Music & Hobbies Ornaments

Pink Lipstick Ornament

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Regular price $11.95

Great Holiday Gift
Re-strung Ready-to-hang
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There's No Such Thing as Just One Ornament

Pick a favorite. Then accept that "just one" was never really an option.

Chive's Pink Lipstick Ornament is a lipstick ornament for whoever has worn the same shade for years running and calls that loyalty rather than a lack of imagination, the glass mouth-blown and finished with a proper matte-look paint job instead of a glossy one. The cap alone takes a separate firing pass to get the metallic band right, a detail most people will never consciously clock and would absolutely miss the moment it went missing from the design entirely. The lipstick has always known that applying it is sometimes the actual reason for the confidence and sometimes only the confirmation of confidence already fully present, and it never has to decide which one came first in order to do its job well, day after day, without complaint or hesitation of any kind. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is the benchmark this finish was held against, and it passes.

Product Detail
  • Material: Glass
  • Composition: Hand-blown borosilicate glass
  • Finish: Hand painted
  • Hardware: pre-strung with a minimalist cord
  • Year Designed: 2024
Dimensions

1.06 inches diameter, 3.46 inches tall

Ornament Care Instruction

Remember, treat these ornaments like you would a friendship with someone who brings good wine: gently. Keep them in a safe spot when not in use, avoid introducing them to toddlers or cats, and they'll be around for many holidays to come.

Shipping & returns

Shipping

  • Free shipping: Orders $200+ within the US
  • Standard: 5–8 business days, Express 2–3 business days (at checkout)
  • International Ships: to 40 countries — rates at checkout
  • Packaging Ships: in outer box to protect gift box

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Returns

We accept returns within 30 days of delivery on unused items in original packaging. If your piece arrives damaged, contact us within 7 days with a photo and we will replace it at no charge.

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The Story Behind This Ornament

My sister Ramona has worn the same shade of lipstick since she was nineteen, discontinued twice by two different companies, both times located and stockpiled by Ramona in quantities she describes as 'reasonable' and the rest of the family describes as 'concerning,' with receipts to prove her side. She does not consider this a personality quirk. She considers it consistency, a word she uses often and with some pride, usually while reapplying without a mirror, which she has done correctly by feel for over a decade. When the sample of this ornament arrived, Ramona held it directly against her actual lipstick tube for a full comparison under three different light sources in her kitchen, which is not a request anyone had actually made of her, before declaring the match close enough to count as official. She keeps the ornament on her makeup mirror now, not the tree at all, on the grounds that some things earn a spot outside the seasonal rotation entirely and should not have to wait for December to be appreciated properly. She has already asked, twice, whether we plan to do a version in her actual specific shade number, by name. We have not answered yet. We are thinking about it, seriously, in a meeting, with samples.

Care Tips

Storage Do’s and Don’ts:

(Because Yes, They’re Fragile)

  • Do wrap each ornament individually in soft tissue paper, bubble wrap, or a gentle cloth. (No, shoving them in a shoebox with tinsel does not count.)
  • Don’t let them clink around in a box together. That’s a recipe for heartbreak and glittery shards.
  • Do store them in a sturdy container (plastic bins with dividers = chef’s kiss) and keep it in a cool, dry place — no attics or sketchy basements, please.

Pro Tip: Label the box like your life depends on it.

Write it on every side, not just the top, since nobody unloading a truck reads the top first. If you're storing these for next year, do future you a favor and note what's inside beyond just "ornaments." A little specificity now saves a lot of bubble wrap archaeology in eleven months.

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Every finished piece at Chive gets held directly up to a light source before it clears production, a visual check that goes back to the studio's earliest years and has stayed in place through every deadline since, without a single exception carved out for being busy. Glass in particular hides nothing under direct light: a color that looks right under a shop lamp can read completely differently once actual daylight hits it, and someone checks for exactly that gap before anything leaves the building. Founded in 2004, Chive built this habit into its ceramic flowers first and carried it straight into glass without softening it at all. A lipstick ornament lives or dies on whether the color reads true in both conditions, shop light and daylight, glossy case and matte finish. Nobody looks away early.


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Frequently asked questions

Where can I find a well made lipstick ornament?

You can find a well made lipstick ornament at Chive, hand-blown in glass and finished with a matte-look paint and a metallic cap band that takes its own separate firing pass. My sister Ramona, who has worn the same shade since nineteen, held one next to her actual tube under three different light sources and declared the match admissible. This is her standard.

Is the Pink Lipstick ornament right for yankee swap?

The Pink Lipstick ornament works for yankee swap because it finds its person immediately — the moment it surfaces, everyone in the room knows exactly who it belongs to, and the swap becomes a formality the group performs out of politeness. Ramona has been that person at every exchange since she was nineteen, recognized by the shade alone, without fail. This ornament does the same work.

Is the Pink Lipstick ornament a good hostess gift idea?

The Pink Lipstick ornament is a strong hostess gift idea for whoever has a signature shade, applies it by feel without a mirror, and considers consistency a personality trait rather than a limitation. Ramona identifies these people within minutes of entering a room, usually by the shade. They will understand this ornament without instructions.

Is the Pink Lipstick ornament hand painted glass or plastic?

The Pink Lipstick ornament is hand-painted glass, not plastic, with a matte finish on the tube and a metallic band on the cap that requires a separate firing pass. Ramona tested the color under daylight, lamp light, and the overhead fluorescent in her kitchen, the last of which she considers the harshest possible audit. It held up across all three.

Is the Pink Lipstick ornament too heavy for tree branches?

The Pink Lipstick ornament measures approximately 1.06 inches in diameter and 3.46 inches tall, slim enough to hang vertically between branches without crowding its neighbors. Ramona confirmed the proportions by comparing it directly to an actual lipstick tube under kitchen light, a test nobody assigned but which she conducted with full seriousness before declaring the likeness accurate. It hangs without spinning.

What is the best way to store the Pink Lipstick ornament?

Store the Pink Lipstick ornament upright in tissue paper inside a slim rigid container, away from heavier ornaments and heat. Ramona keeps hers on a makeup mirror between two actual lipstick tubes, a display she considers logical and the rest of the family reads as a declaration. Any dry, stable surface protects it well.

Where can I see your full music and hobby ornament collection?

The Music and Hobbies collection runs from guitars and cameras to tape measures and arcade machines, all hand-blown glass held to the same careful standard. Ramona has browsed the lineup, approved several pieces outright, and reserved comment on the rest, which from her counts as a warm reception. See them at /collections/music-christmas-ornaments.

Can the Pink Lipstick ornament be shipped directly as a gift?

The Pink Lipstick ornament cannot be shipped directly as a wrapped gift, arriving instead in secure protective transit packaging. Ramona wraps all her own gifts in solid-color paper that matches the recipient's wardrobe, a method she considers thoughtful and the rest of the family considers extremely Ramona. The presentation remains your call.

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