Description
Flour on the floor, icing on the ceiling, and three children arguing about whether the roof should be covered in gumdrops or chocolate buttons: every December, the Martin kitchen turns into a construction site. Maman supervises with a mug of mulled wine and a sense of humor. Papa is in charge of structural engineering, which mostly means holding the walls together until the icing sets. The candy canes always go on last, framing the door like striped columns, and the finished house never looks quite like the picture, which is exactly what makes it perfect.
This porcelain gingerbread house will never crumble or tempt the dog. Its walls and roof are rendered with intricate handcrafted detail, and candy canes stand proudly at the corners, bright red and white against warm brown. Wrap it for a family that bakes together, a pastry chef, a teacher’s Christmas present, or a holiday host who collects festive treasures. Set it on a mantel among pine garlands, on a sideboard beside the cookie tray, or under the tree. Year after year, it will come out of the ornament box to announce that the season has begun.
About this piece
- A gingerbread house framed with candy canes
- Handcrafted design with intricate decorative details
- Warm brown walls with bright red and white accents
- Hand-painted by artisans in Limoges, France
A merry addition to the family’s Christmas traditions, no oven required.
