Literature
Alice in Wonderland
£ 18.00
Alice in Wonderland
Lewis Carroll’s little heroine looks gorgeous in her light blue dress.
Alice in Wonderland Cupcake
Alice could not resist the temptation to bite into the cake that said ‘Eat me’, and nor should you – complete your Alice in Wonderland collection with this sweet little addition!
Alice in Wonderland Potion Bottle
Would you like a sip of the magic potion that Alice drinks in order to shrink in size? Complete your collection of Alice in Wonderland ornaments with this sweet little addition.
Alice in Wonderland Rabbit
Complete your collection of Alice in Wonderland ornaments with our beautiful White Rabbit decoration. Could he talk, he would be muttering: “Oh dear! Oh dear! I shall be too late!”
Alice in Wonderland Teapot
Handmade and intricately detailed, our Alice in Wonderland teapot is a must-have for any fans of Lewis Carroll’s story.
Anne Elliot
£ 16.00
Anne Elliot
Although Anne Elliot does take some persuasion to follow her heart, the heroine in Jane Austen’s eponymous novel does fall in the end for the charismatic Captain Wentworth. Get both and add some literary romance to your Christmas tree!
Anne Hathaway
£ 16.00
Anne Hathaway
Born near Stratford-upon-Avon, Anne Hathaway was married to William Shakespeare. Found here in a smart blue dress with gold “A” necklace these handmade Christmas decorations are not to be missed.(1555/56-1623)
Blue Satin Tea Party Teacup
Decorate your elegant tea parties with this beautiful hand-embroidered teacup. Pair with our lovely teapot and cupcake decorations and complete your tea set!
Blue Satin Tea Party Teapot
Decorate your elegant tea parties with this beautiful teapot. Pair with our lovely teacup and cupcake decorations and complete your tea set!
Bottom
Midsummer Night’s most endearing character is a wonderful addition to your Shakespeare collection of ornaments
Brown Owl with Sequins
£ 13.00
Brown Owl with Sequins
A charming interpretation of the loveable Tawny Owl. Let our Christmas decoration bring some woodland magic into your home.
Cambridge Don
£ 18.00
Cambridge Don
Darting around Cambridge on their old-fashioned bicycles these handmade Cambdrige Dons make unique Christmas decorations.
Captain Wentworth
£ 15.00
Captain Wentworth
Complete your Jane Austen range of decorations with Captain Wentworth from Persuasion, who wrote to Anne Elliot these romantic lines: ‘Dare not say that man forgets sooner than woman, that his love has an earlier death. I have loved none but you.’
Caterpillar
£ 14.00
Caterpillar
‘The Caterpillar and Alice looked at each other for some time in silence: at last the Caterpillar took the hookah out of its mouth, and addressed her in a languid, sleepy voice.’
Charles Dickens
£ 16.00
Charles Dickens
One of the greatest and most famous writers of all time, particlarly iconic in London where many of his most notable works are set.
Cheshire Cat
£ 13.00
Cheshire Cat
The Cat said to Alice: ” Well, then, you see, a dog growls when it’s angry, and wags its tail when it’s pleased. Now I growl when I’m pleased, and wag my tail when I’m angry. Therefore I’m mad.”
Count Dracula
£ 17.00
Count Dracula
Looking for something different to decorate your home over Halloween or simply a fan of vampires? Look no further! Our handmade Count Dracula Ornament will add a bit of gothic fun to doors, wardrobes or windows.
Dante Alighieri
£ 17.00
Dante Alighieri
Meet the Medieval master of Italian poetry, Dante Alighieri, wearing a crimson cloak and holding his most important work, the Divine Comedy. (1265-1321)
Don Quijote
£ 16.00
Don Quijote
One of Literature’s best-loved anti-heroes has made it into our collection. Cervantes’ Don Quijote is shown wearing his trademark helmet and shield ready to battle on the windmills!
Edgar Allan Poe
£ 18.00
Edgar Allan Poe
Often called the father of horror and gothic literature, Edgar Allan Poe is perhaps most famous for the Raven.
Elizabeth Bennet
£ 15.00
Elizabeth Bennet
Jane Austen’s unforgettable heroine of Pride and Prejudice is shown here with lovely detail, as if she was thinking about Mr Darcy: ‘I could easily forgive his pride, if he had not mortified mine.’
Ernest Hemingway
£ 18.00
Ernest Hemingway
Ernest Hemingway was one of the great American novelists. He also lived a full and vibrant life and enjoyed the outdoors (the outdoors did not always enjoy him!) and that is why we have him dressed in one of his favourite salty seadog outfits.
Hester Prynne
£ 15.00
Hester Prynne
The famous protagonist of Nathaniel Hawthorne’s most notable work, the Scarlet Letter.
Humpty Dumpty
£ 13.00
Humpty Dumpty
Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall, Humpty Dumpty had a great fall. All the king’s horses and all the king’s men couldn’t put Humpty together again.
James Joyce
£ 15.00
James Joyce
Our James Joyce (1882-1941) ornament represents the author of Ulysses in charming detail making him a dapper decoration for the literature lover.
Jane Austen
£ 17.00
Jane Austen
Inspired by one of Britain’s most famous writers, our Jane Austen ornament is handmade with charming detail. (1775-1817)
Jane Austen Roundel
£ 19.00
Jane Austen Roundel
Celebrate Jane Austen’s brilliance with this lovely roundel decoration.
King of Hearts
£ 19.00
King of Hearts
The King of Hearts is the Jury trialing the poor Knave for stealing tarts from the Queen of Hearts.
Mad Hatter
£ 19.00
Mad Hatter
Here is what we think our Mad Hatter decoration is saying: “No wonder you’re late. Why, this watch is exactly two days slow.”
Medusa Head
£ 19.00
Medusa Head
Don’t get turned to stone by Medusa! This particular Medusa’s head is inspired by the Caravaggio painting.
Mr Knightley
£ 18.00
Mr Knightley
Don’t miss our dashing Mr Knightley ornament and pair him with our Emma decoration. Jane Austen’s hero would probably approve: ‘If I loved you less, I might be able to talk about it more.’
Nathaniel Hawthorne
£ 18.00
Nathaniel Hawthorne
Nathaniel Hawthorne was an American novelist, probabluy most famous for the Scarlet Letter.
Oscar Wilde
£ 15.00
Oscar Wilde
Inspired by one of Ireland’s most famous authors, our Oscar Wilde Christmas ornament is a must for literature lovers. Handmade with charming detail. (1854-1900)
Oxford Don
£ 18.00
Oxford Don
Darting around Oxford on their old-fashioned bicycles these handmade Oxford Dons make unique Christmas decorations.
Pocket Watch
£ 13.00
Pocket Watch
This is the pocket watch that the Rabbit keeps on pulling out of his waistcoat before crying: ‘Oh dear! Oh dear! I shall be too late!’
Queen of Hearts
£ 19.00
Queen of Hearts
Our Queen of Hearts decoration is just about to command: “Off with her head!”
Rabbit in a Teacup
£ 18.00
Rabbit in a Teacup
Handmade and intricately detailed, our Alice in Wonderland teacup is a must-have for any fans of Lewis Carroll’s story.
Red and Gold Crown with Shakespeare
This embellished handmade Crown decoration is based on St. Edward’s Crown, a golden headpiece made in 1661 from gold and now housed in the Tower of London with the Crown Jewels. Here in red and gold with Shakespeare.
Robert Burns
£ 17.00
Robert Burns
Famous the world over for his romantic poetry and lyrics, the Scottish Bard is shown here holding a Red, Red Rose as testament to his song of the same name written in 1794. (1759-1796)