Description
This layered wooden plaque carries one of the warmest lines we know about friendship: 'true FRIENDS are never apart, MAYBE IN DISTANCE but never in HEART'. The words sit on a pale grey glazed panel in soft grey lettering, mixing a relaxed handwritten script with neat capitals, and a scatter of small outlined hearts runs all around them. That panel is layered onto a slightly larger block of natural wood, so a narrow wooden border frames the message and gives the piece a little depth. It is a compact, rectangular plaque, 12.5cm across and 1.5cm deep, small enough to tuck in almost anywhere.
An easel on the back lets it stand on its own, so it needs no nails and no wall space: set it on a bedside table, a bookshelf, a desk or a windowsill where the words will be read every day. The soft grey and natural wood tones sit quietly with most schemes, from calm neutrals to warmer, more rustic rooms. Above all, this is a gift for a friend, especially one who lives further away than you would like. It says what can be hard to put into words, whether you live streets or miles apart, and it is the kind of small keepsake that tends to stay on show for years.
The glazed finish gives the grey panel a smooth, even surface, and the wooden block behind it keeps the plaque steady on its easel. Care is simple: dust it now and then with a soft dry cloth, and if the panel needs a little more, wipe it gently with a lightly damp cloth and dry it straight away, keeping water off the wooden edges. Its small size makes it easy to wrap, and we like to give it with a handwritten card tucked alongside, so a friend you miss opens a few kind words twice over.
Specification
| Material |
Wood |
| Colour |
Grey |
| Finish |
Glazed |
| Width |
12.5cm |
| Depth |
1.5cm |
| Weight |
0.144kg |
| Design |
True friends |
Frequently Asked
How wide is the True Friends plaque?
It measures 12.5cm across and 1.5cm deep, a compact size that sits happily on a bedside table, shelf, desk or windowsill.
Does the plaque stand up on its own?
Yes, it has an easel on the back, so it stands by itself on any flat surface without nails, hooks or other fixings.
What words are printed on the plaque?
It reads 'true FRIENDS are never apart, MAYBE IN DISTANCE but never in HEART', in soft grey lettering surrounded by small outlined hearts.
What is the plaque made of?
It is a wooden plaque. A pale grey glazed panel carries the message and sits layered on a natural wood block that forms a narrow border.
How should I look after it?
Dust it with a soft dry cloth. If the glazed panel needs more, wipe it gently with a lightly damp cloth, dry it at once and keep water off the wooden edges.
Is this a good gift for a friend?
We think so. Its words about staying close despite the distance make it a thoughtful gift for a friend, particularly one who lives far away.