Cape Dutch illuminated cottage, handcrafted of retailer lovely French papers, charming with our Christmas village, folds to store

Inspired by my travels through the Franschhoek and Stellenbosch wine regions and gently aglow with a flickering LED tea light (included with all US sales), this illuminated paper house is just the thing to bring a spot of magic to your home.

Available with a traditional gray roof or topped in delightful French blue, you can set just one on a shelf, or build a whole village. Either way, their cozy flickering lights create magic anyplace you put them.

DESIGN

I use creamy, heavyweight watercolor paper, acid-free and very strong, as the foundation layer for each piece.

Then I assemble every piece by hand, adding layers of meticulously cut paper until every piece is literally ready to shine. These layers also enhance the strength and durability of each piece.

And I always cut with a blade, never a laser, so you will retailer never see a “toasted” edge in my work.

Zoom right in to see every crisp, clean detail.

SET UP & STORAGE

Your pieces will arrive fully assembled. All you need to do is pop them up and put the tabs through the slots - no glue or tape is required. Tuck in the LED tea lights included with US shipments, and sit back to enjoy the glow.

At the end of the season, simply fold your luminaries back into their small shipping box and slip them into a drawer until next time. They take up almost no space, because no one needs more bulky stuff to store.

SUSTAINABILITY

Here in Northern California, sustainability is a way of life at home as well as in my business. Please see my FAQs or About section for extensive information on my sustainability practices. Thank you.

I do ship my luminaries in a thin plastic sleeve to protect from winter moisture. If you prefer a paper sleeve, just mention it during check out, and I will happily make that switch.

GIFTING

Will this be a gift? I can wrap it for you, and even include a handwritten note -- just tell me what you would like it to say.

Got questions? Just ask!

Note:
~Use flameless LED lights only. Do not bring into contact with flame.

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