Welcome To Our Site Here at The House of Portia we pride ourselves on the ability to provide fantastic gift products from leading manufacturers. Together with both current and discontinued collectables from most of the UK's major china houses, we believe that we can offer a service which can satisfy the needs of most individuals. Please browse the online shop for some idea of our current stock. Please remember that many of the discontinued collectables never reach the on-line shop as we also run a finders service for all of our customers. We buy and sell daily, on-line, through mail order and direct to and from customers through personal contact. If there is something you want and cannot find it give us a call or drop us an email so that we will have your interests at the fore when viewing the many collections that are offered to us for sale. Take your time in coming to a decision before buying but we guarantee that we provide a service second to none through the medium of our secure on-line server and our dedicated staff which takes all the hassle out of parking and shopping in major shopping centres. True Grace Candles True Grace make fine candles and beautifully perfumed goods that combine the finest natural ingredients with a love of wonderful fragrances inspired by life in the English countryside. Both candlelight and fragrance are deeply imbued with a sense of romance and wonder. Elemental, yet sophisticated, a perfume can transport us back home, to the countryside and so many memorable moments. True Grace help to capture some of these emotions. Most of the items can be purchased for less then the price of a good bunch of flowers so they make the perfect gift for a hostess or for yourself. They will create that lasting aroma in any room. The House of Portia is pleased to associated with this supreme product which is made in the UK. To see our current stock left click True Grace products. Votivo Candles have been identified in several magazines as the favourite of many celebrities including Oprah, Madonna and Bruce Willis. Votivo aromatic fragrances are also available as a reed diffuser, incense stick, soap and room spray. Many of which we have in stock. Votivo aromatic candles feature fragrances developed by Votivo for richness and depth. Hand poured in the US using the finest wax, they are presented in a unique gift box. The full-bodied aroma of Votivo candles will fill your home with a lingering bouquet. Blended with the finest wax and rich fragrances, this aromatic candle will burn for more than 50 hours. Most of the items can be purchased for less then the price of a good bunch of flowers so they make the perfect gift for a hostess or for yourself. They will create that lasting aroma in any room. The House of Portia is pleased to associated with this supreme product and we are one of the only gift shops in the United Kingdom to stock Votivo products. Dora Designs Doorstops Now celebrating 21 years in business Dora Designs are a lead company in the design of doorstops, draught excluders and paperweights, Last year they received the Gift of the Year award from the The Giftware Association. The House of Portia is pleased to be one of their retailers and this year will see the introduction of Stone Cast Cat paperweights that will be equally at home outdoors as they are indoors. These brand new products should be in stock by April and will make excellent gifts for those people who love their garden and their animals. Click here to see our current stock. Alphabet Angels These cute little alphabet angels are a wonderful gift for any child. Have a single initial, or spell out their name. Designed by Carnelian who are based in Stoke on Trent in England, they are all hand made and decorated in the finest bone china. Click here to see our current stock. Keel Toys Brand new to the House of Portia we are very pleased to be able to supply the range of Keel Toys. Established back in 1947 Keel Toys has always been known for its beautiful soft toys and consistency of manufacture we feel that all their toys blend our to dedication to quality and value with cutting edge design, creating a mix of familiar favourites and exciting new soft toy creations!. Therefore all toys conform to all applicable legislation and where stated some of the toys are suitable from birth making them excellent presents. Click here to see our current stock. Circa - the Circular Calendar Circa - the Circular Calendar - is an educational toy calendar specifically designed to help children understand the cycles of the calendar using the toy's innovative rotating and circular stacking design. Circa is a new innovative educational toy for ages 3+. Circa splits the year into days of the week, days of the month, months of the year, and the seasons. Play with each disc on its own, learning as you go. Fit the discs together as your time awareness grows. Turn the wheels and move the markers to see how time passes. Reusable stickers helps you remember and look forward to exciting days! Fully assembled, Circa makes a beautiful children's desk calendar, fit for any bedroom or living area. For further details click here/ John Beswick Animals We are proud to stock The John Beswick collection of ceramic animal sculptures. With a heritage stretching back to 1894 the hand crafted studies emulate the authentic style of the celebrated originals. Every piece is hand painted to reflect the natural glory of our favourite animals, with collections featuring horses, farm animals birds, wildlife and cats and dogs. They make great gifts and last longer then flowers. Click here to see our current stock Delivery Information We normally offer next working day delivery to most parts of mainland UK as standard. Some parts of Northern Scotland and the Highlands take two days, the same applies to the majority of the EEC. Interlink Express are one of our retained couriers and we will normally be able to get your orders to them for delivery to our next day delivery area providing your order is received by us before 4pm. If you have any queries over delivery or about where you want the parcel sent to, please speak to any member of our staff on 020 8500 3505 who will be happy to discuss your requirements. Gift Selection / Gift Wrapping We are slowly adding Gift Ideas to the categories on the left of the shop but everybody has there own individual idea as to what will be suitable for the intended receipient. We have recently added Luxury Home Accessories under the Gifts for Home section, Gifts for Baby and Gifts for Hen Parties. We are now able to offer exclusive gifts from famous names such as Peugeot, Zak! Designs, Nour London, Bombay Duck, Votivo, Madbags, Northern Lights, Keel Toys, Onyx-Art, Elegant Baby, Trumpettes and Pecksniffs Fragrances. We also offer, a totaly free gift wrapping service and we will send direct to the receipient should you require. If you cannot see what you are looking for please call us 020 8500 3505 and discuss your needs with our experienced staff. The Elf on a Shelf - A Christmas Tradition How does Santa really know who’s been naughty or who’s been nice? After much urging by the elves and Mrs. Claus, Santa has allowed his biggest secret to be revealed in the book, The Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Tradition®. Santa has partnered each book with a magical scout elf which the children can name. They can then visit the North Pole (elfontheshelf.com) to register their elf’s name in our Hall of Registry and print their official elf adoption certificate. All Santa approved, of course! Gift set includes: A North Pole scout elf, a hard-bound children`s book and a keepsake box. For further details and to see the Elf on a Shelf. click here. John Beswick Snowman From John Beswick these classic Snowman and Father Christmas figures are based on the Raymond Briggs books and the video which have enjoyed universal appeal for over 25 years. Click here to see the range so far.