The alarm goes off, and the steam starts to rise.

This coffee art print hangs a vintage twin-bell alarm clock on the wall with steam curling off the top, as if the morning itself were brewing. It is a square quote poster for kitchens and coffee corners, printed to order on thick matte paper.

The design: an alarm clock that steams like a mug

Across the top, the words stack in huge, bold sans-serif capitals: COFFEE and FIRST. on two lines, then a smaller line underneath, EVERYTHING LATER. The lettering is dark coffee brown with a slightly worn, grainy texture, like an old screen print.

Below the words sits a dark brown twin-bell alarm clock with a white face, numerals from 1 to 12, small feet and a short shadow. Three wavy steam lines rise from its top in a warmer brown. No cup or beans are drawn: the clock does the steaming, so waking up and pouring the morning brew become the same moment. Plenty of off-white space around it keeps the picture calm and the message easy to read from across the room.

Square paper prints for the coffee corner

• Five square sizes: 10″×10″ (25.4 × 25.4 cm), 12″×12″ (30.5 × 30.5 cm), 14″×14″ (35.6 × 35.6 cm), 16″×16″ (40.6 × 40.6 cm) and 18″×18″ (45.7 × 45.7 cm), with the whole picture showing edge to edge at each one
• Matte paper 10.3 mil thick (189 g/m²), so kitchen lights don't bounce off the surface
• 104% ISO brightness gives the light background a clean, fresh look next to the dark lettering
• 94% opacity, so the wall behind the print doesn't show through
• Paper sourced from Japan
• Arrives unframed, so the frame and mat are yours to choose

Who it's for

People who can't hold a conversation until the coffee is made, and the household that runs on a coffee maker. It suits a kitchen wall, a breakfast nook, a coffee bar, the hallway by the front door or a home office with a kettle in the corner. It also works as a housewarming present, a hostess thank-you or a holiday gift for a friend who is up before everyone else.

Quick answers

Is there a coffee cup in the picture?

No. The only drawing is the alarm clock, and the steam rises straight off it. Words and clock together carry the joke, which keeps the print simple.

Is it a working clock?

No, it is a flat paper print. The clock is part of the drawing, so there is nothing to wind, set or plug in.

Which square suits a small coffee corner?

Between two shelves or above a counter, 10″×10″ (25.4 × 25.4 cm) or 12″×12″ (30.5 × 30.5 cm) fits neatly. On an empty kitchen wall, 16″×16″ (40.6 × 40.6 cm) or 18″×18″ (45.7 × 45.7 cm) lets the lettering read from the doorway.

Can I put it in a frame?

Yes. Any frame cut for your square size works, and a wide mat gives the words extra breathing room. The print itself comes unframed.

Shipping and returns

Free US shipping. US delivery usually 5–12 business days. Easy 30-day returns.

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