'Blooming At Hardy's' Thomas Hardy Cottage Watercolour Wall Art, Dorset Landmark Print Literary Home Decor for Book Lovers

Crafty Cow Design  |  SKU: AP1175
£30.00 GBP
Size

Product Information

  • Printed on Archival Fine Art Paper 230gsm
  • Giclee Printed

Processing Times

  • Paper Prints - Paper Prints are typically shipped out within 3-6 working days
  • Original Artwork - Please allow 3-5 days before shipping

Shipping

  • Shipping - Shipping cost is calculated at checkout based on item size and destination (there is also a calculator on the ‘your cart’ page (top right))
  • Shipping Time - this largely depends on destination. Within the UK this is typically 1-4 working days. Prints bound for the USA are printed and shipped out from within the USA.

Size Conversion Chart

  • A5 - 14.8 x 21 cm / 5.8 x 8.3"
  • 8 x 10" - 20.32 x 25.4 cm
  • A4 - 21 x 29.7 cm / 8.3 x 11.7"
  • 11 x 14" - 27.94 x 35.56cm
  • A3 - 29.7 x 42 cm / 11.7 x 16.5"
  • 16 x 20" - 40.64 x 50.8 cm
  • A2 - 42 x 59.4 cm / 16.5 x 23.4"
  • 50 x 70 cm - 19.69 x 27.56"
  • A1 - 59.4 x 84.1 cm / 23.4 x 33.1"
  • 70 x 100 cm - 27.56 x 39.37"

Returns

  • Damage: Sometimes damage occurs during transport: if this happens, please email me photos of the damaged item and I will either refund or replace it if possible.
  • Cancellation / Returns: You may cancel your order or return your merchandise up to 14 days within receipt for a refund of the purchase price. You will be responsible for the cost of the return postage. The items should reach me in the same condition i sent them to you of course and i would highly suggest you get insured and recorded shipping if you plan to send something back to me. Once I receive your returned item I will issue a refund.

Other FAQs

  • Prints to the USA are usually printed within the USA to avoid high shipping costs and customs delays/charges or import taxes
  • If you need your print by a certain date please let me know prior to ordering

'Blooming At Hardy's' Thomas Hardy Cottage Watercolour Wall Art - ‘Blooming at Hardy’s’ was inspired by one of my favourite places in Dorset — the beautiful and evocative Thomas Hardy Cottage, tucked away among wildflowers and greenery. I painted the original on a glorious spring day, surrounded by birdsong and the joyful riot of colour blooming around the thatched cottage walls. The combination of literary history and nature’s abundance truly set my imagination alight, and this piece is my way of sharing that moment with you.

This print captures a scene where Hardy might once have paused to write, surrounded by the same bursts of blossom and the gentle Dorset light. Working in my expressive, loose style, I aimed to celebrate not just the building itself, but the sense of peace and renewal you feel wandering through this landscape. 

Printed on luxurious Fine Art Archival Smooth Matt Poster Paper (230gsm), this print offers vivid detail and a soft, natural texture. You can choose from a wide range of sizes, from A5 to a statement-making 50x70cm, making it easy to suit any space.

This versatile floral cottage print would look wonderful in a cosy country kitchen, brightening up the breakfast table with its warm blooms. It would also be perfect in a reading nook, library, or study — the literary connection to Hardy makes it a wonderful conversation piece for book lovers. Or hang it in a hallway to greet you each day with a moment of gentle floral calm.

If you’d like to give ‘Blooming at Hardy’s’ as a gift, it would be a beautiful choice for anyone who loves nature, English literature, or the timeless charm of the Dorset countryside. Perhaps a thoughtful housewarming gift, to bring a peaceful, joyful energy into a new home, or a special birthday treat for a friend who loves their garden. It would also be a meaningful retirement gift, offering a taste of calm and beauty for someone beginning a new chapter in life.

For me, art is about capturing a feeling — and this piece is all about the feeling of walking through history, wrapped in flowers and fresh air. Even if you have never visited Hardy’s Cottage, I hope this print can transport you there, letting you share in that same uplifting sense of place.

Whether displayed as a standalone artwork or paired with other countryside or Dorset  inspired prints, ‘Blooming at Hardy’s’ will bring a fresh, blooming energy to your home. Each print is produced with care to ensure the colours and details shine, giving you a piece you can treasure for years to come.

THIS LISTING IS FOR

  • An UNFRAMED 'Blooming At Hardy's' Thomas Hardy Cottage Watercolour Wall Art
  • Your choice of size from A5 to 50x70cm
  • Printed on lovely Fine Art Archival Smooth Matt Poster Paper 230gsm 

  

If you have any further questions then please contact me! 

Please note that due to individual monitor colour & brightness settings, colours may vary slightly in person from what is seen here. Please ask all colour related questions prior to purchase. Thank You