Description
This wooden house ornament is a little seaside cottage set on a chunky block of weathered wood, with a tiny signpost beside it reading "Dreaming of the Sea". The cottage has a rounded natural wood roof brushed with white, crisp white upper walls and soft grey lower walls, painted windows picked out in black and white, a natural wood front door and a small wooden heart above it. Two little black pins stand on the roof like chimneys, and the square sign is whitewashed and lettered in black. It stands 12cm tall and 12cm wide, and is just 5.9cm deep, so it fits on the narrowest of shelves.
We think it suits a mantelpiece, a bookshelf, a windowsill or a bedside table, anywhere a quiet coastal note feels at home. It sits happily among books and frames in a living room, a bedroom or a hallway, and its gentle message makes it a lovely reminder of holidays by the sea. As a gift, it makes a thoughtful Mother's Day present for a mum who loves the coast, and a kind thank you for a teacher at the end of term, small enough to wrap with ease.
The cottage, its signpost and its base are made of wood, and the back is left plain and unpainted, so it still looks tidy when seen from the side on an open shelf. The chunky base gives it a steady footing, so it stands on its own with no fixings. To keep it looking its best, dust it now and then with a soft dry cloth and keep it away from water and damp, which can mark painted wood. Set it beside a bowl of shells or a small vase for an easy seaside corner, or give it to someone who is always dreaming of their next trip to the coast.
Specification
| Material |
Wood |
| Colour |
Natural & White |
| Height |
12cm |
| Width |
12cm |
| Depth |
5.9cm |
| Weight |
0.088kg |
| Occasion |
Mother's Day, Thank You |
Frequently Asked
How big is the wooden house ornament?
It stands 12cm tall and 12cm wide and is 5.9cm deep. That is a neat size for a narrow shelf, a windowsill or a mantelpiece.
What does the little sign say?
The whitewashed square sign on its wooden post reads "Dreaming of the Sea" in black lettering, a gentle nod to days by the coast.
What is it made of?
It is made of wood. The cottage is painted white and grey and has a natural wood roof and door, and it sits on a chunky weathered wooden base.
Does it need hanging or fixing?
No. It is freestanding, and the chunky wooden base gives it a steady footing on a shelf, table or windowsill without any fixings.
Is it a good gift?
Yes. We think it makes a thoughtful Mother's Day gift for a mum who loves the seaside, or a warm thank you gift for a teacher.
How do I look after it?
Dust it gently with a soft dry cloth from time to time, and keep it away from water and damp. This is good general care for painted wood.