SilverCrow Creations House & Home - Useful Décor
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Ceramic Skull Mug
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If your morning cup of Joe needs a little Jolly Roger, pour your brew into this ceramic Skull Mug. Each 5-inch tall mug holds about 16 ounces of coffee, grog or rum laced with gunpowder and the handle is shaped like interlocking bones to complete the creepy picture. Steam not included!
Imported
11June2008
Price: $9.95 each
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Crow Wall Vase
This time the sweet crow is protecting the flowers! This whimsical wall vase holds only one or two blooms in its little test tube-like vase. Our crow looks sideways at anyone who might think of taking the flowers away from him. Use it for straw or other artificial flowers, or add a touch of water and one or two blossoms and you'll make everyone smile - especially those blackbird lovers!
The flower isn't included. The crow is 3d and is hanging on a wooden wall in the illustration. He measures about 8 inches high by about 4 inches wide.
27May2008
Compare at: $14.00 Our Price: $9.50 each
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Recycled Paper Bowl with Lid
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Adapting necessity to art, traditional basket-making techniques are used to make these wonderful little pots or bowls. Artisans use recycled posters from printing companies. First they make long flat strips of paper, dipped in glue - then dried. Then, after the strips dry, the artisans wet them again form them into useable shapes, like this little bowl with a lid. It is all held together with the glue as the strips are coiled. Sturdy household items are the result.
The brightly colored random patterns are derived from the shapes and the contents of the posters used, so you may see some printed words on yours, too.
We were particularly enchanted with this little piece as it is made of two pieces. You might use them together as intended, or, better yet, use the lid as a small dish for wrapped candies or the like.
The pot measures about 5 inches in diameter at the top and about 3 inches on the bottom. It stands a little over 3 inches high. The lid sits down in side the bowl, but if standing alone, it sits about 2 inches high.
Each bowl is different, not only because it is handmade, but, because the paper strips are never the same from item to item. So, please let SilverCrow choose one for you.
Made in Vietnam
15May2008
Price $12.25 per set
Priscilla the Cat Frame
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With her flashy crystal collar and crystalline eyes, our little cat frame is perfect for your prissy pussy's picture! From her pretty collar hangs a silvery fish! Made with care by Ashleigh Manor, the frame measures about 4 inches wide by 3-1/2 inches high. The picture area measures a heart-shaped 3 inches in diameter. We love the way the circle is made from her very long tail!
24March2008
Price: $18.50 each
Vintage Heavy Brass Church Candelabra
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This beautiful heavy brass candelabra is from a 1913 Lutheran Church in Donora, Pennsylvania. It measures about 15 inches high by 11-1/2 inches wide and weighs just over 7 pounds! The three candle cups hold standard tapers.
This piece is in original condition. However, we're pretty sure that it was polished by the parishioners during its tenure at the Church. Each piece features ornate decoration and engraving on the base. Many were donated by members of the church and organizations. The engraving bears honor to these donors.
Because each of the candelabra were used regularly in the church for services and special occasions, there are some signs of wear including some scratches and occasional minor dents, all of which add to the glory of a vintage piece. Although we do not have documentation of the original donation date, they appear to be from the early part of the 20th century, probably from the 1920s or 1930s.
Please note that shipping outside the USA will require an additional charge. Please call for an estimate.
Made in USA
09April2008
Only a Few Available
Price: $300.00 Each
Old Fashioned Crows & Pear Hooked Rug
Two crows flank a juicy pear and look ever so welcoming. This delightful hand-hooked rug is perfect for any crow, raven or corvi lover. The earthen tones with brick, black and golden hues with some green accents in the leave will match just about any decor. It measures 24 by 36 inches and is finished nicely on the back.
4July2006
Limited Availability - Discontinued by Manufacturer
Price: $69.95 each
Cowgirl & Horse Air Freshener
Wow - now you can have girl smell with a hint of horse in your pick-up or anywhere else that might need a breath of fresh air! Some say it's a better air freshener than most and like the way it smells way more than those tiny trees! Plus it looks way cooler hanging from your rear view mirror. Buy one today or regret it tomorrow. After all, who knows what smells you may have to hide in the future?
