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Packing Orders and Packing our Bags for Myanmar and Cambodia

Posted on December 19, 2013 by marty

Today is December 19th.  With only 5 days left before Christmas all of  today’s orders were shipped priority or express mail in hopes that they arrive in time for Christmas. We have been crazy busy since before Thanksgiving shipping holiday … Continue reading →

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2014 A Time to Design

Posted on December 18, 2013 by marty

Alisha and I look forward to creating many new designs in the coming year. “Off Season,” after the holidays, is our favorite time of year when we can sit elbow to elbow and disengage from the daily demands of business … Continue reading →

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Marty Magic Etsy Shop Reviews

Posted on December 10, 2013 by marty

THANK YOU ETSY! Our Etsy shop reviews are now at over 1000 comments. Thank you all for supporting us on Etsy and for you overwhelmingly positive feedback! http://www.etsy.com/shop/martymagic/reviews?ref=shop_info Some examples: 14k Gold Peace Crane Charm Pendant What a hit! This … Continue reading →

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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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Free Domestic U.S.P.S Priority Mail Shipping Upgrade

Posted on December 8, 2013 by marty

Free domestic U.S.P.S. Priority Mail upgrade for all orders over $49. Marty and her Magic Elves are shipping daily!  It’s not too late to order in time for Christmas. Orders placed this weekend will ship out on Monday! (JUST ASK for … Continue reading →

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Lord KraVen Wears Marty Magic Ear Wraps

Posted on November 26, 2013 by marty

I get many e-mails asking if I will recreate the Crescent Ear Wraps that I designed for Prince and Janelle Monáe. Although I have not signed a contract with Paisley Park, I decline reproducing the exact ones that Prince wears to … Continue reading →

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Marty buys Peter Macchiarini Earrings

Posted on November 24, 2013 by marty

Yes friends and collectors, I too have an addiction for jewelry and often buy and wear jewelry other than my own. Over the years I have made many a pilgrimage to the Macchiarini Gallery on Grant Ave in North Beach, … Continue reading →

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What to look for in a Fire Agate

Posted on November 20, 2013 by marty

                              Fire Agate is found predominately in Arizona, northern Mexico and in some parts of the southwestern United States. It was created by fire, (volcanic activity) … Continue reading →

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Marty Magic goes to Bollywood

Posted on November 14, 2013 by marty

Last month we received an order for Sonam Kapoor, a Bollywood actress and the daughter of Bollywood superstar Anil Kapoor. Her stylist telephoned to ask if we had any Eagle Ear cuffs which we did not. Instead the stylist choose three … Continue reading →

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Tropical Storm Sonia, Sunday, November 3

Posted on November 9, 2013 by marty

We greet the day as usual with sunrise salutations atop our roof.  Marshall calls up from the gateway of his property below and asks how the sky looks from above?  We report that the southern horizon is an ominous gray … Continue reading →

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