Willow Tree

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...

Having to rush out and buy a gift at the last minute is a pretty stressful situation to be in. So, instead of being caught off guard or procrastinating, wouldn’t it be nice to have some really special gifts on hand? By shopping ahead you’ll have time to carefully pick out thoughtfully curated gifts for some of the most important people in your life. Here are a few ideas for varying people and life events. Anniversary Gifts Is there an important anniversary coming up soon? Regardless of if it’s next week or not, the anniversary will happen at some point this year, and thinking ahead and purchasing a memorable gift is a welcomed idea. An artistically-crafted cake topper for the anniversary cake or even for a celebration piece to stand on its own is a thoughtful gift. Be sure to browse cake toppers crafted by a talented artist to find one that truly and authentically represents their love. Gifts for Grandma Grandmothers are special ladies and deserve an extra...

There’s nothing quite like the love you get from a pet. They love us unconditionally. They know intuitively how to make us feel better and they teach us how to be a good friend. The animal-human bond is special indeed.    What better way to recognize and honor the relationship than with a thoughtful gift for the important animal lover in your life? Below are several gift ideas to inspire you to think about the various people in your life who may benefit from or enjoy your kind gesture. Remind them you are thinking about them with the following: Pet Sculpture Gifts for Children Kids especially love their pets. Sometimes a child’s cat or dog is their first best friend, and the one creature they can go to as a source of support. A wonderful present for children would be sculptures or figurines that depict a girl or boy holding their beloved pet in their arms. A handcrafted Willow Tree® figure by artist Susan Lordi would be sure to delight a special child...