Description
This little mantel plaque brings the seaside indoors, pairing a cheerful beach motto with a tiny coastal scene finished with sea glass. It is cut in the shape of a house with a pointed gable top and has a soft, distressed white finish with faint lines running down its face. Across the upper half, in navy lettering, it reads "the Beach is my happy place", with seagulls in flight scattered around the words. Beneath them sits a raised scene of a white lighthouse beside a pale blue cottage with a peaked roof, both resting on a sandy shoreline. It stands 15cm tall, 10cm wide and 2cm deep.
As a mantel plaque it is made to stand, so it needs no wall and no fixings: set it on a mantelpiece, a shelf, a windowsill or a bedside table and it holds its place. It suits a hallway, a living room or a bedroom dressed in soft whites and sea blues, and it is a happy reminder of days on the sand for anyone who counts the coast as their favourite place. It makes a thoughtful Mother's Day gift for a mum who loves the beach, and a warm thank you for a teacher at the end of term, small enough to tuck into a gift bag yet with enough detail to feel special.
The lighthouse and cottage are raised from the face of the plaque, with sea glass adding a gentle texture to the scene, while the back is left plain in a dark brown finish. Dust it with a soft dry cloth, using a soft brush around the raised details, and keep it away from damp so the finish stays fresh. We like it grouped with shells, a jar of sand or a small framed print on a mantelpiece, and for a gift it goes nicely with a postcard from a favourite seaside town.
Specification
| Material |
Glass |
| Colour |
White |
| Height |
15cm |
| Width |
10cm |
| Depth |
2cm |
| Weight |
0.112kg |
| Occasion |
Mother's Day, Thank You |
Frequently Asked
How big is the plaque?
It stands 15cm tall, 10cm wide and 2cm deep, small enough for a narrow shelf, a windowsill or a mantelpiece.
Does the plaque stand on its own?
Yes, as a mantel plaque it stands upright on its own on a mantelpiece, shelf or windowsill, with no wall or fixings needed.
What words are on the plaque?
It reads "the Beach is my happy place" in navy lettering, with seagulls printed around the words and a raised lighthouse and cottage scene.
What colour is the plaque?
The plaque is white with a soft distressed finish, navy lettering, a pale blue cottage and touches of grey green, and the back is plain dark brown.
Is it a good gift for a teacher or for Mum?
Yes, it makes a warm thank-you gift for a teacher who loves the coast, and a thoughtful Mother's Day gift for a beach-loving mum.
How do I look after it?
Dust it gently with a soft dry cloth, using a soft brush around the raised lighthouse and cottage, and keep it away from damp.