The freshener itself (not including the hanger) measures about 5 inches high by about 1-1/2 inch wide.
13March2008
Price: $2.55 Each
Baby Powder Scent Air Freshener
From Anne Taintor, one of our favorite designers, comes this wonderfully appropriate air freshener - for your car, your closet or another place you might imagine! Her tongue-in-cheek sense of humor combined with her vintage images will keep a smile only a moment away!
This air freshener actually smells like baby powder - perfect for a new Mom - or great to use as a gift tag on a Baby Shower package. It reads:
WOW! I get to give birth AND change diapers!
4April2007
Price: $3.95 Each
Pink Pearl Heart Frame
We love this little heart frame from Ashleigh Manor, especially the opalesque pale, pale pink faux pearls around the edge. Perfect for any sweet picture, but especially meant for that photograph of your little princess! The picture area measures a heart-shaped 3 inches at the widest.
22March2008
Price: $13.75 each
Antique Marble Baptismal Font
This wonderful antique Marble Baptismal Font is from the Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Donora, Pennsylvania. It is from the lovely 1913 church situated in a small Western Pennsylvania town. This Font was donated by the Women's Missionary Society in 1927. The carving at the base was done by hand by a master carver. The piece includes the oak cover that boasts a heave bronze cross as well.
The bowl measures 15 inches in diameter - the inside is about 9 inches in diameter and is about 5 inches deep. Without the cover, the bowl measures about 9 inches. The pedestal is separate from the bowl. The base of the pedestal is 6 inches high and 12 inches square. Including the base, the entire height of the pedestal is 28 inches (not including the bowl). The cross on the top of the cover measures 9 inches high and, with the oak cover base, it is a total of 10 inches high.
This is a very special piece that can double as a holy water font in a large foyer. Although meant as a baptismal font, we believe that this would make a stunning statement in that special room, even if used other than for its intended purpose - perhaps for an elegant fern base.
Shipping will not be added to your final total if you purchase a pew. Price is for one pew only.
6February2008
Sold Out
Price: $1,100.00 Each
Shipping not included - Customer must arrange for pickup
Hand Forged Bronze Doorknocker
Our heavyweight bronze door knocker is ever so special. We love the hand holding the ball! It will easily notify you of anyone outside. The bronze halo acts as a striking plate to protect your door. This is quite heavy, so please be careful when mounting it to your door - be sure that the door is substantial enough to warrant it.
The hand measures 8 by 4-3/4 inches and the starburst halo measures about 3-1/8 inches in diameter and it weighs about 5 pounds.
Made in Mexico
5February2008
Was: $75.00 Now: $65.00 each
Mona Lisa Clock
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Mona Lisa does more now than ever. She has transformed her famous visage into a clock. Created by Constantin Boym, this cool interpretation of the masterpiece shows here at her finest, with eyes in sync, at 12 noon and 12 midnight only - when both hands reach the top. But, every hour, on the hour, her enigmatic eyes will return your gaze.
Just what you need for your atelier, office or any room that could use inspiration, Mona's clock was a finalist in the National Design Awards at the Smithsonian's Cooper Hewitt National Design Museum
The clock is screened aluminum, runs on 1 AA battery (not included) and measures 8 by 10 inches. What fun!
Made in USA or Imported
22December2007
Was: $24.00 Now: $20.00 Each
Natural horn Cup
Our horn cup makes a great holder for your smaller pencils, pens, brushes, and more. Horn cups were a common frontier accessory in the early days of the American West. Stuffed into a knapsack, a drink of water was never to be missed for lack of a vessel. The cup measures about 3 inches high and is made of natural horn.
18November2007
Price: $7.00 each
Zulu Mbenge Telephone Wire Art Pencil Cup - Turquoise Jewel tones
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This stunning pencil cup hails from the largest African Tribe (the Zulu). The Zulu have long been known for unmatched skill and artistry in weaving baskets from native grasses. Urban Zulu, faced with little access to natural materials, are now fashioning the same baskets from recycled telephone wire. This bright, washable and sturdy basket, or mbenge, is one of many created in unlimited colors combinations of intricate, mesmerizing designs. No two are alike - as the colors of the wire available and the patterns differ!
