Shopping: Best Holiday Ornaments

Here we go again NYC! We have had our first below-freezing day this season. People have broken out their scarves and gloves, and hot chocolate sales are on the rise once again. The infamously decorated store windows are about to undergo their big 2014 reveals and stores along 5th and Madison Avenues have been decorated both inside and out. It is time for us to follow this lead, as decorations-specifically ornaments- provide us with the creative opportunity to incorporate our personalities into our holiday décor and potential holiday gifts. We have compiled a fun list of our favorite ornaments for this holiday season to get everyone in a festive mood!

Anthropologie Folklore Flyer Ornament
Spark up your imagination this holiday season with this adorable llama ornament from Anthropologie. The folklore flyer is made of cotton and polyester and comes in both white and brown. $24, anthropologie.com
Coral & Tusk Christmas Fox Ornament
Show your playful side by featuring this happy Christmas fox ornament on your tree this year from Brooklyn-based Coral & Tusk. Embroidered on 100 percent linen and stuffed with poly-fill, this Christmas fox is sure to be different from the rest of the ornaments on the tree. $28, coralandtusk.com
Free People Big Star Ornament
A brand known for encouraging creativity and individuality in women, Free People does not disappoint with its beautiful holiday ornaments! The Big Star Ornament has an intricate design incorporating lace, fun-colored tassels, beading, bells and hand-stitched trim. $24, freepeople.com
MacKenzie-Childs Courtly Check Snowy Owl Christmas Ornament
This beautiful owl ornament by the beloved decor gurus at MacKenzie-Childs will undoubtedly add a wise sense of unique style to your tree this year. Made of glass and brass, the Courtly Check Snowy Owl ornament is finely handcrafted, mouth blown and hand painted by some of Eastern Europe’s most talented glass artisans--plus, it's available locally at Bergdorf Goodman. $88, bergdorfgoodman.com
Land of Nod 2014 Wilder Life Ornaments
Both adorned with the year 2014, the Wilder Life Fox and Bird ornaments are the perfect and affordable choice to liven up any tree. The ornaments are made out of cotton and have been designed exclusively by Suzy Ultman and are a part of the Merry and Bright Collection, which has been created to bring cheerful characters and bright colors to any home. $5.95 each, landofnod.com
ABC Carpet & Home Beaded Hedgehog Ornament
How could one resist including this adorable hedgehog on their tree this winter? A symbol of wisdom, the ornament will also make a great gift for students of all ages. It has been handcrafted by local Guatemalan artisans with small, vibrant glass beads--and available locally at the super-whimsical ABC Carpet & Home. $24, abchome.com
Hello Kitty Santa Ornament
Nothing says “Hello Christmas!” better than a Hello Kitty Santa Ornament. This stylish handcrafted glass ornament, available at Urban Outfitters, is the picture of holiday fun with its glitter-trimmed silhouette and signature bow. $14, urbanoutfitters.com
Pink Olive Pretzel Ornament
Locally-based store Pink Olive’s mission is to create gifts that make it irresistible for one to smile. The simple yet endearing creation of the Pretzel Ornament will do just this to the lucky little ones that receive it in their stockings. Made with love and 100 percent cotton, these ornaments are also teething friendly, and come in colors that would brighten up anyone’s day. $8 each, pinkolive.com
Sprinkles Ball Ornament Set
The Sprinkles Ball Ornament Set, available at Urban Outfitters, is sure to create an atmosphere of fun this holiday season. Sold in a set of four, the ornaments feature mixed media in the most vibrant of colors. Sprinkles, beads and glitter galore and finished with a silver ribbon tie they are ready to get any festive party started. $12, urbanoutfitters.com
Christopher Radko Big Apple Sights Ornament
What could be a better gift than Christmas in NYC? The Big Apple Sights Ornament is made of mouth-blown tempered glass and has been hand painted and glittered by artisans in Poland. The beautiful ornament features some of the most dazzling sights of NYC during the holiday season, not to mention Santa driving a taxi. $60, saksfifthavenue.com