Pretty figurines at our house-sit
By Judy Evans
@JudyEv (350909)
Rockingham, Australia
March 20, 2025 12:43am CST
The photo shows three ornaments that are sitting on top of a treadle sewing machine at our house-sit. I had no idea what brand they were but a little card next to them says they are DEMDACO products. This company started off as DD Traders in Hong Kong in 1991.
In 1997, Demi and Dave moved back to the USA and founded DEMACO. Within a few years, the Willow Tree® line of figurines hit the shelves and have been the #1 gift line since 2000.
I’ve seen these and similar figurines in many gift shops. They are not particularly expensive which is nice, and there are dozens to choose from. From left to right, the figurines are called happiness, mi casa and tenderness.
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@DaddyEvil (145780)
• United States
20 Mar
I've never heard of the brand but I'm not into figurines, either. Those look nice.
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But I won't be buying any.@wolfgirl569 (114537)
• Marion, Ohio
20 Mar
@JudyEv I have stopped buying stuff like that
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@snowy22315 (187820)
• United States
20 Mar
@JudyEv They kind of look like something bound to be knocked down, at least they would be here.
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@JudyEv (350909)
• Rockingham, Australia
20 Mar
@snowy22315 True. They don't have a very big base.
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@BarBaraPrz (49281)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
20 Mar
I've got one of an angel with wire wings, playing an invisible flute...
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@RasmaSandra (83906)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
20 Mar
They are very nice, I have plenty of figurines here. Luckily I know the story behind each one,
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@Marilynda1225 (84287)
• United States
20 Mar
I've seen those figurines (or similar ones) and have always liked them. They do look nice sitting on the sewing machine. I'm at the point where I don't want any dust collectors around anymore.
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@aninditasen (16981)
• Raurkela, India
20 Mar
They really look beautiful. They have to be cleaned everyday to keep that white shine.
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@aninditasen (16981)
• Raurkela, India
22 Mar
@JudyEv You think you have to clean them everyday only if your living area is dust free.
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@sw8sincere (5554)
• Philippines
21 Mar
I love Willow Tree figurines! They have such a simple yet meaningful design. It’s interesting to learn about DEMDACO’s history—I had no idea they started in Hong Kong. Do you collect these, or were they just part of the house-sit?
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@arunima25 (89731)
• Bangalore, India
20 Mar
They are nice ones and good that they are affordable. I like figurines but my husband doesn't..I have just one on my TV shelf. My husband likes the shelves and walls to be clean and empty as much as possible.
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@arunima25 (89731)
• Bangalore, India
26 Mar
@JudyEv Yes, that's the biggest concern, increases the dusting work.
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@RebeccasFarm (93632)
• United States
20 Mar
I have long admired this line of pretty things. I wanted to get some many times for my Mama when she was alive RIP but circumstances didn't permit.
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@BelleStarr (61394)
• United States
21 Mar
I love Willow Tree, I have the entire Nativity set from the manager to the sheep and camels and even the star lol I have a few others that I have gotten as gifts because most of them are made to celebrate a moment in life. I like giving them as gifts.
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@JudyEv (350909)
• Rockingham, Australia
23 Mar
They are certainly very lovely. I might buy one to hang on our Christmas tree. That's a good enough excuse, isn't it? Imagine having the nativity set. I'm sure you would love setting that up at Christmas or maybe you leave it out to enjoy all year.
@Deepizzaguy (108637)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
21 Mar
Nice looking figurines on this post.
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