Holidays & Occasions These Vintage-Inspired Handmade Christmas Ornaments Are Destined to Become Family Heirlooms Shop Cody Foster & Co. ornaments at Nordstrom. By Isabel Calkins Mata Isabel Calkins Mata Isabel Calkins Mata is a writer, brand marketer, and content strategist with seven years of of experience writing about lifestyle, wellness, and beauty. She has been published in Cosmopolitan, Marie Claire, Elle, Nylon, Southern Living, and other national publications. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Updated on October 24, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email We independently research, test, review, and recommend the best products—learn more about our process. If you buy something through our links, we may earn a commission. Photo: Courtesy of Nordstrom I get most excited about decorating the Christmas tree when the holidays roll around. There is a special kind of magic in gently placing an ornament between the flickering lights and sparkly tinsel on the tree, finding the perfect spot for it to hang. And the ornament I remember most fondly from my childhood is a beautiful glass ballerina figurine, inspired by my stepmom's love of dance and gifted to her in her own childhood. One day, I hope my own child will look at that same ornament and love it just as much as I do. That's exactly how Cody Foster & Co., a family-owned and operated business located in Valentine, a small town in the Sand Hills region of north-central Nebraska, wants you to feel about its handmade Christmas tree ornaments. Inspired by offbeat vintage pieces and unconventional antiques, founder Cody Foster started the company in 1993 after learning craft-making from his grandmother, Isa Foster. Still in high school at the time, Foster began making ornaments with the support of his mother, hoping to create "joyful additions to the home" (as the brand puts it) that would become family collectibles passed down from generation to generation. Vintage-Inspired Christmas Decorating With all products carefully handmade with materials like glass and metal, the brand has grown exponentially over the last 29 years and is now sold wholesale all over the U.S. and in several foreign countries. You can find Cody Foster & Co. in some of your favorite shops, one of them being a fan favorite, Nordstrom. This year, their ornaments feature fun, colorful, and occasionally kitschy motifs including a pizza box, a tool kit, a hamburger, and caviar. You can scroll through all Cody Foster & Co. ornaments and decorations available at the department store, or you can start with our cheat sheet of a dozen ornaments below—prices start at just $16. These modern heirlooms will surely be family favorites for years to come. Cody Foster & Co. Tape Measure Glass Ornament Nordstrom.com BUY IT: $19; nordstrom.com Cody Foster & Co. Fortune Cookie Ornament Nordstrom.com BUY IT: $21; nordstrom.com Cody Foster & Co. Retro Cat Clock Glass Ornament Nordstrom.com BUY IT: $21; nordstrom.com Cody Foster & Co. Oyster Ornament Nordstrom.com BUY IT: $22; nordstrom.com Cody Foster & Co. Champagne Button Glass Ornament Nordstrom.com BUY IT: $25; nordstrom.com Cody Foster & Co. Box of Cigars Ornament Nordstrom.com BUY IT: $26; nordstrom.com Cody Foster & Co. Santa Is Stuck Ornament Nordstrom.com BUY IT: $26; nordstrom.com Cody Foster & Co. Kitten Queen Ornament Nordstrom.com BUY IT: $29; nordstrom.com Cody Foster & Co. Mirrorball Snowman Ornament Nordstrom.com BUY IT: $21; nordstrom.com Cody Foster & Co. Weiner Pup Hot Dog Ornament Nordstrom.com BUY IT: $16; nordstrom.com Cody Foster & Co. Plant Dad Glass Ornament Nordstrom.com BUY IT: $24; nordstrom.com Cody Foster & Co. Orchard Peach Ornament Nordstrom.com BUY IT: $21; nordstrom.com Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit