Give Mom The Perfect Gift This Mother's Day

If you want to impress Mom this Mother's Day with an extra special gift, a gift that is different from anything you have given her before, a magnificent French Limoges box is a fantastic choice.

Limoges boxes are beautiful miniature art pieces that come in a multitude of shapes and forms.  From fashion to nature, travel, cooking and various professions, you can find just the perfect gift for Mom that would closely match her taste and areas of interest.

If your mom enjoys beautiful objects, and who doesn't?, then she will really enjoy the beauty and artistry of these wonderful keepsake boxes.  Limoges boxes not only make wonderful gifts as decorative art pieces, they can also serve as keepsake boxes that hold small objects.  Mom can keep her rings, earrings, or other treasures in them.

Sweets, desserts and candies are always great gift ideas.  So much more so, Limoges boxes shaped as these wonderful and mouth-watering treats not only make delightful gifts, but they will last for a lifetime.  Mom will be reminded of you with sweet memories every time she glances at your beautiful Limoges box gift.

Wish Mom a very happy Mother's Day this year with an exquisite hand-painted Limoges box from www.LimogesCollector.com.

Fruit and Vegetable Limoges Boxes

Update your Limoges fruit and veggie intake with some seasonal summer pieces.  With the appeal of fresh picked produce, these Limoges boxes are vibrant and delicous looking.

Add some pizazz to your cabinet display, mantel, or gift giving with fruit and vegetable Limoges boxes available at www.LimogesBoxCollector.com, or start a beautiful Limoges collection at your kitchen window.

Fruit and vegetable Limoges boxes are availble in wide selection, coming in vibrant, delectible favorites and variety.

Limoges Box Tree House

Many Limoges boxes are capable of drawing us back into our childhood and create beautiful nostalgia for the fun and adventure of being a kid.

One thing that children love and many were fortunate to have growing up is a tree house.  It was easy to spend hours in a tree house, hanging out with friends, conducting secret club meetings, trading baseball cards, making smores, or playing house.

Tree house Limoges Boxes are beautiful painted with vibrant colors in the tree, wood, and ladder.  It looks like what we all remember of our childhood tree house, or perhaps the one we created for our kids... or even just the one we wanted but never had.  Now you can have your own portable tree house in all its glory available at www.LimogesBoxCollector.com.

Rifling Through Your Limoges Box Collection

Guns are popular collector's pieces, and there are many old and vaulable guns attainable today.

The craftsmanship of guns are typically quite impressive and therefore many enjoy putting them on display -- above their doorway or encased in an office or den.

People collect guns from various historical eras, such as the Pioneer days or Cival War, giving them weight and intrinsic value.  And some, more simply, love hunting and the age-old appeal of this hobby.

Rifle Limoges boxes are beautiful representations of the hunting rifle.  The look of wood and the cases draw appeal and real life allure to these high-end collectibles. 

If you are a gun collector or a rustic Limoges box collector these are great pieces to go along with masculine, cowboy, or hunting themes.

Parrot Limoges boxes -- Caged and Uncaged

We typically relate parrots to pirates or rain forests or even just pet shops ... but now we can relate them with Limoges boxes as well.  Parrot Limoges are just as vibrant and majestic as these beautiful birds truly are.  These birds are lovely to look at and make a great addition to any bird Limoges box collection.

Parrots are usually found in warm climates, and many parrots are kept as pets.  These birds have been popular companions throughout history because they are intelligent, charismatic, colorful, and musical. One of their most entertaining traits, besides their fantastic feather hues, is their ability to imitate speech.  It is almost worth owning one just to see what kind of words your feathered friend will pick up and repeat when you least expect it. 

A gorgeous gift for any bird-lover and a vibrant addition to any French porcelain Limoges collection, these Parrot limoges boxes are extraordinary.

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!

A Wise Range of Limoges Boxes

For all you owl lovers out there, www.LimogesBoxCollector.com has many lovely French porcelain owl Limoges boxes to choose from and collect.  Detailed and adorable, these trinket boxes come as single owls or owl pairs, and any of them would be a *wise* choice. 

In mythology, the Goddess Minerva is symbolized by an owl, representing wisdom.  Owls have a keen ability to see in darkness and obscurity which makes them synonymous with depth and intellect. Very often you will see owls used as the insignia of libraries, teaching facilities, and bookstores.  The Owl Limoges box above is quite a intelligent looking owl type, having a scholarly poise about him. 

Another trait that owls have is nocturnal activity, and when we describe someone who likes to stay up and do things late into the night, we call them a "night owl".   Owls have large, watchful eyes that make them seem perpetually alert and ready for action.  Night owl Limoges boxes have a lovely hand-painted night sky base, with a gorgous owl ready to light up your home, day or night!

