GIFT Reviews
“Home Style” Pitched Roof Birdhouse Kit
Box for the Birds
706/207-6875
A simple family weekend project turned into a full-fledged family business. This birdhouse kit (9" x 9" x 10.5") is easily assembled—no glue or nails—it just slides together; and it can be painted or left the natural birch color. Perfect as a holiday gift for a family or precocious children.
—Jean Haller, Journeys of Life, Pittsburgh, Pa.
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Wick Dipper
Wickman Products
800/892-1801
Who wants smoldering wicks? The Wick Dipper is a better way to snuff a candle, preserving the integrity of the wick while instantly dousing the flame in molten wax. It’s the perfect holiday add-on gift. New designs include Kokopelli, Peace Sign, and Buddha.
—Jean Haller, Journeys of Life, Pittsburgh, Pa.
The Lifeboard Kit
Chronicle Books
800/759-0190
Empower people to follow their visions and realize their dreams with this unique interactive kit. The kit contains everything needed to reach one’s goals, better a career, find a soul mate and more: a book with journal, hangable board, and storage envelope with other materials to complete the vision.
—Jean Haller, Journeys of Life, Pittsburgh, Pa.
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Journey Candle Collection
Chesapeake Bay Candle
800/331-8339
Customers can choose their own destiny with the new Journey Collection of filled-glass candles, three-wick tins, 4- and 6-inch pillars, and glass pillar holders. Scents such as Believe Strongly (cinnamon and chai), Live Fully (vetiver lemongrass), and Imagine Wildly (lavender) are a few of the blends available.
—Jean Haller, Journeys of Life, Pittsburgh, Pa.
Numerology Cards
Semi-Circle Numerology
317/714-4563
Anyone can learn to do a numerology reading with this easy-to-use card set. It includes 44 cards along with instructional cards and an online downloadable workbook, making this the perfect gift for anyone interested in discovering their gifts.
—Jean Haller, Journeys of Life, Pittsburgh, Pa.
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Altered Art Fairies
Beauchamp Collection
800/469-0564
These sassy fairies make for a fun and clever gift that’s packaged and ready to give with a matching greeting card, a compact, pill case, card case, ID tag, or memo pad. Choose from 16 different “not your little girl” fairies.
—Jean Haller, Journeys of Life, Pittsburgh, Pa.
Stuffed Dragon
Douglas Company
800/992-9002
The metallic glitz on this adorable stuffed Merlin (9") will make him a welcome, cuddly protector for all ages. Additional designs and colors available.
—Jean Haller, Journeys of Life, Pittsburgh, Pa.
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Energetic Body Cream
Crystal Vision Essences
808/631-9933
Bath and body products make classic gifts, and this Amber Vanilla Body Cream in a 4-ounce jar, combines rich and exotic oils and butter infused with the energies of quartz, amber, and turquoise. Luxurious, 10-ounce coconutlime sea salt scrub and 2-ounce quartz citrus facial cream also available.
—Jean Haller, Journeys of Life, Pittsburgh, Pa.
“Plan B” Card
Candy Wrapper Creations
520/840-8644
Believe it or not, each of these one-of-a-kind cards (5" x 6.5") utilizes recycled candy wrappers as a design element! A variety of statements are available. Shown is: “Life is all about how you handle Plan B.”
—Royce Amy Morales, Harmony Works, Redondo Beach, Calif.
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The Women and the Hourglass Series
Marylou Falstreau
805/771-0183
The idea for this series of cards (4.5" x 6") came to the artist in a dream. She was pondering the idea of aging and how women of a “certain” figure are referred to as having an hourglass shape. She awoke and knew she must express these healing, comforting thoughts for women of all ages and shapes.
—Royce Amy Morales, Harmony Works, Redondo Beach, Calif.
“Pink Balloon” Card
Essence Art
310/720-4990
Artist Karen Dellosso captures powerful energy on canvas in her intuitively-based paintings, which reveal themselves to her as she creates. She then reproduces her work on cards (5" x 7"), infusing well-being with each one. The images show the passion she feels; movement and intensity is contained magically. Adding her inspired poetry is the fi nishing touch that your customers will certainly relate to and want to take home.
—Royce Amy Morales, Harmony Works, Redondo Beach, Calif.
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“Thighs” Card
Great Cosmic Happy-Ass Card Company
828/645-0188
Handmade cards embellished with collages out of torn paper from all over the world (4" x 6") are the perfect backdrop for this artist’s original, poetic words. Each carefully selected phrase will touch hearts and awaken your customers’ souls.
—Royce Amy Morales, Harmony Works, Redondo Beach, Calif.
“Bouquet of Yes” Handmade Card
Handmade cards embellished with collages out of torn paper from all over the world (4" x 6") are the perfect backdrop for this artist’s original, poetic words. Each carefully selected phrase will touch hearts and awaken your customers’ souls.
—Royce Amy Morales, Harmony Works, Redondo Beach, Calif.
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Gratitude Filled Candle
Demdaco
888/336-3226
The Kelly Rae Roberts Collection from Demdaco only gets better and better. This vanilla-scented candle (5.6 oz.) with a classic Kelly Rae portrait offers the sentiment "What are you most grateful for on this day?" Gift box included.
—Jean Haller, Journeys of Life, Pittsburgh, Pa.
Raven Figurine
Pacific Trading Company
800/464-1136
The raven has played a significant role in Celtic folklore, Native American stories, Chinese mythology, and even Jungian thought. This sculpture of the trickster ( 6"), cast in highquality resin, helps in bringing transformation, clarity, and protection.
—Jean Haller, Journeys of Life, Pittsburgh, Pa.
