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November 5, 2004/Cheshvan 21 5765, Vol. 57, No. 10
Shop 'til you drop at JCC gift show
JENNIFER GOLDBERG
Special Sections Coordinator
Need Hanukkah gift ideas? Look no further than the Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center's Fine Art and Gift Show, held 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 7 at the JCC, 12701 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale.
About 50 vendors will be exhibiting their wares, and shoppers can choose from everything from mezuzot, gourmet food and jewelry to gift baskets, apparel, stationery and more.
Here is a preview of some of the items that you can pick up at the show:
Metals Edge Studio
Looking for a one-of-a-kind Judaica item for Hanukkah? Metals Edge Studio crafts fused glass and metal menorahs, mezuzot, Havdalah spice containers and much more.
Metals Edge mezuzot are handmade from a variety of materials including fused glass, copper, sterling silver and mokuné-gane, a Japanese wood-grain metal. Prices range from $55-$225. Call 480-425-0026.
Brayton Rogers Designs
Each handbag from Brayton Rogers Designs is a unique work of art made from an original, recycled cigar box and individually fashioned by the artist.
To create one piece, a cigar box is cleaned, sprayed with polyeurethane and outfitted
with brass hinges, latches and other hardware. Rogers then chooses beads to assemble
a one-of-a-kind handle that coordinates with the color palate of the box and
preselected lining. Finally, each box is lined with one of 50 fabrics in the
artist's inventory. Call 623-566-8971.
Jaykar Jewelers
A stunning Rainbow by Parle ring features 14-carat white gold with 1.65 carats
of sapphires and .24 carats of diamonds. There are 22 invisible-set sapphires
in rainbow colors bordered by 22 prong-set round brilliant diamonds. The price
is $1,450, and Jaykar Jewelers, owned by Karen and Jay Sadow, will be showing
an extensive selection of jewelry in a variety of price ranges at the gift show.
Call 480-947-2136.
Liza Lou Apparel
Liza Lou Apparel is a Web-based business that offers clothing and accessories for babies newborn to 12 months. Each item is custom-made out of the finest cotton, and is wrapped in an organza bag tied by a silk string.
One piece is a stylish lime green long sleeve "onesie" with a yellow-and-green-beaded
lemon design. It comes wrapped in a Liza Lou signature organza bag and costs
$25. Call 602-410-2359.
2 Jewish Cowgirls
2 Jewish Cowgirls sells hip duds for Jew-folk and the "best durn Judaica in the West," including apparel for women, men and children.
A retro baseball-style "Jewish Cowboys" shirt is 100 percent cotton and sells
for $25. Also available at the show will be Western and Southwestern-inspired
menorahs, mezuzot and kippot, "Kosher Cowgirl" aprons, "100% Kosher Beef" T-shirts
for men and more. Call (520) 331-7352.
Baubles and Beads
Cindy Daniels calls Baubles and Beads her version of "a little boutique." She sells accessories, handmade soaps, handmade jewelry and other unique gifts, and recently added a bakery component to Baubles and Beads that offers sweet treats perfect for Hanukkah.
Earrings are crafted with pear-shaped tourmalines in shades of pink and green,
and embellished with olive and fuchsia Swarovski crystals. Cost is $99. Call
480-231-0314.
Michael's Garden
Michael's Garden in Phoenix is a nonprofit store that hires special-needs individuals to help create some of its beautiful merchandise. Cards, party favors, children's items, door hangers and other unique gifts will be available at the JCC gift show.
The"Temple of Light" hand-painted ceramic candleholder uses just one tea light
to create a beautiful effect. Cost is $40. Call 602-997-2331.
Cookies in Bloom
There's always room for cookies, and a Hanukkah cookie bouquet from Cookies in Bloom will make a delightful holiday centerpiece (and eventually, a delicious holiday dessert). Bouquets run between $28.50 and $85 and can be made for any holiday, celebration or event. Cookies in Bloom can deliver cookie bouquets throughout the 55-Valley and ship nationally. Call 602-955-3030.
Marla's Inkwell
Marla's Inkwell stationery by Marla Levine is an ideal gift for the letter-writer in your life. Levine, a calligrapher, brings her Jewish sensibility and signature style to a line of greeting cards. Inspired by the mysteries and legends of the Hebrew alphabet, the cards are indeed a special gift. Cost is $9 per dozen, $5 per half dozen. Call 623-974-3035.
Jewish Song Service
Jewish Song Service will be selling CDs of familiar worship music featuring Susan Colin, a cantorial soloist from the Dallas area. "Shabbat Favorites" is perfect for getting into the Hanukkah mood, or to learn many of the songs often heard at services. The variety of easy listening and upbeat songs makes for a joyful listening experience. "Prayer of the Heart" is a gentle, introspective collection of High Holiday songs as well as what Susan refers to as "music for Jewish moments" that are a blessing all year round. Call (888) 539-0339.
Galicia Jewelers
Modern-day friendship bracelets from Galicia Fine Jewelers in Scottsdale are fun and trendy. Hand-woven with silk, the colorful bracelets are meant to be tied around the wrist, leaving the tassels cascading down the wrist.
The bracelets are handmade in Italy and come in 10 different colors, each with a different meaning; for example, pink represents friendship and turquoise represents wisdom. Each meaning is represented by an 18-carat white or yellow gold charm at the end of the bracelet.
The bracelets are available for $375 each, and Galicia Fine Jewelers will be offering these and other beautiful pieces at the gift show. Call 480-421-9688.
ESL Jewelry
A uniquely designed piece from Butterfly Kisses, ESL Jewelry's children's collection,
is made using only the finest materials from around the world: Swarovski crystals
from Austria, sterling silver from India, and handmade glass beads from the Czech
Republic. The focal bead in this bracelet is created out of silver foil that
is hand-painted, giving the bead its beautiful rosebud design. It is then covered
in clear hand-blown glass.
ESL Jewelry will also be offering personalized name jewelry for children and moms along with Mommy & Me bracelet sets, earring, and necklaces.
All ESL pieces come packaged with an adorable tag and in the company's signature butterfly-adorned organza drawstring bag. Prices start at $20. Call 602-790-0629.
Baskets with an Attitude
Baskets with an Attitude has wonderful gifts for Hanukkah that are sure to help you express your style, sense of humor and most heartfelt wishes. A favorite gift is the $18 "Jewish Penicillin" jumbo mug package, which includes the mug, kosher matzo ball soup and yummy kosher flatbread crackers. Additional gifts can be included, such as the "52 Activities for Jewish Holidays" book pictured here or the 2005 "A Little Joy, A Little Oy" desk calendar. Hand delivery is available throughout the Valley and gifts can be shipped worldwide. Call 480-991-2744.
Alef Bet by Paula
Alef Bet Jewelry brings the Hebrew bracelet to Arizona. Make a personalized statement for you or a loved one with the sterling silver Hebrew alphabet letters that slide onto a black, pink, or blue rubber strap. Choose a heart or a Star of David for a finishing touch. Bracelets cost $13 each, plus $4 per letter. Call (888) 253-3238.
Wendy Newman Designer Portraits
A gorgeous family portrait is a Hanukkah gift to warm any mother's or grandmother's heart. The mission at Wendy Newman Designer Portraits is to deliver the highest quality family portraiture in Arizona with the most personalized service and caring attention to detail. Specializing in pregnancy, baby, children, and family portraiture (in studio or on-location), Wendy Newman is an award-winning photographer whose work has been recognized by the Phoenix and Arizona Professional Photographer's Associations as well as the Professional Photographers of America. Call 602-908-0359.
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