A holiday project in Antwerp, Belgium, gained attention in 2025 as collector Christel Dauwe continued to expand a large ornament collection. The collection has more than 64,000 ornaments in private storage and about 18,000 pieces in a small shop. Dauwe began collecting during teenage years, and the shop changed from selling antiques to selling ornaments 35 years ago. A major moment happened during a trip to Poland, where a factory offered to make special designs but required an order of 200 pieces for each shape. This rule helped shape the early plans for the shop and showed strong interest in handmade decorations.

The shop grew with help from the Polish factory and 32 more European producers. This support increased the number of designs and helped the business remain stable. Dauwe said that many customers looked for ornaments that showed personal experiences, such as a pet, a car, or an important event. The collection also included expensive items, such as an ornament of Alexander the Great that cost more than 500 euros. Each ornament was dusted twice a year. Dauwe explained that holiday traditions brought feelings of nostalgia and hope, and this idea guided the shop.