Limoges Boxes For Sticky Situations

Limoges artisans certainly cover all the bases with their unique yet familiar creations.  Gum Limoges boxes are whimsical French porcelain pieces that have an old school feel and modern appeal.

Commercial chewing gum has not changed much in the past hundred years, but it has certainly come a long way from its roots.  Originally brought to the attention of Americans in the late 1700s by the Indians of New England, gum was simply the resin that forms on spruce trees when its bark is cut.  This gradually set the way for the varieties of the flavorful chewable treat that lasts and lasts.


This Chewing Gum Limoges box is generic yet looks quite like a familiar favorite at first glance, namely Juicy Fruit.

If you are interested in collecting popular culture Limoges boxes -- things that are widely consumed in our society -- www.LimogesBoxCollector.com has adorable pieces that always elicit smiles!

Say Bonjour To Louvre Limoges Boxes

Once the palace of the French kings Francois I, Henri IV, and Louis XIV, the Louvre has become one of the greatest of all museums.  This pride of Paris attracts tourists and art lovers alike, abounding in architectural history as well as unsurpassed collections of masterpeices. 

This French porcelain Limoges box of The Pyramide opens up to show a hand-painted display of the entrance to the museum.  The palace with its eight hundred years of rich architectural history has at its center a symbol both of permanence and of contemporary creativitiy.  The Pyramide was highly controversial when its construction was commissioned in 1984; now it is considered a shining example of how to introduce new buildings into a historical context.

Just like inside the Louvre itself, within this Louvre Pyramid Limoges box you will find the marvelous Mona Lisa.

The Louvre Museum is filled with collections of paintings as well as artifacts from ancient cultures and civilizations.  It is surrounded by beautiful gardens with great tress, lakes, and courtyards.  Taking in the sights of this palace is a day's venture, but you can spend weeks enjoying the immediate surroundings of the palace as well -- such as the Notre Dame, Arc De Triomphe and Opera Garnier.

Whether you are a visitor, armchair traveler, or resident, with this single portable Limoges box you can take a trip to www.LimogesBoxCollector.com and own a remarkable tribute to one of the greatest places of the world.

Limoges Boxes For The Artist

Of all the various painting media, including ols and acrylics, watercolor is by far the most convenient to work with.  It has the range and adaptability for almost any kind of painting situation or style.  All you need to get started is a small watercolor box, a brush, watercolor paper, and some water.  When you look at a watercolor painting, you can see how it was painted, as well as getting a sense of the artist throught the kinds of marks that have been made.  This is because the nature of the watercolor painting method is such that almost nother can be concealed in the painting.  A simple drawing can be transformed by the addition of a couple of dabs of color.

Paint brush Limoges boxes make delightful gifts for art enthusiasts

There are two main types of brushes those with soft hairs, like the sable, and those with harder hairs, like bristle brushes.  Soft hair brushes are more traditional for watercolor techniques, but bristle brushes are good for mixing up large amounts of color.  This sable brush Limoges box shows a watercolor device that is ready to wash in broad shapes with the body of the brush or dot in color with its tip.

Watercolor Limoges boxes come with a charming paint brush accesory that fits into the box

Artists have been using water-soluble binding materials with pigments for centuries.  Watercolors give an effect of quality, breadth, and directness, and many looks can be achieved with just a limited range of colors.



In the spirit of Monet, this Limoges box depicts his famous "Blanche" painting, and opens up to reveal a French porcelain water color display

The range and techniques available to the watercolor painter is limited only by the imagination of the individual artist.  If you are an aspiring watercolor artist or are looking for a special gift for an art enthusiast, visit www.LimogesBoxCollector.com to view a beautiful collection of artistic Limoges boxes that will deepen your love and appreciation of painting.

Limoges Boxes For Teachers

We all have heard stories of teachers who made a significant impact in someone's scholastic development.  Teachers play an important role in our lives and can be a source of encouragement, caring, and inspiration.  Their style and delivery determines whether we will get excited about the material we are studying, and when someone can engage us in the subject matter so we stop thinking of it as a chore or obligation, this is the sign of a great teacher. 

Teach Appreciation Week, May 7-11 this year, is a time we can honor our favorite teacher, with a gift of value and meaning, much like what they have imparted to us. Limoges boxes are available in many designs and genres ensuring that you can find the perfect fit for your teacher. You can find a remarkable Limoges box that they will love.

This apple Limoges box is a classic gift for your teacher, polished and ready to display on a front desk

Limoges boxes are available in many of the categories of gifts that teachers typically recieve during this special week.  Apples, flowers, note cards, gift cards, jewelry, or chocolates -- you can find these wonderful French porcelain versions at www.LimogesBoxCollector.com. 

Give your teacher or your child's teacher a Limoges box collectible gift they can keep for a lifetime, and show them how much you appreciate the impact they have in your life.

Bonsai Tree Limoges Box

If you are looking for a touch of decorative greenery in your home, it is easy to start your own garden of Limoges boxes.  Many types of French porcelain plants and flowers are available at www.LimogesBoxCollector.com just waiting to brighten up your collection and be on proud display.

One of the most beautiful Limoges pieces offered is the flowering bonsai plant.  Like real bonsai trees, this Limoges is expertly shaped as a trimmed, leaning shrub, as though affected by a luscious, controlled breeze.   Bonsai trees typically look a lot older than they are, in a mature, weathered, cultivated development, yet this porcelain piece evokes a nice touch of youth with its white blossoms and bright green crown.

Bonsai Limoges boxes are alive with vibrant color and delicate grace. 

In Japan, the minitree has been an object of meditation for almost 2,000 year.  The meaning of the word bonsai is "tree in a dish", and what makes them so fascinating is that they bring the magical form of a tree closer to us, as one shrunken force we can manage and nurture in a portable vessel.  Fascinating in looks and a satisfying hobby to pursue, bonsais are a treasured houseplant and a true living sculpture.

You can find a large variety of bonsai plants such as, shrubs, elms, palms, myrtles, and cypress.  They take a lot of patient, meticulous care, as even in mini form, they require the same needs for light, water, temperature, and nutrients as normal plants of the same kind.  The greatest glory of owning a bonsai Limoges box is that they are just as valuable and visually pleasing, but require nothing more from us than safe place to be on display.

Limoges Boxes That Hit The Jackpot

When you see these French porcelain slot machines you most likely think of gambling meccas like Vegas, Atlantic City and Reno.  Drawing people into the gaming floor, these slot machines are the bread and butter of major casinos.  They are sophisticated, and now electronically controlled, devices that are easy to use and are the go-to game for many casino lovers.  One can spend hours watching those symbols roll while crossing your fingers for a jackpot set!  Stimulating and addicting, these machines make you hopeful for a big win and this French porcelain Limoges box slot machine does just the same.

www.LimogesBoxCollector.com offers a variety of gambling themed Limoges boxes,  If you are a fan of the bright lights and big returns of Vegas and the like, you will love these Limoges box pieces.

Create your own little version of Vegas at home with a whole set of your favorite casino games.  In addition to slot machines, you can find Roulette Limoges boxes, poker Limoges boxes, and French porcelain gaming dice to create a exciting collection that will forever make you feel like the big winner!