Description
This cheeky cream cushion says what every host is thinking, in big, bright letters across its front: PLEASE LEAVE BY 9PM. Each letter is raised and textured, with a nubbly, looped surface, and together they make a cheerful mix of cobalt blue, olive green, rust, lilac, mustard and hot pink against the plain cream face. Around the edge runs a chunky piping made up of blocks of colour in the same playful shades, which frames the words and catches the eye from across the room. It is a square cushion, measuring 40cm along each side and 10cm deep, a comfortable size for a sofa or armchair without taking over the seat.
We think it earns its place on a living room sofa where friends gather, or propped among other cushions on a bed for a grin at the end of a long day. It is the sort of piece that gets people talking: guests spot it, laugh, and more than one will glance at the clock. It says the quiet part out loud with a smile, a gentle nudge for anyone who loves having people round but treasures an early night too. The bright lettering sits happily in a colourful, eclectic room and just as well in a calm, neutral one, where it brings a welcome pop of colour.
The back is plain cream with no lettering, so the cushion looks tidy from every side. At 10cm deep it has a good, plump depth for leaning against. To keep it looking its best, give it a plump and a shake so it holds its square shape, and brush away dust with a soft, dry cloth. For styling, we like it beside plain cushions in one of its lettering colours, such as olive or mustard, so the words stay the star of the sofa, and it makes a light-hearted gift that is easy to wrap.
Specification
| Colour |
Cream |
| Size |
40 x 40cm |
| Depth |
10cm |
| Weight |
0.45kg |
Frequently Asked
How big is the cushion?
It is a square cushion measuring 40cm along each side and 10cm deep, a comfortable size for a sofa, armchair or bed.
What does the cushion say?
The front reads PLEASE LEAVE BY 9PM in raised, textured capital letters in blue, green, rust, lilac, mustard and pink.
What colour is the cushion?
The cushion is cream on both sides, with multicoloured lettering on the front and piping in blocks of bright colour around the edge.
Is there lettering on the back as well?
No, the back is plain cream with no lettering, framed by the same multicoloured piping that runs all around the edge.
How should I look after it?
Give it a regular plump and shake to keep its square shape, and brush away any dust with a soft, dry cloth.
Does it make a good gift?
Yes, its cheeky wording makes it a light-hearted gift for anyone who enjoys company but likes an early night, and it is easy to wrap.