Personalized Bookends for Homes and Nurseries


These bespoke hand-painted children’s bookends are crafted in the UK and designed to add a personal touch to any nursery, playroom or bookshelf. Choose from classic themes like Beatrix Potter or share your own ideas – each set is custom-painted to order with care and attention to detail. Both decorative and functional, these personalised wooden bookends make beautiful baby shower gifts, christening presents, or keepsakes for little ones.

How It Works

  1. Choose Your Theme: From classic Beatrix Potter designs to more custom themes like enchanted forests, we offer a variety of artistic styles for your child’s chair. If you have a specific theme, simply add it to your order form.

  2. Personalisation: Add your child’s name for a truly one-of-a-kind piece. Each bookend is painted with intricate, hand-drawn illustrations that align with your selected theme.

  3. High-Quality Craftsmanship: Crafted from durable, high-quality wood and assembled in Italy, every piece is hand-painted with care, from the primer to the finishing touches.

  4. Delivery: Enjoy free UK delivery, with the option for international orders upon request. We make sure your custom order arrives in perfect condition.

Beatrix Potter-Inspired Designs

For those who love classic illustrations, we offer a range of hand-painted chairs inspired by Beatrix Potter's timeless characters. Whether it’s Peter Rabbit or Jemima Puddle-Duck, we can bring these beloved characters to life on your child’s chair. Each design is faithful to Potter’s original artwork while offering a fresh, vibrant twist.

Why Choose Little Brushes?

  • Handcrafted: Each piece is crafted in Italy and hand-painted by Sarah Sherrington in her lovely Somerset studio.

  • Customisable child accessories You have full control over the design, from themes to personal details.

  • A keepsake for life: This bookend isn’t just a piece of furniture; it’s a treasured memory that will last.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Each set of hand-painted bookends is made to order with care and attention to detail. Please allow up to 14 days for crafting. Once completed, we offer free UK delivery, and shipping typically takes 3–5 business days.

  • Absolutely! Whether you love the timeless charm of Beatrix Potter characters or have a unique theme in mind, we can personalise your bookends to suit your nursery or playroom decor. Simply share your vision when ordering!

  • Yes! We use child-safe paints and high-quality wood, ensuring both durability and safety. Our hand-painted bookends are designed to not only be decorative but also to hold your little one’s books securely in place.

Order Your Custom Hand-Painted Bookends Today!


Start the process by filling out the order form with your chosen theme and personalisation preferences. Sarah Sherrington will personally create a custom chair that will be a treasured addition to your child’s room.