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Welcome to Michal David’s World

September 1st, 2010 · No Comments · Home Decor, Original Artwork

Share.. Welcome to Michal David’s world. This year she is celebrating 13 years of diverse, dynamic creation… Michal David is a wonderful artist and artisan from Israel, the Holy Land. Her inimitable designs of pictures, clocks, mirrors, jewelry boxes and more are well known for their classic romantic and Victorian style. Michal writes on her [...]

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Tommy Hilfiger and Family Overlook Central Park

July 28th, 2010 · No Comments · Fashion & Style, Home Decor

Share..The Hilfiger family’s new home is perched on one of the highest floors of Manhattan’s Plaza Hotel. The family bought the two-floor condo on the corner of Central Park South and Fifth Avenue in 2008. Tommy’s Wife, Dee Hilfiger says: “We tried to incorporate as much of the history of the building as we could…From [...]

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Cow Over The Moon Chandelier

March 28th, 2010 · No Comments · Buying Online, Fun Stuff, Home Decor, Opinions, Unique Gifts

Share..I am fond of our little online shopping stops, Most Original and Amulet Gifts, but sometimes I look at an item that a fellow shopping junky has chosen and I do a double take. This is why I bring you other kinds of stuff – to show you another side to all the happy-sappy product [...]

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Hurry Up Lovers…Your Shopping Awaits You

February 11th, 2010 · 1 Comment · Amulets, Gifts for Her, Gifts for Him, Home Decor, necklaces

Share..What’s that? Still haven’t gotten your sweetheart a Valentine’s Day gift? Well you better hurry because Cupid and Psyche take this stuff seriously, and if they’re not pleased, nor will your love life be. Starting to sweat? No problem! I know where you can find something lovely and have it ordered and delivered right from [...]

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Talk To The Hamsa

February 2nd, 2010 · No Comments · Amulets, Gifts for Her, Gifts for Him, Home Decor, Jewish Gifts

Share..The hamsa is a palm-shaped amulet seen mainly in the Middle East and North Africa. It is often used in jewelry and wall hangings, as a defense against the evil eye. Its origin is said to be found in ancient practices associated with the Phoenicians of Carthage. Listen to this: Archaeological evidence indicates that a [...]

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When You Need a Ceramic Car

September 30th, 2009 · No Comments · Gifts for Him, Home Decor, Original Artwork

Share..The modern obsession with building fuel efficient cars notwithstanding, I thought I’d take some time to pedal an entirely different sort of vehicle. That is, the ceramic one. The advantages of a ceramic car? For one, it doesn’t need any gasoline, it’s a lot smaller, and it doesn’t require any maintenance. You can’t say no [...]

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Using The Wine Empties

August 4th, 2009 · No Comments · Home Decor, Tips

Share..A quick follow up to our wine kits post. You can find these at artsy displays and street fairs, usually in hippieish parts of town where all the artisans are selling recycled trash-into-treasure that makes you want to dive into the nearest landfill and see what you can sell. But then it smells bad, so [...]

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Rabbits for Fruit Bowls

July 20th, 2009 · No Comments · Customer Stories, Home Decor, Unique Gifts

Share..I have a friend who recently got married, and he was generally disappointed with the gifts he received. Not that he was bitter, but he was expecting some cool nifty things he could play with and show off. He got a lot of fruit bowls, which happens to the best of us. Acutely aware of [...]

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Stars of Zion

March 18th, 2009 · 1 Comment · Home Decor, Professional Shopping

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Protection for the Home

March 16th, 2009 · 1 Comment · Amulets, Home Decor, Jewish Gifts

Share.. Mezuzahs are used throughout the world, and particularly in the Jewish tradition, to protect the home from danger and misfortune. It contains a special parchment inside with verses from the Scriptures, and it is usually fixed to the right side of the door frame.

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Stylish Hammock Design

March 15th, 2009 · 1 Comment · Fun Stuff, Home Decor

Share..Aqua Creations make these splendid hammocks, for use indoors or out in the garden. I love the curly curves, and the radiating comfort. I suggest you try out a plain off-white color, as it blends better in any scenery. It is a construction of iron in leaf form that is maintained by the part superior [...]

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Red Wine for Winter Warmth

February 19th, 2009 · No Comments · Home Decor, Tips

Share..Even though April’s approaching, we are still in the midst of winter, and therefore we need warm colors to spice things up. My suggestion: Show off your old bottles of wine, put some in the kitchen, some in the living room. It makes a great home decor.

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Victorian Style Paintings

February 2nd, 2009 · No Comments · Home Decor, Original Artwork, Professional Shopping

Share..Decorating a living room isn’t a simple task at all. You want the room to signal warmness and vividness, alongside classiness and uniqueness. For this reason, I highly recommend this beautiful Victorian-style painting. It is decorated with Gold color accents and with Austrian Swarovski Crystals. A true masterpiece, which demonstrates the power of unique gifts [...]

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A Penny for Your Thoughts

January 15th, 2009 · No Comments · Home Decor, Original Artwork, Reviews

Share..This Hamsa Hand depicts a beautiful scene: “What are you thinking dear? Is it a loved one you’re pondering about? A dream for a better future? Show me your hand and I’ll tell you your fortune.”

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Girl with a Pearl Earring

January 14th, 2009 · No Comments · Home Decor, Original Artwork

Share..The famous “Girl with a Pearl Earring” painting was made by Dutch painter Johannes Vermeer in the 17th Century. This beautiful painting of a girl with a flower earring was done by Israeli artist Michal David in the 21 Century. They both convey so much in facial expressions and posture. I definitely love them both.

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