 To view these owl Limoges boxes and others, visit www.LimogesBoxCollector.com.

I Scream, You Sceam, We All Scream for Ice Cream Limoges boxes!

It is nearly summer time and you know what that means --- warm weather fit for some nice, cold ice cream!! 

Everyone loves ice cream, smooth, icy, and delicious.   With the variety out there, we all have our favorite flavors.  Ice cream Limoges boxes colorfully display the meltable appeal of this summer time treat.

These delicately decorated porcelain collectibles are a tempting display of ice cream scoops in dishes, covered in chocolate, or generously loaded with whip cream!   If you like a heaping helping of multi-flavors, banana split Limoges boxes may be calling your name.  If you are more of the modest single serving variety, the ice cream bar Limoges boxes may be fitting.

Usher in the summer with these mouth-watering Limoges boxes! 

Limoges Boxes For Chess Lovers!

Chess-lovers -- brace yourself for these Limoges boxes that will check mate your heart!! 

Chess has been a popular two-person game for years.  This game is fun to play and fun to watch -- adults and children play in televised touraments which take place all over the world.  With technology today, you can play chess on your computer and even on your phone. 

Both functional and beautiful, the Chess Limoges boxes above come with a removable magnetic playing board and silver and gold magnet pieces.  Each side of the box bears hand-painted names of world-famous chess players, Fisher, Kasparov, Karpov, and IBM's Deep Blue.

Classic black and white, Chess Set Limoges Boxes open up to reveal the hand-painted words "Check Mate!"

Owning a French porcelain chess set serves as a nice showpiece for you living room, game room, or office. These Limoges boxes are beautifully detailed collectibles and they make a great choice for high-end gifts.

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.

Memorial Day Limoges Boxes

Memorial Day is celebrated on the last monday of May in the United States, and this year it is May 28.  This is a day to remember all those who fought and died to defend our country and uphold its honor and freedom.   Memorial Day started as an event to honor Union soldiers, who had died during the American Civil War, and it was inspired by the way people in the Southern states honored their dead. After World War I, it was extended to include all men and women, who died in any war or military action.

If you are looking for Memorial Day keepsake that evokes the spirit of our country, take a look at our collection of United States inspired Limoges boxes.  These Limoges with hand painted American flags, White House Limoges box, Mt. Rushmore Limoges, and The Statue of Liberty Limoges, are all symbols of our country's greatness that has been preserved and defended by exceptional soldiers throughout the decades.

Many people visit cemeteries and memorials on Memorial Day and it is seen as the start of the summer season.  The American flag is widely displayed on this day, and is traditionally hung at half mast from dawn until noon.  This symbol of our country beckons the attention of all Americans to remember those that gave their life in the name of freedom, and to do so together.  The flags painted on and accompanying these Limoges boxes are bright, masterfully painted, and grab our attention as a wonderful daily reminder of our country's greatness as it relates to our soldiers. 

For these Limoges boxes and more elegantly hand-crafted French Limoges boxes, visit www.LimogesBoxCollector.com.

Tres Limoges Boxes for Cinco de Mayo

Happy Cinco De Mayo, the 5th of May.   This holiday is recognized in the United States as a day to celebrate Mexican culture and pride.  Not to be confused with Mexico's Independence Day which takes place on September 16, Cinco de Mayo has its roots in the state of Puebla where in 1862, the Mexican army was victorious over French forces. 

As with any Mexican fiests, music is an integral part of this day.  Trumpets, maracas, castanets, and guitars are all key instruments you may hear.  This Limoges box guitar is just the piece to honor this element of Cinco de Mayo.  Acoustic guitar is a beautiful accompaniment to the expressive vocals and lively compositions. 

Margaritas are often the beverage of choice for these celebrations.  Coming in many fruity flavors, or delicously classic lime, margaritas go down easy with all the great Mexican dishes like tacos, nachos, and fajitas.   This frothy margarita Limoges box has an appealing Kiwi slice on the rim and a spoon clasp, making you all the more eager to get a party started and have it last all night.

Red Chili Peppers are a familiar symbol on this day, letting everyone know that this a time for spiced up parties.  Often used as decoration, or as an ingredient in delicous meals, these bright red veggies will definitely kick things up a notch.  Red pepper Limoges boxes are colorfully hand painted and beautifully crafted.

You can bring enjoy Cinco de Mayo today with friends and family, but also keep the spirit alive each day of the year in your home with these Limoges box collectibles.

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.