Achieve Lasting Beauty with Holiday Artificials

From simple holiday accents to full displays, artificials are becoming more popular every year

While some people will say that the look and fragrance of fresh greens and holiday blooms can never be duplicated, today's high quality artificials are coming closer and closer. Combining the unique look of your favorite holiday greens with a durability that will last for years, our collection of beautiful artificials will amaze you with their life-like qualities.

Extremely versatile, artificial boughs, wreaths and garland can be swapped out or recombined to create a new holiday look every year without purchasing new materials each time. With only a few different elements, you'll have literally hundreds of different combination to choose from that will be only limited by your imagination and creativity.

Artificials are also great for homes that aren't always conducive to live greens such as those with working fire places, warmer than normal rooms or other conditions that may adversely affect fresh plant material. By using artificials, you'll be assured that your holiday decorations will stay up longer, look great all season long and eliminate the mess that comes from dropping needles.

Lastly, artificials are a care free, no worry way to achieve many looks that would be impossible with normal greens. With a wide selection of "fantasy" selections such as snow-covered boughs and crystal adorned garland, you'll be able to give your creations a unique look unlike any other!

Byers Carolers Display Ideas

Add a little Thanksgiving charm with Pilgrim inspired Carolers

Disappointed with the aluminum tinsel trees and garish blue lights she was seeing in department stores during the 1960's, amateur artist Joyce Byers wanted holiday decorations that reflected the warmth and timeless traditions of her Christmas memories. Using scraps of fabric, a coat hanger, and some plaster and paint, Joyce created her first Carolers and displayed them on her dining room table that year.

After giving them as gifts, a local store noticed the Carolers and sold them quickly. The business built and by the late 1970's, the Carolers were a full-time business for the Byers', quickly becoming a holiday favorite of collectors everywhere. This year, Estabrook's is proud to continue the holiday tradition of Byers Carolers with a full assortment of these timeless classics, including fun accessories and brand new introductions.

Whether you're picking up your first Caroler this season or a devout collector, we've come up with a few display ideas that will showcase your Carolers at their very best:

	An accessory like a door or fence placed with a few Carolers can add warmth and charm to your display. The addition of snow trees brings this winter street scene to life. Traditional Victorian Carolers really bring these kinds of scenes to life.
	Real or artificial fruit thoughtfully placed around your Caroler figures can bring to life the spirit of the season. Santa and Mrs. Claus are perfect for these smaller-sized displays.
	A single Caroler or group of figures can make a lovely display, especially when nestled among a favorite collection or keepsake. Children Carolers are especially fitting for this kind of whimsical set-up.