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Several years of sculpting and working as an engineer, Jim Shore made the decision to create his own design company. The company he created, Designs American, was created to market his art designs. Once his company was created it exploded into an overnight sensation and he knew it was time to find a business partner. This decision set the foundation for his many awards and inspirational designs.

This partner turned out to be Enesco. Enesco is a global principal when it comes to marketing accessories, collectibles, and gifts. Therefore, in the year 2000, the two , Enseco along with Jim Shore became business partners at last, which resulted in the fabulous line of home accessories and seasonal accessories by Jim Shore.

The Heartwood Creek collection that Jim Shore uses several artistic styling methods to create has won him several design awards beginning in 2002. Jim Shore has received various awards from NALED. The Artist of the Year consecutively from 2003 to 2005. Jim has also won the 2002 Rising Star award, the 2003, as well as 2005 Christmas Collectible of the Year award, and in both 2004, as well as 2005 he won the Christmas Dcor of the Year award.

From Christmas to Easter and all throughout the year, the Jim Shore Heartwood Creek Collection takes elements from our daily lives and conveys them in such a fashion that they are inspirational and provide happiness each and every day.

For the Jazz lover, they enjoy some exquisite pieces such as the Shaded Lamp featuring a Jazz trumpet player or a Jazz Sax player ready to liven up any room through the soul of a musician.

During the Holidays, Jim Shore has designed several collections. Some of the his most popular Christmas pieces are Disney inspired, especially his, “Mickey and Santa” piece where they are checking the Naughty/Nice list together. Such an amazing collectible!

Several other Jim Shore Heartwood Creek collections are inspired by some of Jim’s childhood memories. The, “Wizard of Oz”, collection is one of these collections. With Dorothy and the Tin Man along with the rest of the gang heading down that yellow brick road trying to get Dorothy home it is hard not to take a trip down memory lane.

The Jim Shore Heartwood Creek Collection can be a beautiful and conversational centerpiece within your home all year long, no matter what the occasion.