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My Favorite Christmas Decoration

December 19, 2010 · By Diane Henkler · 49 Comments

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Do you remember these votive holders that I have on my kitchen windowsill? They are my favorite Christmas decoration.

Decorating with candles for the holidays

They are called Kosta Boda Snowballs.  Their tag line – Created In The Snow Of The Seventies by Ann Warff.  I have collected 8 over the years. I love them!

 I was recently shopping at HomeGoods to buy some goodies using a $50.00 gift-card that I won in the HomeGoods Mom Cave contest that Kate at Centsational Girl had. (Thanks again Kate – I had fun on my shopping spree.)

If you are familiar with HomeGoods you know that as soon as you walk into the store – china and glassware are to your left.  I usually head there first and browse through the store in a clockwise direction.  On the first shelf I looked at I saw one of these snowballs. I got pretty excited as I haven’t seen one in a long time and figured it was meant to be since I just posted about them.   I happily placed it in my basket and continued shopping to see what I else I could find to spend the $50 on.

Decorating with candles for the holidays

Since it is a “snowball” you can leave it up all winter long – not just for the holidays.

Holiday Candle holder ideas

 I would love to find a few more of my favorite christmas decoration – will just have to keep searching.

 

 

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  1. Laura says

    01/07/2021 at 11:07 am

    I love the Snowballs too and have the set of the 3 sizes and a medium. Go to the website for the Uffda Shop in Red Wing, MN. They have an excellent stock of Kosta Boda and Orreffors votives. They will shop anywhere in continental US. Great shop!

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  2. Kelley says

    12/22/2010 at 10:19 am

    I have never heard of these but now I am so intrigued. They are gorgeous! I love that they really look like ice! Thank you for the chance! :D

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  3. Kay O. says

    12/22/2010 at 1:51 am

    Those snowballs look beautiful. How nice of you to be willing to part with one. Merry Christmas!

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  4. Patricia in Denver says

    12/21/2010 at 5:37 pm

    This is a beautiful piece. If I don’t win, I am sure whoever does will enjoy it very much.

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  5. Christina says

    12/21/2010 at 12:45 pm

    Ohhhh please I love Kosta Boda but never seem to find affordable pieces. I was lucky enough to visit on of their faktories in Sweden years ago.

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  6. Katharine says

    12/21/2010 at 4:33 am

    My mom has several of the snow balls and I have about 6 Kosta Boda bowls, so I’ll let others win the snowballs. How much, at Home Goods, were they? Just curious. This is very generous of you since it’s going to cost a fortune to ship. Oh wait…you probably know this but get a USPS box that it will fit in and there will be a max shipping of $10-15. They are the flat rate boxes.

    Your window display is gorgeous. Katharine

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  7. AmyK says

    12/21/2010 at 1:56 am

    Love the snowball candle holders… have never seen anything like those. i love that you can keep them out all winter long, too.

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  8. Rondell says

    12/20/2010 at 10:55 pm

    Hello! I just found your blog…I’d love to be entered to have a chance to win the snowball, I’ve never seen them before! We don’t have a Home Goods store here hopefully someday!

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  9. Mrs. G says

    12/20/2010 at 7:38 pm

    So pretty! I don’t have a Home Goods store anywhere close to me, so I’d love to win!

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  10. christina says

    12/20/2010 at 5:25 pm

    I like inmyownstyle.com on face book.

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  11. christina says

    12/20/2010 at 5:24 pm

    I would love to win one of these, thank you for the chance!

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  12. Lucy says

    12/20/2010 at 5:02 pm

    Love these snowballs!!

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  13. Laurie @ Little Blue Chairs says

    12/20/2010 at 4:29 pm

    Oh, I remember these. I have always thought they were beautiful.

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  14. Nancy says

    12/20/2010 at 3:57 pm

    Those snowballs look so nice with the greenery. Thanks for the opportunity to win one.

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  15. Marilyn Holeman says

    12/20/2010 at 1:55 pm

    These are pretty, Diane. Please enter me. Merry Christmas!

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  16. Sandy @The Mommys Place says

    12/20/2010 at 11:25 am

    Diane, that is adorable, what a great find. Would look so pretty on my mantel.

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  17. Cindy's Crafty Creations says

    12/20/2010 at 10:49 am

    Oooooo… the snowballs are so cute… they look like ice.. all sparkly…I would love to win one :) Thank you

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  18. Serena says

    12/20/2010 at 10:05 am

    Love your blog!! I’m also a blog-chic, but not quite as crafy as you. Just bought a new house and I’m itching to decorate as inexpensively and fashionably as possible. Your site is giving me good vibes! :)

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  19. Carolyn says

    12/20/2010 at 9:46 am

    I’m heading over there, for sure! I loved these when I saw them on your blog and wondered where I could find such a “frosty” and wonderful addition to the window ledge!

