Inspire Quotes

Optimism: "Every obstacle is a stepping stone to your success." Stay positive. The message portrayed by the figurines shows that when two people help each other out, it goes a long way. One person stands holding a much younger person on their shoulders. The top person looks through a telescope as if looking beyond. This could not have been done without teamwork. The crystal is shaped to look like a mountain. The figurines are made of shiny nickel alloy. The base has a stainless steel cover…

Teamwork is illustrated with this beautiful Dragon Boat. It's been 2,500 years since the Chinese began having Dragon Boats. They can be any length, but the crew sits side by side. Only paddles are used and they are NOT attached to the boat. See how easily these twenty-two figures slip through the water as they strive toward a common goal. The boat is made of solid rosewood with solid alloy accents for the dragon's head and tail.  A plaque is possible. You can see in the photo where it…

Teamwork Rowers:  The base is made of black crystal. The four rowers are made of silver (nickel) alloy. Quite elegant. Rowing together is a great symbol of teamwork. Any crew is aware of how important each individual rower is to the whole. Have you read the book "The Boys in the Boat"? A 2014 book written about the University of Washington crew during Hitler's reign. They won the Olympic Gold Metal. Fascinating book about what it's like to crew and be a member of a boat. Definitely…

Sailboat Award FREE TEXT The sails are made from clear crystal. The sails can be etched for personalization. Area available is 1-1/2 x 2-1/2 inch. The boat is silver in color and the sailboat rides on a blue "wave". The base can also be personalized. Imprint area on base is 4-1/2 x 3/4 inch. This will be a very special award, a highlight for the recipient. Black Gift Box has velvetine lining. Click on PERSONALIZATION button to create your plaque.

Over a foot tall this elegant looking sailboat reflects the blue colors of the tropics. The glass is mouth blown, one sailboat at a time. Thus, the sailboats are quite similar but not exact. The glass looks like the glass Murano is so famous for. If you want a tropical theme, you could add a couple of the beautiful fish also in the Murano-style. 

The Thinker by Auguste Rodin is one of the most famous art sculptures in the western world. It was a work that evolved. In 1888, the Thinker went on exhibit. In 1904, the statue was molded into a bigger, more impressive version. In 1906 it was placed in front of the French Panthéon. Rodin famously said about The Thinker: "He does not think only with his brain, with his frowning eyebrow, his spread nostrils and his pursed lips, but also with every muscle in his arms, back and legs, his clenched…

"Think Outside The Box" is a bronzed sculpture using the theme of Thinking outside the Box. A person is sitting on the back of a chair with its feet on the seat of the chair deep in thought. The chair appears to have a spring under it. It looks as if this item is also inspired by a jack-in-the-box. The lid to the box is in the back of the image. On the side of the box are the words "Think Outside the Box." A serious, yet, whimsical decor for a stockbroker's office.

Love me little, love me long  with a Clock. The larger crystal piece features two shiny silver honey bees crawling together. Love can be beautiful. The smaller crystal panel has a clock embedded in it. The clock has a crisp black face plate and is stylishly accented with silver roman numerals and minute/hour hands. The wood base is finished in dark mahogany and has a stainless steel plate on its top. What a perfect affirmation for that special someone! There is room…