I love to collect things.  In my young twenties I used to collect shot glasses, but as I get older my tastes have certainly changed.  For Christmas one year my parents bout me a lovely Jim Shore Angel figurine, and I've been hooked on collecting them ever since.These figurines have a very "country" theme.  All figurines look hand carved from wood and hand ...

I have to start by saying that I absolutely hate knick-knacks.  I have a few tschochkes here and there, but all in all my decor is fairly simple. When my son was born, by grandmother bought me a figurine made by Willow Tree.  It was a mother holding her son, and it looked just like me and my son.  I fell in love with it!  I have since gotten one for my husband that looks lik...

I have many collections of figurines. If you were to ask me which particular figurine is my favorite, I could not give an answer.  All of the figurines in all my collections have a special meaning which makes them all special to me.  However, there are some which do appeal to me because they are just so cute.The Swinging Bunny Figurine is one which is just too cute for words.  I ...

These are such beautiful figurines and make such great gifts to your loved ones or friends! I personally have received a few of the Willow Tree figurines handpicked by my husband!These are hand-carved figurines that speak to the receiver whether it be because of a loss, addition or just because. These figurines are faceless and very simple. The two figurines I have received is the one with the ...

I have always loved Disney.  My Mother bought me this figurine as I was planning my wedding in 1999.  It can also be used as a cake topper, but I have always had it next to all my other Disney figurines.  The bottom is stamped "Disney Sri Lanka" and it is still in mint condition.  Micky is sporting a tuxedo and minnie a briday gown, complete with pearls along ...

As a Disney afficianado, it was not a surprise to my family and friends that I would incorporate Mickey Mouse into my wedding!  My husband and I had two cakes at our wedding-a four tiered wedding cake where an African American Precious Moments couple sat atop and we also had a double chocolate heart shaped groom's cake where our Mickey and Minnie couple resided. I have recent...

Hummel collectibles can be found in most fine gift shops. I know many people who collect all that they can and spend a lot of money doing so. I think they're cute, but have never been interested in collecting them.I received my Stormy Weather figurine as a gift from someone who had visited Germany, where they are manufactured. This seems to be one of the more popular of their styles as I...

My daughter is very fond on making drawings and doing some paintings. There's this place in a mall where they allow kids and families to do some paintings for a pay. Whenever we are at SM, my daughter will always ask me to send her to Let's Paint! stall to do her paintings. First you need to do is to choose among the many figurines available (different objects and sizes) that you would ...

What's best to collect other than your child's masterpiece? I am not saying that these figurines are perfectly done but I am proud to collect, keep and display it because it's my girl's work. I might have bought several pieces of figurines to display at home but that's only it, no story to tell at all. While with these figurines being brought to life by my very own daughter ...

My husband started this collection of Willow Tree figurines for me several years ago. He gets me a couple every year and I have them displayed on a shelf in my living room. This is by far my most favorite collection. You can find a figurine for just about any occasion. One of my favorite ones is a woman figurine that is pregnant.  My husband gets figurines based on what has happe...

I began collection Boyds Bears figurines a long time ago after my mother bought me one when I graduated from college. They have become a little guilty pleasure for me. I love going into various gift shops to see the great selection that these come in. They have figurines for just about every holiday and occasion. I should mention that Boyds Bears figurines are not just bears...they offer cats, ...

I bought both the Disney Pixar Car Sets for my grandson from the Disney store for $10 each.  The first set includes six characters: Lightning McQueen, Ramone, Sarge, Tractor, King and Luigi.  The other set also has six characters: Tow Mater, Chick Hicks, Sally Carrera, Guido, Fillmore and Doc Hudson.  They came in an attractive box with a plastic top, which would be nice for...

On a recent trip to Gulf Shores, Alabama, I wanted to buy a souvenir of one of the best vacations of my life. We had rented a house directly on the beach, and I had been through one of the most stressful times of my life, prior to our trip. So when I found this wonderful angel, I was delighted. It would always remind me of my "heavenly" trip. The angel is manufactured by Enesco, and t...

I bought this beautiful figurine of a black and white cat during my trip to Northern Ireland back in early 1990's. This was the first time I saw resin animal figurines, and I was amazed at how detailed and realistic those animals looked. The little street shop had several cat and dog figurines by Leonardo Collection. I liked them all, but this lovely green-eyed tuxedo cat was the best. He stand...

I started collecting Precious Moments about 27 years ago, when my daughter was born.  My mom gave me my first figurine of a mother rocking her baby.  I have loved them and collected them ever since. The nativity set I own is one of my favorite Christmas decorations.   Sam Butcher is the artist that created the Precious Moments.  In the early 70's he started out sell...

These ceramic figurines based on the drawings and paintings of a German nun, Maria Innocente Hummel, are so endearing no wonder they have a broad appeal.  I have my grandmother's which was handed down to me.  It is the Merry Wanderer, the reproduction of the life-size Hummel which graces the entrance of the Goebel Company in Rodental, Germany, the manufacturer. ...

My husband knows the way to my heart.  He always buys me little trinkets and figurines when he sees one which he thinks I will like.  He often does this when I am not feeling my best.  He knows I love teddy bears and chocolate is one of my favorite things.  I have a few vices, and chocolate is certainly one of them.With this in mind, he bought me this little message bear whi...

 I was given many of these collectables from this set as a gift. This is a 1988 charter issue. It is commerative. The caption for this porcelain figure is, Mommy, I teared it!  This is from the Mabel Lucie Atwel collection. They are all just beautiful. I am describing this one first because this happens to be my favorite. I plan on adding to this collection. These run in a wide variet...

When we had our coffeehouse/cafe, I enjoyed decorating it so much. I had white bookshelves with collectibles and Victorian theme items for sale, a book area, games for families to enjoy, and a stage where my husband and I sang on the weekends. We had a white fireplace on the stage, and several  large figurines. One of my favorite figurines was The White Rabbit from "Alice In Wonderlan...

Like most everyone else, I love most things Disney. I"ve been to DisneyWorld a few times and grew up with the Disney movies. I can't imagine a world without it.I received this little Dopey figurine as a gift. it's a tiny little thing, just 3 inches tall. Because it's so small, I keep it inside a curio cabinet so it doesn't get knocked over or lost. Dopey has always been my ...