Create your own Delft Blue Christmas village!

Creating Christmas villages or miniature winter landscapes is a beloved tradition every year. These tiny villages are often placed on the windowsill or on a separate table in a dimly lit corner — a sparkling light in the darkness. Of course, you can go for the well-known miniature houses from brands like Lemax and Dickensville, but if you want to create a truly unique Christmas village, take a look at our Delft Blue and snow-white Christmas houses for your festive table. With our brand-new Christmas ornaments in various themes, you can easily build your own magical fantasy village!

Delft Blue houses are inspired by the ornate canal houses you’ll find in many Dutch city centers. Weathered by the elements and the passing of time, these centuries-old buildings lean charmingly against one another. The narrow yet tall houses along the water stand out with their richly decorated façades. Everyone immediately recognizes the iconic stepped gables that rise in neat tiers, while the elegant neck gables and rounded bell gables are equally fine examples of Dutch craftsmanship. It’s no surprise that these canal houses have been declared UNESCO World Heritage.

These quintessentially Dutch houses have been transformed into charming miniature versions, allowing you to create your very own Christmas village. Arrange them cozily in a row on your windowsill and admire your own miniature version of the cheerful shopping streets along the canals. Especially around Christmas, the canal houses are adorned with twinkling lights and moss-green wreaths. Some of the Delft Blue Christmas houses can also be used as tealight holders. When the candle is lit, it looks as if the tiny inhabitants of the Christmas house are awake, gazing out through the glowing windows. Other Delft Blue miniature houses have little holes in the roof, so you can use them as vases. Add a few lovely pine branches or sprigs with red berries to give your Delft Blue Christmas village an extra festive touch.

Do you have a cozy row of miniature houses on display? Bring your Christmas village to life by adding other delightful holiday ornaments. Think of snow-white ceramic Christmas trees decorated with Delft Blue flowers, Delft Blue deer with golden antlers, or use our other Delft Blue mini figurines to give your miniature Christmas village your own unique touch. We also have an entire collection of miniature animals — from bunnies, cats, and dachshunds to more exotic creatures if you prefer a truly unique Christmas village where elephants, pandas, or tigers roam. If you love a Christmas village filled with imagination and magic, the Delft Blue mushrooms with red caps or the miniature gnomes with their red pointy hats make for a charming addition.

With the new Vintage Christmas collection from Heinen Delfts Blauw, you can also create a miniature version of Santa’s Toy Shop. Choose charming ornaments inspired by traditional Dutch toys — such as a teddy bear, a rocking horse, or a drum — and place them among ornaments of wrapped presents and sparkling Christmas trees. The reindeer with their golden antlers complete the North Pole atmosphere perfectly!

Not sure yet which direction you want to take with your Christmas village or winter landscape? Get inspired by our extensive Christmas collection full of unique ornaments and miniature houses. Start by arranging the streets of your village — will you place the houses closely together, or scatter them here and there among artificial snow and twinkling lights? Then add the remaining miniature figures. Before you know it, you’ll have your own cozy Christmas village right at home!