My First Princess Tiana Figurine

My birthday passed a little over a week ago and one of my celebratory shopping destinations was at Hallmark. My original intent was to see if there were any Princess Tiana figurines available but alas they did not - although I did manage to find a lovely book called Paris In Bloom by Georgianna Lane which, I may blog about soon. Fortunately because of my purchase, I received a few coupons so I decided to visit their website and voila! I am now the owner of a gorgeous Princess Tiana Personality Pose Figurine by the great Jim Shore.

I'm a very big fan of his work because his art style combines a nice mix of American and European folk art with a wide variety of colors, interesting patterns, and the use of rosemaling. Not only does he create Disney themed art, but he also creates pieces that are inspired by commonly celebrated American symbols and holidays such as Christmas, the American flag, Angels, etc. Sometimes I forget that Disney isn't just significant because of the way it evokes magic into everyone hearts but that it is also one of America's greatest gifts to the world and I think Jim Shore does a great job capturing that feeling in his work.

I really love how well Tiana's design works with Shore's art style. Before purchasing, I had read several reviews from others who owned this figurine and I did see a few people noting that the paint jobs can be tricky so I was quite happy that Hallmark sent me a well done figure. She looks so dainty and elegant - almost goddess like.

I love how the style of her dress and the way she's positioned resembles a beautiful lily pad sitting on top of a bayou lake. I've always thought her signature gown is one of the best gown designs Disney ever created.

I'm quite impressed with my Tiana figurine and I'm very much looking forward to seeing my teeny tiny collection grow. So far I own her cookbook and this figurine. I'd love to have the Couture de Force Tiana figurine which I was able to find at another local Hallmark so *finger crossed* I can find her this weekend. If not, there's always online shopping...long sigh.

Happy Thursday Everyone!

x Brie

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