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Department 56 Celebrates 50 Years of Christmas Village Magic

Lori Libka At Bronner's, Decorating, Events and Promotions, Villages and Figurines September 4, 2026September 4, 2026Department 56, Department 56 50th Anniversary, Department 56 limited edition, limited edition 4 Comments

Department 56 celebrates 50 years of Christmas village magic with limited edition pieces that rediscover the magic of life’s small, sparkling moments. What began in 1976 with six lighted houses has grown into multiple villages cherished by collectors. What Department 56 50th Anniversary Limited Edition Pieces Are Available? For their 50th anniversary, Department 56 features a festive clock tower and classic churches and accessories celebrating charitable giving. What’s more, a festive snowman and two Santa accessories join the limited edition

2025 Christmas Trends & Tips

Lori Libka Decorating, Lights, Ornaments, Villages and Figurines November 28, 2025January 30, 20262025 Christmas, 2025 Christmas Tips, 2025 Christmas Trends, 2025 Christmas Trends & Tips, Christmas decorations, Christmas gifts 0 Comment

Our 2025 Christmas trends & tips bring focus, not frenzy to your holiday celebration. When you focus on what (and who) you love, and work with what you already have, frenzy fades away. 2025 Christmas Trends More 2025 Christmas Trends Great Gifts $10 and Under Tips for Making This Christmas Season Focused, Not Frenzied

Mickey’s Halloween Village Ferris Wheel

Lori Libka At Bronner's, Decorating, DIY Projects, How-To's, Villages and Figurines September 19, 2025September 23, 2025Department 56 Halloween Village, Disney ferris wheel, Disney Halloween Village, ferris wheel, Halloween ferris wheel, Halloween village, Mickey's Pumpkintown Halloween Village, pumpkin craft, pumpkin DIY, pumpkin people DIY, pumpkin person DIY 0 Comment

Mickey’s Halloween Village ferris wheel brings Gawrsh Darn Fun to your fall decor. Indeed, the piece’s movement, lights and sound make a realistic ride! What’s more, the Gawrsh Darn Fun ferris wheel adds a fall festival feel to Department 56’s Disney Pumpkintown village. So far, this village, first introduced in 2021, includes all the pieces below. While some are available online at bronners.com, you’ll find others in-store or by contacting customer service at 800.361.6736 or customerservice@bronners.com. Department 56 Disney Pumpkintown

Fontanini® Nativity Display – DIY Cobblestone Accents

Aileen Libbey At Bronner's, Behind The Scenes, Decorating, DIY Projects, How-To's, Meet The Staff, Villages and Figurines April 18, 2025April 18, 2025 0 Comment

Bronner’s decorator Eileen walks you through how to create a realistic-looking cobblestone accent wall for your model scenery — inspired by the heirloom Nativity collection of House of Fontanini®.

Decorate for Christmas with Candy

Lori Libka At Bronner's, Decorating, DIY Projects, How-To's, Ornaments, Villages and Figurines December 17, 2024September 4, 2025candy, candy topiary, Christmas tree topiary, decorating for Christmas with candy, topiary 0 Comment

Decorate for Christmas with candy! No doubt, several favorites come to mind, including Dum-Dums®, M&M’S®, Pez®, Skittles®, Life Savers®, Starburst® and Hot Tamales®. And what about Milky Way®, Tootsie Roll® Pop, Twix®, Snickers® and gummy bears? Featured in ornaments and Department 56 villages, these candies also make festive DIY topiaries. Decorate Your Christmas Tree with Candy Ornaments Although the common candy associated with Christmas is the candy cane, there’s room for all our favorites this Christmas! Options seem endless, whether

Thanksgiving Decor and Recipe

Lori Libka Celebrations, DIY Projects, Recipes, Villages and Figurines October 31, 2024October 31, 2024Department 56, Department 56 Gather 'Round for Thanksgiving, fruit salad recipe, hot fruit salad, hot fruit salad recipe, Thanksgiving decor, Thanksgiving recipe 0 Comment

