Greeting Cards

Text on the reverse side:In many cultures, kingfishers symbolise good fortune, wisdom and happiness. The legend says that this bird brings good luc...

Text on the reverse side:The stone circle in Wiltshire, England, is a UNESCO world heritage site, built over 5000 years ago and took 1000 years to ...

Text on the reverse side:A contemporary purple adaptation of a woodblock print from 1814 by Matsumoto Hoji. The Japanese word for frog is “kaeru”, ...

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

Text on the reverse side:The 16th century saw an increasing popularity and availability of printed books. Patterns texts alongside samplers, allowe...

Text on the reverse side:Image from the Kyosai Sketchbook published in 1881. The skeleton features as a regular subject in Kyosai's works. Although...

Text on the reverse side:Image of a woodblock print by the Japanese artist Kawanabe Kyosai. He published the magazine Eshinbun Nipponchi in 1874, w...

Text on the reverse side:This design is filled with auspicious symbols, with the iris symbolising purification and protection, the peony representi...

Text on the reverse side:In classical mythology, Iris was the goddess of the rainbow - the link between heaven and earth. She was also regarded as ...

Text on the reverse side:The different coloured strings stand for the five elements (earth, wind, fire, void, and water) and forces according to Bu...

Text on the reverse side:Eric Ravilious (1903-1942) British painter, book illustrator, and designer, who grew up in Sussex. He is particularly know...

Text on the reverse side:Clapperboards help with the synchronisation of picture and sound in film and video production. The iconic instrument has b...

Text on the reverse side:The lotus flower symbolises the ability to rise and grow from any situation. Ogawa Kazumasa (1860-1929) is renowned for hi...

Text on the reverse side:The birthday of cinema is considered to be when the “Grand Cafe” of Paris organised the first paid screening on 28th Decem...

Text on the reverse side:Birds are associated with development, and with their ability to soar across the skies, they symbolise the ability to embr...

Text on the reverse side:The warbling white-eye, also known as the Japanese white-eye, is a native species in Japan and often depicted in Japanese ...

Text on the reverse side:The first record player was commercially released to the masses back in 1895. The 60s and 70s became the golden age of vin...

Text on the reverse side:If a customer wished to see one of the high class “oiran” courtesans, they would first have to go via the “chaya” (tea hou...

Text on the reverse side:The 1952 American musical romantic comedy, which was directed and choreographed by Gene Kelly and Stanley Donen, was not a...

Text on the reverse side:There are numerous benefits that come with reading. One benefit was confirmed via a study which found how the act of readi...

Text on the reverse side:Poppies symbolise beauty, magic, consolation and eternal life. A single poppy can produce up to 60,000 seeds, which extrap...

Text on the reverse side:During his stay in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, Van Gogh painted over 15 versions of olive trees. The tree was dear to the arti...

Text on the reverse side:Fruits are often seen as a symbol of abundance an plentifulness. Artwork by Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890).

Text on the reverse side:As the poplar tree is known for growing quickly even from broken branches on the ground, it is commonly associated to cour...

Text on the reverse side:The average time for cracking open the first Easter egg is 11am on Easter Sunday morning (although studies show that nearl...

Text on the reverse side:A study found bacteria in soil can trigger the release of serotonin. Through gardening and making contact with soil, even ...

Text on the reverse side:Talk to anyone who has raised a garden. The feeling to see a garden successfully bloom or to harvest food brings an amazin...

Text on the reverse side:Flowers bring a positive boost to the mood, and for countless more reasons, have been enjoyed as arrangements for many gen...

Text on the reverse side:Stone lanterns are traditionally votive lights, with the light in the lamp representing the sacred teachings to help overc...

Text on the reverse side:The goose never leaves one of its own kind behind. This auspicious animal is related to the virtue of cooperation and team...

Text on the reverse side:The grape industry produces over 72 million tons a year worldwide. Placing in the top ten of the world’s favourite fruits,...

Text on the reverse side:The fastest marathon ever run by a person dressed as a fruit, was at the Barcelona Marathon in 2011 by Patrick Wightman fr...

Text on the reverse side:Although faded in time, originally the roses were more pink in shade. Van Gogh regarded all blossoming flowers as being fi...

Text on the reverse side:In a Shakespearean play, a character requests wine with toast in it, which was a common practice at the time due to the ba...

Text on the reverse side:Named Londonium, the city was settled by the Romans 47 AD. With a population of over 8 million people, Greater London meas...

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,...