Description
This little wooden mantel plaque says what so many of us feel about our mums in six simple words: first my MUM forever my FRIEND. The words are printed in dark grey, in a mix of relaxed handwritten script and neat capitals, with a sprig of leaves on either side of MUM. They sit on a soft grey wooden block with a gentle woodgrain texture, beside a sweetly drawn white house with a pitched roof, a chimney, a small window, an arched door and trailing leaves climbing its walls. It is a compact rectangular piece, 15cm wide, 5.5cm high and 2cm deep.
With a depth of 2cm, it stands upright on its own, so it needs no wall and no fixings: just set it on a mantelpiece, a windowsill, a bookshelf or a bedside table. Its small size means it fits a narrow shelf or a busy dressing table where a larger frame would crowd things. It makes a thoughtful Mother's Day gift and a lovely birthday present for a mum who has always been there, and it is easy to tuck in beside a card or a bunch of flowers. The quiet grey and white colouring sits comfortably in most rooms, from a cosy cottage sitting room to a calm modern bedroom.
The wording and the house are printed straight onto the wooden face, giving a clean, simple finish with no glass or frame to worry about. To keep it looking fresh, dust it now and then with a soft dry cloth, and if it needs more, wipe it gently with a barely damp cloth and let it dry fully; as with any wooden piece, we would keep it away from steam and standing water. For gifting, we like to set it beside a favourite photograph of the two of you, so the words and the memory sit together where she will see them every day.
Specification
| Material |
Wood |
| Colour |
Grey |
| Finish |
Printed |
| Height |
5.5cm |
| Width |
15cm |
| Depth |
2cm |
| Weight |
0.104kg |
| Occasion |
Mother's Day, Birthday |
Frequently Asked
How big is the plaque?
It measures 15cm wide, 5.5cm high and 2cm deep. That compact size sits neatly on a mantelpiece, a narrow shelf or a windowsill.
What words are on it?
It reads first my MUM forever my FRIEND in dark grey script and capitals, beside a simple drawing of a white house with trailing leaves.
Does it hang on the wall or stand up?
It is a mantel plaque that stands upright on its own thanks to its 2cm depth, so it needs no hooks, nails or other fixings.
What is it made of?
It is a wooden plaque. The house and the wording are printed onto its soft grey face in white and dark grey.
Is it a good gift for Mother's Day?
Yes, its heartfelt words make it a thoughtful Mother's Day gift. It works just as well as a birthday present for Mum, given on its own or tucked beside a card.
How do I look after it?
Dust it with a soft dry cloth, or wipe it gently with a barely damp cloth and let it dry fully. Keep it away from steam and standing water.