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Willow Tree

Willow Tree is an intimate line of figurative sculptures that speak in quiet ways to heal, comfort, protect and inspire. Artist Susan Lordi hand carves the original of each figure from her studio in Kansas City Missouri.

Usher in Spring with Thoughtful Gifts for Family and Friends

You have to admit it’s nice to get a gift out of the blue. It means someone cares about your well-being and is thinking of you. So, why not honor your relationship with some of your favorite people this spring with thoughtful “just because” gifts?

 


Springtime marks a period of change, growth, renewal, and, hopefully, lots of sunshine on the horizon. Celebrate Mother Nature and extend your gratitude to someone special to you—whether you’re looking for sister gifts or best friend gifts—with these cheerful ideas.

Fresh Flowers and Figures

Beautiful, blooming flowers can be given at any time of the year as a gesture of friendship or love. Spring is an especially appropriate time of year because annuals are starting to shoot up from the ground and perennials are ready to go into the ground.

Each flower even has a different meaning associated with it. An iris, for example, is linked to wisdom and trust while a lily symbolizes purity and refined beauty. You could gather a bouquet and gift it to a family member or friend who means a lot to you and who you don’t see as much as you’d like.

The only downside is that flowers wilt and fade away, so instead, consider giving a gift that “blooms” year-round. This could be a hand-painted resin figure of a woman holding a pretty bouquet like those found on Willow Tree® by artist Susan Lordi. There are a variety of sculptural figures to choose from, and they also make thoughtful grandma gifts or gifts for those who simply love flowers.

Journals for Quiet Reflection

Everyone needs an elegant journal at their fingertips to write down their feelings or to draw, craft poems, or jot down daily tasks. You could choose a beautiful journal with inlaid carvings on the cover or one that looks like an old classic book with the look of aged leather.

A journal is a treasure, something that’s meaningful to both the giver and receiver. Putting pen to paper is also therapeutic. You don’t have to worry about anything but getting your thoughts and ideas down. It’s a very personal, special experience.

Journaling is also a good way to help you remember what you were doing and who you were with at various points in your life. Someday, as you flip through previous pages, it will be like taking a step back in time or a trip down memory lane. One can also write down what they’re grateful for daily to regularly count their blessings.

Triptychs

A triptych tells a story in three parts. It is a picture, painting, or carving that’s divided into three sections that are hinged together and can be folded shut or displayed open. The middle panel is typically the largest and is flanked by two smaller works that are related to the middle piece.

A triptych can tell a dramatic or compelling story because each piece relates to the others in some way. They can stand on display or be hung on the wall open or closed. In addition to being a great “just because” present, a romantic triptych would also make a great wedding, anniversary, or birthday gift for your partner.

A “just because” gift works wonders to brighten someone’s day or put a little extra spring in their step this season. When searching for the prefect present, consider the person, what you love about them, and what gifts would help truly convey your feelings and honor your special relationship.

About Willow Tree®

For more than 20 years, Willow Tree® has offered intimate handcrafted figures by well-known artist Susan Lordi, who creates the original carvings at her studio in Kansas City, Missouri. Lordi’s distinct style is revealed through gestures only, such as a warm embrace, a tilt of the head, her placement of the hands, or a turn of the body. Everything Lordi makes, from thoughtful figures to plaques and ornaments, are meant to inspire both the giver and the receiver. Willow Tree® art pieces also speak in quiet ways to comfort and uplift.

To browse the entire Willow Tree® collection, visit Willowtree.com

 

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