My daughter lives in France, so I’ve traveled there quite a bit in the last few years. I enjoy the art and architecture, the gorgeous countryside, learning the language… It’s truly a culture of romance. So in sculpting this piece about love, I wanted it to have a little more style and mystique… a sophistication, an elegance… I made changes to the dress — extending sleeves and neckline. I love the challenge of starting with a solid, opaque, hard surface, and carving and carving until it looks like embellished lace. Although influenced by France, Je t’aime is a universal piece. The sentiment moves from the universal, to the personal one-on-one. ‘In any language, it’s you I love.

• Sentiment: ”In any language, it's you I love” written on Enclosure Card
• 8.5”h hand-painted resin standing figure in cream dress with ruffled neck, holding red heart in hands; dress extensively carved with hearts, flowers and birds.
• An expression of love and caring; a wedding, anniversary or Valentine’s Day gift. Packaged in fitted box ready for gift-giving.
• Artist Susan Lordi hand carves the original of each Willow Tree piece from her studio in Kansas City, MO. This piece is cast from Susan's original carving and painted by hand.
• Ready to display on a shelf, table or mantel. To clean, dust with soft brush or cloth.