Greeting Cards

Text on the reverse side:It is said that the first European to observe this bougainvillea plant, was Jeanne Baré. Not allowed on a ship, as a woman...

Text on the reverse side:The entire written works of humankind, of every known language, from the dawn of recorded history, would take up around 50...

Text on the reverse side:In 1890, Massachusetts businessman James Edgar first featured Santa in a department store. Children from all over the stat...

Text on the reverse side:The origins of the word "naughty" comes from the Old English "nawiht", meaning "nothing". (Hence the word "naught" still u...

Text on the reverse side:Elves are small magical creatures, which live in the North Pole and help Santa throughout the year. The 2005 picture book,...

Text on the reverse side:Although most people with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder acknowledge their irrational traits, they are left with the belief...

Text on the reverse side:Make a goal, dream it, make it specific, keep that mental picture, and imagine the scene in as much detail as you can. Bef...

Text on the reverse side:The labelling of wine has been around for centuries. The tomb of King Tutankhamen, who died in 1352 BC, was laden with win...

Text on the reverse side:The modern image of Santa Claus in the red suit was popularised into American pop culture when he was illustrated that way...

Text on the reverse side:Zen rock gardens (karesansui “dry-mountain water” in Japanese), originated in medieval Japan. Renowned for their simplicit...

Text on the reverse side:The origin of the sacred mountain’s name “fuji" is considered that the name sounds similar to “everlasting life.” Hiroshig...

Text on the reverse side:The eagle symbolises leadership with its sharp wit and focused eyesight. Flying high with powerful vision and intelligence...

Text on the reverse side:Monet was a passionate horticulturist and in 1893 he purchased a property near Giverny and built his water lilies garden. ...

Text on the reverse side:A contemporary pilot adaptation of a Japanese woodblock print from 1814. The Japanese word for frog is “kaeru”, which can ...

Text on the reverse side:A contemporary Taiko Drummer adaptation of a Japanese woodblock print from 1814. The Japanese word for frog is “kaeru”, wh...

Text on the reverse side:A contemporary Rosetta Stone adaptation of a Japanese woodblock print dating from 1814. The Japanese word for frog is “kae...

Text on the reverse side:Louis Wain spent years as an inpatient in hospitals due to mental health problems. His work from this period is marked by ...

Text on the reverse side:A contemporary French sailor adaptation of a Japanese woodblock print dating 1814. The Japanese word for frog is “kaeru”, ...

Text on the reverse side:A contemporary flamenco adaptation of a Japanese woodblock print dating 1814. The Japanese word for frog is “kaeru”, which...

Text on the reverse side:A contemporary Oliver Twist adaptation of a Japanese woodblock print dating 1814. The Japanese word for frog is “kaeru”, w...

Text on the reverse side:Rabbits can be found living on every continent of the world (except Antarctica) and so they appear in various tales, mytho...

Text on the reverse side:The warbling white-eye is a native species in Japan and often depicted in Japanese art. The persimmon fruit symbolises suc...

Text on the reverse side:The design comes from a kimono textile used for formal occasions. Using the yuzen technique, a resist dyeing technique ori...

Text on the reverse side:The crane is revered as a national treasure in Japan, and has long been seen as a symbol of longevity and good fortune, as...

Text on the reverse side:Two of the most regal and auspicious plants in Japanese thought. The paulownia is dubbed “Tree of Life” in Japan and the c...

Text on the reverse side:The Chinese silks and leather shapes skilfully portray the Bodhisattva Manjushri, whose name means Gentle Glory in Sanskri...

Text on the reverse side:Ducks symbolise protection, adaptability, emotional strength and the gift of intuition. They represent the importance of l...

Text on the reverse side:The pink rose symbolises recognition and gratitude as well as grace and joy. By English embroidery designer, Mary "May" Mo...

Text on the reverse side:Did you know that a group of kittens is called a “kindle.”

Text on the reverse side:Although Easter is a religious holiday, Easter eggs originated from pagan traditions. As a symbol of new life, the egg was...

Text on the reverse side:The English name "strawberry" comes from the Anglo-Saxon "streoberie". Symbolic of perfection and righteousness, strawberr...

Text on the reverse side:The world’s first full-length novel is said to be the Tale of Genji written by the Japanese noblewoman Murasaki Shikibu ar...

Text on the reverse side:Illustration by draughtsman and print maker Jean Bernard (1732-1797). According to a study, cats typically sleep between 1...

Text on the reverse side:The world is filled with so many books. Even so, there can be times when we may fear running out of something to read. The...

Text on the reverse side:One of the world’s most easily recognised flowers is symblic of perfect enduring love, whether between partners or family ...

Text on the reverse side:The yellow rose lifts the spirit and is a wish for general well being, whilst the pink rose is a classic symbol of grace a...