Journal

Notes on crystal gifting, display, and occasion planning

Orrefors Crystal Buying Guide: 3 Scenarios for Smarter Spending

Buying Orrefors crystal for corporate gifts or personal use? This guide covers the Orrefors Corona vase, decorative bowls from Orrefors crystal, annual Christmas ornaments, and the candle-wax-in-microwave question—from a procurement manager who tracks every dollar.

Elise Laurent

How to Clean Soot Off a Candle Jar (And Why It's the Wrong Question)

Orrefors crystal vases, ornaments, and candle holders are built to last decades. But soot from candle flames—and the aggressive cleaning it triggers—is a hidden threat. A quality inspector at Orrefors explains what actually causes soot, how to safely clean it off a crystal candle jar, and when professional restoration is worth the cost.

Elise Laurent

Orrefors for Corporate Gifting: An Admin Buyer's FAQ Guide

A practical FAQ about Orrefors crystal for corporate gifting—covering the 2025 Christmas ornament, small heart-shaped vases, decorative plates, peony care tips, and how to avoid counterfeits. Written by a purchasing manager who's ordered it all.

Elise Laurent