Oh, Christmas Tree: Bejeweled Christmas Trees by Kathi Shimp

Trust us: The true sparkle on these bejeweled trees just can’t be captured in pictures. Made with cherished jewelry pieces, precious metals and other keepsakes, these little bedazzled beauties are the perfect way to display forgotten mementos that would otherwise be kept stored away. “It’s like a charm bracelet that’s unique to the individual,” says the creator Kathi Shimp, who designs each tree with a theme in mind. Ranging from 8 to 16 inches tall and starting at $300, Shimp’s creations can be found at CrystallineVelvet (210 E. Walnut St., Suite 100, Springfield) or you can visit Jeweled Tree Creations to collaborate with Shimp and actually create a tree that is truly your own.