Description
This wooden plaque says what plenty of dog owners have thought at least once: "SORRY I CAN'T, I HAVE PLANS WITH my Dog". The opening words run along the front in neat soft lilac capitals, then "my Dog" finishes in a loose handwritten script, so the punchline lands with a little flourish. At each end sits a painterly, curly-coated puppy in warm apricot brown, one standing, the other sitting up, with a scatter of small lilac bones across the white ground between them. It is a slim block of wood 30cm long, 5cm high and 2.5cm deep, so the message reads at a glance without crowding a shelf.
With that depth it has a sturdy, squared-off shape that sits happily on a mantelpiece, a windowsill, a bookcase or the hall table by the front door, where it greets visitors with a smile before the dog does. It suits a home office desk too, a gentle reminder of who really sets the diary, and it brings a soft, pale touch to a kitchen shelf beside the treat jar. We think it makes a cheerful pet-themed gift for the household where the dog's plans always come first, and its compact size means it slips easily into a gift bag.
The plaque is made from wood, with the design across the front on a clean white ground and the ends finished plain white, so it looks tidy from the side as well as head on. Looking after it is simple: dust it with a soft dry cloth, and keep it out of steamy or damp spots so the wood stays at its best. To style it, stand it in front of a few books or beside a framed snap of your own dog; if you are giving it, a handwritten tag in the dog's name makes it feel all the more personal.
Specification
| Material |
Wood |
| Colour |
White |
| Height |
30cm |
| Width |
5cm |
| Depth |
2.5cm |
| Weight |
0.26kg |
Frequently Asked
How big is the dog plaque?
It is 30cm long, 5cm high and 2.5cm deep, a slim block that fits easily on a shelf, mantelpiece or windowsill.
What is the plaque made of?
The plaque is made from wood, with a white ground carrying the lilac bones, the two apricot puppies and the message.
What exactly does the plaque say?
It reads SORRY I CAN'T, I HAVE PLANS WITH my Dog, with the opening words in capitals and the last two in a handwritten script.
Where does the plaque look best?
It sits neatly on a mantelpiece, windowsill, bookcase, desk or hall table, anywhere the message can be read at a glance by visitors.
How do I look after a wooden plaque?
Dust it with a soft dry cloth and keep it away from damp or steamy spots so the wood stays in good condition.
Would this plaque make a good gift?
We think it makes a cheerful pet-themed gift for any household where the dog's plans come first, and its compact size makes it easy to wrap.