{"title":"New Ornaments","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"2024-mobile-ornament-crichton-leprechaun","title":"2024 Mobile Ornament - Crichton Leprechaun","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Crichton Leprechaun was reported to have been spotted sitting in a tree in Crichton, a neighborhood of Mobile, AL, on March 14, 2006. When a news team from local NBC affiliate WPMI-TV arrived, they noticed a crowd had assembled near the tree. Someone in the crowd drew an amateur sketch of what witnesses said the leprechaun looked like. The story was then reported locally and posted to YouTube on St. Patrick's Day, where it became one of the first viral videos on YouTube. As of 2024, the original news clip has had over 6.5 million views – and the leprechaun story and drawing have become iconic in Mobile and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition, the Crichton Leprechaun has been referenced in national mainstream media. The story has been covered by The New York Times, Fox News, MSNBC, and many other media outlets, and was lampooned on Comedy Central’s The Daily Show, Key and Peele, and South Park. The original news story includes many humorous interpretations through local interviews. Eyewitnesses say the leprechaun only comes out at night and disappears if you shine a light in its direction. Some people bring cameras and video recorders to the site in an attempt to capture images, while others hope to find a pot of gold underneath the tree. The original news story continues to receive media attention annually on St. Patrick’s Day.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44648567505067,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/9621\/0091\/files\/leprechaun2.jpg?v=1790789931"},{"product_id":"2024-pensacola-ornament-palafox-pier","title":"2024 Pensacola Ornament - Palafox Pier","description":"\u003cp\u003ePalafox Pier in downtown Pensacola, FL is home to a private marina that locals and tourists frequent to experience the waterfront and explore nearby Plaza de Luna, a city park overlooking Pensacola Bay. The entrance to Palafox Pier features one of the city’s iconic pelican statues surrounded by a cluster of small palm trees. Plaza de Luna, which opened in 2007, features a statue of the city’s founder, Tristán de Luna y Arellano, a Spanish explorer whose 1559 expedition near Pensacola established America’s first European settlement. In addition to a fountain courtyard at the northern entrance where children can play in interactive water jets, Plaza de Luna includes an 1,800-foot promenade for strolling and fishing, an amphitheater for performances, and a terrace for sunset viewing of beautiful Pensacola Bay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Artist: Mitzi Holt\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePensacola, Florida\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMitzi Holt was born and raised in Pensacola and began drawing by the age of five. She has continued to draw, paint, and develop her own self-taught style ever since and earned a degree in Graphic Design from Pensacola State College. Growing up in such a scenic environment, Mitzi was constantly inspired by the unlimited and exceptional beauty of the area. Besides drawing portraits and painting murals, she has produced a series of drawings depicting beloved Pensacola landmarks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44648588378283,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/9621\/0091\/files\/pier2.jpg?v=1790789922"},{"product_id":"2025-pensacola-ornament-historic-snowstorm","title":"2025 Pensacola Ornament - Historic Snowstorm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis year’s Pensacola ornament honors the Historic Snowstorm of 2025 that turned the Gulf Coast into a winter wonderland on January 21 and which broke 130-year-old records for the most snowfall (8.9 inches) and the coldest temperature (13º Fahrenheit) ever recorded in Pensacola. The ornament depicts the famous Pensacola Beach sign covered in snow, accompanied by a snowman and some seagulls. For this storm, the National Weather Service indicated that unusually cold and dry air, originating from the Arctic, collided with Gulf moisture, resulting in dry, fluffy snow that tended to accumulate. This type of powdery snow is more common in mountain areas than along the Gulf Coast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Artist: Mitzi Holt\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePensacola, Florida\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMitzi Holt was born and raised in Pensacola and began drawing by the age of five. She has continued to draw, paint, and develop her own self-taught style ever since and earned a degree in Graphic Design from Pensacola State College. Growing up in such a scenic environment, Mitzi was constantly inspired by the unlimited and exceptional beauty of the area. 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For this storm, the National Weather Service indicated that unusually cold and dry air, originating from the Arctic, collided with Gulf moisture, resulting in dry, fluffy snow that tended to accumulate. This type of powdery snow is more common in mountain areas than along the Gulf Coast.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45771915559083,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/9621\/0091\/files\/2025MobileOrnamentWhiteBack.jpg?v=1761685097"},{"product_id":"2026-pensacola-ornament-santa-over-the-beach","title":"2026 Pensacola Ornament – Santa Claus over Pensacola Beach","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"border: 0px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variant-emoji: inherit; font-weight: 400; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 19.2px; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-language-override: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; color: black !important; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003eThis year’s Pensacola ornament depicts Santa Claus and his sleigh flying over Pensacola Beach, past the iconic water tower that has become one of Florida’s most recognizable coastal landmarks. Originally constructed as a functional water storage tank, its distinctive spherical shape and colorful beach-ball design (added in 2012) have transformed it into a beloved symbol on the Gulf Coast. This scene blends the timeless magic of Christmas with the beauty and character of one of America’s favorite beach destinations. Perfect as a keepsake or thoughtful gift, this ornament celebrates the joy of the holiday season and the charm of Pensacola Beach.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47933863002283,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/9621\/0091\/files\/2026PensacolaOrnament7crop_4864e18b-7518-465e-bb3a-1f5bbf4f9f99.jpg?v=1790171208"},{"product_id":"2026-mobile-ornament-santa-over-mobile","title":"2026 Mobile Ornament – Santa Claus over Downtown Mobile","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin: 0px;\"\u003eThis year’s Mobile ornament depicts Santa Claus and his reindeer soaring across the night sky as they pass over the familiar skyline of Mobile, where historic architecture, sparkling lights, and the city's charm create a memorable holiday scene. 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