Birthday Cake Matches Square Matchbox

A square matchbox that feels like a celebration before it’s even opened. The illustration shows a four-tier birthday cake stacked high and ringed with blue candles, each one carefully placed and already lit. The words ‘Birthday Matches’ sit beneath the cake, tying it neatly together. Designed by Charlotte Farmer, it has her unmistakable graphic charm and a slightly nostalgic sense of occasion.

Inside are 125 long matchsticks, neatly arranged in a white tray. The natural wooden sticks are finished with cheerful yellow tips and measure 100mm long, making them practical for lighting candles without leaning in too close. It’s useful, yes, but it also earns its place out on display rather than tucked away.

Letterpress printed in the UK and made using FSC-certified wood, the box has a satisfying weight and texture that makes it feel thoughtful and well made. It works beautifully on a coffee table, mantelpiece or kitchen shelf, ready to be pulled out whenever cake and candles are involved. A small but joyful gift that feels personal, celebratory and far more interesting than wrapping paper ever could.