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I like to express myself through the way that I decorate my personal space. Books, pictures and knick knacks all reflect some part of me, whether it is an aspect of my personality, a special memory or a representation of my hopes for my future. As a result, when I find something that speaks to some part of me, I tend to collect and display it in my home. My current collections are Easton Press Books and Willow Tree Figurines.

I have a large and well loved library. I have spent years collecting my favorite books in hardcover, building a library that I hope will endure to be shared and passed down to my children and maybe even their children. But in this library, there are certain books that stand out. These are my Easton Press books. Leather bound, collector edition volumes of literature, these books are as much a piece of art as the writing they contain. I only have a few books at the moment, (most notably a copy of Peter Beagle's The Last Unicorn and Morgan Llywelyn's Lion of Ireland), but I hope to someday have an entire library of Easton Press books. For more information about Easton Press Books, you can visit their web site.

A group of figures celebrating love, friendship and family, Willow Tree represents the best aspects of my life so far and my brightest hopes for the future. For more information about Willow Tree figurines, you can visit: Susan Lordi's Web Site, the Demdaco Web Site or the Cherry Lane Keepsakes Web Site:
Because I have such an extensive collection and because many of my friends and family like to buy me another figurine for Christmas or birthdays, I have included a list of which figurines I own and which ones I still need to collect here. The items marked with an asterisk (*) are the ones that I am particularly interested in collecting.


- Angel of Mine: So loved, so very loved
- Birthday Girl: Celebrate your day
- Cherish: Awaiting a Miracle
- Child of My Heart: Child of the world, into my heart you came -- Bringing sun into my life, making family our name.
- Father and Daughter: Celebrating the bond of love between fathers and daughters
- Father and Son: Celebrating the bond of love between fathers and sons
- Generations: Making memories that last lifetimes
- Grandfather: Bridging generations with ageless love
- Grandmother: A unique love that transcends the years
- Grateful: I'm so grateful for your friendship.
- Heart and Soul: Open hearts, sharing souls, trusted friends
- Heart of Gold: You will always have my heart
- Hero: Hero, we honor thee, keeping safe our memory.
- Hope: Hope lifts us up.
- Joy: Joy frees the spirit
- Keepsake: Kept forever in the heart
- Love: Love, everlasting and true
- Love of Learning: Open books, open minds
- Mi Casa: Mi Casa es su casa.
- Mother and Daughter: Celebrating the bond of love between mothers and daughters
- Mother and Son: Celebrating the bond of love between mothers and sons
- New Dad: In awe and wonder of what's to come
- New Life: Celebrating the miracle of new life
- Our Gift: Our bright, joyful gift
- Peace: A blessing of peace
- Promise: Hold dear the promise of love.
- Quietly: Quietly encircled by love
- Remember: Always, I will remember
- Sisters by the Heart: Celebrating a treasured friendship of sharing & understanding
- Tenderness: Treasuring a rare, quiet and tender moment of motherhood
- The Dancer: Creative expression comes from within.
- Together: For those who have found their true partner in love and life
- Wisdom: A lifelong love of learning



- Angel of Autumn: An abundant harvest of thanks
- Angel of Beauty: For those who appreciate beauty in all things
- Angel of Christmas Spirit: Offering peace, love, & hope during the Christmas season
- Angel of Comfort: Offering an embrace of comfort and love
- Angel of Courage: Bringing a triumphant spirit, inspiration and courage
- Angel of Freedom: For those with a boundless spirit of independence
- Angel of Giving: For those who possess the spirit of generosity
- Angel of Happiness: Dancing through life with laughter
- Angel of Harmony: In harmony with life's rhythm *
- Angel of Hope: Sharing the light of hope and courage
- Angel of Joy: For those who spread happiness and joy in life
- Angel of Kindness: For those who are patient and kind (Retired)
- Angel of Love: For those who express love with thoughtfulness (Retired)
- Angel of Miracles: Trusting in life's everyday miracles *
- Angel of Patience: Bringing a calming & unhurried spirit to watch over your busy world (Retired)
- Angel of Peace: For those who bring peace with love and tenderness (Retired)
- Angel of Song: For those who love music for the soul (Retired) *
- Angel of Spring: Bearing the promise of new beginnings
- Angel of Strength: To inspire determination, fortitude, and perseverance
- Angel of Summer: Reflecting the happiness of sunshine
- Angel of The Garden: Bringing forth a garden of love and beauty
- Angel of The Heart (Tall): For those who love and are loved
- Angel of The Hearth: For those who find joy in the comforts of home *
- Angel of Warmth: Sharing the warmth of friendship (Retired)
- Angel of Wonder: A wondrous world of surprises
- Celebrate Angel: With joyful anticipation
- Courage: Bringing a triumphant spirit, inspiration and courage
- Dreaming Angel: Guarding your hopes and dreams *
- Good Health Angel: An abundance of health and happiness
- Serenity Angel: Calm the soul, free the spirit
- Thinking of You: Keeping you close in my thoughts
- With Love: You are loved


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