Willow Tree

Offering sympathy to grieving friends and family members during a difficult time can often be challenging. There’s no surefire way to know which bereavement gifts would make the person feel comforted and supported. Willow Tree carries a collection of beautifully hand-carved and hand-painted sculptures that capture the essence of hope during a difficult time. Designed by artist Susan Lordi, these artisan figurines make wonderfully touching sympathy gifts. Remembrance Reflecting on memories can be a cathartic and soothing process for grieving family members and friends. The Remembrance sculpture symbolizes holding each memory safely in your heart forever. A feminine angel with looped wire wings stands with her arms folded over her heart. Her white dress includes intricately carved vines and other nature-inspired greenery. The simplicity and heartfelt sense of sympathy expressed by this gift offers a long-lasting reminder of comfort, remembrance, and healing for ...

Your fireplace mantle is a focal point of style and elegance in any living room. Decorating your mantle is easy once you figure out the style you’re after, if seasonal décor appeals to you, and which color palette will bring your items together. Here are a few ideas for elegant essentials to decorate your mantle with: Mirrors A large mirror is a timeless centerpiece for a fireplace mantle. Circular mirrors provide a wonderful contrast to the sharp angles of the fireplace. Frames Small frames and large frames of art or personal photographs are great focal points for any mantle. Large-framed pieces of art can also work as stunning centerpieces above the fireplace. Figurines Small and large figurines provide an interesting visual on a fireplace mantle, especially if they are hand-carved or provide significant meaning to you or your family. Vases Large vases serve as weighted visuals on fireplace mantles of all sizes. Fill them with rocks, sand, sea shells,...

Celebrating educational milestones is a wonderful way to appreciate and recognize the students (and teachers) in your life. Whether your child is about to enter the first grade or your sister is about to graduate with a master’s degree, these gifts encapsulate a love of learning, knowledge, and accomplishment. From figurines to keepsakes, memorable gifts capture your relationship with the hardworking student in your life. Here are a few hand-selected gifts for a new student or an up-and-coming graduate you love so dearly:  Leather-Bound Journals If they love writing as a personal or creative outlet, a leather-bound journal is a beautiful gift for the student or aspiring writer. They are also great for note-taking in class or used as annual albums that reflect on a year of study. Pick out a journal that is easy to keep open when writing and doesn’t require too many ties or closures. If you want to go go even further, provide them with some writing prompts or a ...