Tabletop fountains come in a variety of shapes and sizes perfect for adding harmony and tranquility to any area of your home or office and they also make great gifts for Christmas. Among the many designs of small table fountains available include exquisite natural gemstone and mineral fountains that embody the essence of form, function and beauty.

Tabletop water fountains provide a relaxing environment in a larger room. The sounds of water in motion have long been acknowledged in both ancient and modern cultures as a way to soothe frazzled nerves, and provide a continuous, pleasant sound to induce relaxation for those in the room. The table fountain collection has many styles, sizes, materials and colors to fit any taste and price budget.

These small compact designs are miniature, landscaped gardens designed to resemble the features of a large fountain complete with the same materials used such as rocks, pebbles, and sand. The small size enables them to be gift wrapped and placed under your Christmas tree with ease and handed over as gifts which relatives and friends can easily carry back to their homes when they return from the holidays. They are also very intuitive to assemble and maintain which makes them a hassle free product for people to use almost anywhere including home and office desks. Small table fountains can also be used as centerpieces at a party or wedding which can pull the theme together and start conversation.

Tabletop fountains come from a long line of independent artists who actually enjoy making these water features one at a time. There is a whole hobby culture involved with making these handcrafted items. One people even go so far as to travel to the mountain quarries and select their own stone which will later be sculptued into unique works of art. Sure, there are mass produced small fountains available, usually made of plastic, which can be found in many stores during the holiday season, but if you really want to give something special consider giving a handcrafted fountain made by a local artist. Buying a handmade fountain supports a local community, enables someone to earn of something they enjoy doing and has an element of sould to it that is remembered and appreciated long after you make the purchase.

With a crafted fountain you usually get quality materials like real stone, high quality water pumps and gemstone or even quartz that has been shaped by someone who really enjoys the fountain making process and cares about creating a quality item that will last for years. These small fountain have the ability to stimulate your own creative energies as well. Many people end up adding their own items onto table fountains for good luck, such as rings, good luck stones or other small things they care about. As the water runs over these charms you are reminded of what these things mean to you.

However, you don’t need to have a background in meditation in order to enjoy the sight of water falling over natural stone and trickling over rocks. There is just something naturally refreshing and soothing about watching a small fountain.

Author Bio: One of the most unique selections of tabletop fountains available can be seen at Exalted Fountains.

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