A gift to celebrate supportive friendships among women—best friends, sisters, co-workers, neighbors.

I have two sisters—as far back as I can remember, the three of us have always been very connected. Even if they are far away, I feel like they're always right here, by my side. It's the little, fun, silly moments—thousands of them—that fill me up when I'm with my female friends, be they sisters, girlfriends, cousins... Shared experiences and laughter form a lifelong reservoir of trust that allows us to be vulnerable around each other. And out of vulnerability comes strength. I know I can count on my sisters and girlfriends whenever I need support... or a good dose of humor." –Susan Lordi

• Name: By My Side
• Materials: resin, iron
• Measurements: 24cm H x 17.5cm W x 9cm D
• Applied gold leaf; pierced metal base. Interior packaging: recyclable paper pulp
• Sentiment: From each other, over the years, we gather strength, through laughter and tears.
• From each other, over the years, we gather strength, through laughter and tears.
• Willow Tree is an intimate line of figurative sculptures that speak in quiet ways to heal, comfort, protect and inspire
• Arrives in a gift box, ready for gift giving with an enclosure card

**Toys and Gifts is an authorised Australian retailer of genuine Willow Tree® products

Care Instructions
Dust with soft cloth or soft brush. Avoid water or cleaning solvents.

About Willow Tree
Willow Tree is an intimate line of figurative sculptures that speak in quiet ways to heal, comfort, protect and inspire.
Artist Susan Lordi hand carves the original of each figure from her studio in Kansas City Missouri. Pieces are cast from her original carvings, and individually painted by hand. Expression is revealed through gestures only, a tilt of the head, placement of the hands, a turn of the body.

The simplicity of form and absence of facial features signify Willow Tree. It is Susan’s hope that these pieces be meaningful to both giver and receiver.