Description
This little wooden plaque pairs a smiling snail with a kind reminder, printed in soft grey-blue lettering on a cream panel at its foot: it's okay to slow down your pace. The snail sits raised from a pale dusty blue background, with a warm orange spiral shell and a soft grey body. The blue panel has a gently weathered painted finish that lets the grain show through. A natural wood frame runs around the edge, and a pink ribbon loops over the top for hanging. It measures 6.5cm wide and just 0.7cm deep, a small piece for a small space.
Hung from a cupboard knob, a drawer handle or a small hook by the desk, it brings a quiet nudge to take things gently wherever someone needs it most. We think it suits a home office, a bedside wall or a hallway. It makes a thoughtful thank-you gift, and its message lands especially well with teachers at the end of a long term, when slowing down is exactly what they have earned. It is also a sweet Mother's Day gift for a mum who does a little too much.
The plaque is made of wood. The snail and the message panel are set as separate raised layers on the painted background, which gives the front a little depth when the light catches it. The back is painted a pale grey-blue and left plain. The ribbon is fixed to it at both top corners, so the plaque hangs from a single neat loop. To keep it looking its best, dust it now and then with a soft dry cloth and keep it away from damp, as you would any painted wood. Because it is so slim, it slips easily into a gift bag, and it is lovely given with a handwritten note saying why it was chosen.
Specification
| Material |
Wood |
| Colour |
Blue |
| Width |
6.5cm |
| Depth |
0.7cm |
| Weight |
0.027kg |
| Occasion |
Mother's Day, Thank You |
Frequently Asked
How big is the snail plaque?
It measures 6.5cm wide and 0.7cm deep. That makes it a small, slim piece that fits neatly on a cupboard door or beside a desk.
How does the plaque hang?
A pink ribbon is fixed to the back at both top corners and forms a loop. It hangs easily from a small hook, a nail or a knob.
What does the plaque say?
The cream panel at the bottom reads 'it's okay to slow down your pace'. It is printed in soft grey-blue lettering beneath the smiling snail.
What is the plaque made of?
It is made of wood. It has a natural wood frame and a painted pale blue panel, with the snail and the message panel raised as separate layers.
Is it a good gift for a teacher?
Yes, we think it makes a thoughtful thank-you gift for a teacher. Its gentle message also suits a Mother's Day gift for a busy mum.
How should I care for the wooden plaque?
Dust it now and then with a soft dry cloth and keep it away from damp, as you would any painted wooden piece in the home.