Bette Fraser Day Glass Ornaments

Born and raised in New Mexico, Bette Fraser Day has spent a lifetime surrounded by the landscapes, colors and cultural traditions of the American Southwest. Childhood experiences in New Mexico, years spent in Texas and more than four decades living in Tucson, Arizona have all influenced an artistic style filled with desert color and Southwestern imagery. Her hand-painted glass ornaments transform those inspirations into miniature works of art, combining vivid color with dimensional embellishments, metal accents, stones, glitter and decorative details.

What makes Bette Fraser Day ornaments especially appealing to collectors is that each one is truly one of a kind. Rather than choosing from identical reproductions of the same design, collectors receive the actual hand-painted ornament pictured. Horses and mustangs appear against colorful desert skies, while cactus, roadrunners, butterflies, turtles, crosses, dreamcatchers and Kokopelli motifs celebrate the visual character of Southwestern art and décor. Other designs wander toward the coast with seahorses, starfish and ocean-inspired scenes. Their distinctive round glass form makes them beautiful as Southwestern Christmas ornaments, but their artwork also lends itself to year-round display on ornament stands, small decorative trees or alongside Western and desert décor.

Why Buy Bette Fraser Day Ornaments from Traditions?

Serving collectors since 1994, Traditions is a family-owned holiday store with a long-standing appreciation for distinctive decorations, collectible art and artists whose work brings something genuinely different to a collection. We especially appreciate pieces like Bette Fraser Day's ornaments, where the hand of the artist and the individuality of each design are part of what makes collecting them so rewarding.

Every Bette Fraser Day ornament offered in this collection is individually photographed so you can see the actual piece you are choosing. Because these are one-of-a-kind hand-painted glass ornaments, the ornament pictured is the ornament you will receive. Our team personally inspects items as they arrive, and our knowledgeable customer service team is always happy to help collectors choose a special piece or add to an existing collection.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are Bette Fraser Day ornaments really one of a kind?

Yes. Each Bette Fraser Day ornament in this collection is individually hand-painted and embellished, making every piece unique. The ornament shown in the product photography is the actual ornament you will receive, so another collector will not own an identical version of your piece.

What inspires Bette Fraser Day's ornament designs?

Bette's artwork is deeply connected to the American Southwest. Born and raised in New Mexico and a longtime resident of Tucson, Arizona, she draws inspiration from desert landscapes, Southwestern colors and imagery associated with the region. Her designs include horses, cactus, roadrunners, crosses, dreamcatchers, Kokopelli figures and other Western and Southwestern motifs, along with select coastal-inspired designs.

How can I display Bette Fraser Day ornaments besides on a Christmas tree?

Because each ornament is essentially a miniature piece of hand-painted glass art, collectors don't have to pack them away after Christmas. Display a favorite ornament on a decorative ornament stand, group several on a small tabletop or feather tree, or incorporate them into Southwestern and Western décor throughout the year. Their desert colors also coordinate beautifully with rustic Christmas décor, natural greenery and other collectible glass ornaments.