This colorful and aromatic collection brings the magic of the holidays to life. As if from a dream, our stoic nutcracker faces off against an evil mouse king while French horns and marching drums reach a dramatic crescendo. Over 30 years ago, Deborah and Bruce Michel launched Michel Design Works with one goal: create high-quality products featuring distinctive, signature designs that customers will love. What began as a mom-and-pop business in their barn has grown into a beloved company with loyal customers around the globe.