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  20. sarah of handbagsnpigtails says

    12/20/2010 at 9:23 am

    I LOVE these! Ive never seen anything like them:) Thanks for the chance

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  21. Heidi says

    12/20/2010 at 9:19 am

    Please throw me a snowball!!

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  22. NeeNee says

    12/20/2010 at 9:14 am

    I wanted a snowball as soon as I first saw them on your windowsill. They are so cute. I’m hoping I win!!

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  23. Helen says

    12/20/2010 at 8:16 am

    Love the snowballs. I’ll have to check out our local Home Goods.

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  24. Brenda says

    12/20/2010 at 7:53 am

    I love these. The snowballs look so warm and inviting sitting on your windowsill.

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  25. Toni says

    12/20/2010 at 7:46 am

    Great find, Diane! I love the snowball & purple ornament combo in your window.

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  26. Patricia says

    12/20/2010 at 6:44 am

    I would love to have one of those. Thanks so much for the opportunity. (I don’t have a Homegoods anywhere near me.) Merry Christmas.

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  27. Tracy says

    12/20/2010 at 6:44 am

    REEEEEALLY??!! Oh, I just loved those from the moment you posted them! Don’t you love a good find?? Ü Thanks so much for the chance to win!

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  28. Christine Aldinger says

    12/20/2010 at 4:52 am

    count me in please!

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  29. Holly Days says

    12/20/2010 at 1:57 am

    I think I’m in love, I love winter, the snow, the cold, and the ice.
    Holly

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  30. Rae says

    12/20/2010 at 1:48 am

    You are incredibly kind. this is definitely the kind of snowball I would love to have

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  31. Laura @ Ms Smartie Pants says

    12/20/2010 at 1:40 am

    I have the perfect place for a snowball! I hope I win it.

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  32. Tracey says

    12/20/2010 at 12:41 am

    I love the snowballs you have in your windows and would absolutely love to win one….thank you for the chance!

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  33. Karen says

    12/20/2010 at 12:06 am

    Love those snowballs. No Home Goods close to me, so hope I win yours! What a nice little giveaway. karen

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  34. Amanda says

    12/19/2010 at 11:50 pm

    Gorgeous! I’ve never seen anything like that and would LOVE to win!

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  35. Nancy H says

    12/19/2010 at 11:44 pm

    I love “Snowballs!” Please enter me in your giveaway…I hope I win!

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  36. Jill Crossfield says

    12/19/2010 at 11:40 pm

    I love that you introduce me to a whole line of decorating that pretty much has been hit or miss- thanks for so many wonderful ideas.The Kosta Boda votive is wonderful and I.just.think. it would fit right in with the chilly Christmas weather we are having in Florida! Thanks for the chance to win it!

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  37. Kim says

    12/19/2010 at 11:28 pm

    Oh so pretty. Thanks for the chance!

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  38. angelina says

    12/19/2010 at 11:25 pm

    That is so lovely. Also generous of you to share your prize winnings. I know one lucky person will enjoy the snowball.

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  39. Helen McElhaney says

    12/19/2010 at 11:13 pm

    Very pretty! If I’m lucky, it will get here just in time for my January birthday!

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  40. Wanda Contreras says

    12/19/2010 at 10:30 pm

    These are so cute!!! Thanks for the opportunity to enter!!!
    best regards,
    Wanda

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  41. HouseMama says

    12/19/2010 at 10:04 pm

    Oh I would love to win the snowball! Pick me! ;)

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  42. Anonymous says

    12/19/2010 at 9:11 pm

    I can’t believe you posted today about the snowballs. I remembered your post before and wrote down the name of the manufactuer. I just looked on Amazon today and saw that they had the single ones or a pack of 3 – each a different size. I didn’t have the money to purchase today, but maybe I’ll get some Christmas cash – or better yet, win your giveaway! wow, that would be nice and how sweet of you to do something like that. Christmas Blessings to you and yours.
    Cathy

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  43. Jamillah says

    12/19/2010 at 9:06 pm

    Now I have to go to the Homegoods store in Illinois. I keep hearing about what good stuff they have. What an awesome giveaway!!!

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  44. Linda @ A La Carte says

    12/19/2010 at 8:51 pm

    Diane they are so pretty! I would love this for sure. Thanks for the chance!!

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  45. Becky says

    12/19/2010 at 8:30 pm

    I love these votive holders…your window is beautiful decorated with them!!!

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  46. Kim says

    12/19/2010 at 8:27 pm

    These are just beautiful. Thanks for the chance to win one.

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  47. Neve says

    12/19/2010 at 8:06 pm

    Oh Diane…how lovely! Your decorating is fantastic…loved the snowballs in your kitchen window and I assumed they were a family heirloom….to discover you found one at HomeGoods….wow….love it!

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  48. Lou Ann says

    12/19/2010 at 7:56 pm

    Oh those are so cute! We don’t have home goods here unfortunately. Hoping I win!

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  49. Christine Barry says

    12/19/2010 at 7:51 pm

    Ooooh, pick me!

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