Our Thanksgiving decor and recipe ideas are filled with flavor and focus on gratitude. So Gather ‘Round for Thanksgiving and hot fruit salad! Thanksgiving Decor From Department 56 By all means, the Gather ‘Round for Thanksgiving cottage brings a refreshing focus to the Snow Village Halloween line. Indeed, an attitude of gratitude shines from the cottage’s windows and the accessory figure, Touchdowns, Turkey and Pie. No wonder Department 56 shares, ” … time spent gathered is the best time of

Craft Our Halloween Wire Pumpkin

Lori Libka At Bronner's, Decorating, DIY Projects, Events and Promotions, How-To's, Recipes, Villages and Figurines October 6, 2023October 6, 2023Bronner's Department 56 village, Department 56 Halloween Village, Disney Mickey's Halloween Village, DIY wire pumpkin, fall craft, fall decorating, Halloween craft, Halloween decorating, Halloween village, Mickey's Halloween Village, pumpkin craft, Pumpkintown, Pumpkintown Village, wire pumpkin craft 0 Comment

Craft our Halloween wire pumpkin and let it highlight your Department 56 Pumpkintown display this fall! Without a doubt, Mickey and Minnie, Disney’s dynamic duo, know how to make the most of the celebrated orb! DIY Halloween Wire Pumpkin All things considered, our DIY wire pumpkin is a great way to feature a piece from Department 56’s Mickey’s Pumpkintown Village. In addition, the craft requires few supplies and is quick and easy to make. Supplies for our Halloween Wire Pumpkin

Old World Christmas’® Ginger Cottage® Ornaments De-LIGHT Fans Of All Ages!

Aileen Libbey At Bronner's, Decorating, Events and Promotions, Villages and Figurines September 27, 2023May 21, 2024Christmas Decorating, Ginger Cottages, Glenn Crider, Old World Christmas, Signing Event, Wood, Wood Ornaments 0 Comment

There is something just so magical about Christmas as a child, isn’t there? For many, slowly as we age, that magic seems to fade. Replaced instead by the joys of creating magical experiences for our kids or others to enjoy. But Old World Christmas’® Ginger Cottage® Ornaments designed by artist Glenn Crider is breaking that mold — de-LIGHTing fans of all ages, once again, with a fresh spark of Christmas magic!

Make It Meatloaf With “A Christmas Story”

Lori Libka At Bronner's, Recipes, Villages and Figurines August 2, 2023August 4, 2023A Christmas Story, A Christmas Story village, Christmas cookbook, Department 56, Department 56 A Christmas Story, meatloaf recipe, The Christmas Movie Cookbook 0 Comment

Make it meatloaf with “A Christmas Story” this holiday season and enjoy a tasty, vintage meatloaf dinner. No way you’ll shoot your eye out. We promise! “Meatloaf, smeatloaf, double beatloaf. I hate meatloaf,” said my husband never. Actually, he loves meatloaf. It was, after all, Randy, little brother of Ralphie, the main character in “A Christmas Story,” who loathed meatloaf and said those words. Nevertheless, food historian Andrew Smith reports that the first recipe for what we consider American meatloaf

New Byers’ Choice Caroler Display

Lori Libka At Bronner's, Decorating, Villages and Figurines June 27, 2023July 13, 2023Byers' Choice, Byers' Choice carolers, Byers' Choice carolers at Bronner's, caroler figurines, carolers, Christmas carolers, made in the USA 0 Comment

Bronner’s new Byers’ Choice caroler display brings to life the delightful, handcrafted characters created right here in the USA. Growing from a hobby at the Byers’ dining room table, the business today employs 40 artisans in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Designing the Caroler Display Indeed, Bronner artist and decorator, Eileen Boone, welcomed the opportunity to redo the caroler display. “I really am enjoying this project,” she said early on. “Since the product brings no limitations to the project, I have a

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