Description
Hoo? Hoo-hoo? The question echoes through the frozen forest as snow piles softly on every branch. Deep inside a hollow oak, two owls ruffle their feathers against the cold, blinking their great round eyes at an unexpected visitor: a tiny mouse, shivering, whiskers dusted white. By every rule of the woods, this should end badly. Instead, the larger owl shuffles sideways and lifts one wing, and the mouse creeps underneath without a word.
Christmas is the season for unlikely friendships and open doors, and this little scene tells that story with charm. The two owls and their snowy companion make a delightful gift for an owl collector, a teacher who keeps a classroom full of owl figurines, or a friend who decorates with woodland themes each December. Nestle them among fairy lights and frosted greenery on a mantelpiece, or on a bedside table where they can keep watch through the long winter nights.
About this piece
- Two owls shown together with a little snow mouse
- A whimsical holiday scene with a wintry, snowy feel
- Soft feathered textures and large, expressive painted eyes
- Measures 2″ x 1.5″ x 2.75″
- A sweet pick for owl collectors and woodland Christmas displays
- Rochard made it; artisans in Limoges, France, gave every feather its colour by hand
A gentle reminder that there is always room for one more by the fire. It deserves a place in the Christmas boxes for decades. This trio tells a story of kindness that children will ask to hear again and again.
