Belgian Paperworks

Brownstone Christmas Ornament - holiday decor handmade of lovely watercolor paper, perfect New York gift

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Add a spark of magic to your home this season with handcrafted ornaments, bringing warmth, wonder, and joy to your holiday traditions. Unlike anything made in a factory, every Belgian Paperworks ornament is a work of art, created by hand to capture the magic of the season.

Designed with meticulous attention to detail, the brownstone ornament captures the essence of this iconic New York building. From the ornate cornice to charming front steps, the crisp brick lintels over the windows to the lanterns at the front door, every aspect has been carefully crafted from cold-pressed watercolor paper. And with details on every side, the ornament looks fabulous no matter which way it turns.

Each ornament is handmade by myself from creamy watercolor paper, accented with a roof of gray timber, blue, red, or orange, and topped with a felted woolen ball on a generous loop of baker's twine. Perfect for gifting, too.

I also make a full sized New York brownstone luminary, here: https://belgianpaperworks.etsy.com/listing/1587765145. It's beautifully detailed, and has been very popular this season.

© 2023 Anne Louvau, all rights reserved. Usage, reproduction, or altering of artwork is not permitted without permission. Each piece of artwork is an intellectual property and is protected by copyright law.

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Ship items back to me within: 30 days of delivery

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    How I make my paper houses

    I use creamy French watercolor paper, beautifully textured and very strong, as the foundation for each building.

    I cut meticulous details with a blade, not a laser -- this means every cut is crisp and beautiful, never "toasted".

    Everything is hand-assembled, with some luminaries having as many as nine layers, or close to 80 pieces.

    Finally the most delicate bits are reinforced until every house is, literally, ready to shine.

    The finished houses are folded flat for shipping and storage.

    Your paper lanterns may differ slightly from the photos. As each one is made especially for you, every building is unique.

    Set up instructions

    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.

    The surprising durability of folding paper lanterns

    Far thicker than traditional card stock, my 140 pound French watercolor paper is not only beautiful, it is strong.

    With this mighty paper for a foundation, my buildings are designed to last for years. And unlike ceramic or wooden Christmas villages, these resilient paper lanterns are more likely to survive an accidental fall from a mantel, or from curious little hands.

    Storages tips

    Paper naturally absorbs humidity from the air over time, so it's important to stow your houses in a dry location with a constant temperature.

    An interior space, such as a closet or a small box under the bed, would be ideal.

    Then, when you pull your houses out next winter, they will be fresh and ready to go. Or, to glow!

    Sustainability

    Here in Northern California, sustainability is a way of life at home as well as in my business. I am proud to say that my studio is largely powered by geothermal energy.

    I constantly search out papers from climate-mindful mills sharing my concern for our planet, including papers that are FSC-certified, CO2-neutral, or Cradle-to-Cradle Certified Silver. And because my papers are acid-free and archival, they'll last for decades.

    My ornaments are created from the paper offcuts left after cutting larger pieces, allowing me to substantially minimize waste in the studio. And because my luminaries fold flat and ship in a small box, they require significantly less shipping materials (and less transport fuel) as they make their way to you.

    Reviews (8)

    Average:

    So happy with my purchase. It arrived on time and is so cute! My daughter is going to love it.

    A really beautiful ornament that represents fine architecture! The details are what makes these so special!

    Very quick shipping! Absolutely beautiful little paper house! I love paper houses and did some myself! This surpasses anything I could imagine! It is just so beautifully made! Just gorgeous! I highly, highly recommend this talented artist and all she makes! You will love whatever you order! Many thanks!

    A sweet ornament to add to my collection! Exquisitely created as usual!! Thanks for everything Anne.

    A beautiful reminder of the Brownstones of Boston.


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