This gorgeous pencil cup will make a striking statement in any room - particularly an office, art room or studio. It measures a bit over 4 inches in diameter at the top and is a little over 4-1/2 inches high. It is as elegant for simple display as it may be useful.
Wash in warm, soapy water. As it is woven, please don't expect it to hold liquids. It is not dishwasher safe. We recommend that you not use this for unwrapped food.
Made in South Africa
20November2007
Price: $39.50 Each
Zulu Mbenge Telephone Wire Art Clip Holder - Turquoise Jewel tones
This stunning clip holder hails from the largest African Tribe (the Zulu). The Zulu have long been known for unmatched skill and artistry in weaving baskets from native grasses. Urban Zulu, faced with little access to natural materials, are now fashioning the same baskets from recycled telephone wire. This bright, washable and sturdy basket, or mbenge, is one of many created in unlimited colors combinations of intricate, mesmerizing designs. No two are alike - as the colors of the wire available and the patterns differ!
This gorgeous clip holder will make a striking statement in any room - particularly an office, art room or studio. It measures a bit over 3-1/2 inches in diameter at the top and is about 2 inches high. The inset picture shows the mesmerizing pattern on base of the holder.
You can certainly use this sturdy little bowl or just display it as elegant décor.
Price: $26.50 Each
Zulu Mbenge Telephone Wire Art Bowl - Bright Green, Black & White
This stunning bowl hails from the largest African Tribe (the Zulu). The Zulu have long been known for unmatched skill and artistry in weaving baskets from native grasses. Urban Zulu, faced with little access to natural materials, are now fashioning the same baskets from recycled telephone wire. This bright, washable and sturdy basket, or mbenge, is one of many created in unlimited colors combinations of intricate, mesmerizing designs. No two are alike - as the colors of the wire available and the patterns differ!
This gorgeous bowl will make a striking statement in any room. It measures a bit over 6 inches in diameter and is a little over 3 inches high. The inset picture shows the base of the bowl.
You can certainly use this sturdy bowl or just display it as elegant décor.
Updated 12August2007
Price: $44.50 Each
Measuring Tape Timer
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We love this timer - not just for its whimsical (and award-winning) design, but because it is both visual and audible. How often we've know that the timer was about to ring - but is it in 5 minutes, 10 minutes, 20? After getting up to check over and over again, we were delighted to find this great Tape Timer. Now we can just look up and tell, at least relatively, how much time is left!
It tracks minutes and seconds. To start it, simply pull up on the ring, adjust to the desired time and the tape automatically retracts as the seconds tick by. A loud ring indicates that time is up. It's made of aluminum and plastic and doesn't require batteries.
9September2007
Compare at: $19.99 Our Price: $12.99 Each
Finger Hooks
Now you can never say again that you can't put your finger on it, er-r-r..., or you can't put it on your finger, anyway!
These cute little hard plastic hooks have self screws, allowing you to add one anywhere for a extra finger where you need it to hang your hat, your jacket or just anything. Crooked in an inviting way that says, "get over here and hang that up," these life-sized fingers will transform your cluttered home into a model of space management, well, maybe.
Each hook measures a life-sized 3-1/2 inches.
29July2007
Price: $3.75 box of 4 hooks
Set of 3 Hallowe'en Bowls
Fill them up with goodies, or just display them as they are and you'll be charmed each time you see them. In Hallowe'en colors, our 3-bowl set is as festive as can be. Made in the primitive style so associated with the autumn, were sure they'll delight even the scariest monster when you present your treats in these!
The large jack-o'lantern bowl measures 14-1/2 inches in diameter. The Star is 11-3/4 inches and the smaller pumpkin is 7-3/4 inches.
Please wash by hand.
Made in China
Old Price: $48.99 Now $40.00 per set
Mexican Day of the Dead Tile
Our Muertos clay tiles hail from the town of Tonala, Mexico, where they are designed and hand-made. Each red clay tile shows a Day of the Dead-style skeleton image and is colored with vibrant earth tones with different toned accents. The tiles measure about 4-1/4 inches square and are perfect for hanging, or to use as hot-plate trivets or coasters.