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Roots of Love Plaque
Carruth Studio
800/225-1178
All of Ohio artist George Carruth's pieces come from a hand-sculpted original. This plaque's (5.25" x 8.25" x 1") classic sentiment is a perfect expression of love and family with a Celtic feel. Gift box included.
—Jean Haller, Journeys of Life, Pittsburgh, Pa.
Silk Floor Lamp
Om Gallery
831/425-1184
Bathe the room in subtle colors with this tall, tailored floor lamp ( 45" ). Available in 14 different colors, including solid and patterned silk, it makes an elegant holiday gift.
—Jean Haller, Journeys of Life, Pittsburgh, Pa.
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Learning Cards
Living Magick
503/775-1312
Help people learn to read tarot, astrology, or runes using these flash card decks. The double-sided cards show an image on one side and information on the other. Easy to use, easier to give. Retail starter packs include a free demo deck.
—Jean Haller, Journeys of Life, Pittsburgh, Pa.
Archangel Bracelets
Customers can connect with a favorite archangel by wearing one of these handmade, genuine stone bracelets. Designed and created by reiki master and artist, Susan Prout, each bracelet is packaged with information about the stones, the archangel, and a prayer to invoke the angels. Choose from nine different designs.
—Jean Haller, Journeys of Life, Pittsburgh, Pa.
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Plush Bastet
YTC Summit Collection
888/764-2846
Young and old alike will love this cuddly plush Bastet (10" x 6" x 8"). A plush Anubis is also available.
—Jean Haller, Journeys of Life, Pittsburgh, Pa.
Polly Linn Silver Jewelry Designs
Capo Jo
406/920-1627
In case your customers need to know what's causing that flurry of ecstasy and intense feeling of motivation, remind them it's all just a chemical reaction from something called dopamine! These clever, oxidized sterling-silver pins and necklaces come in a variety of chemical configurations with a card explaining what they are, each tucked inside a gift box. An unusual and fun concept!
—Royce Amy Morales, Harmony Works, Redondo Beach, Calif.
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Dream Box and Pendant
Wishnest by Alise Sheehan
707/280-6523
What a darling way to celebrate graduation or any rite of passage! The lid on this pewter box with a bird inside ( 2" x 1.25" x .50") doubles as a pendant or ornament (a 32" ball chain is included). Encourage your customers to put their wishes inside and be reminded to keep dreaming! The bird picture slips out easily and can be replaced with another image or photo. Also available are Birthday Wishboxes.
—Royce Amy Morales, Harmony Works, Redondo Beach, Calif.
Flower Fairy Earrings
NoMonet
866/327-9525
Sweet, antiqued, vintage-style brass earrings are layered to resemble real flowers, hand-painted, and accented with pearls and crystals. Available in over 20 different designs, each individually boxed.
—Royce Amy Morales, Harmony Works, Redondo Beach, Calif.
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Mermaid Pin
Suzanne & Angelique Juneau
337/254-0205
This mermaid pin is handmade from bronze and sterling silver then painted with epoxy enamel to resist chipping. For further accent, the artist embeds a variety of stones in her pieces. Dozens of other styles are available, including necklaces, rings, and bracelets, all made with love by hand.
—Royce Amy Morales, Harmony Works, Redondo Beach, Calif.
Peace Wristband With Grommets
Capo Jo
800/772-4107
This stylish leather and antique brass adjustable wristband is kicky and ever-sohip for any age, but Gens X and Y would feel most at home with it. The softness of the leather contrasts with the edginess of metal and will form well to any wrist.
—Royce Amy Morales, Harmony Works, Redondo Beach, Calif.
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Leaf Earrings
Baked Beads
800/682-4717
Unusual and elegant, these reasonably priced earrings will stop your customers in their tracks, especially when they can buy them a few at a time! Available in several different colorways and multiple designs, the entire Baked Beads line is affordably priced and made from colored epoxy and cast metal with sterling-silver plating.
—Royce Amy Morales, Harmony Works, Redondo Beach, Calif.
Wrap Rings
Angela Zoldos Jewelry Designs
888/883-3307
These handmade sterling-silver rings will wrap around your customer's hearts as they wrap around their fingers! When on, they appear to be several stacked rings, but they're a continuous, crisscrossing band of silver with no apparent beginning or end. Available in any size, some textured and some smooth, some a little wider than others. This versatile artist also makes other styles of rings as well as necklaces, earrings, and bracelets utilizing fused glass.
—Royce Amy Morales, Harmony Works, Redondo Beach, Calif.
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Silver Peace Keshi Earrings
KatieO Jewelry
954/638-9118
Elegant, dangly, limited-edition earrings with a subtle message are part of a collection called "calligraphy." This style ( 3") represents peace, with other positive, uplifting, and spiritual messages available. They are surprisingly light, made of hand-cut, brushed sterling silver with an embossed wavy pattern, and finished with a tear-drop baroque pearl.
—Royce Amy Morales, Harmony Works, Redondo Beach, Calif.
Good to Be Free Pin
Riverpath Studio & Artworks
208/304-8255
Whimsically chic, this winged pin (3") is a good example of the artist's delightful jewelry line, each piece individually made by hand using mixed metals such as sterling silver, brass, and copper. The detail work is incredible with words ("It's good to be free"), textural etching, beading, and colorful resin. (artist #25168)
—Royce Amy Morales, Harmony Works, Redondo Beach, Calif.
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Inspirational Greeting Cards
Words & Watercolors
415/297-1917
Peg Conley's newest line of 25 Inspirational Cards ( 5" x 7") combines her talent with watercolors and her love of nature. The elegance of the moon, the majesty of mountains, and the beauty of flowers paired with poignant greetings make these cards a harbinger of hope and inspiration.
—Jean Haller, Journeys of Life, Pittsburgh, Pa.