Description

Winter in the Valley Ornament by P. Buckley Moss

Content & Subject
Winter in the Valley Ornament by P. Buckley Moss is a numbered, limited edition porcelain ornament that beautifully captures the joy and simplicity of wintertime in a peaceful rural valley. As part of both the Moss Ornament Collection and the Moss Winter Collection, this charming piece celebrates playful family moments and the quiet beauty of snow-covered landscapes in Moss’s beloved folk-art style.

At the heart of Winter in the Valley Ornament, children and adults enjoy a lively day of sledding down a gentle, snow-blanketed hillside. Their scarves trail behind them in bright strokes of color, adding movement and cheer to the scene. A mother cradles an infant close as she walks, while a father and young children race down the slope on wooden sleds—each figure portrayed with Moss’s characteristic elongated forms and expressive simplicity.

Behind them stands a striking red-brick home with white-paned windows and a steep roof dusted with snow. Its warm color contrasts beautifully with the cool blues and purples of the snowy valley. Bare winter trees surround the home, their branches stretching gracefully into a pale winter sky layered in soft pastels. The setting evokes a feeling of nostalgia—winter days filled with laughter, togetherness, and the simple joys of the season.

Style & Technique
Rendered in Moss’s signature folk-art technique, Winter in the Valley Ornament features clean, flowing lines and delicate color transitions that create a serene yet lively composition. The porcelain surface brings crisp clarity to each detail—from the snow’s subtle texture and the brick home’s warm red tone to the fabric-like movement of the children’s scarves.

As a numbered limited edition, this ornament preserves the fine detail of Moss’s brushwork, giving collectors a richly layered winter scene that feels both classic and heartwarming. The round format enhances the sense of harmony, drawing the viewer’s eye naturally from the joyful sledders in the foreground to the peaceful valley landscape behind them.

Mood & Inspiration
The mood of Winter in the Valley Ornament is cheerful, nostalgic, and filled with the warmth of family despite the cold winter air. Moss captures the sense of community and closeness that winter often inspires—the way snowfall brings families together for simple pleasures like sledding, walking, or admiring the quiet beauty of nature.

The red home symbolizes comfort and shelter; the sledding children, pure joy; and the serene valley, a timeless connection to the land and seasons. This ornament embodies winter happiness, shared moments, and the delight of childhood memories.

Placement & Gift Ideas
Winter in the Valley Ornament looks beautiful hanging on a Christmas tree with the included cord or displayed on a tiny easel as part of a winter-themed vignette. Its gentle color palette and nostalgic setting make it a lovely addition to living rooms, entryways, nurseries, or reading nooks.

This ornament makes an excellent gift for Moss collectors, winter lovers, families, new parents, and anyone who cherishes heartwarming seasonal scenes. It is perfect for holiday gifting, winter birthdays, housewarmings, or as a keepsake to commemorate family traditions.

Includes a Certificate of Authenticity. (see FAQs)

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✨ Fun Fact:
P. Buckley Moss often uses flowing scarves and elongated figures to convey movement and personality. In winter scenes like this one, the scarves become expressive brushstrokes that bring playful energy to the composition.

🎁 Collector’s Insight:
As part of the Moss Winter Collection, Winter in the Valley Ornament is especially loved for its lively storytelling and heart-touching portrayal of winter joy. Collectors appreciate its blend of family warmth and serene landscape artistry—making it a standout winter treasure.

2012

Size: 3-5/16 inches diameter.

Any number of ornaments ship for the flat rate of $12.60

🎁 Available through Canada Goose Gallery in Waynesville, Ohio — your trusted source for the art of P. Buckley Moss.