Description
This little wooden mantel plaque carries three words that say a great deal: 'Always BETTER together', written across the top in a mix of flowing script and spaced capitals. Beneath them runs a row of seven houses in a simple sketched style, each one a little different, with tiled and striped roofs, small square windows and neat little doors. Climbing sprigs, a leaf after the first word, a single daisy and a tiny shoot growing from the last roof add a gentle garden feel. The line drawing is printed in soft charcoal grey on a pale grey ground, with a faint grain showing through. It is a neat rectangular block, 15cm wide, 5.5cm tall and 2cm deep.
As a solid block, the plaque sits upright on its own, so it needs no wall, no nails and no hook. We think it looks its best on a mantelpiece, a bookshelf, a windowsill or a hallway table, where the words can be read at a glance. It makes a thoughtful new home gift, a small token to hand over with the keys or tuck in beside a card, and its message suits any home where people share their days.
The plaque is made from wood with a printed finish, the design sitting directly on the face, so there is no glass or frame to worry about. The edges are clean and square, which gives it a tidy look from the side as well as the front. To keep it looking fresh, dust it now and then with a soft dry cloth and keep it away from water, as you would any printed wooden piece. If you are giving it as a housewarming present, it slips easily into a small gift bag, and it is the kind of keepsake that tends to stay on the mantel long after the boxes are unpacked.
Specification
| Material |
Wood |
| Colour |
Grey |
| Finish |
Printed |
| Height |
5.5cm |
| Width |
15cm |
| Depth |
2cm |
| Weight |
0.104kg |
| Occasion |
New Home |
Frequently Asked
How big is the plaque?
It is 15cm wide, 5.5cm tall and 2cm deep, a compact rectangular block that suits a mantelpiece, shelf or windowsill without taking up much room.
Does it stand on its own or hang on a wall?
It is a solid block that sits upright on its own on any flat surface, so there is no hook, nail or stand to fit.
What is the plaque made of?
The plaque is made from wood with a printed finish, with the words and houses printed in charcoal grey on a pale grey face.
What does the plaque say?
It reads 'Always BETTER together' in a mix of script and capitals, above a row of seven little houses with sprigs, a daisy and a tiny shoot.
Would it make a good new home gift?
Yes, we think it makes a thoughtful new home gift, small enough to give alongside a card and easy to find a place for in any room.
How should I look after it?
Dust it now and then with a soft dry cloth and keep it away from water, as you would with any printed wooden piece.