Step into the magic of the season with treasures that bring the ballet’s enchantment home. From timeless keepsakes to whimsical finds for the ballet lovers on your list, these curated picks capture the sparkle and spirit of everyone’s favorite holiday classic.
Mark & Graham
Your holiday party won’t be complete without this ceramic, nutcracker-shaped wine bucket, large enough to chill two bottles. And add a personal touch with a sand-blasted monogram on the front of his hat!
Pottery Barn Kids
No young balletomane’s library is complete without these gold-finished bookends. Sold as a set of two, each bookend is 7 inches wide by 7.5 inches tall and features an upright pointe shoe with flowing ribbons and a felt-padded raised base.
Laines London
Keep your feet warm with these faux fur, non-slip, cross-strap slippers. Available in six colors, each slipper features a beautiful detachable brooch of the Nutcracker Prince—handmade by skilled artisans.
Neiman Marcus
Serve your favorite holiday pies and sweets on these bone china plates, decorated with images of Clara, the Mouse King, the Nutcracker Prince, and Sugar Plum Fairy. Combine this set of 4 plates with mugs featuring the same design for your own Nutcracker tea party, or with wine glasses for a sophisticated touch at your holiday dinner party.
Pottery Barn
Snuggle up before a roaring fire or glittering tree with this soft throw blanket, designed by the husband-and-wife team behind Rifle Paper Co., Nathan and Anna Bond. Their original hand-painted illustrations have been transformed into embroidered characters in the center of this super soft throw. Machine washable, this is a blanket that can be part of your holiday decor for years to come.
Once Upon a Dance
This story of Bunny and her love of dancing is sure to get your little one up on their feet. Filled with adorable animals, fairytale magic, and movement prompts, this illustrated hardback book is guaranteed to transform reading time into active fun.
Anthropologie x New York City Ballet
Bring your favorite Nutcracker adversaries home with these stainless steel and aluminum cheese knifes. Inspired by New York City Ballet and George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker®, this only-at-Anthro collection is the perfect gift for any balletomane, ultimate party host, or cheese lover in your life.
Sugarfina
This limited-edition Candy Trunk is perfect for holiday gatherings, snuggling up with a good movie, and everything in between. The curated selection includes Champagne Bears®, Sugared Cranberries, Sparkling Cider Bears, Raspberry Crunchies, Mistletoe Kisses, Sparkle Pops®, Maple Bourbon Pecans, Holiday Trees, and But First, Rosé Roses—all inside a luxurious keepsake box complete with a polished brass lock and leather handle.
Homesick
Light this 13-ounce natural soy wax candle and journey away to the Land of Sweets. Spicy top notes of cinnamon, clove, and pecan mix with earthy mid notes of sandalwood and wintermint as well as sweet base notes of ginger and vanilla to embody the delights of The Nutcracker. All Homesick candles are cruelty-free and non-toxic.
Once Upon a Charm | Frames: $250, Charms: $28–50
If Clara wore glasses, they would shimmer with the magic of Once Upon a Charm. Each pair captures the twinkle of the Sugar Plum Fairy and the courage of a girl who dares to dream. Designed to make girls’ eyewear as enchanting as it is practical, these beautifully crafted frames hold interchangeable charms, tiny treasures that fit flush into the temples and can be swapped and collected. This season’s exclusive Nutcracker Charms, from the Mouse King to the Nutcracker to the Sugar Plum Fairy herself, bring the ballet’s wonder to life. Available in prescription, blue-light, and sunglass styles.
