When purchasing Calliope Designs ornaments most of us think of our own family. Our babies and children, our life’s special occasions, our grandparents, our pets. This is normal – we…

When you have the opportunity, why not start at the top? What’s the Original Calliope Ornament Neiman Marcus Featured? Neiman Marcus was the first department store to sell Calliope Designs…

Some tales of how a little “in the kitchen business” got started are just too much fun! I imagine everyone who has ever owned a business has that moment when…

Hawaii! One of the most beautiful and tropical vacation spots in the world! It’s sunny and hot, and the prevailing clothing style is swimsuits and flip-flops. Outdoor activities – beaching,…

Summer’s here and it seems like a strange time to be thinking about Personalized Christmas ornaments. There are a few people who DO enjoy doing their holiday shopping during these…

Calliope Designs brings you the original “personalized Christmas ornament” and here are some reasons a Calliope Designs ornament makes such a wonderful Christmas gift! Popular Calliope Designs: It is handcrafted…

I’m always on the lookout for fun projects to do with children at Christmas time. Of course, making your own ornaments to the tree is one of the best activities…

We started our family-owned business back in 1971, making and selling “dough” ornaments at local crafts fairs, especially the popular Dickens Christmas Faire in San Francisco. The dough ornaments were…

Our latest addition to the Family ornaments group at calliopedesigns.com is the Little Red Engine carrying the Christmas tree. Our Featured Little Red Engine Ornament Santa can drive the engine…

Thinking of something for a gift for a large group? Perhaps at work? or a large family gathering? Gifting Ornaments to Your Large Family Over the years of making and…

Design Your Own Family Ornaments with Pet! Our Design your Own ornament section has been so popular that we decided to add some great new products. Introducing Family Ornaments with Pets!…

Cyber Monday Ornament Sale Enjoy great deals on our custom ornament collections this Cyber Monday! Just in time for your holiday and early gift shopping! Get 20% OFF your entire…