Description
This cheerful metal goose plaque brings a little garden scene indoors, with a happy line of words running along its front: 'Life is better in the GARDEN', in soft grey lettering with the last word picked out in bold capitals. A cream goose with tiny white dots, a rosy cheek and orange feet stands at one end of the brown base, looking along a row of painted blooms on slender curving stems: an orange star flower, a tall lilac flower and a plump red strawberry with a green top, with sprigs of leaves in between. The colours are soft and gently washed, like a watercolour sketch, and it measures 15.5cm high, 17.9cm wide and 2.6cm deep.
Because it stands on its own base, it needs no wall, no hook and no nail, and its slim depth lets it sit on a narrow kitchen windowsill, a bookshelf, a mantelpiece or a hallway table. It brings a bright, sunny note to a spot by the back door, a conservatory shelf or a desk that looks out over the lawn. With its spring flowers and ripe strawberry, it makes a thoughtful Easter gift, and a sweet little extra to tuck into a basket of seed packets or a gardening hamper.
The flowers and strawberry rise on fine stems set into the top of the base, and the goose stands upright at the far end, so the whole scene has a gentle, layered look from the front. Each cut-out is painted on the front and left plain white on the back, so it still looks neat when seen from behind on an open shelf. To keep it fresh, dust it now and then with a soft dry cloth rather than anything wet. Set it beside a jug of cut tulips or a pot of herbs, and let the goose keep watch over your windowsill garden all year round.
Specification
| Material |
Metal |
| Colour |
Brown |
| Finish |
Wooden |
| Height |
15.5cm |
| Width |
17.9cm |
| Depth |
2.6cm |
| Weight |
0.11kg |
| Occasion |
Easter |
Frequently Asked
How big is the goose plaque?
It measures 15.5cm high, 17.9cm wide and 2.6cm deep, which is a neat size for a windowsill, a bookshelf or a mantelpiece.
Does it hang on the wall or stand up?
It stands on its own long base, so it needs no hook or nail and sits upright on any flat shelf, sill or table.
What does the wording on the plaque say?
Along the front of the base it reads 'Life is better in the GARDEN', in soft grey letters with the last word in bold capitals.
What is the plaque made of?
It is a metal plaque, with a painted goose, two flowers and a red strawberry set along the top of a brown base.
Would it make a good Easter gift?
Yes, its spring flowers, ripe strawberry and cheerful goose make it a thoughtful Easter gift, and it slips easily into a basket or hamper.
How do I look after it?
Dust it now and then with a soft dry cloth. This keeps the painted flowers and lettering looking fresh without anything wet touching them.