Our tapestry cushion is printed with the much quoted recipe for success 'Live Well Laugh Often Love Much'. It recalls the sentimental items that were popular during the early years of Queen Victoria's reign.
The mid-19th century saw a surge in interest in natural history. Victorian entomologists and botanists sought to categorise all known species. This fascination reached the decorative arts where animal, insect and flower motifs were predominant.
Victorian designers produced beautifully etched mirrors that were modelled on the exquisite handcrafted pieces produced on the island of Murano during the 16th century. Our frame is etched with a typically romantic Victorian floral design.
The finial on the top of our perfume bottle is crafted into a delicate butterfly. The butterfly was a favourite Victorian motif used to adorn everything from home furnishings and jewellery to trinket boxes and porcelain.
It isn't until the end of the Wizard of Oz that Dorothy is told by the Good Witch that the red slippers she is wearing have the power to transport her back home. Our mug features a licensed image from the film.
Our stylish photograph holder is perfect for displaying three of your favourite wedding photographs. Or if you're spoilt for choice, why don't you change your display as the mood takes you - we're sure you'll have loads to choose from!
Inspired by the elaborately jewelled luxury items produced during the 1920s and '30s by the leading French jewellery designers Van Cleef and Arpels and Cartier. Our Art Deco Atomiser incorporates a characteristically geometric design.
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Glass bottle
Decorated with enamel and glass crystals
Decant your favourite perfume into a stylish bottle
Our Pink Floyd Coatsers are printed with four of their album covers and are presented in a gift box with the famous 'refracting prism' image of the cover of the Floyd's most successful album Dark Side Of The Moon.
Art Deco design is characterised by its use of bold colours and geometrical shapes. The contrasting of black with glittering silver on our Art Deco frame is typical of original pieces from the 1920s and '30s.
The perfect gift for a new baby or christening, our waterglobe features two classic teddy bears and has a stand modelled on traditional wooden counting bricks.
Oriental influences can be seen in Ottoman designs from the 13th century onwards. Peonies appear in the tiles on the walls of the Topkapi Palace in Instanbul.
The langurous lady featured in our waterglobe is based on Poetry, one of four lithographs on the arts produced by Art Nouveau designer Alphonse Mucha in 1898.
The Victorians were passionate about flowers, incorporating them into all manner of items from jewellery to home furnishings. The elaborate decoration on our Dressing Table Mirror recalls Victorian originals.
The back of our frame is engraved with the words 'Knowest that I love thee' from the Bible. It would make an ideal gift for a loved one for a wedding, anniversary or other special occasion.
The early years of Queen Victoria's reign during her courtship and marriage to Prince Albert signified a period of sentimentality. Cupids, hearts and bows as well as words of love and friendship were all very popular decorative motifs.
Learn to take life less seriously with our exclusive mug that pokes fun at the ravaging effects of old age. A perfect gift idea for anyone about to reach their twilight years!
The scene inside our Waterglobe is taken from the Frederic Lord Leighton's painting `The Music Lesson, painted in 1877. The young girl was the popular child dancer and actress Connie Gilchrist.
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Turn the globe upside down to make the sparkles fall
The hilarious quips on our apron will make those who arent old wish they were, and those that are delighted! But you don't have to be old to wear it, anyone can champion the ravages of time!
The scene inside our waterglobe is based on 'Reverie', originally created by Alphonse Mucha for a calendar in 1897. Tip the globe to activate the `snow.
The magnificent white calla lily is one of the defining motifs of the Art Nouveau period, its trumpet like flowers and swirling stems lending themselves perfectly to the stylised naturalistic motifs favoured by the movement.
Our Hanging Cushion is embroidered with the words Happiness is having a friend like you and is inspired by the Victorian love of adding sentimental words to decorative items.
The quote on our tapestry cushion recalls the Victorian love of sentiment that was prevalent during the early years of Queen Victoria's reign. Words of love and devotion appeared on all types of decorative items.
The Victorians made glassware inspired by the beautifully etched mirrors produced on the island of Murano in the 16th century. The floral etched pattern on our Glass Jewellery Mannequin recalls original designs.
The great British rock band the Rolling Stones formed in London in 1962 with Mick Jagger on vocals. The iconic image on our Coasters and Tin first appeared on the inner sleeve of their 1971 album Sticky Fingers.
Our collectable tin lunch box features an image of Dorothy with Glinda, the good witch, on one side and Dorothy with the Wicked Witch of the West on the other. The images are taken from The Wizard of Oz which was first released in 1939 and stars Judy Garland as the young dorothy.
Store your jewellery in style with our Mirrored Glass Casket that not only keeps all your precious jewellery safe, but also plays the tune 'Putting on the Ritz' to get you in the party mood!
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Mirrored Glass
Winds up to play Irving Berlin's Putting on the Ritz
Lavender has been used for centuries for its soothing properties. Our snugly fleece feet warmers are filled with French lavender and grain. Simply heat in the microwave for long lasting winter warmth.
The woman featured on the frame of our mirror is inspired by the bronzes created by Art Nouveau sculptors. The long flowing hair and gowns and flowers are all typical of the Art Nouveau style.
A surge of interest in natural history during the 19th century meant that butterflies, dragonflies and even beetles became popular as decorative motifs. Our Dragonfly Wall Hook is inspired by the Victorian love of the natural world.
When the Ministry of Food introduced food rationing in 1940, the allowance for tea was only 2oz - about 4 cups a day - and although this was increased after the war, tea rationing was not lifted until 1952.