| It doesn't matter what time of year it is, there's always | | | | eyes or smiles or anything. All the emotion comes out |
| a gift-giving occasion on the horizon. If it's not | | | | in the way the man and woman come together. In |
| Christmas, it's a birthday, anniversary or wedding to | | | | "Promise" it's like we've caught them in mid-slow |
| buy a present for. Luckily your shopping just got a | | | | dance. |
| whole lot easier. Buy them Willow Tree collectibles! | | | | They make great baby shower, Mother's day and |
| You don't have to Christmas shop only in the winter. | | | | Father's day presents, too. "Angel of Mine" will always |
| You can save money and time by shopping through | | | | be one of my favorites. It captures a quiet moment |
| out the year for the people on your Christmas list. In | | | | where Mom and baby are alone. I imagine it's the |
| fact, Christmas shopping in January is just about the | | | | middle of the night and baby is just getting back to |
| smartest thing you can do to help your budget. It's likely | | | | sleep. My new favorite for Mother's day is "Quietly." A |
| that you'll find great deals on ornaments and keepsake | | | | mother hugs her 8 year old and her toddler at the |
| boxes in the after-Christmas sales. | | | | same time. For Father's day, "Father and Son" or |
| But even if you did all of your Christmas shopping all at | | | | "Father and Daughter." The "Father and Son" figurine |
| once, you're still not going to break the bank. The | | | | looks like the guys are planning their football strategy |
| average Willow Tree figurine is under $20 and the | | | | and in "Father and Daughter" you can imagine that |
| average ornament is under $15. You could buy the | | | | they are taking a break from flying a kite or stargazing. |
| entire Willow Tree nativity set and still not quite match | | | | The artist genius behind Willow Tree, Susan Lordi, is |
| what you'd spend on the limited edition Lladro | | | | know for her angels. That's the last gift idea I'll mention |
| Christmas bear. That's right: for less than $300, you | | | | in this article. Angels make great gifts for any occasion. |
| could have the entire Willow Tree creche. | | | | Even as a "I'm thinking of you" gift, a Willow Tree angel |
| Willow Tree figurines make great wedding presents. | | | | figurine can't be beat. The angels all have that same |
| Two of my favorites are "Together" and "Promise." | | | | simplicity of design and execution that you expect |
| The figures are simple yet evocative. The tenderness | | | | from the brand. An angel gift says "I love you and I'm |
| that the figurines show is wonderful. It's amazing how | | | | with you always." I can't think of a more fitting present |
| much you can feel in these figurines since there's no | | | | for a loved one. |