Art Prints

Thank you in Japanese is “arigatou” (or more formally “arigatou gozaimasu”). The pronunciation would be ari-ga-toh.

The way to say “happy birthday” in Japanese is “otanjoubi omedetou” (formal version: “otanjoubi omedetou gozaimasu”.) Tanjoubi means birthday, and...

By the Japanese woodblock print master Utamaro (c.1753 - 1806), this is a portrait of three ladies renowned for their beauty. Published in c.1793, ...

The Japanese name for owl, Fukuro, usually is written with one single character, but can also be written with the combination of the character for ...

The first time that dragons appeared in Japanese text dates back to 680 AD. Dragons in Asia are regarded as generous, benevolent forces that use th...

The goose never leaves one of its own kind behind. This auspicious animal is related to the virtue of cooperation, teamwork, and also the ability t...

The goose never leaves one of its own kind behind. This auspicious animal is related to the virtue of cooperation, teamwork, and also the ability t...

The goose never leaves one of its own kind behind. This auspicious animal is related to the virtue of cooperation, teamwork, and also the ability t...

The eagle symbolises leadership with its sharp wit and focused eyesight. Flying high with powerful vision and intelligence, it is also a symbol of ...

The egret is appreciated as an auspicious symbol in many cultures. In China, the egret symbolises strength, purity, patience and long life.

The egret is appreciated as an auspicious symbol in many cultures. In China, the egret symbolises strength, purity, patience and long life.

The crane is revered as a national treasure in Japan, and has long been seen as a symbol of longevity and good fortune, as it was thought to live f...

The mandarin duck symbolises romance, affection, togetherness and enduring love. For singles, the mandarin duck is believed to enhance your chances...

Amaryllis curvifolia, also known as nerine sarniensis, is not a true lily and is more closely related to the amaryllis - a flower commonly associat...

The Romans cultivated this magnificent rose naming it Rosa Gallica, which is probably the oldest of all garden roses. Illustration by botanist Pier...

The Rosa Gallica - the Gallic or French rose - was one of the first species of rose to be grown in central Europe. Illustration by botanist Pierre-...

Also known as Blush Noisette, or Noisette Carnée. The white rose is symbolic of purity, innocence and respect. The pink rose symbolise gratitude, g...

The Romans cultivated this magnificent rose naming it Rosa Gallica, which is probably the oldest of all garden roses. Illustration by botanist Pier...

Named after the Swiss botanist Augustin Pyramus de Candolle who he went on to document hundreds of plant families and create a new natural plant cl...

Narcissus Tazetta, also known as Chinese Sacred Lily, is one of the tallest narcissi and is grown commercially for its essential oil. Illustration ...

Narcissus pseudonarcissus (commonly known as lent lily or wild daffodil) is a perennial flowering plant. Being strong and resilient flowers, they a...

The saying 'great oaks from little acorns grow' officially dates back to the 14th century. The acorn remind us to look inside to find our potential...

The saying 'great oaks from little acorns grow' officially dates back to the 14th century. The acorn remind us to look inside to find our potential...

The brightly coloured Gallardia is related to the sunflower family and is named after 18th century French magistrate and keen botanist, Maitre Gail...

The long-stalked coreopsis with their daisy-like flower heads, can be annual or perennial flowers. In the language of flowers, the yellow coreopsis...

Lychnis grandiflora, otherwise known as Lychnis coronata, was introduced to Britain from China in 1774. Illustration by botanist Pierre-Joseph Redo...

“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” A quote by the famous author Theodor S...

Christmas gifting dates back to 336 CE with the idea of gifting originating from the Biblical story in which the Three Wise Kings gave gifts to bab...

The modern idea of Santa Claus was introduced via the iconic poem “Twas the night before Christmas” published in the New York Newspaper, Sentinel w...

The seasonal greeting of “Merry Christmas” dates back to 1500 in London when the greeting was written in a letter to minister Thomas Cromwell. In t...

By Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890) who painted two similar portraits of the owner of Café de la Gare, Marie Ginoux. In a letter dated 1888, he writes ...

Based on an illustration by Jessie Wilcox Smith (1863 - 1935), an American Illustrator who was active during the Golden Age of Illustration and bec...

Published under the title "One Horse Open Sleigh" in 1857, this iconic Christmas song was written by James Lord Pierpont (1822–1893). 16th December...

An estimate of the number of books ever published, was announced by google back in 2010. It reached the impressive number of 129,864,880 million bo...

By William Michael Harnett (1848–1892), an Irish-American painter. Born in Cork, he and his family emigrated to America soon after his birth. He st...

The model in the painting is the wife of William Morris, Jane Morris, who was often the subject of Rossetti’s paintings. In this period, the artist...