Christmas Baubles

A well-chosen bauble collection turns a Christmas tree from generic festive decoration into something that reads as personal taste. Our luxury Christmas baubles include hand-blown mercury glass, mouth-blown coloured glass from traditional European makers, brushed metal and ceramic designs from independent studios. Each bauble is packaged to protect it through many seasons.
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    Glass Sardines Decoration
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    Glass Broccoli Stem Decoration Glass Broccoli Stem Decoration
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    Shimmering Lemon Shaped Bauble
    By Sass & Belle
    Shimmering Lemon Shaped Bauble
    £11
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    Pink Glitter Octopus Shaped Bauble
    By Sass & Belle
    Pink Glitter Octopus Shaped Bauble
    £11
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    Mouse with Skates & Jacket Felt Decoration Mouse with Skates & Jacket Felt Decoration
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    Glass London Bus with Garland Decoration Glass London Bus with Garland Decoration
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    Glass London Post Box with Wreath Decoration Glass London Post Box with Wreath Decoration
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    Squirrel in Orange Jumper Decoration
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    Baby Seal Shaped Bauble Baby Seal Shaped Bauble
    By Sass & Belle
    Baby Seal Shaped Bauble
    £9
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    Soy Sauce Bauble
    By Sass & Belle
    Soy Sauce Bauble
    £12

    A 6ft tree looks fully decorated with around 50 to 80 baubles across mixed sizes; larger 7 to 8ft trees benefit from 100 to 150. Varying sizes reads more considered than uniform ones. Reserving a handful of hero baubles for prominent positions focuses the eye on the best pieces.

    Restricted palettes of two to three tones consistently look more considered than maximalist mixes of every colour. Classic combinations include warm metals with deep red; pale gold with blush pink; silver, grey and white. The tree decorations should complement the room rather than compete with it.

    Hand-blown glass baubles are more delicate than moulded glass or plastic alternatives and need careful storage between seasons. Wrapping each one individually in tissue paper inside a compartmented box extends their life significantly. With proper care, good baubles last for decades.

    Building a bauble collection gradually is the traditional approach, with a few standout new pieces each season adding to the overall scheme. Sticking to a consistent palette across years keeps the tree cohesive as the collection grows. Gifted baubles often become the most sentimental pieces in the eventual collection.

