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product_id: 1159141
title: "Close to me, Apart or Together, Always Close to me, Expresses Loving Relationships Between Mother and Daughter, Sisters or Friendships, Sculpted Hand-Painted Figure"
brand: "willow tree"
price: "$133.28"
currency: USD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Willow Tree"
url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/1159141-close-to-me-apart-or-together-always-close-to-me
store_origin: US
region: United States of America
---

# Hand-carved intertwined vines detail Gift-ready packaging Hand-painted resin finish Close to me, Apart or Together, Always Close to me, Expresses Loving Relationships Between Mother and Daughter, Sisters or Friendships, Sculpted Hand-Painted Figure

**Brand:** willow tree
**Price:** $133.28
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🌟 Celebrate bonds that transcend distance with art that speaks from the heart.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Close to me, Apart or Together, Always Close to me, Expresses Loving Relationships Between Mother and Daughter, Sisters or Friendships, Sculpted Hand-Painted Figure by willow tree
- **How much does it cost?** $133.28 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/1159141-close-to-me-apart-or-together-always-close-to-me)

## Best For

- willow tree enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted willow tree brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Compact & Display-Ready:** At just under 10 inches tall, it fits effortlessly on shelves, mantels, or desks to inspire daily.
- • **Symbolic Natural Motifs:** Intricately carved vines and birds in flight symbolize connection and freedom in relationships.
- • **Artisan Crafted Excellence:** Each piece is hand-carved by Susan Lordi and hand-painted, ensuring unique, museum-quality detail.
- • **Timeless Emotional Connection:** Captures the enduring bond of mother-daughter, sisters, or friends with elegant artistry.
- • **Perfect Gift-Ready Presentation:** Arrives in a fitted box with a heartfelt enclosure card, ideal for birthdays or Mother’s Day.

## Overview

The Willow Tree 'Close to Me' figurine is an 8-inch tall, hand-carved and hand-painted polyresin sculpture by artist Susan Lordi. Featuring an older woman embracing a younger girl, both adorned in cream dresses with intertwined vines and birds, it symbolizes loving relationships like mother-daughter or sisterhood. Packaged gift-ready with an enclosure card, this collectible piece blends modern style with heartfelt inspiration, perfect for meaningful gifting or elegant home decor.

## Description

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Review: great buy - great products for gifts or yourself
Review: Well made and beautiful - Absolutely beautiful! My daughter collects these and she really appreciated it as a gift.

## Features

- Sentiment: ”Apart or together, always close to me” written on Enclosure Card
- 8”h hand-painted resin standing figure of a older woman embracing younger girl, both in cream dresses carved with intertwined vines and leaves.
- Carved with intertwined vines and birds in flight, Close to me is a mother/daughter figure that expresses the connection, yet freedom, which exists in the best of relationships, near or far. 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.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B001PPMCS2 |
| Additional Features | Adjustable Speed Control |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Are Batteries Required | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | #41,897 in Home & Kitchen ( See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen ) #61 in Collectible Figurines |
| Brand | Willow Tree |
| Brand Name | Willow Tree |
| Collection Name | Willow Tree |
| Color | Natural |
| Customer Reviews | 4.9 out of 5 stars 10,204 Reviews |
| Finish Types | Painted |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00638713262226 |
| Is Adult Product? | No |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 3.5"D x 4.37"W x 9.69"H |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 3.5"L x 4.37"W x 9.69"H |
| Item Length | 3.5 Inches |
| Item Weight | 0.89 Ounces |
| Manufacturer | DEMDACO - Home |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 26222 |
| Material | Polyresin |
| Material Type | Polyresin |
| Model Number | 26222 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Pieces | 1 |
| Occasion | Birthday, Mother S Day |
| Package Quantity | 1 |
| Pattern | Solid |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Indoor |
| Specific Uses For Product | Indoor |
| Style | Modern |
| Theme | Inspirational |
| UPC | 771948062145 638713262226 791769417474 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| character | home decor |

## Images

![Close to me, Apart or Together, Always Close to me, Expresses Loving Relationships Between Mother and Daughter, Sisters or Friendships, Sculpted Hand-Painted Figure - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/713AKb2H+wL.jpg)
![Close to me, Apart or Together, Always Close to me, Expresses Loving Relationships Between Mother and Daughter, Sisters or Friendships, Sculpted Hand-Painted Figure - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81UDNByKbqL.jpg)
![Close to me, Apart or Together, Always Close to me, Expresses Loving Relationships Between Mother and Daughter, Sisters or Friendships, Sculpted Hand-Painted Figure - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71D4Mb6y3HL.jpg)
![Close to me, Apart or Together, Always Close to me, Expresses Loving Relationships Between Mother and Daughter, Sisters or Friendships, Sculpted Hand-Painted Figure - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71RCPxiP6xL.jpg)
![Close to me, Apart or Together, Always Close to me, Expresses Loving Relationships Between Mother and Daughter, Sisters or Friendships, Sculpted Hand-Painted Figure - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71XV2VBygpL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: what does the card say?**
A: The little card "Apart or together, always close to me."  Another little paper "I hope this piece has personal meaning just for you...a little reminder...a reflection...a gesture that marks a memory.  I invite you to visit www.willowtree to share stories about this piece and others."

**Q: What is the cost to include gift wrap and card?**
A: Dear Valued Customer,Unfortunately, we don't do a gift wrap and card for this item. The item that sold by Amazon Prime, it will be available to a gift wrap and card service.Therefore if you need gift warp service, please use Amazon Prime. Thank you for inquiry!

**Q: Do you post to New Zealand?**
A: Sorry we do not.

**Q: Can the hair colors be Blonde Mother and Red daughter?**
A: SOME OF THE SELECTIONS ALLOW YOU TO CHOOSE

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ great buy
*by A***R on January 13, 2026*

great products for gifts or yourself

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Well made and beautiful
*by J***Y on March 12, 2026*

Absolutely beautiful! My daughter collects these and she really appreciated it as a gift.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Satisfied
*by T***L on November 26, 2025*

Beautiful, good quality… gift for my older granddaughter and she loved it. Great keepsake.

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*Last updated: 2026-05-19*