Make it personal this Christmas.
Photo cards, ornaments and keepsakes with their favorite people in them, designed and made in our downtown Ames shop.
Christmas is almost here!
Our most-loved gifts this season
Who are you shopping for?
Pick someone on your list and jump straight to our favorites for them.
Mom & Grandma
The little faces she loves, somewhere she'll see them every day.
Dad & Grandpa
For the one who says he doesn't need anything.
The family cook
Grandma's handwritten recipe, kept in the kitchen forever.
Pet lovers
Because the dog is family too, and deserves a holiday plaid.
Ames & Iowa fans
Local favorites, from Main Street to the Cyclones.
Hard to shop for
The one who has everything, except their memories saved.
Still stuck? Unwrap an idea.
Tap the box and we'll pull out an idea from our shop.
#FoundOnMain
Join the Downtown Ames Ornament Hunt
From December 3, as Snow Magic kicks off, shops on Main Street hide the 2026 first edition ornament for you to find. Or start your collection today.
See the series
Family traditions start here
A new ornament every year
Add this year's photo to the tree. A range of shapes and finishes, for your own tree, a stocking or the whole family.
Design an ornament
The most meaningful gift for parents and grandparents
We turn old photos, slides, VHS tapes and home movies into digital files the whole family can watch on a TV, tablet or phone. This takes time, so drop your materials off soon to have them ready for the holidays.