Description
This little driftwood house ornament brings a breath of the coast indoors, with a tall white house and a smaller natural wood cottage standing side by side on a chunky weathered wooden base. The taller house has a pale natural wood roof, painted black windows, a white heart on the front and a pair of wooden shutters, while both homes have blue doors with round white details. A tiny black fence of posts and wire runs along the front, and a white plaque on the base reads 'seas the day' in black script. It stands 13cm tall, 11.9cm wide and 6.3cm deep.
At that size it sits happily on a mantelpiece, a windowsill, a bookshelf or a bedside table, and it settles in well beside other seaside pieces in a hallway or living room. The cheerful pun makes it an easy choice for anyone who loves the sea or dreams of a coastal break. We think it makes a thoughtful Mother's Day gift for Mum, and a warm thank you gift for a teacher at the end of term, small enough to tuck into a gift bag.
The houses and base are wood, with painted details on the front and a plain, unpainted back, so it looks its best against a wall or at the back of a shelf. The chunky base gives it a steady footing on a flat surface, so it needs no fixings or hooks. The wood grain shows through the paint, giving both houses a gently worn, rustic look. To care for it, dust with a soft dry cloth now and then and keep it away from water. For a gift, add a card and a few words of your own; at home, group it with shells or sea glass along a windowsill for an easy seaside corner.
Specification
| Material |
Wood |
| Colour |
Natural & White |
| Height |
13cm |
| Width |
11.9cm |
| Depth |
6.3cm |
| Weight |
0.106kg |
| Occasion |
Mother's Day, Thank You |
Frequently Asked
How big is the driftwood house ornament?
It stands 13cm tall, 11.9cm wide and 6.3cm deep, a neat size for a windowsill, mantelpiece or bookshelf.
What does the plaque on the front say?
The white plaque on the front of the base reads 'seas the day' in black script, a cheerful nod to life by the coast.
What is it made of?
The houses and the base are wood, with painted white, blue and black details on the front and a plain natural wooden back.
Does it hang or stand?
It is freestanding. The chunky wooden base lets it stand on any flat surface, with no hooks or fixings needed.
Is it a good gift for Mum or a teacher?
We think it makes a thoughtful Mother's Day gift for Mum and a lovely thank you gift for a teacher who loves the seaside.
How do I look after it?
Dust it now and then with a soft dry cloth and keep it away from water to keep the wood and paint looking their best.