Snow globes let it snow all year round

January 12, 2021 at 2:09PM
Let it Snow
Snowglobes create winter sparkle all year round. (Photo by Ryan Dyer, Styling by Barbara Schmidt/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Snow globes have for decades been associated with kitsch. They've been the trinket or souvenir you buy from a cart to commemorate a skyline. You can learn to make them yourself with internet instructions using a jar, a little glue and pinch of glitter. But back when they were invented, they were elegant novelties made of heavy glass, showcasing intricate figurines. Orbs like these hark back to that time. Sure, you can still find and get a kick out of the mass-produced plastic variety. But these, made of heavy glass that reflects and captures light, feel magical as they create a never-ending, sparkling winter.

From left:

Crystal clear, $58, walkerart.org

Deer in winter, $58, walkerart.org

Lennox gold tree, $40, studiobstyle.com

Chanel, $350, etsy.com

Ornament collection, $54 (set of 36), macys.com

Barbara Schmidt of studiobstyle in Minneapolis is a nationally known creative director and stylist.

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Styling By Barbara Schmidt // Photo by Ryan Dyer // Text by Sue Campbell

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