Edited Choice: Kitsch Ornaments
Traditionalists, be warned. Christmas is getting a colourful makeover withone of this year's hottest bauble trends; cool kitsch. The playfully kitschtrend isa perfect alternative Christmas theme, and this season the fun factor has been ramped up this year with some totally bonkers baubles; from teapots and trinkets to corgis, camels and even a Christmas tree topped camper vans. We've rounded up six of our favourites toensure that this season is as fun as it is festive.Merry Kitschmas!
Tea Tray Bauble, £25, Fortnum & Mason
This gorgeous hand painted tea tray features tea-filled cups on pretty saucers with little teaspoons – and even miniature sandwiches and scones with clotted cream and jam.
Tea Tray Bauble, £25, Fortnum & Mason
This gorgeous hand painted tea tray features tea-filled cups on pretty saucers with little teaspoons – and even miniature sandwiches and scones with clotted cream and jam.
Corgi Hand-Painted Bauble, £49, Aerloom At Aram Store
Epitomising The Queen's most loved pets, this regal and royal Swarovski encrusted corgi sits proudly upon his comfy throne.
Wine Glass Bauble, £12, Urban Outfitters
These liquid filled wine glass baubles look sorealistic you may actually start worrying about your carpet.
Camel Bauble, £15, Raj Tent Club
This cheerful sparkly camel with its pretty patterned throw, brightly coloured pom poms and woolly tassels is enough to make even a Christmas Grinch smile.
Camper Van Bauble £3, George Home
An upgrade to the more traditional tree-on-car bauble, this fabulous Camper Van bauble is wrapped in fun and festive multi-coloured fairy lights andcarries a bauble-covered Christmas tree on its back.
Frog Bauble, £4.49, Dobbies Garden Centres
This royal frog is so handsome inhis pearl necklace and crown, you'll have to fight the urge to pucker up.
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