Description
This slate coaster carries a watercolour-style robin wearing a red scarf, perched on a sprig of fir and holly with two pine cones, bright red berries and a few white berries along the bottom. Beside the bird, in neat typewriter-style lettering, are the words "Robins appear when Christmas is near", a line that rings true for anyone who watches for the first robin in the garden each winter. The background is a soft white, so the red of the scarf and berries and the deep green of the holly stand out clearly. It is square, 10cm across each way and 0.8cm deep, with a rugged, slightly uneven edge that shows the slate it is made from.
We like it on a coffee table, a side table by a favourite armchair or the desk through December, ready for your mug or glass while the tree is up. Because it lies flat and the design faces up, it also looks at home on a windowsill or a mantelpiece among the Christmas cards as a small seasonal touch. As a Christmas gift it is a thoughtful little thing to tuck into a stocking or slip alongside a card, and it brings a bit of the season to a table without taking over.
The picture is printed across the whole face, running right out to the rugged edges of the slate. To keep it looking its best, wipe it with a soft, damp cloth and let it dry before you put it away, and avoid soaking it or scrubbing the printed face. Between Christmases it stores flat in a drawer or box until the decorations come out again. Come December, set it by the advent candle or the biscuit tin and let the little robin tell everyone the season has arrived.
Specification
| Colour |
red & White |
| Size |
10 x 10cm |
| Depth |
0.8cm |
| Weight |
0.02kg |
| Occasion |
Christmas |
Frequently Asked
How big is the robin coaster?
It is square, 10cm across each way and 0.8cm deep, a comfortable size for setting down a mug or a glass.
What is the coaster made of?
It is made of slate, with the robin, holly and words printed across the white face and a rugged, slightly uneven edge.
What words are printed on it?
The words read "Robins appear when Christmas is near", set in typewriter-style lettering beside the robin in its red scarf.
What colours are in the design?
It is mostly white and red, with the robin's orange breast, green holly and fir, brown pine cones and red and white berries.
How do I clean the slate coaster?
Wipe it with a soft, damp cloth and let it dry, and avoid soaking it or scrubbing so the printed face stays bright.
Would it make a good Christmas gift?
Yes, it is a thoughtful little Christmas gift to tuck into a stocking or give alongside a card, and it suits any table through December.