Other Half Avocado Couple Wooden Plaque with Red Bow - Green

This wooden plaque shows a cheerful pair of avocados standing side by side, each with a smiling face, rosy cheeks and a heart held in its little arms, one pink and one red. The avocado on the right wears a red ribbon bow tied at the top, and the pair stand on a pale pink block base printed in white script with the words "You are my other half". The avocados are a fresh yellow green edged in a deeper green, so the main colour is green, with soft pink and a bright pop of red. It measures 13cm tall, 15.1cm across and 3cm deep, a size that sits comfortably on a shelf without crowding it.

Because it stands on its own base, it needs no wall, nail or hook. Set it on a bedside table, a mantelpiece, a windowsill or a desk and it is ready. We think it makes a sweet Valentine's Day gift, a playful alternative to a card that can stay out long after the day has passed. The play on two halves of an avocado gives the message a little humour, so it suits a kitchen shelf just as happily as a bedroom dresser. It is also small enough to tuck beside a bunch of flowers or a box of chocolates when you hand it over.

The cut-out figures and the base are made from wood, with the design printed on the front and a plain white finish on the back, and the ribbon bow adds a soft, textured touch. Keep it somewhere dry indoors and dust it now and then with a soft dry cloth, and avoid soaking the wood or the ribbon. It looks best where it can be seen from the front, so give it a spot at eye level, or pair it with a candle and a few framed photographs for a cosy Valentine's corner.

How big is the avocado plaque?

It stands 13cm tall, measures 15.1cm across and is 3cm deep, so it fits neatly on a shelf, windowsill or bedside table.

What is the plaque made of?

It is made from wood, with the smiling avocado design printed on the front, a plain white back and a red ribbon bow tied on one avocado.

Does it need to be hung on a wall?

No, it is freestanding. The two avocados sit on a solid pink block base, so you simply stand it on any flat surface.

What words are printed on it?

The pink base is printed in white script with the words "You are my other half", a playful nod to the avocado pair standing on it.

Is it a good Valentine's Day gift?

We think so. The cheerful avocado couple and their heartfelt message make it a sweet, lasting Valentine's Day gift that can stay on display all year.

How should I look after it?

Dust it gently with a soft dry cloth and keep it somewhere dry indoors, because wood and ribbon are best kept away from water.