Who is Jim Shore? Jim Shore is an artist who has won many awards for his inspirational artwork. After many years of sculpting and eventually an engineer, he decided that he would start his own company. This company, Designs American was originally intended to market his art. This company became so large and so popular that it finally became time when a business partner was needed. 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.Jim's artistic styling incorporates many elements from folk art to traditional art. Since 2002 Jim Shore has received various awards from NALED. Three times he has been named 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 D'cor of the Year award.Popular ProductsThe great thing about the Jim Shore Heartwood Creek Collection is that it surrounds many elements of our lives from Christmas D'cor to everyday home D'cor that you and your family can enjoy everyday for many years to come. For the Jazz lover, they enjoy some exquisite pieces such as the Shaded Lamp featuring a Jazz trumpet player or a Jazz Sax player. For Christmas time, you can commemorate a first Christmas with a hanging ornament featuring the First Christmas Baby. Of course, some Christmas would not be complete without elements such as the Three King Figurines in many different styles or the King/Manger scene. The Jim Shore Heartwood Creek Collection also offers many other d'cor items for Christmas time or any time. For example, the four season angels covers all seasons, spring, summer, fall, and winter. Take a trip to Amish country with artistic stylings of an Amish Buggy with a Horse, or an Amish man with a quilt. No matter the holiday or the sentiment, the Jim Shore Heartwood Creek Collection can be a beautiful and conversational centerpiece within your home.