Love Heart Mini Holiday Bell Hanging Ceramic Ornament - Red

This little ceramic bell ornament is a mini holiday bell with a red heart on its front and the word xoxo printed in small black letters beside it. The bell has a softly arched dome and a speckled off-white glaze in a matt finish, and a band of red runs round its rim to echo the heart. It measures about 7cm tall and 5cm wide, small enough to tuck among the branches without crowding them, yet bright enough to catch the eye.

Hang it on the Christmas tree, where its red accents sit happily beside traditional baubles, or loop the cord over a door handle, a window latch, a cupboard knob or the end of a curtain pole to carry a touch of the season into the hallway, kitchen or bedroom. The xoxo and the heart give it a fond, affectionate feel, so it makes a thoughtful small Christmas gift, easy to tie onto a wrapped present in place of a tag. Because it is so compact, it also suits a small tree on a desk or windowsill, or a garland along the mantelpiece.

The bell hangs from a twisted cream cord, knotted at the top into a loop, with two pale beads and a red bead threaded above a small dark round charm stamped with two linked hearts. The speckle in the matt glaze gives the ceramic a homely, rustic look. As with any ceramic, handle it with a little care: dust it with a soft dry cloth, or wipe it gently with a damp cloth and let it dry before you pack it away. Wrap it in tissue when the decorations come down so it is ready for next Christmas. We like it hung beside red and cream decorations for a simple, cheerful scheme.

How big is the bell ornament?

It measures about 7cm tall and 5cm wide, a mini size that sits neatly on a tree branch or a door handle.

What is the ornament made of?

The bell is ceramic with a matt, speckled off-white glaze, a red heart on the front and a red band round the rim.

How does it hang?

It hangs from a twisted cream cord knotted into a loop at the top, so you can slip it over a branch, hook or handle.

What does the writing on the bell say?

The word xoxo is printed in small letters beside the red heart, and the little charm at the top is stamped with two linked hearts.

Would it make a good Christmas gift?

Yes, its heart and xoxo give it a warm, affectionate feel, and it is small enough to tie onto a wrapped Christmas present.

How should I look after it?

Dust it with a soft dry cloth or wipe it gently with a damp cloth, then wrap it in tissue when you store it away.