Description
This little squirrel decoration sits up on its haunches with its front paws raised. It is a soft taupe figure with a pinkish sheen, a pale creamy chest and a big fluffy tail that sweeps up behind it. Gold picks out every detail: a collar of small gold flowers around the neck, a tiny jewelled crown perched between the ears, glittering gold paws and feet, and a gold lining inside each ear. Shiny black eyes and a neat black nose give it a bright, curious face. It stands 16cm tall, 9.5cm wide and 14.5cm from front to back, a size that settles onto a shelf or a windowsill without crowding it.
It is a Christmas decoration at heart, and the quiet taupe and gold colouring sits as happily among pine cones and greenery as it does beside metallic baubles and fairy lights. Set it on the mantelpiece, a hall table or a bookshelf, tuck it under the tree among the parcels, or let it keep watch over a winter table. Its upright pose and raised paws give it character from every side, so it looks just as good from all round. It also makes a charming small Christmas gift for anyone who loves woodland creatures, easy to wrap and just right for a stocking.
It is freestanding, sitting upright on its own feet with no hanging loop, so it needs a flat, level surface rather than a branch. Care is simple: dust it gently with a soft dry cloth, fluff the tail lightly with your fingers if it flattens, and keep it somewhere dry, away from direct heat and open flames. Between seasons, wrap it in tissue and store it in a box so the tail and crown keep their shape. Set it beside a sprig of greenery and a few warm lights for a cosy woodland corner you can bring out again each winter.
Specification
| Colour |
Taupe |
| Height |
16cm |
| Width |
9.5cm |
| Depth |
14.5cm |
| Weight |
0.038kg |
| Occasion |
Christmas |
Frequently Asked
How big is the squirrel decoration?
It stands 16cm tall, 9.5cm wide and 14.5cm from front to back, so it fits easily on a shelf, windowsill or mantelpiece.
What colours is the squirrel?
The body is a soft pinkish taupe with a paler cream chest. Gold picks out the flower collar, the little crown, the paws and feet, and the inside of the ears.
Does it hang on the tree or stand up?
It is a freestanding decoration that sits upright on its own feet. There is no hanging loop, so it suits shelves, tables and the space beneath the tree rather than branches.
How do I look after it?
Dust it gently with a soft dry cloth and keep it dry and away from direct heat and flames. Between seasons, store it wrapped in tissue in a box so the tail keeps its fluff.
Would it make a good Christmas gift?
Yes, it makes a charming small Christmas gift for anyone who loves woodland creatures, and it is compact enough to slip into a stocking or wrap with a card.