🎄 Order Cut-Off Dates 

To help make sure your gifts arrive in time for Christmas Day, please take note of our recommended order cut-off dates below.

We recommend ordering as early as possible during the busy holiday period, particularly for international orders.

🎄 DOMESTIC 

Standard

• VIC, NSW, SA, QLD, ACT - Order by Thursday 17 Dec to receive by Dec 24, 2026. 
• WA, NY, TAS - Order by Friday 11 Dec to receive by Dec 24, 2026. 

Express

• Metro - All States & Territories - Order by Sun 20 Dec to receive by Dec 24, 2026. 
• Rural - All States & Territories - Order by Thursday 17 Dec to receive by Dec 24, 2026.
  

🎄 INTERNATIONAL 

Standard  

• NZ, UK, Europe, USA/Canada Order by Friday 4 Dec to receive by Dec 24, 2026. 

Express 

• NZ, UK, Europe, USA/Canada Order by 11 Dec to receive by Dec 24, 2026. 

Please note: These dates are recommended order cut-offs to help ensure delivery by Christmas. Delivery times may vary due to carrier delays, seasonal demand and circumstances outside our control.

GENERAL SHIPPING

We use the Australia Post Network to ensure that all purchases are delivered promptly to your destination. 

• Standard Shipping - $11.95. 4-8 Business Days*.
• Express Shipping - $16.95. 2-4 Business Days.

International Shipping - Calculated at checkout, delivery times may vary. 

~ From all of us at Paper Republic, we wish you a very Merry Christmas 🎄 ~

We offer free click & collect from our Camberwell and Royal Arcade store. Please select your preferred location at checkout. 
Once we have picked up your order, you will receive a notification that your purchase is ready to collect. 

Bring the charm of a picturesque Alsace village into your home with the French Country Alsace Tea Light Cottage with Shutters.

Inspired by traditional European architecture, this cream ceramic tea light house creates a warm and inviting glow when illuminated.

Place a tea light inside to shine light through the windows, or combine it with other houses to create your own enchanting Christmas village display.

Its timeless European styling also makes it a beautiful decorative piece beyond the festive season.

Product Features

• Inspired by the charming villages and architecture of Alsace

• Traditional European-style cottage design

• Cream ceramic finish

• Decorative shutters and detailed architectural features

• Designed for use with a tea light

• Creates a warm glow through the windows

• Ideal for Christmas village displays

• Can be mixed and matched with other village houses

• Suitable for seasonal and year-round decorative displays

Product Details

• Material: Ceramic

• Colour: Cream

• Dimensions: 13.5cm L x 10.5cm W x 17.5cm H

Why It’s a Great Gift

The French Country Alsace Tea Light Cottage brings a cosy European feel to Christmas decorating and miniature village displays. Its timeless design also makes it a lovely decorative piece that can be enjoyed beyond the festive season.

Who This Product Is Good For

• Christmas village collectors

• Lovers of French country interiors

• Fans of Alsace and European-inspired décor

• Anyone who enjoys miniature houses and decorative displays

• A thoughtful Christmas or home décor gift

How to Use

Place the cottage on a mantel, shelf, side table or alongside other village houses. Add a tea light inside to create a warm glow through the windows.

Never leave a burning candle unattended.

Shipping

• Australia-wide shipping

• International shipping available

Click & Collect

Available for collection from:

• Camberwell Store, Melbourne VIC

• Royal Arcade Store, Melbourne CBD, VIC

Select your preferred pickup location at checkout and we'll confirm once your order is ready for collection.

Australian Owned

Paper Republic is an Australian-owned and run stationery and gift retailer based in Melbourne. We offer shipping Australia-wide as well as international shipping, with a carefully selected range of beautiful stationery, calendars, gifts and design-led products.