Description
This pair of hanging Christmas tree decorations brings together Carl and his house, two resin pieces full of character. Carl wears a cream shirt, a black bow tie and brown trousers held up with braces, with square black glasses, a tuft of white hair and a broad smile. He holds a bunch of pearly balloons high above his head in pink, white and one deeper plum. The house has a scalloped blue roof, a brick chimney, mustard yellow walls, a green front with white framed windows, a pink front door and a little white porch rail. Each piece hangs from a pale blue ribbon tied in a bow.
We think they look their best hung side by side on the Christmas tree, with Carl on one branch, his balloons lifted high, and the house close beside him. They sit just as happily on a garland along the mantelpiece, on a wreath indoors or on a few twigs in a vase on a sideboard. The bright, multi-coloured painting stands out against green branches and white lights alike, and the pale blue ribbons add a soft note of colour. Together they make a thoughtful Christmas gift and a cheerful pair to bring out for the tree year after year.
Both pieces are made of resin, sometimes called polystone. The figure and the house have a matt painted finish, so the pearly balloons catch the light against them. Carl's balloons sit on fine stems, so hold him by the body rather than the bunch when you hang him. To care for them, dust with a soft dry cloth and keep them away from water. When the season ends, wrap each one in tissue and box them together so the ribbons stay neat and the balloons are protected from knocks. Hang the pair at eye level, where the detail shows best.
Specification
| Material |
Polystone |
| Colour |
Multi-coloured |
| Finish |
Matt |
| Height |
12.5cm |
| Width |
6.5cm |
| Depth |
4cm |
| Weight |
0.12kg |
| Occasion |
Christmas |
Frequently Asked
What are these Christmas tree decorations made of?
Both pieces are made of resin, also known as polystone. They are painted in bright colours, with a matt finish on the figure and the house.
How do the decorations hang?
Each piece has its own pale blue ribbon tied in a bow, so it loops easily over a branch, a garland or a small hook.
What do the two decorations look like?
One is Carl holding a bunch of pink, white and plum balloons. The other is a house with a blue roof, a brick chimney and a pink front door.
How should I look after them?
Dust them gently with a soft dry cloth and keep them away from water. After the season, wrap each piece in tissue to store it.
Would they make a good Christmas gift?
Yes, the pair makes a thoughtful Christmas gift. Both pieces are ready to hang on the tree as soon as they are unwrapped.
Can I use them somewhere other than the tree?
Yes. They look just as good hung on a garland along the mantelpiece, on an indoor wreath or on a few twigs in a vase.