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est. 2007
  1. A wee birdy in a pear tree

    Forgive me for indulging my passion for all things ornithological, but following a year where birds emerged as a major decorating trend, the interest hasn't let up for the festive season. So without further ado, here's a wee birdy or two for your tree. I've sourced these various feathered folk from London shops and my fave online stores. See the bottom of the post for stockist details.

    Bird decorations, £29.95, for a set of eight, from Dotcomgiftshop.

    Large tin bird, £13.58, from VVRouleaux.

    Multi-coloured glass parrots hanging decorations, £8.95 for a set of three, from Dotcomgiftshop.

    Swarovski owl decoration, £16.95, from The Conran Shop. Tel. 020 7589 7401

    Robin Christmas tree decoration by Vivi, £7.75, from Not on the High Street.

    Gold sequin bird, £3 for a set of three, from Woolworths.

    Gold glitter wire bird, £2, from John Lewis.

    Personalised handpainted fine china bauble in robin design, £9.95, from GettingPersonal.co.uk.

    And I'll just sneak in a few fave birdy cards, as well:

    Elle and the Snow Dove Postcards, US$16 for a set of 8, from BelleandBoo’s Etsy shop.

    Pear Tree cards, US$10 for a set of four, from BlueSnailPaper’s Etsy shop.

    Season’s Greetings cards, US$6 for a set of four, from EnfinLaVoila’s Etsy shop.

    Top bird tip: if you click on the link to an Etsy product and it has sold out (they tend to do this quickly as they are one-offs), make sure you click on the link to the actual shop as they will often have the exact item listed again.

    London stockists:

    VVRouleaux
    54 Sloane Square
    Cliveden Place
    London SW1W 8AX
    Tel: 020 7730 3125

    VVRouleaux
    102 Marylebone Lane
    London W1U 2QD
    Tel: 020 7224 5179

    The Conran Shop Chelsea
    Michelin House
    81 Fulham road
    London SW3 6RD
    Tel: 020 7589 7401

    The Conran Shop Marylebone
    55 Marylebone High Street
    London W1U 5HS
    Tel: 020 7723 2223

    John Lewis
    Oxford Street
    London W1A 1EX

    John Lewis
    Brent Cross Shopping Centre
    London
    NW4 3FL