Decorating With Nutcrackers: Which Size Goes Where
Nutcrackers now come in every size from stocking stuffer to taller than a child, and most of the trouble with them comes from buying the wrong size for the spot. Get the height right and place them in pairs or deliberate groups, and even an inexpensive one looks good. Sizes 12 to 15 inches. About the height of a wine bottle. (Slightly smaller 10-inch pairs (on Amazon) work on tables and shelves too.) Fits on bookshelves, side tables, consoles and windowsills. This is the size most people need. Buy them in pairs or threes; one on its own looks like it lost its partner. Three in descending heights (say 15, 12 and 10 inches) makes a nice step pattern. ...