Helpful Arty Gift Guide for Christmas Calm
Stay calm this Christmas and escape all the tizzy and stress of finding the perfect gift in time for Christmas day.
I've got your back with my top tips for a calm and pleasant shopping experience this year. November is the month to set the stage for a blissful winter holiday experience, so you can relax knowing you have it all sorted and your loved ones will have the most unique creative gifts to unwrap on Christmas morning.
Top Tips for Stress-Free Christmas Shopping
- Make a list of the lovely people who you'll be gifting this year
- Decide how much money you'll set aside for your purchases
- Explore my curated list of gift ideas below which has something for every price range whether it's €12, €70, €120, €250 or more.
- Alternatively, browse the full range of art work at Art of Caroline
- Make note of the recommended dates (below) for placing orders to ensure they arrive in plenty of time, giving you peace of mind.
- Bookmark this handy gift guide so you can dip back in on your tea break with more time to explore.
*** Time Saving Arty Gift Guide ***
Top Pick No. 1
Do you know someone who likes travel? Holiday dreaming inspiration is the perfect choice, choose from My Portugal miniature paintings.
Price is range €80 to €180 and they are sure to brighten someones home or workspace.
Top Pick No. 2
Mount Leinster Mandala limited edition print is a popular choice for Irish art buyers and our diaspora with ancestral links to the sunny south east of Ireland.
The edition is limited to 50, each one comes with a certificate of authenticity. They are sold without frame, although occasionally there may be a small selection of framed prints available.
Top Pick No. 3
India has a charm for many of my art buyers. I sold the entire Indian Heartway collection in a flash, except for Golden Urn which has been in my private collection until recently.
Take a look at your options for claiming a piece of Indian Heartway with an original painting (€250) or Ganga Dreaming limited edition print (€110)
Top Pick No. 4
Friendly Winter Robin art prints and greetings cards have a special meaning particluarly at this time of year. The robin is traditionally associated with the memory of loved ones who've departed the earthly world.
Bring comfort to someones life by choosing from a range of prints in paper, canvas, wood, metal or greetings cards.
Top Pick No. 5
Looking for something more impressive for that special someone? Browse through the catelog of available paintings (from €250 to €1,250) with themes of romantic freedom, country village, indian charm and the nature inspiration.
Order Dates for Christmas 2022
December is a particularly busy month for postal and delivery providers and this can affect the time it takes for your order to arrive. Check the recommended order dates below for each art category to avoid unnecessary stress and disappointment this year.
With the exception of my open edition prints I prepare all items for delivery. When you choose open edition prints you're purchasing directly from the printer and their terms and conditions apply along with their excellent customer support.
Open Edition Prints
Greetings cards and open edition prints are printed in the UK., while wood, metal, canvas & framed prints are manufactured in Europe.
For stress-free shopping place orders for these type of prints by the first week of November.
Fabric prints are produced in the USA. For deliveries of fabric prints outside of USA order in September for stress free fulfillment in time for Christmas.
Limited Edition Prints
These are printed in Ireland and delivery is by registered post.
For orders within Ireland place your order by December 4th.
For deliveries outside of Ireland order wtihin November.
Original Paintings
Order original paintings in November. It's best to get in touch to discuss delivery options.
Smaller paintings can be delivered by registered post whereas larger paintings can be delivered by courier or collection can be arranged from my home in Carlow.
Larger items containing glass require special arrangements for collecton or delivery.
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