Although, I was sure the box was lost, we just received a box of hand hewn and hand painted wooden bowls from Zimbabwe (mid November 2018) It took five months for the package to arrive and in the interim, Bhekie … Continue reading
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
30 years ago, close friend of mine, Pete Condor, gave me good advice on choosing gemstones. His advice was that if you like a stone, find it beautiful and it fits your needs and pocket book, then buy it. A … Continue reading
I have recently had a number of requests for one of a kind, opal designs and although my opal collection is extensive, the opal selection on my web site was neither up to date nor impressive. Most Februarys, I attend … Continue reading
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I just returned from the Maryland Renaissance Festival, a marvelous event that I am fortunate to be a part of. 30 years ago, I purchased a tiny shop at this festival and over the years, I have expanded my Marty … Continue reading
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
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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Last year, my son John came up with the idea of wearing my bronze Sentry Dragon Ear Wrap on the rim of his Santa Cruz hat. Since then, John’s hat has been guarded by a watchful Sentry Dragon and he … Continue reading
We’ve had a busy season at many California Art Festivals. We’ve walked the plank with Pirates at the Vallejo Pirate Festival and eaten our fill of garlic at the Gilroy Garlic Festival. Here is a candid shot of my two … Continue reading
To every year there is a season and the season is ripe for the upcoming 2013 Maryland Renaissance Festival. For over 30 years, I have had a shop at the Maryland Renaissance Festival, an extravaganza of medieval markets, magic, and … Continue reading