Each tile is completely different from the next - we've never received more than one of any pattern! So, please let SilverCrow choose one for you!
Hecho en Mexico
SilverCrow Classic
Out of Stock
Price: $19.95 Each
Vintage Oak Church Shelf
This gorgeous shelf mounts easily on a wall (but it's heavy so mount it well!) From bottom to top it measures 33 inches. It is 17 inches wide. Each of the 2 shelves is 14 inches deep. An indentation on the top shelf allows you to place something that needs stabilization without, such as a dish or other display item. The cross on top is removable, but we think it gorgeous as is.
The shelf is in original condition - without refinishing. The patina is superb. There are some minor blemishes from normal usage. The shelf is from a 1913 Lutheran Church in Donora, Pennsylvania. We have seen similar shelves sell for over $600.00.
04June2007
Price: $425.00 Now $325.00 Each
Vintage Blotter Tray Cover - Iroquois Indian Beer
In the 1950s this Iroquois Beer Coaster was used to cover a metal beer tray in a tavern. It is made of heavy blotter paper that resembles cardboard and measures 11 inches round. The Iroquois Beverage Corporation of Buffalo, New York provided them as advertisement for their beers and ales. Each of these is in great condition - ready for framing, artwork use - or just for fun at your next party.
24February2007
Vintage Item - Limited Availability
Price: $6.75 each
Elegantly Modern Black Toilet Tissue
For that elegantly modern bathroom that might be all glass and harlequin design, this novelty black toilet tissue says it all. It is elegantly presented in a plastic tube, so it belies its novelty. We think this wonderful as a gift for s/he who has everything, and of course, for Hallowe'en!
It is uniquely wonderful for assemblage art as well.
Price: $6.50 Per Roll
Leather Scent Air Freshener
This air freshener actually smells like leather - just like your shoes might! And it expresses the sentiment that is close to any shoe-lover's heart:
change your shoes...
change your life!
Sky High Matches in Triangle Box
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Does someone light up your life? Well, now you can light up that special someone's life as well. Our Sky High matches arrive in the cleverest box - a triangle - that holds around 110 old fashioned wooden matches in two little slide-out drawers! The sweet bird on the front is as cheery as s/he can be! The box measures 3-1/2 by 4-1/2 inches.
Now, of course, keep these out of the reach of children, please!
27November2006
Price: $4.99 per Box
Starry Night Light-Up Pillow
This soft and comfy pillow features more than meets the eye, initially, that is! It is an improvement on the original oil by Vincent van Gogh - for less than seventy million dollars! Simply press the moon and watch the stars light up!
The pillow measures 12 by 14 inches and will make you twinkle with delight! And, the batteries are included!
Made in USA or imported
14OCTOBER2006
Price: $29.95 Each
Large Mexican Serape
Serapes (aka Sarapes) have long been associated with Mexico. The bright, almost surreal combinations of colors help them fit with any outfit or décor. Each of our serapes is absolutely different from the next - with many colors woven throughout and traditional white fringe on either end.
Typically worn as a shawl - or split in the middle and slipped over the head as a poncho, these larger serapes can also be used to make pillow covers or as blankets. Just hanging it on a hook or folded and draped over a sofa - a serape adds a certain flair to any living space.
Because there are so many striped patterns and colors, please let us choose one for you.
Many serapes pictured for illustration of variety only. Price is for one serape.
12October2006
Price: $25.00 each
Creepy Clown Clock
Hey kids, what time is it? There is something about this clown that just doesn't seem so right. Is it the eyes? We don’t know, but we wouldn’t recommend hanging this in your child’s bedroom. The soft foam Creepy Clown Clock is 13 by 10 inches and will delight with its swinging hat and tie pendulum. Requires one AA battery (included).
