Artful Ideas for Your Ornament Exchange

One of my favorite Christmas traditions is the ornament exchange I do with my girlfriends each year. It's so fun to look back at the milestones that have been captured with each and every specialty ornament I've picked out.

We draw names, then shop for an ornament with that particular recipient in mind.

I always look back over the year to decide on the perfect themed ornament, then I have it engraved. For instance, the year my friend Katie got engaged, I got her a diamond ring ornament. This year, my friend Stephanie had a baby girl, and I can't wait to get her a new baby ornament with September birthstone and her daughter's name and birthdate on the back.

I could just run out and buy a random holiday ornament, but I know that they'll just get mixed in with all their other ones and over time will be forgotten. Getting a personalized ornament that reflects milestone moments from the past year ensures they'll always remember it was a special gift selected just for them.

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