Premieres: Sunday, November 23 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT on Hallmark Channel and streams next day on Hallmark+
Stars: Laura Vandervoort (Smallville), Stephen Huszar (The Jane Mysteries). Part of Hallmark Channel’s Countdown to Christmas. Yet another great Christmas movie.
Holly James (Vandervoort), a passionate glassblower striving to establish her artistic identity, dreams of showcasing her creations at the Fern Grove Fair. Despite previous rejections from Jack Dubois (Huszar), who oversees the entries, Holly finds an unexpected opportunity to assist legendary glassblower Bianca Bonhomme, to help Jack. Unfortunately, Bianca is struggling with a creative slump and needs help managing her booth. While Holly assists Bianca, she also secretly displays her own art under a pseudonym and her vibrant work becomes a surprise hit, overshadowing Bianca’s work and challenging the fair’s traditional norms.
Holly does everything she can to help Bianca without giving away her identity while also growing closer to Jack, but unfortunately Walter, a news reporter, discovers the mystery and outs Holly, shattering her relationship with both Bianca and Jack. Holly is now forced to pick up the pieces and try to melt them back together.
The title does this movie justice, as your heart will melt with the warmth this story brings. Beautiful blown glass pieces displayed throughout the movie. A story of how change isn’t always the right way to go and in the art world this is proven here. Another great movie to watch this coming Sunday, so gather your galpals, some hot cocoa, warm blankets and some popcorn as you enjoy this memorable and loving movie. The ending is touching and I think we need to get a polaroid camera, some red ribbon, red or green binder clips for Christmas tree ornaments. Watch the movie and see what I’m talking about. I love Hallmark Christmas movies and you will love this one. Spread the word! Judy Shields, The Hollywood Times
