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Reclining Nude Cast Stone Sculpture


Inspired by the love of European imagery, the Reclining Nude is an orginal sculptural work individually reproduced by the artist in cast stone/fine concrete. Sturdy and heavy, the use of cast stone allows the sculpture to enchance any indoor or outdoor space. A patina finish adds a rich luster and "aged" look to the sculpture while emphasizing the depth and curves of the figure. Individually cast, sealed and finished in California.


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Blank Journal Refill (for Embossed Leather Journals)


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Wooden Salad Serving Utensils


Individually crafted in Vermont, natural hardwood serving utensils inherit the natural markings of the parent tree's grain pattern, each a unique display of beauty. The set includes 3 pieces: 11-inch salad fork and paddle and 11-inch hinged tongs. Each utensil is finished with a mineral oil rub and ready to serve. Available in Maple or Black Walnut.


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Nautilus Shell Steel Wall Sculpture


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Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet - 'A True Friend Should Be Held With Both Hands'


Give an everlasting reminder of your appreciation for the special friendship you share. This sensational solid sterling silver cuff bracelet is imprinted with the words 'A True Friend Should be Held with Both Hands', a timeless quote based upon a Nigerian proverb. Carved hands on each end of the bracelet embrace the wrist as a sculptural symbol of the enduring friendship. Handcrafted in the USA.


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Today's organic gardening Article
A Hyacinth Flower Garden - In Miniature

A Hyacinth Flower Garden - In Miniature

Tools: -- tweezers, scissors, hot glue gun and glue.

Materials:

1. medium-weight green wire - 2 1/2 inches for each flower stem.
2. shredded styrofoam in several colors -- pink, blue, white, yellow.
3. green foliage -- spagnum moss, plastic grass picks, pieces from an artificial plastic or paper evergreen.
4. Plastic foam base for landscaped scene or some scrap to hold the flowers until used.

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Instructions:

1. Heat glue gun.
2. Cut wire into correct length.
3. Apply hot glue to 1/2 inch of wire.
4. Immediately dip glued end into colored shredded foam of your choice. Work foam into glue, BEING CAREFUL NOT TO BURN YOUR FINGERS. Then stick the other end of the wire into the foam base.
5 Clip greenery from source, then hot glue the pieces around base of flower wire.
6. Repeat steps 1 through 5 until you have the size hyacinth garden that you wish.
7. Inhale deeply...and take time to smell the flowers!!!!

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