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Christmas Lizards!

Posted on December 9, 2013 by marty

Between orders, Marty and Alisha took a break today to get into the Christmas spirit.  We have several office and studio mascots; our favorite being our three Bearded Dragon Lizards. Show, Sprite and Munchie tolerate our presence in the office … Continue reading →

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Pirates, Rogues and Princesses

Posted on October 9, 2013 by marty

The California Renaissance Festival takes place 5 weekends each year.  Two weekends ago, I went on a “busman’s holiday” and took my family to the Northern Renaissance Faire at Casa de Fruta.                 … Continue reading →

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Fabulously Fashionable Mountain View Customers

Posted on September 10, 2013 by marty

We just finished the Mountain View Art and Wine Festival.  The shows are hard work but it’s great fun to see our regular friends and collectors and to make new connections! This stylish couple caught our attention and posed for … Continue reading →

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Marty Magic Travel Magazine first issue!

Posted on August 20, 2013 by marty

              Marty Magic Travel Spring 2013                    88 pages, published 8/20/2013        The first issue of Marty Magic Travel magazine. Marty and John travel … Continue reading →

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Celebrating My Remarkable Mother on Mother’s Day and Every Day

Posted on May 9, 2013 by marty

Betty  – 1920 – 2007 Betty  – about 1980                     Betty – about 1941                       Betty – about 1929 My mother … Continue reading →

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Celebrate your Extraordinary Mother

Posted on May 5, 2013 by marty

Forget the flowers and the candy.  Let her know how unique and special she really is! Below  are 7 extraordinary gift suggestions. Free upgraded priority shipping for orders placed by Wednesday, May 8th.  Just ask in the comment area of your … Continue reading →

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Old School Tools

Posted on May 1, 2013 by marty

A couple of weeks ago I attended a party and made a few new friends in the Santa Cruz community. I found myself nibbling on a smoked salmon appetizer, awkwardly trying to dislodge the salmon from between my teeth and … Continue reading →

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A Toast to Original Moe

Posted on April 17, 2013 by marty

  This blog is a commemorative to my friend and mentor, Leon Moburg, known to many as “Moe.”  I met Moe in September of 1969 when as a freshman, I entered the University of Redlands. I was a declared art … Continue reading →

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Marty’s Flat Dragon Ring in N.Y. Post’s Game of Thrones fashion article.

Posted on April 2, 2013 by marty

On March 26th, the N.Y. Post published the photo of my Flat Dragon Ring in their Game of Thrones inspired fashion photo gallery.   Although I e-mailed the photo editor several other dragon ring photos and dragon ear wrap photos, … Continue reading →

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Snakes Alive!

Posted on April 2, 2013 by marty

My new sterling silver Python Snake Pendant has finally hatched.  For those of you interested in the scientific facts, pythons are egg layers but boa’s and vipers give live birth. Python Snake Pendant

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