Price: $24.99 each
Handmade Folk Art mirror - Frida Kahlo
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Similar Frida Ornament
What an interesting piece of folk art this is! Made of tin, in the Mexican tradition, this mirror features a likeness of Frida Kahlo as an angel. Her wings are made of hands outstretched, yet protecting her at once. Her bodice is three-dimensional and features a bustier as typical of her own paintings. As a piece of wall artwork, this would be quite attractive. However, her skirt opens and reveals a mirror. The symbolism is worthy of Frida herself!
It is designed with a built-in easel for standing on a table or shelf and with a hanging loop for displaying on a wall. The design is such that the mirror remains closed while displayed until you open it.
This very special piece has been created by traditional tin artisans in Mexico and hand crafted and painted there as well. The the bodice of Frida's dress varies in color and some doors open to the right and others to the left. Please let us choose one especially for you!
14August2006
Champagne Cork Candles
Have you saved that special Champagne bottle from your night to remember? Well, now you can relive those wonderful moments - just place one of these clever candles in the top of the bottle and light it. (Don't forget to buy another bottle of bubbly to toast the candle-lit evening! This set of four candles has been designed to resemble vintage 1957 champagne corks! They are naturally unscented so as to allow for perfect tasting. Made of all wax, each burns for about 2 hours.
Never leave candles burning unattended and use caution when burning any candle.
Package of 4
Price: $11.25
VooDoo Toothpick Holder
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Perfect for the office lunch when your boss is out of town. OUCH! is the toothpick holder with an alter-ego as a voodoo doll. This little guy will help you with your party, and with a quick little spell! He comes in assorted colors, so please let us choose one for you.
31October2006
Colorful Handmade Button Frame
You'll love this happy confetti-style button frame - made from buttons of all colors. It will highlight any happy moment perfectly! Vietnamese craftspeople fashioned the buttons into these unique 6 by 6 inch frames. The opening measures approximately 3 inches square. In order to avoid accidents, these sweet frames do not arrive with glass.
Made in Viet Nam
Price: $18.75 each
Small Burl Display Pedestal
Originally produced as netsuke stands, these sweet little burl wood display pedestals are expertly formed from natural wood. Burls are actually growth abnormalities (aka knots) gone right. A small burl was selected and carved, sanded and polished to make this our stand. It measures about 2 inches in diameter and stands about 4/5 inch high.
We love these as additions to shrines, memory boxes and shadow boxes. They also make perfect little end tables for dollhouses!
As our burl pedestals are made of natural wood and are hand-carved, each one is unique. Please let us choose one for you.
Price: $9.25 each
Old-Fashioned Victorian Scatter Garden
Oh, to be able to walk outside and gather a wild-flower bouquet! This nostalgic envelope contains an assortment of twenty-six rare and almost extinct seeds. The perennials and annuals include Scarlet Flax, Dame's Rocket, Partridge Pea, Bergamot, Bundleflower, Larkspur, Queen Anne's Lace, Gayfeather, Pitcher Sage... and other hardy and tolerant blossoms selected for bloom through Indian Summer.
The lovely presentation of this garden makes it perfect for tucking inside a note of thanks or remembrance, or just because! It would also be just wonderful as a part of a hostess gift basket.
Made in USA and Imported
Price: $1.95 each
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Postcard Frame
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Oh! How happy we were to find this little postcard frame. It's simple to use and allows you to change your décor at the drop of a postcard from a friend. This fun little frame is easy to use (see the instructions) and is able to hold either vertical or horizontal postcards!
Uniquely designed by Armin Metzger, this handy frame works in just about any room. The frame's outside dimensions are 5-1/2 by 7-1/4 inches. The frame opening is 3-3/4 by 6 inches.
(The sample postcard is one of our favorites - The Treasure Seekers).
Made in USA Or Imported
Price: $6.25 each
Napkins - Imaginary Men
Design also available as tissues and magnet
What fun for a girlfriend get-together - these Anne Taintor cocktail napkins! The artist combines vintage images and tongue-in-cheek messages in a collage style that seems retro and modern at the same time.
