. $22.95 at Catholic Supply of St. Louis .