Tom Tower is the bell tower in Oxford, England and houses the "Great Tom" bell, the loudest bell in the city. The stone tower was designed by Christopher Wren and built in 1681-2, the bell is older than the tower...
This brand new home is all decked out for the holidays for the very first time and is waiting for the first time homeowners to move in! Let the Christmas traditions begin!
This "full service" station features the rapid red reindeer on the covered entryway letting customers know that their service will be speedy with a friendly smile.
Even the witches of Witch Hollow deserve a little time for relaxation. They all head to Rachel's Retreat & Spa for the classic wart enhancement and green goo facial.
"Saint Pancras Old Church" is a parish church in Somers Town, Central London. It is believed to be the oldest site of Christian worship in England and may date back to the 1500s
Kris Kringle has just opened a store where all the different Christmas tree styles are beautifully displayed. He is especially fond of the silver tinsel tree featured in the window. The gallery features a bright red exterior and hanging sign.
From Dickens' most popular story, "A Christmas Carol", the Spirit of Christmas Present, appears to Ebenezer dressed in a green velvet robe and together they travel through the city seeing the celebration of Christmas, from the very rich to the...
This is the 12th piece and final piece for the "Twelfth Night" series in Dickens' Village. The Royal Corps of Drums, also known as "Drums" was originally used as signalers when entering battle. They have been part of the British...
Battersea The Dog's Home features Battersea who have been looking after abandoned and unwanted animals since 1860 and is based in South West London. Each year they care for over 7,000 dogs and cats. It is one of the UK's...
This Main Street outfitters cannot be mistaken with the ten gallon hat sign and bright red boots featured on the front of the building, and the Western styled wreaths on the windows.
This American Architecture Series introduction has another wonderful tie to our heritage. The sign tells us that this beautiful home has been converted to a Bed and Breakfast, and honors Dept. 56 artist, Ms. Lit Town, Melinda Seegers.
In areas of the Rhineland and Scandinavia, grandfather is affectionately called "Opa". "Opa's Cabin" is a nod to all Opas, but it may be a special nod to Heidi's grandfather who surely could have lived here. The traditional Alpine log...
Honey is a tasty fall treat and now you can add this sweet roadside stand to your fall display. It features many varieites of fresh harvested honey products. Peeking out from behind are the hives where all the action happens.
As tradition has it, during the season of Advent, a candle is lit each Sunday marking the weeks before Christmas. The details on this accessory are extraordinary as the candles light the way to an important Christian holiday. ...
"Gosh, Dad. We can make our snowman look just like good ol' Charlie Brown!" This father and son share some time creating our favorite Peanuts' character in snow. They have even added his signature yellow and red scarf.