This 5 by 5 inch package of napkins, says it all:
she liked imaginary men best of all
Package of 20
Price $5.95
Napkins - He's an Idiot
she could no longer pretend that he wasn't an idiot
Napkins - More Medication, Please
Image Also Available as a Magnet
more medication, please
Coconut Button Frame
As though buttons made from coconuts aren't unique enough, Vietnamese craftspeople fashioned them into these unique 6 by 6 inch frames. The opening measures approximately 3 inches square. Each frame arrives with a removable picture of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Because these are so natural, they do not arrive with glass.
Price: $18.00 each
Night Light in Paris
Like dreaming of Paris in the moonlight, this elegant nightlight of the Eiffel Tower lit for the evening will certainly charm you. In fact we think it is so like a work off photographic art, that you might want to never turn it off!
Metal Star Card and artwork Holder
While this is officially called a card holder, we use ours to hold just about anything that fits - artwork, calendars, notes, tickets, memories! There are twelve star slots to hold your mementos. Hang several in your studio and create an inspiration wall. It measures about 19 inches high and 3-1/2 inches wide. Alternatively, use one to hold the greeting cards you receive.
17August2007 Updated
Was: $12.95 Now: $6.75 each
Large Milagro Frame
Milagros or Miracles are found in many areas of Latin America and southern Europe and are used to petition the saints for help or protection. Each of these lovely frames is fashioned of wood and painted in matte black. Then, the top is covered with many different silver milagros. Individual milagros are attached by tiny nails hammered into the wood.
Because these frames are handmade, each is unique. The one you receive will include many milagros including some of those representing, among others, leaves, children, hearts, eyes, birds, angels, frogs, women, hands, corn, chiles, houses, and more. Each frame measures about 7 inches by 5 inches and the opening is approximately 2-1/4 by 4-3/8 inches.
The milagros differ in arrangement and assortment. Each frame arrives with a religious picture that can be removed and replaced by bending or removing the picture brads holding it in. The picture is also backed in wood. Hanging hardware is attached at the top, but can be folded out of the way for table or shelf display.
Hecho a Mano en Mexico
(Made in Mexico by Hand)
Price: $58.00
a Fool Moon Nightlight
Amidst the stars at his feet, our jester sits sweetly in a crescent moon, holding his matching scepter with disregard. This sweet night light will charm just about anyone, but we think it especially appropriate in a guest bathroom.
ABC Animals Wall Cards
Alphabet Cards have been on the wall of almost every Nursery School and Kindergarten for many, many years. These charming up-to-date version of everyday ABC word is just perfect for a child’s bedroom or playroom. You can display them loose on a molding or shelf or frame them - all of them or spell out a name, a favorite word or choose your favorites!
This enchanting cards represent many images that have grown familiar in children's literature old and new - of animals domesticated and wild!
The 26 cards arrive tied with a ribbon in a perfectly designed gift box. Cards are 8 by 10 inches and are printed on heavier card stock.
We think these would make delightful covers for your handmade journals and children's memory books.
Made in USA or china
Price: $24.95 per set
Hand-Crafted Aged Tin Angel Mirror
We just fell in love with this hand-crafted aged tin angel holding a mirror! When you gaze into the looking-glass, you'll feel protected by your Guardian Angel! What a perfect accent for a child's bedroom, a powder room or entry way. It will compliment any southwest, Spanish colonial, primitive or rustic theme. Each mirror is made by traditional artisans in the classic style of Mexican tin art. Because it is made by hand, please expect some variation in color, design and size.
Made in Mexico by Hand
Price $42.95 each
ABC Read to Me Wall Cards
This enchanting cards represent many images that have grown familiar in children's literature old and new.
Paris Sewer Manhole Cover Doormat
Paris Sewers were made famous by Victor Hugo in Les Misérables - then famous in the musical of the same name! Now you can pretend to have one of your own with our recycled floor mat - a genuine imitation of a Paris sewer manhole cover. It is two feet in diameter, made of recycled tires and flocked nylon! It is waterproof - use it indoors or out. It is so very attractive and lots lighter than a real manhole cover, so you might even want to hang it on the wall! Perfect for that Francophile who has everything French (or thought so!)
Price: $29.95 each
Beach Fragrance Air Freshener
This fun air freshener captures girlfriends at their best - having fun! and is fragranced with the beach. It reads:
born to be wild
24May2007
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