Synopsis/Details
In Broken Ornaments, Christmas becomes the backdrop for Tippi Avalon’s transformation from a picture-perfect woman on the verge of collapse to someone who embraces life’s imperfections. Tippi's meticulously curated world falls apart when her husband publicly leaves her for a free-spirited woman. Left to pick up the pieces, she finds an unlikely ally in Hank Geller, her rugged, unconventional new neighbor. Their clashing personalities and lifestyles create sparks of frustration, humor, and ultimately, romance.
This isn’t your typical Christmas story about tinsel and mistletoe—it’s about broken ornaments, both literal and metaphorical, and how sometimes what seems like a mistake reveals itself to be an unexpected improvement. Like a crack that catches the light just right or a flaw that gives something its character, it’s proof that what’s broken isn’t always ruined—it’s sometimes just waiting to shine in a whole new way. It’s a festive yet deeply relatable tale that balances sharp wit, tender moments, and holiday magic.
Story & Logistics
Story Situation:
Obstacles to love
Story Conclusion:
Happy
Linear Structure:
Linear
Moral Affections:
Bad Man, Good Man, Knave, Virtue
Cast Size:
Few
Locations:
Single
Characters
Lead Role Ages:
Female Adult, Female Middle Aged, Male Adult, Male Middle Aged
Hero Type:
Anti-Hero
Villian Type:
Bully, Corrupted
Stock Character Types:
Boy next door, Everyman, Wise old man
Advanced
Subgenre:
Love, Mysteries, Romance, Romantic
Equality & Diversity:
Female Centric, Female Protagonist, Passes Bechdel Test
Life Topics:
Mid-life Crisis/Middle Age
Time Period:
Contemporary times
Time of Year:
Christmas Day
Relationship Topics:
Bonding, Breakup, Courtship, Emotions and feelings, Endings, Engagement, Husband, Jealousy, Love, Non-monogamy, Romance, Separation
Writer Style:
Nancy Meyers, Nora Ephron, Richard Curtis
