Hand-Painted Chicago Wood Ornament | by Heather Gentile Collins

Bring a piece of the Windy City home for the holidays with this hand-painted wood slice ornament by Chicago artist Heather Gentile Collins.

Crafted on a natural, bark-edged wood round, each piece features a nod to the iconic Chicago flag—reimagined in soft sky blue stripes framing natural wood grain, with "Chicago" hand-lettered across the center in candy-cane-dotted red script. Accented with festive mistletoe and holly berry details at the top and finished with a braided red-and-white hanging cord, this ornament adds handmade warmth to your Christmas tree, wreath, or holiday gift packaging.

Because each ornament is individually painted by hand on natural wood, no two are exactly alike—subtle variations in wood grain, shape, and brushwork make every piece one-of-a-kind.

Features & Details

• Artist: Heather Gentile Collins (Chicago, IL)

• Medium: Acrylic paint on natural bark-edge wood slice

• Design: Chicago script lettering with polka dot detailing, flag-inspired sky blue stripes, and festive holly accent

• Hanger: Braided natural and red hanging loop ready for display

• Care: For indoor display; store wrapped in acid-free tissue paper or a protective ornament box between seasons