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I started my gift and souvenir business, as a result of looking for gifts for people , but not finding what I wanted and then making my own.I’ve been thinking of souvenirs and why we feel compelled to buy and collect miniature Eifel towers and iconic I love NY t shirts and the like. What do the mementoes say about us?I recently came across Rolf Potts delightful book The Souvenir. Where he also classifies different types of souvenirs. I’m sure you can relate. 1.Shopping is a familiar act …

Don’t miss our must-haves for the ultimate Yom Yerushalayim experience.Here are 5 of our favorite Hostess Gift ideas for residents and visitors alike sharingJerusalem Day Events with friends May 13-14! Watch the Flag Dance Parade on Sunday, May 13th from 4:30-6:30pm Invited over for dessert and coffee? Stick with the flag theme and serve the coffee or teapot on this colorful flag trivet. SHOP NOW Hotel or Shuk Dinner after the Tower of David Event – Gift your favorite visitors with the spe …

Last Minute Mother's Day Gifts…For those who've been procrastinating, here are some last minute finds she's bound to love.Once a week, we ask our Barbara Shaw staff to share the items they've been loving or eyeing for themselves—whether it's a new serving piece we’re lusting after or a handy travel essential we can't live without. Consider "The Weekly tchotchke” Wish List your editor-curated wish list for travel, fashion, and everything bold, fun, and thoughtful about gift giving in Barbara Shaw …

Barbara Shaw has just written and published "My Jerusalem Book", an illustrated book on Jerusalem. The book is a travel diary, activity book and city guide all in one. It is a new concept for a book on Jerusalem  and a new exciting adventure for Barbara. The fabulous and innovative illustrations are drawn by Bezalel graduate Shlomi Gorodesky.The book will be of equal interest to both adults and children, it contains beautiful illustrations, enjoyable 'to-do lists' and fascina …

Whether you're living in Jerusalem, visiting, or perhaps somewhere in between ;-) This city is chock-full of fun activities for your family and kids! Kids are certainly seen and heard everywhere!The options are infinite, but we thought to make a short list of some of the local highlights that we recommend...6 Fun Family Activities Around Jerusalem:1) The Bloomfield Science Museum: This exciting and stimulating museum provides kids with a fun way to experience and learn all things science and tec …