Proust

The story behind this piece makes it feel like a little museum artifact on my tree—the pointillist dots shimmer almost like they're painted in light. It arrived well-wrapped and the finish is delicate but sturdy enough to hang year after year.

The pointillist-inspired pattern looks even better in person than on screen—tiny dots of color that catch the tree lights beautifully. It's heavier than typical ornaments, which gives it a nice, almost art-object feel. This one's going front and center every year.

The little bauble arrived carefully wrapped, and the hand-painted pointillist pattern is even more intricate up close than in the photos. It’s a tiny work of art that makes my tree feel a bit more literary this year, and I catch myself staring at the dots every time I walk past.