Christmas Highland Cow Square Slate Coaster - Brown & Red

This square slate coaster carries a Christmas highland cow in a red Santa hat, with the words "Have yourself a Mooy little Christmas" set beside it in black typewriter lettering. The cow is drawn in soft watercolour tones of ginger brown, its shaggy fringe falling over gentle dark eyes and its long pale horns curving out from under the hat's white fur trim. Along the bottom edge runs a festive border of pine cones, holly, red berries and winter greenery, all on a pale white ground. The coaster measures 10cm across each side and is 0.8cm deep, with gently rounded corners and a naturally uneven, rustic edge that gives it the character of slate.

It is made for the Christmas table, where it gives a mug of mulled wine, a cup of tea or a glass of something festive a cheerful place to rest. At 10cm square it takes most everyday mugs and tumblers comfortably, and it sits just as happily beside an armchair, on a coffee table or on a desk through December. The playful pun brings a smile at breakfast on Christmas morning, and the country feel of the highland cow suits farmhouse kitchens and cottage sitting rooms alike. It also makes a thoughtful small Christmas gift, easy to wrap.

The words and design sit on the face of the slate, and the flat square rests neatly on a level surface. To keep it looking its best, wipe the face with a soft damp cloth and dry it straight away, avoiding scourers and harsh cleaners, which can dull the design. Store it flat between uses so the edges stay tidy. We like to set one at each place on the Christmas table, or tuck a single coaster into a stocking beside a favourite mug for a gift that comes out again every December.

What size is the highland cow coaster?

It is 10cm across each side and 0.8cm deep, a neat square that takes an everyday mug or glass with room to spare.

What is the coaster made from?

The coaster is made of slate, with a naturally uneven, rustic edge and gently rounded corners that give it a homely country feel.

What does the wording on the coaster say?

It reads "Have yourself a Mooy little Christmas" in black typewriter-style lettering, set beside the highland cow in its red Santa hat.

How should I clean the slate coaster?

Wipe the face with a soft damp cloth and dry it straight away, and avoid scourers and harsh cleaners, which can dull the printed design.

What colours are in the design?

The highland cow is a warm ginger brown, the Santa hat and berries are red, and the greenery and pine cones sit on a pale white ground.

Does it make a good Christmas gift?

Yes, it makes a cheerful small Christmas gift that is easy to wrap and lovely tucked into a stocking alongside a favourite mug.