    • Find ‘Presents For Particular People’ With Our Christmas Gift Guide
      Buying Guides
      Find ‘Presents For Particular People’ With Our Christmas Gift Guide
      Finding the perfect Christmas presents is never easy, especially for those ‘particular people’ in your life. This Christmas we’ve taken inspiration from our archive series of gift guides ‘Presents for Particular People’ giving the glamorous 1930s gift suggestions such as Bright Young People, the Bon Viveur and the Punctual Correspondent a 21st century update. From secret Santa and stocking fillers to statement gifts for that special someone, our festive edit has Christmas covered. And to ensure yours is a seasonal soiree to remember, we’ve curated Christmas table settings, accessories and decorations that are certain to impress family and friends. Presents for foodies Great as last minute gifts or stocking fillers, our Christmas Food and Drink selection offers a range of delicious treats and tipples. Perfect for those with a taste for the finer things. Presents for the home Christmas comes but once a year, so whether you’re in search of perfect presents or gifts for your space, discover festive designs they’ll adore from our Home Accessories collection including our modern rugs, perfect for any lounge or bedroom. Presents for her Forget diamonds, when it comes to Christmas designers are a girl’s best friend. Treat the one you love to gifts she’ll adore this holiday or let her bask in her own beauty with our copper mirror. Presents for him What to get the man who has everything? This Christmas, discover debonair designs no gent should be without. Discover seasonal scents A subtle play on the senses, our festive fragrances are guaranteed winter warmers. Discover our seasonal scents Winter Spice and Frankincense & Pine, great as gifts or for creating an evocative ambiance in your home this Christmas. Showstopping decorations Throw out the tinsel and adorn your tree with these beautifully crafted decorations from the Original Winter's Tale. “These hand-blown decorations will bring texture and warmth to your Christmas tree.” Jo Bailey, Acting Style Director at Living Etc. Impress your guests Tis the season to celebrate! Dress your table with designer tableware and accessories for the perfect Christmas dinner party. “Candlelight paired with lustred glass is the perfect combination for a dazzling dining table.” Emily Rubner, Heal's Dining Buyer Shop Christmas Back to top
    • Christmas Gift Guide
      Buying Guides
      Christmas Gift Guide
      With supermarket shelves full of selection boxes and Christmas lights illuminating streets across the UK, we thought we’d offer some present inspiration in the form of a Christmas gift guide. Doubtless you’ve already begun thinking about it, but if you’re just beginning your list, perhaps we can help. Our Christmas gift guide includes gifts for him, her, partners, hosts and tech enthusiasts.  Plus, with large Christmases looking unlikely, we’re highlighting gifts that show you’re thinking of them even when you can’t be there. The only thing to decide just how naughty or nice your family and friends have been this year. Christmas gifts for foodies For many, the festive period centres largely around eating and drinking. Whether that’s entertaining or simply using the season as a reason to get creative in the kitchen. If that sounds like one of your friends of family members, a food-based gift could be spot on. However, it doesn’t necessarily have to be edible or drinkable. Think outside the (chocolate) box and buy gin lovers new glasses, or gourmands niche tools to cook with. Know they have a cutlery drawer full of mismatched knives and forks? How about some thoughtfully chosen cutlery? If they’re sweet toothed, the choices are as good as endless. However, we recommend choosing premium edibles like Cartwright & Butler shortbread or some Daylesford honey. For the more savoury among them, how about a hamper of exciting culinary ingredients? Shop Christmas gifts for foodies here. Christmas gifts for her Christmas gifting is all about finding a present that your loved one didn’t know they needed. When shopping for Christmas gifts for girlfriends, mothers or sisters, try to find something they wouldn’t normally buy themselves. For example, those premium chocolates she only buys on special occasions. Or, comfortable slippers a couple of price points above what they may normally spend. Home accessories can also prove a good Christmas gift for girlfriends or mothers. We love the ferm LIVING candleholder in our Christmas gift guide because its subtle design looks great in most homes. Complete the gift with an elegant candlestick so she can light it as soon as the gift wrap comes off. Shop Christmas gifts for her here. Christmas gift guide for him Shopping for gents can be tricky. Luckily, at this time of year new product releases and plenty of Christmas gift guides make your job a lot easier. Always consider their interests and, if possible, try to anticipate what they’ll need or want in the coming months. For example, an angular desk lamp for his home office. Or perhaps he enjoys a good tipple. In that case, a bottle of his favourite gin or whisky is a great gift. Similarly, a new decanter to serve his drink from could be the gift he didn’t know he was after. Shop Christmas gifts for him here. Gifts for hosts Whether you’re searching for a gift to thank your host, or simply have a friend who loves entertaining, there are plenty of present options. As always, a bottle of their favourite spirit never goes amiss. Or, you could introduce them to a spirit or drink they wouldn’t normally choose. Gifts that enhance their entertaining experience always go down well – think decanters and premium champagne glasses. A festive scented candle is a good gift if you’re presenting it early on in December. If it’s something they’ll be opening on Christmas day, avoid festive scents as they won’t need it after Boxing Day. Shop Christmas gifts for hosts here. Stocking fillers A Christmas gift guide wouldn’t be complete without some stocking fillers. Instead of tat that won’t last longer that New Year’s Day, we recommend opting for designs with more longevity. These stocking fillers are perfect for adults. Think tricky brain teasers, fancy choccies and their new favourite mug. For a real treat, slip a bottle of gin into their stocking as well. Whilst these gifts are all perfect for stocking fillers, they’re also great gifts for secret Santa. Shop Christmas stocking fillers here. Techy Christmas gifts For the tech lover in your life, it’s nice to gift them something they haven’t already got. We love the Koble Polestar Lamp because it charges compatible phones wirelessly whilst providing light for your bedside or desk. If you can’t quite find a gift that they won’t already have, then how about something to organise their gadgets? This Vitra Toolbox is a great choice, but you could also choose for something with more compartments. Shop techy Christmas gifts here. Gifts that show you care Let’s face it, 2020 has been an extraordinarily stressful year and no one knows what Christmas will look like yet. Unfortunately, the odds are that any celebrations won’t be as large as normal. If you have loved ones and friends you’ll no longer be seeing on the big day, why not treat them with a gift to show you care? Think pampering aromatherapy oils, some delicious chocolate or some accessories to make their home sparkle. Shop Cosy Christmas gifts here.