Description
This mini house plaque says what every host is secretly thinking, in bold black capitals across a white wooden front: PLEASE LEAVE BY 9PM. It is cut in the shape of a little house with a pitched roof, and two small details in natural wood bring it to life: a heart set near the peak and a chimney rising from the roofline on the right. The white finish is lightly brushed, so a hint of grain shows through, and the edges are left as bare wood for a warm, simple contrast. It measures 20cm tall, 11.3cm across and 2.9cm deep, small enough to tuck onto a narrow shelf or a windowsill.
Put it where the joke lands best: on the hallway table by the front door, on a living room shelf or along the mantelpiece, where guests are bound to read it as they settle in. The wording is for anyone who has ever stifled a yawn at ten o'clock with company still comfortable on the sofa, and it says so with a smile rather than a frown. Because it is small and plain in colour, it fits in with most schemes, from crisp white rooms to warmer wood and neutral tones, and it is happy beside plants, candles and books.
The wording is printed straight onto the white face, and the heart and chimney are small pieces of natural wood added on, giving the little house a touch of depth. To keep it looking fresh, dust it now and then with a soft dry cloth and keep it away from damp, as you would any wooden piece. As a gift, it is a cheerful extra to tuck in beside a bottle or a box of chocolates, and we think it will raise a laugh the moment the paper comes off.
Specification
| Material |
Wood |
| Colour |
White |
| Finish |
Printed |
| Size |
20 x 11.3cm |
| Depth |
2.9cm |
| Weight |
0.338kg |
Frequently Asked
What size is the plaque?
It measures 20cm tall, 11.3cm across and 2.9cm deep, so it is a compact piece that suits a shelf, windowsill or mantelpiece.
What is the plaque made of?
The plaque is made of wood, with a white printed front, bare wooden edges and a small wooden heart and chimney.
What does the plaque say?
It reads PLEASE LEAVE BY 9PM. in bold black capitals across the lower half of the white house shape.
What colour is it?
The front is white with black lettering, and the heart, chimney and edges show the warm natural tone of the wood.
How do I look after a wooden plaque like this?
Dust it with a soft dry cloth now and then, and keep it away from damp, as you would any wooden decoration.
Does it make a good gift?
Yes, its cheeky wording makes it a light-hearted little gift, and it tucks in neatly beside a bottle or a box of chocolates.