How to Display Christmas Tree Ornaments, On and Off the Tree
There are few things as merry and magical as a tree decked out with holiday ornaments, but the tree is only the beginning: knowing how to display Christmas tree ornaments beyond the branches is how a collection earns its keep all season. Whether yours features personalized, vintage-inspired, or movie and TV themed pieces, seeing them […]
What’s New for Department 56
Since the debut of the very first Christmas village in 1976, Department 56 has been a name associated with the magic of the holiday season. Half a century in, the brand still wows collectors with new buildings, figures, and accessories introduced each and every year, and this page is your standing guide to everything that […]
Introducing the Rare Vintage Christopher Radko Collection
For more than three decades, vintage Christopher Radko ornaments have been inspiring joy in homes around the globe: timeless, heirloom-quality pieces that have become a beloved part of the holiday tradition. Rare and retired Radko pieces regularly find their way to St. Nick’s Christmas & Collectibles, and we could not be more thrilled to share […]
Tips for Storing Your Christmas Decorations
During the holiday season, there are few things more enjoyable than decking your home’s halls with Christmas décor. But when it comes time to take down and put away all of the fun and festive décor? Well, that’s a far less magical experience. If you’re lacking the right Christmas décor storage solutions, or don’t have […]
Ideas For Displaying Your Department 56 Village
Do not let the miniature size fool you: a Christmas village will be a larger-than-life addition to your holiday decor. Offering limitless potential for creativity and customization, Christmas village displays are a beloved tradition in millions of homes worldwide, and displaying your Department 56 village well is what turns a shelf of buildings into a […]
Christmas Display Ideas for Every Room and Style
The best Christmas display ideas do not require a design degree or a warehouse of decorations; they require picking a few good moves and committing to them. Whether you are dressing one mantel or the whole house, this guide collects the ideas that keep working year after year: the displays, the style directions, and the […]
Personalized Christmas Ornaments Are the Perfect Gift
What if there was one gift you knew would make any recipient smile, something wonderfully personal and from the heart? Forget the usual gift-shopping stress, because personalized Christmas ornaments are as simple as they are sweet: one thoughtful keepsake for every friend and family member on your list, with their name right on it. Creating […]
Fourth of July Tree 2018
When you think of holiday decorating Christmas is typically the first thing that comes to mind, especially in terms of decorating trees. Trees can be a way to celebrate all holidays not just the one. So instead of putting away your tree at the end of each Christmas season look for new ways to incorporate […]
Shell-Bee’s Blended Sugar
We are beyond excited to carry Shell-Bee’s flavored sugars at St. Nicks. Each jar is hand blended with love in small batches all the way from Kentucky. Shell-Bee’s sugars taste delicious sprinkled on muffins, scones, oatmeal, stirred into coffee..so many ideas. We think they make perfect little holiday gifts to pass out to friends and […]
On a Mission: Brian Knapp is Making Christmas Ornaments to Fund a Trip to Belize
Brian Knapp, a resident of Parker, Colorado, is only 14-years old, but he’s creating sophisticated artwork and ornaments with a scroll saw that his grandfather taught him to use. Not only are his works lovely and skillfully crafted, the sale of them will help fund a trip he intends to make to Belize as […]