Greeting Cards

Text on the reverse side: A contemporary Royal Albert Hall adaptation of a Japanese woodblock print dating 1814. The Japanese word for frog is “ka...

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:Hedgehogs are one of the few mammals to enter true hibernation in the winter months. They prepare for their big slumber ar...

Text on the reverse side: Taken from ‘The Garden of Eden’ Tudor embroidery. Grapes are symbolic of abundance and prosperity. The vines represent c...

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 way cats wash their faces licking their paws and wiping their face - it is as if they are inviting good luck beckoning...

Text on the reverse side:The largest published book is an edition of “The Little Prince” which measures over 2m in height, 3m wide when open. Prese...

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

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:Japanese woodblock prints exercised a lasting influence on Van Gogh. The iris flower in Japanese art is a motif said to pu...

Text on the reverse side:The iris represent faith, hope, and courage, whilst they can also express wisdom, respect and compliments. Illustration by...

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:The yellow rose represents happiness. Associated with the sun, it is symbolic of lifting the spirit and expressing joy and...

Text on the reverse side:The starfighter can be identified by their distinctive S-foils resembling the High Galactic script's character "X" in atta...

Text on the reverse side:The iris represent faith, hope, and courage, whilst they can also express wisdom, respect and compliments. Illustration by...

Text on the reverse side:The pansies, are symbolic of thought and reflection upon our inner selves. The narcissus flower represents the ability to ...

Text on the reverse side:Illustration by John Tenniel (1820-1914) from Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. Depicted is the White Rabbit saying to its...

Text on the reverse side:A woodcut by the Dutch graphic artist and painter Julie de Graag (1877-1924). The cat represents rebirth and resurrection,...

Text on the reverse side:The circle represents the universe and the infinite nature of energy. As a basic symbol of protection, it is a symbol of i...

Text on the reverse side:Japanese camellia, or tsubaki in Japanese, is one of the best known species of the genus Camellia. The flower represents l...

Text on the reverse side:Purchases release a surge of dopamine to the brain, somewhat like comfort food. Studies also show that elderly men who sho...

Text on the reverse side:Superwoman is the name given to several female characters from DC Comics. The first superwoman appeared in 1943 where Loui...

Text on the reverse side:Engraved by J.Cleghorn, the map was published in 1837 as a part of Thomas Moule's English Counties. Steel engraved by J.Cl...

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:According to Greek mythology, the peacock was a physical representation of Hera, the Queen of the Gods. Mainly found in As...

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...