Patti Porter, Rusted Chandelier

I love baubles! I buy glass ones in three sizes: 4,” 5” and 6.” They are beautiful hand blown glass in magnificent colors. We use them in trees, and add to large bowls for centerpieces and sometimes tuck in some pine and a little ribbon. Because the colors are so beautiful we encourage people to use them year-round in their containers, and even sitting on top of candlesticks make a great look and pops of color where you might need it. With the great colors you can really customize your tree to coordinate with your existing colors you have in your room. What we like to do is decorate with our decor as opposed to sticking with traditional red and green. Although there is nothing wrong with red and green, it’s just fun and unique to go a different direction.

Rae Sutton, Three French Hens

We always use them to create layers and dimensions on our Christmas trees. Layering the bauble ornaments deeper into the tree makes the smaller, more intricate ornaments POP! We use bauble ornaments as large as 20" in diameter on our larger trees and even to create a skirt. We sell the shatterproof kind so that you can use them outdoors too, and for years and years to come.

Alyssa Mangan, Blue Dahlia

Bauble ornaments are a holiday decorating classic because they strike the perfect balance between versatility and nostalgia. I like to layer them deep within the branches of a Christmas tree, close to the trunk, to add depth and shine while still letting more unique or sentimental ornaments have their moment towards the front. Beyond the tree, I think baubles work great when added to garlands and wreaths. Cluster three or more baubles together to make more of an impact. I also love tucking them in lanterns or decorative bowls, as decor on trays, and even tied onto a gift as an extra touch.  

Teddy Karl, The Great Cover Up

I almost always add baubles into whatever theme or style I'm using. They are a great filler, considering the cost of specialty ornaments. They are often glass and pair beautifully with the traditional Radko-style ornaments. As your collection of special ornaments grows, you can simply use less filler. They can be shiny, glittery or matte to help accentuate the different "moods" of your trees. You can even choose an unbreakable option if children or feisty pets are an issue. Since the color choices of these ornaments change with each season's trends, you'll never have a problem finding what you need for your situation. Even the inexpensive options conjure the same effect!