Willow Tree Figurine Meanings: Find the Right One for Every Occasion
WILLOW TREE · GIFT GUIDE
A FIGURINE FOR EVERY MOMENT
Every Willow Tree figurine is designed by American artist Susan Lordi to express a feeling or a moment in life, from new love and new babies to friendship, gratitude and loss. The figures have no facial features, so whoever receives one can see their own story in it. That simplicity is why they make such meaningful gifts, and why so many people collect them.
SHOP WILLOW TREEFIND YOUR OCCASIONIf you're not sure which one to choose, this guide groups the Willow Tree pieces we stock by occasion, with a short note on what each one means. You can see the full Willow Tree range here.
Love, couples & anniversaries
For partners, weddings, engagements and milestone anniversaries.
Together
A couple in a warm embrace. It stands for closeness and support in a relationship.
$149.99SHOP NOW
Promise
A couple standing close together, for a lasting commitment. It suits an engagement or wedding.
$149.99SHOP NOW
Around You
A couple seated facing each other, for devotion and the quiet strength of partnership.
$186.99SHOP NOW
Anniversary Couple
An older couple on a bench, for a love that has grown deeper over the years.
$149.99SHOP NOW
Je t’aime
She presents a vivid red heart, with carved hearts, flowers and birds on her dress. French for “I love you”.
$142.99SHOP NOW
With Love
An angel holding out a red heart. It carries one simple message: you are loved.
$89.99SHOP NOW
New baby & growing families
For pregnancy announcements, baby showers, christenings and new siblings.
My New Baby
A toddler cradling a new sibling, in blush pink or sky blue. A sweet gift for a new big brother or sister.
$106.99SHOP NOW
Mums, dads & grandparents
For Mother's Day, Father's Day, birthdays, or simply to say thank you to family.
Loving My Mother
An adult daughter with her arms around her seated mother, for gratitude as roles change.
$186.99SHOP NOW
Generations
A grandmother, mother and daughter, for the love and traditions that link generations.
$169.99SHOP NOW
Friends & sisters
For best friends, sisters and the friends who feel like family.
By My Side
Three women together, for friends who feel close even when they're far away.
$339.99SHOP NOW
My Sister, My Friend
Two women arm in arm, for a sister who has been there through everything.
$149.99SHOP NOW
Bloom
She holds fuchsia calla lilies, for a friendship that stays bright through every season.
$99.99SHOP NOWThank you & appreciation
For teachers, carers, hosts, nurses, volunteers and anyone who has gone the extra mile.
Angel of Caring
An angel sitting and listening, for carers, counsellors and good listeners.
$79.99SHOP NOW
Sympathy & remembrance
Gentle gifts for someone who is grieving, or to remember a loved one.
Remembrance
She holds a gold-leaf heart, with carved symbols of the five senses. We remember the people we love through touch, scent, sound, sight and taste.
$79.99SHOP NOW
Ever Remember
She holds a gold-leaf flame, a reminder that a loved one's light still glows.
$139.99SHOP NOW
Messenger
A red cardinal on her shoulder, a gentle symbol of a loved one who is still near.
$83.99SHOP NOW
Keepsake
She holds a gold-leaf heart to her chest, for keeping love and memories close.
$72.99SHOP NOWHealing, courage & hope
For someone facing illness, a hard season or a big challenge.
Angel of Healing
An angel cradling a small bird, for comfort and the care that healing needs.
$79.99SHOP NOW
Angel of Hope
She shelters a gold-leaf flame, a reminder that even a small light can guide the way.
$89.99SHOP NOW
Angel of Good Health
An armful of red apples, for a wish of good health and recovery.
$79.99SHOP NOW
Achievements & new chapters
For graduations, new jobs, retirement and fresh starts.
Butterfly
A monarch butterfly and gold leaf, for resilience, strength and transformation.
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Wisdom
A woman reading, for a lifelong love of learning. Lovely for a retiring teacher or a book lover.
$79.99SHOP NOWPet lovers
For the people whose pets are family, or to remember a much-loved pet.
Angel of Comfort
A boy angel with a brown dog, for companionship and unconditional love.
$79.99SHOP NOW
Kindness
A girl with a cat, or a boy with a dog. A reminder that everyday care matters.
$79.99SHOP NOW
Home, hobbies & passions
For housewarmings, gardeners, cooks and music lovers.
Angel of the Kitchen
She holds a green teapot, for shared cups of tea and friendship.
$79.99SHOP NOW
Little Things
A gardener with a terracotta pot, for the small acts of care that make a big difference.
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Choosing the right Willow Tree figurine
1Think about the relationship, not just the occasion.
A mother and daughter piece can mean as much for a birthday as for Mother's Day.
2Look at what the figure is holding.
Flowers, hearts, birds and candles usually carry the meaning. Doves are often for hope and peace, butterflies for transformation, and gold-leaf flames for hope and memory.
3Build a family over time.
Many families add a piece for each new baby, wedding or grandchild, so the collection grows with them.
Found the one?
Some Willow Tree pieces are on our shelves in Ashburton, and others are ordered in for you. Each product page shows which. We gift wrap for free, and shipping is free on NZ orders over $160. Buying for Christmas? See our Christmas Gift Guide NZ 2026 for delivery cut-off dates.
Happy shopping, Anj x
