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For Book Worms

April 6th, 2010 · No Comments · Professional Shopping, Reviews

Here at My Unique Gift Idea we love seeing original functions for recycled books, so we were really psyched to see that Manhattan’s McNally Jackson Books has integrated an incredible array of bound book decor in their new renovated cafe. The independent bookseller joined forces with Front Studio to renovate the bookstore’s existing café into [...]

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The Jack Jaget Universe

April 6th, 2010 · No Comments · Jewish Gifts, Original Artwork, Professional Shopping

Jack Jaget creates art in two main categories, Christian and Jewish. He is world famous for his book covers, wood work and religious crafts. Born and raised in the United States of America, Jack Jaget attained high levels of success as Art Director for the World Publishing Company. During his US stint he won such [...]

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MUGI Love

September 7th, 2008 · No Comments · New Stuff

I just upgraded the WordPress version this blog is running on. And in celebration of the occasion, I want to share with you some of my favourite MUGI acronyms… When meeting some friends, I might just brag: “My Undeniably Gorgeous iPhone !” Then when I try to impress a date with some clever observations, I [...]

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5 Best Places to Hang a Hamsa

August 12th, 2008 · No Comments · Tips

A hanging Hamsa is a wonderful addition to any room. But which one? Here’s my 5 top locations to hang a hamsa… 5. Bedroom – in the bedroom, the hamsa stands as a unique wall decor. 4. Kitchen – in the kitchen, it adds some Jewish spice to the cooking atmosphere. 3. Living Room – [...]

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Housewarming Gifts – Part 3

June 22nd, 2008 · No Comments · Fun Stuff, Home Decor

A French designer from Nice named Stephanie Marin came up with the brilliant idea of transforming the living room into a beachside pebble-covered coast. She designed oval cushions and sofas filled with of hypoallergenic polysilicone fiber and covered with virgin wool, making them Eco-friendly and extremely comfortable. You could arrange the “pebbles” any way you [...]

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Housewarming Gifts – Part 2

June 18th, 2008 · No Comments · Buying Online, Home Decor, Unique Gifts

More unique gifts for the stylish home… and this time a round Chinese-style bookcase from La Maison Coloniale. This lovely furniture resembles the famous YinYang symbol, and is decorated with real bamboo. If placed against a large window or a glass wall, it adds sophistication and warmth to any home. Press the image to access [...]

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Six occasions to show off your Six-Pointed Star – Part A

June 9th, 2008 · No Comments · Amulets, Charm Bracelets, Handmade Jewelry, Tips, necklaces

The hexagram, also known as the Six-Pointed Star, or as the Star of David, has a rich history in many cultures. With its beautiful symmetry, and spiritual significance, it has come to symbolize balance and harmony throughout the world. Here are 6 different occasions where you would want to show up with your magnificent Star [...]

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Gifts for the Gifted

June 5th, 2008 · No Comments · Gifts for Her, Gifts for Him, Unique Gifts

There’s nothing more enjoyable than receiving a gift which is both visually pleasant and yet practical at the same time. Almost any child would cherish a cutting-edge PC game with a colorful package. And a man who receives a decorated compass can be easily reduced into a playful tot. Well, art is a common hobby [...]

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Bitter Sweet Decor

May 27th, 2008 · No Comments · Buying Online, Home Decor

Yesterday I left office and had a crave for Sushi. Good, raw, sourish Sushi. Fortunately, I have a variety of Sushi restaurants around here. And even though I was starved by the time I received the fish dish, the first thing I noticed about it was the smooth serving plate. Apparently, the owner of the [...]

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Kryslin Design

May 26th, 2008 · No Comments · Buying Online, Home Decor, Original Artwork, Reviews

Today I want to share with you a marvelous store I discovered via Style Hive. As mentioned in a previous post, Style Hive connects style lovers from around the world, and is a unique opportunity to expand one’s fashion boundaries. Well, yesterday I came across an adorable boutique and design studio from Los Angeles. It’s [...]

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