By the Sea Square Plaque with 3 Glass Houses - White

This square plaque brings a little row of seaside cottages indoors, each one made from a piece of sea glass with a pale peaked roof and a tiny door. Three houses sit side by side on a narrow ledge: one deep cobalt blue, one bright green and one soft pale aqua, each with its own small square windows. Around them, fine line drawings of gulls in flight and two little sailing boats on the far horizon complete the coastal scene, set against a soft white face with gently worn edges. It measures 19.5cm high, 19.5cm wide and 1cm deep, a neat size that suits a small space.

Because it stands on its own, it is happy on a mantelpiece, a bookshelf, a windowsill or a bedside table, and it sits comfortably on a desk at home or at work. We think it makes a thoughtful Mother's Day gift for a mum who loves the coast, bringing a reminder of seaside walks and summer days to her favourite room. It also makes a warm thank you for a teacher at the end of term, something small and personal to keep on a classroom shelf or take home.

The sea glass houses stand proud of the white face, so their colours catch the light from a window and the little scene has real depth. A stand at the back lets the plaque sit upright on any flat surface, with no nail or hook needed, and the back itself is kept plain and neat. To care for it, dust gently with a soft dry cloth, taking a little extra care around the houses and their roofs. Pair it with blue and white pieces on a shelf for an easy coastal corner, or wrap it in tissue as a gift that tells someone you remember the places they love.

How big is the plaque?

It measures 19.5cm high, 19.5cm wide and 1cm deep, a compact square that fits easily on a shelf, windowsill or desk.

Does the plaque stand up on its own?

Yes, there is a stand at the back, so the plaque sits upright on a mantelpiece, shelf or table without needing a nail or hook.

What colours are the sea glass houses?

The three houses are deep blue, bright green and soft pale aqua, set side by side on a white face with gently worn edges.

What are the little houses made from?

Each of the three little houses is a piece of sea glass, topped with a pale peaked roof and set on a narrow ledge across the white face.

Would it make a good gift for Mum or a teacher?

We think so. It makes a thoughtful Mother's Day gift for a mum who loves the seaside, or a warm thank you present for a teacher.

How do I look after the plaque?

Dust it gently with a soft dry cloth, taking a little extra care around the raised sea glass houses and their roofs.