Description
This wooden house plaque brings a Highland cow and calf into the home, set among wildflowers beneath the words "home is where the herd is". The face is a soft white with a gentle wood grain showing through, and the pair are illustrated in warm russet and ginger tones, shaggy fringes and long curved horns included. Buttercups, daisies, pink blooms, sprigs of lavender and lacy flower heads climb up both sides, while the words run across the top in a flowing copper-toned script. A natural wood roof crowns the gable, giving the piece the outline of a little house. It stands 19.2cm tall, 15.5cm wide and 3cm deep.
At 3cm deep, the plaque is solid enough to stand upright by itself, so there is no hook or nail to fuss over and no wall to drill. It looks at home on a mantelpiece, a bookshelf, a windowsill or a hallway console, and its small footprint slips easily between picture frames. The country feel suits a farmhouse kitchen dresser as well as a cosy living room or a bedroom shelf, and the soft white background keeps it light enough to sit alongside neutral and natural colour schemes. The sentiment is a gentle nod to family and belonging, the people you gather round the table at the end of the day.
The plaque is made of wood, with the illustration and lettering printed onto its white face and the roof forming a raised natural wood edge along the top. As with any wooden piece, a quick dust with a soft dry cloth keeps it looking fresh, and it is best kept away from damp so the print stays crisp. Set it beside a small potted plant or a row of cookbooks for a cosy country shelf, or wrap it up as a thoughtful gift that says home in the simplest way.
Specification
| Material |
Wood |
| Colour |
White |
| Height |
19.2cm |
| Width |
15.5cm |
| Depth |
3cm |
| Weight |
0.349kg |
Frequently Asked
How big is this Highland cow plaque?
It stands 19.2cm tall and measures 15.5cm wide and 3cm deep. That is a neat size for a shelf, mantelpiece or windowsill.
Does the plaque stand up on its own?
Yes. At 3cm deep it stands upright by itself on a flat surface, so there is nothing to hang and no wall to drill.
What is the plaque made of?
It is made of wood. It has a white printed face and a natural wood roof along the top that gives it its house outline.
What does the wording on the plaque say?
It reads "home is where the herd is" in a flowing copper-toned script, set above the illustration of a Highland cow and calf.
How should I look after the plaque?
Dust it with a soft dry cloth from time to time and keep it away from damp, as you would any wooden piece in the home.
What colours are in the design?
The face is a soft white with a natural wood roof. The cow and calf are in warm ginger tones among yellow, pink and lilac wildflowers.