Over the years we have been fortunate in our associations with creative people and their various business. We would like to share with you some of the amazing people with whom we work. Enjoy meeting some of the “fun” companies, suppliers, and artists that make what we do so much easier.

Note: The top display photo is a collection of work provided by hand painted tile artist, Magda L. Csihás. See further examples of her work below.

Hand Painted Tile by Magda Csihás
Magda Csihás has produced countless designs of her own creation on tile and other objects. Her well-known Casitas©, the trademark of her hand painted work, is a representation of little houses and villages composed of individually glazed tile chips adhered to a hand painted tile background, creating an exceptional tridimensional effect. All tiles and vessels are coated with high-fire glazes to ensure beauty and permanence and ready for display or use. The designs are original, with some based on religious and ethnic motifs from various cultures around the world. Their uniqueness guarantees that although similar, no two are alike, so you’ll have the only one of its kind. Pricing varies: 6”x6” tiles are $36.00 to $48.00, 4”x4” tiles start at $24.00, and Pyramid boxes are $58.00. Also available are mugs, plates and bowls. (shipping, tax, insurance, and handling charges are extra.) For more info, please contact her at: www.magdacsihas.com

Serious Media
This web site, Fire Gems Studio was implemented by DM Cunningham, designer and owner of Serious Media. Log onto www.seriousmedia.net if you’re looking for the right firm to assist in your marketing and advertising needs!

Feng Shui Works with Alison Schockner
Feng Shui Works offers an eclectic series of classes that look at space from an energetic point of view. You can gain basic Feng Shui knowledge, delve into the psychology of space clearing and clutter control, or let your creative side play by designing your own Feng Shui art piece. Alison offers free public lectures throughout the city and teaches at North West Vista College as well as the San Antonio Board of Realtors. She is also available for private consultations either in person or long distance through email and telephone for those of you out of town. Alison can be reached locally at 210-732-7439 or call Toll Free at 1-877-732-7439. Her web site is www.fengshuiworks.com

Heritage Glass, Inc.
Heritage Glass has a wide selection of beadmaking supplies, glass, books and videos, kilns, and findings all available on-line. Their fantastic “starter kits” and wide selection of tools are wonderful for beginning the exciting craft of glass bead making and beginner to advanced classes are offered throughout the year at 1418 Timberwood Trail, New Braunfels, Texas, 78132. Molly Heynis, owner of Heritage Glass, Inc. has set up a detailed web site at www.heritageglass.com, or simply email her at molly@heritageglass.com. The staff at Heritage is so helpful and experienced, give them a call at 1-830-629-5956 and don’t forget to enquire about quantity discounts.

JJ Martin Studio
This San Antonio based studio was created by writer and photographer, Jennifer Martin. Jennifer's recent book, Star Child: A Mother's Journey Through Grief is now available through her publisher, www.iUniverse.com, www.BarnesandNoble.com, and www.Amazon.com. The first chapter and endorsements of “Star Child” can be viewed on her website, www.jjmartinstudio.com. Soon she will also showcase her line of greeting cards and photographic prints (including a new series of photographs as shown above, from San Miguel de Allende, Mexico). Jennifer and her studio welcomes your comments. You may contact her at Jennifer@JJMartinStudio.com

Spirit Wind Love Flutes
In 1990, Stephen DeRuby purchased his first flute from Tom White Eagle, and his journey began, he started playing and making flutes of his own design. At Spirit Wind, Stephen not only creates Native American flutes, he composes, records, and produces his own music using various ethnic acoustic instruments. While creating the Fire Gems Studio web site, Debbie discovered an album entitled Sacred Spaces, and a song entitled "Opening," all created by Stephen DeRuby. She was so inspired by its beauty, it is now the inspirational music heard when our Fire Gem's home page opens. We urge you to visit Stephen's web site at www.deruby.com, hear more of his visionary music, and see how he honors the teachings of the Native American culture.