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DE CARLINI
Read about the company that just might have produced those Italian glass ornaments hanging on your Christmas tree.
The De Carlini Workshop
De Calini Image Gallery
Luca Terruzzi at the Golden Glow 2007

DEBBEE THIBAULT
Always artistic and creative as a child and teen, Thibault developed a passion for old toys. So she tried making the early-style pull toys and candy containers that she couldn't afford to buy.
Debbee Thibault American and Holiday Collectibles

DEPARTMENT 56
Starting with The Snow Village in 1976, Department 56 has enough villages and towns to populate a small country.
2001 Christmas Cookie Jars from Collectibles on About
Department 56 - Web Site

EUROVUE
Jozef Biedermann, like many other artists and designers, has a twinkle in his eye when talking about his ornaments.
Note: Unfortunately this is another ornament company that was short-lived, but this story is kept up as resource information.
EuroVue

FEATHER TREE
Feather trees were first used used in Germany when the cutting down of live trees was banned.
Feather Trees by guest author Ann Sizemore
A 7' antique feather tree from Connie Porcher article.
Connie's Contemporary feather tree from Porcher article.
How They Are Made.
History of the Feather Tree

FITZ AND FLOYD
Not too many companies equal the workmanship and design of Fitz and Floyd.
Fitz and Floyd: Profile, Facts and Collectibles
Fitz and Floyd Cookie Jars
Crystal Winter Jar
Charming Tails

FIGI
Holiday cookie jars from Figi can sometimes be hard to find, but are always sought after by collectors.
Figi Cookie Jars

FONTANINI
No company typifies Nativity sets more than Fontanini. Ranging in size from 5" to 50", their sets make an impressive statement.
Nativity Sets
Fonanini Top Pick
Fontanini Website

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