Reviews for Jewish Year 2003 Calendar: Treaures from the Library of the Jewish Theological Seminary in New York

The average rating for Jewish Year 2003 Calendar: Treaures from the Library of the Jewish Theological Seminary in New York based on 2 reviews is 4 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2018-01-02 00:00:00 Michael Barre This is from description from publishers: Gift giving is a universal custom, but in today's harried world many of us have moved away from the more considered and creative aspects of what should be a very personal act. It should be a gesture of love, friendship, celebration, acknowledgment, and thanks. The Art of Giving is filled with inspirational ideas and practical information for the discerning gift giver on how to achieve beautiful, artful, and thoughtful gifts. Taste, smell, and touch are the pivotal chapters. They draw on our capacity to indulge ourselves and those we love through each particular sense. Each chapter is filled with ideas and tantalizing images, as well as practical information on how to create and present wonderful gifts. Another chapter, on wrapping, will show you how to achieve expert finishing touches and inspired solutions to the most awkward of gift shapes. From handcrafted soaps and homemade potpourri to beautifully wrapped candies and an entire picnic for two, the endless variety of ideas in this book offer something for everyone. Turn to the back of the book for recipes, templates, diagrams, labels, and other do-it-yourself essentials to tell you how to do it all. For anyone who wants to create and give gifts that are more expressive, meaningful, and heartfelt than something grabbed off the shelf or ordered over the phone, The Art of Giving offers a wealth of inspiration and practical advice. I really enjoyed this book. I enjoyed the photos and the style of the gifts and ideas. The Art of Giving is filled with lots of DIY gift ideas that are inexpensive, attractive and simple to make. Also this is a great book to find ideas for those on your gift list that are impossible to shop for people. The book I previously reviewed about green giving...was good but this book has better ideas that could be implemented with green options. Such as it has tubes covered with paper, photos or postcards. Or gifts wrapped in news paper and then tied pretty ribbon that don't look cheap but look like it was wrapped professionally because the folds are so crisp. Or wrapped with felt and embroidery thread to do simple stitches to close it. All their examples were lovely and I can't wait to try some of them out this year for holiday giving. The book includes recipes, craft templates and instructions and label templates in the back of the book also. Some crafts and recipes I want to try and give.... Milk & Honey Bread Infused Brandy Fresh Feet Bath Shoe Bags Sewing Kits (that would be good for men or women) Beaded Coasters Hot Chocolate Cream Plus MANY MANY more ideas. It is an inspirational book and one I would love to have on in my home to refer to often.

Review # 2 was written on 2008-12-15 00:00:00 Martin Oswald Rather tasteful and simple gift ideas. Nothing I found terribly exciting though.