Pinstriped Christmas ornaments

The other day I showed you the business cards I printed for my friend's pinstriping business. Last Friday we went to the opening of the latest show at the art gallery where she has some of her work. They were having a silent auction to raise money for some local charities, and Gigi donated several pinstriped items, including 15 Christmas ornaments decorated with her pinstriping.

We bid on 5 or 6 of the ornaments, but we had to leave before the end of the auction when the bidding wars started. We still ended up with two ornaments that are completely awesome.







Aren't they amazing?

Someone else beat our bids on two of our favorite ornaments, so I've put in a request to have Gigi do some more for us. I can't wait to get them!

Myra Copus ornaments

While I was in graduate school in West Virginia I had the great fortune to meet my friend Kelly--she loves crafts and handwork items as much as I do!

Kelly has the ability to find the most amazing items at art and craft fairs and local shops. My Christmas present from her for several years in a row was a gorgeous handpainted ornament by Myra Copus. I grew up riding and showing horses, so each year Kelly picked an ornament with a horse on it. The snow on the ground today made me think of this ornament--it's one of my favorites.

Myra lives in Annapolis, MD, and I imagine that you can find her work at art and craft fairs or at local shops if you live in the area. Otherwise, you can check out her website here.