Balsam Hill Mercury Glass Ornament Set vs Balsam Hill Farmhouse Christmas Ornament Set

Both sets come from Balsam Hill and share the same glass construction and indoor or covered-outdoor rating. The Mercury Glass set wins on quantity and versatility: 12 or 24 pieces in three sizes, a glossy reflective finish, and shapes that work as bowl fillers or mixed with other collections. The Farmhouse set is the statement choice: 25 mouth-blown pieces at 4 to 7.75 inches, with plaid patterns, glitter, and themed shapes like reindeer, sleighs, and ice skates. Owners of the Farmhouse set rate it higher and call it well made and unique, though that score rests on far fewer reviews. Pick Mercury Glass for a full, shimmering tree on a budget of effort; pick Farmhouse for a rustic, vintage look with larger focal ornaments.

• Choose the Mercury Glass Ornament Set if you want many small-to-medium reflective ornaments to fill a tree, mix with other collections, or use as bowl fillers.
• Choose the Farmhouse Ornament Set if you want larger, mouth-blown statement pieces with plaid, glitter, and rustic village and reindeer shapes.