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Michelle: First Lady of Fashion
April 21, 2010The bracelets and bangles that First Lady Michelle Obama was seen wearing when she traveled to Mexico last week were actually eco-friendly, sustainable jewels made by Monique Pean. According to the blog this dish is veg: “Pean’s pieces–considered “wearable art”–are created from 100% recycled gold supporting her belief that jewelry producers should reduce the demand [...]
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Taiwan’s Spiritual Super Market
April 8, 2010Found on the sixth and seventh floors of the Pacific Department Store in Yungho City, Taiwan, about nine miles from Taipei City, is a unique shopping experience.
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Fashion in Israel
April 6, 2010Israelis love fashion. Even briefly glimpsing the country’s major cosmopolitan spots will reveal that the pioneering days of Israel, when a T-shirt, faded shorts and sandals were appropriate for almost any occasion, are coming to an end. Style has really become an integral part of life, and Israel’s fashion designers and manufacturers are the trend [...]
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For Book Worms
April 6, 2010Here at My Unique Gift Idea we love seeing original functions for recycled books, so we were really psyched to see that Manhattan’
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For a Change of Pace
April 6, 2010Shoppers, hello! In the mood to let fashion and spirituality breath a little? I am! In a tech mood? Me too!!!
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The Art of Shraga Landesman
April 6, 2010Shraga Landesman is an Israeli-born artist based in Haifa. He was born in 1954 and studied painting and sculpture at Oranim College of Art and in Tel-Hai College. His work is widely exhibited in Jewish Museums in New York, Paris, Tel-Aviv and Jerusalem. Shraga considers as his sources of spiritual muse, the Bible and the [...]
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The Jack Jaget Universe
April 6, 2010Jack Jaget creates art in two main categories, Christian and Jewish. He is world famous for his book covers, wood work and religious crafts.
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Madonna and Lola to hit the Runways
April 1, 2010Madonna and her 13-year-old daughter Lourdes are creating an affordable juniors’ clothing line that debuts at Macy’s this fall called Material Girl. In 2007, the Kabbalah Queen of Pop worked with H&M to create M by Madonna, a limited edition collection. Well this time around the fashion block, her venture will be long-lasting: She launched [...]
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Cow Over The Moon Chandelier
March 28, 2010I 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 ‘
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It’s Time For Kabbalah
March 26, 2010For those just coming around, there are two basic types of Kabbalah: -Kabbalah iyunit, “contemplative Kabbalah,” which seeks to explain the nature of G-D and the nature of existence, through intellectual and meditative techniques. -Kabbalah ma’asit, “practical Kabbalah,” seeks to alter the nature of existence and change the course of events through ritualistic techniques. Sometimes [...]
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Breaking Down the Passover Haggadah
March 25, 2010In an earlier post, I assured my non-Jewish readers who may be attending a Passover Seder that among the staples of the tradition is a pre-feast ceremony, held at the table and guided by a special book called a Haggadah. Here’s a little more background on what the Haggadah is all about: Jewish sages composed [...]
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Photos of a Young Jolie to Hit the Auction Block
March 24, 2010Never before seen pictures of a 15-year-old Angelina Jolie, modeling a leopard skin print dress are set to go up for auction on Friday. Actually the photos are from Jolie’s first ever modeling session. In the pictures, the then-child actress posed for photographer Harry Langdon in a series of sexy outfits which clearly revealed her [...]
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The Pearl of Great Price
March 23, 2010Shopping is nothing less than a religious experience in America. Alas, it overlooks the parable by Jesus of Nazareth, the one about the Pearl of Great Price, which is something inside you which cannot be purchased at a mall. Commercial enterprise can be a groovy thing; well now that we’re on the topic, here’s a [...]