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Decorating with 3D Wood Maps(Post)
As you may have noticed, it is important to us here at the Giving Tree Gallery that we provide you with beautiful pieces that really last. That extends beyond jewelry pieces or useful accessories, ...
2026 Jewelry Designer Event Lineup(Post)Craftsmanship, Story, and Distinction - One Extraordinary Year Ahead Each year, we thoughtfully curate our jewelry designer event calendar with one guiding principle: every collection must offer some ...
Houston Llew Spiritile Cracks Explained(Post)Understanding Houston Llew’s Crazing Technique: The Beauty Behind the “Cracks” If you’ve noticed fine, hairline cracks or lines across the surface of your Houston Llew Spiriti ...
More with Less: The Art of Intentional Living(Post)As the calendar turns to a new year, many of us find ourselves contemplating resolutions and aspirations for the months ahead. In 2025, a prevailing theme emerges: doing more with less. This phil ...
The Art of Receiving: Why Being a Good Gift Receiver Matters(Post)We often talk about the joy of giving—the thoughtfulness, the generosity, the deep satisfaction of finding the perfect gift for someone we love. But what about the other side of the equation? W ...
How to Hang Houston Llew Spiritiles(Post)It’s no secret that Houston Llew’s Spiritiles have a devoted and enthusiastic following! We are proud to be enablers when it comes to providing his vast collection for your enjoyment. No matter ...
Houston Llew Retired Spiritiles Explained(Post)Houston Llew Retires Spiritiles fairly regularly. It is a natural part of the Spiritile experience. Once he retires a tile, he will no longer make it. This make retired Spiritiles more valua ...
Giving Hope During COVID19 (Post)Man has been called to share their experience through imagery and creativity since the dawn of time. It is how we have communicated our stories, our trials, and our tribulations from one generatio ...
Fall Inspires Change (Post)“Look around you. Everything changes. Everything on this earth is in a continuous state of evolving, refining, improving, adapting, enhancing, and changing. You were not put on this earth to remai ...
The Architecture of Emotion: A Conversation with Designer Doron Paloma(Post)There are jewelry designers and then there are visionaries who translate architecture, emotion, and legacy into wearable art. Doron Paloma, the creative mind behind Doves by Doron Paloma, has long be ...
Kinetic Sculpture: Art That Moves You(Post)You have countless options when it comes to home decor, sculpture and artwork to add some flair to your house, but today we are here to make the case for something wonderfully unique: kinetic scul ...
Harnessing Nature's Rhythms: A Guide to Tide Clocks(Post)In a world where time is often measured in minutes and seconds, there's something rather captivating about a timepiece that follows the ancient rhythm of the tides. Tide clocks offer a unique blen ...
Understanding Artisan Pricing: Where Your Money Goes (and Why It's Worth It)(Post)We get it: artisan-made pieces often come with a higher price tag. But that number is a reflection of something deeper: craftsmanship, quality, individuality, and integrity. In a world of mass ...
Celebrating Mothers, Students, and Unique Art(Post)We entered May with hope in our hearts, ready to celebrate and appreciate life and those who give it - our mother’s. What’s in a name? The month of May originates from the Latin Maius, short for Maiu ...
Moon and Stars Jewelry Meaning(Post)Celestial imagery has appeared in art, literature, architecture and jewelry since the beginning of human history. For centuries, the contents of the sky was a realm of mystical and beautiful unkno ...
Patricia Locke Jewelry is Retiring (Post)After 44 years of creating captivating and beautiful jewelry pieces, Patricia Locke and Deborah Rethemeyer announce their retirement. How It StartedPatricia Locke began designing jewelry a ...
Houston Llew Holiday Spiritile - The Complete Guide (Post)The joy of the holiday season is truly palpable each year. We revel in the warmth and glow and mirth that accompanies the onset of that most wonderful time of the year! We also look forward each y ...
The Story of Big Easy - Exclusive Spiritile #1(Post)New Orleans doesn’t really introduce itself. It reveals itself slowly. In sound first—a trumpet somewhere in the distance, a rhythm that seems to follow you as you turn a corner. Then in ...
Master the Art of Gifting Jewelry(Post)The holidays are a magical time filled with traditions, and one that stands out is the tradition of gifting jewelry. Many look forward to this yearly ritual, where a thoughtfully chosen piece ...
Don’t Buy Just Any Lamp — Buy Kinzig Lamps(Post)Do you want to upgrade the lighting in your home or provide a friend with a unique gift? Kinzig lamps are not like other lamps. They are handcrafted painstakingly in the U.S. by two highly skilled ...
The Story of Tardis - Spiritile #13(Post)Did you know that TARDIS - Spiritile #13 is enshrouded in mystery? One day, back in 2013, it mysteriously appeared on Houston’s website! He had no recollection of designing nor creating it! W ...
The Best Wedding & Anniversary Gifts(Post)Finding the very best gift for a treasured couple for their wedding or wedding anniversary can be a difficult and daunting task! You want your gift to be meaningful and special, as special and unique ...
Words of Wisdom for Moms + Kahlil Gibran’s “On Children”(Post)As Mother's Day approaches, we at The Giving Tree Gallery find ourselves reflecting on the deep and complex journey of motherhood—its joys, challenges, transformations, and the quiet strength i ...
Meaning of a Ring on a Finger(Post)There are certain rings we wear on certain fingers and we never take them off. There are others that come and go depending on our outfits or our moods - but what is the real significance of t ...
American Heroes (Post)The American Heroes Spiritile by Houston Llew celebrates the enduring spirit of those who serve us on the frontlines every single day. These heroes head out their doors each workday, the vast m ...
How to Clean Fine Jewelry (Post)Meira Tshown above Cleaning our most precious fine pieces is the one thing that we really don't think of until we pull out the necklace or earrings we want to wear on a special night out and ...
The Story of Believe - Holiday Spiritile 2022 - #273(Post)The 2022 Holiday Spiritile - #273 Believe - has finally arrived, and beyond the excitement of its release and individual beauty, there is a far deeper story, a far deeper meaning to this unassuming s ...
Patricia Locke Special Order Request(Page)Looking for a retired piece or can't find exactly what you want? (Be sure to view our large collection of in stock items.) We special order Patricia Locke jewelry to your specifications. Please call ...
Learn More About Houston Llew & Spiritiles(Page)The Artist: Houston Llew A man with southern roots and all the charm to prove it, Houston’s kind heart, wit and warmth emanate from his masterful Spiritile Collection. He took a ci ...
Learn More About Nautical Wood Maps(Page)Shop Our Nautical Wood Maps Collection Our featured maps are designed by professional cartographers. Using bathymetric charts (underwater equivalent of topography) and satellite i ...