All Mighty Words

Author: Janet R.

An expectant mom is soon to give birth, having a new baby is a life changing event for her. Family member and friends are expecting too, and perhaps they want to give memorable gifts for the coming of the newborn child. However, it isn’t always as easy to find ideal gifts - especially for an infant - that are not common, or shall we say “unique” that can make a favorable impact. With so many varieties to choose from, it is a real challenge as to how and what to pick. Consider the following helpful gift ideas:

Personalized Gifts

Personalized infant products and supplies are always best. Most parents as well as parents’ friends and other family members think of giving personalized items to welcome a child, because of the fact that these gifts are not just practical, but can also give a sense of thoughtfulness and adoration. You may think that finding personalized gifts can be very tough, but if you find fun and enjoyment while shopping for cute and clever newborn pieces, chances are you will find what you are looking for. Most of personalized babies’ stuff are found at specialty stores, but you could also shop at online stores for a wider selection.

Different choices for personalized items await you, from very simple to very exquisite. You may find personalized newborn clothing like shirts, beddings and blankets, bibs, socks, hats and other layettes. Consider a Personalized Organic Thermal Baby Blanket that can make a beautiful, healthy and personalized blanket, and a sweet gift to warm your precious one. Other clothing options are personalized infant caps, monogram sweaters, burp cloth sets, pillow and blanket sets and more.

Another personalized gifts for newborn babies are personalized furniture like theme flip stools, personalized stuffed and teething toys, picture frames, feeding wares and the like.

Baby Gift Basket

A baby gift basket is another great option to welcome a child with a more fun and festive atmosphere. Gift baskets are abundant surprises not just for the baby alone but also for the parents. A usual baby gift basket is filled with different products and supplies for infants. It can have a compilation of clothing, baby food, toys and the like. Although gift baskets are known to be made from a real basket, you could also use other container options to hold numerous gift items, such as laundry baskets, medium size plastic jars, pail or a baby bath tub, or even a bucket.

Gift baskets can also include special treats for mom and dad. Apart from their infant’s supplies, you can also add spa products to pamper the strained body of the new mom. Also, books and magazines for good parenting are ideal, where new parents are guided with reliable articles and advices for their new role in raising their child - an ideal new mom gift. You may opt for a Maie Baby Girl Gift Basket to greet a baby girl! A festive present with a delicate floral design that gives classy and upscale appeal for your pretty little girl. It features different unique essentials from popular Baby Dry Goods line.

Author: Brent McNutt

Your friend, siblings or even your boyfriend’s birthday is fast approaching but you still don’t have any wonderful gift idea that would not leave you totally broke. Don’t panic. There are so many items that you could buy that would make your loved ones give a huge smile and at the same time won’t cost you an arm and leg. All you have to do is have a great eye, patience, imagination and creativity in finding and making the perfect gift for the upcoming birthday. Also, we have come up with several gift ideas that you would find handy in buying or preparing for that gift you would like to give. Make this birthday extra special by adding some personalize touches to your inexpensive gift.

1. Clothing. Is your loved one a nurse or maybe a physical therapist? Is he working on an office where strict formal attire is required? Then maybe its time to help your loved one update his wardrobe. Examine his landau men’s scrubs or uniforms if he has a full one week supply or if several pieces are already faded and needs replacement. Then you may want to buy discount landau scrubs or suits on line which will give you some savings and at the same time, you need not give out your cash. All of the expense will be charged to your credit card and the goods will be delivered right at your doorstep. For sure, your loved one will always use your gift. This is practical and very budget conscious that will not leave you broke.

2. Hand made Cards. Gone are the days when you could see someone

giving out hand made cards. Commercialized cards are now flourishing hence personal touches are minimized. Why don’t you make a hand made card and make this card really represent your birthday celebrant. Cut pictures from the magazines and also some striking words that describes your loved one and paste it to the card board. Express what you feel and make this card show how much you value him that you will exert effort just to see him smile.

3. Compilation of Music. There are so many free music on line wherein you could download the songs without paying anything. Cerate a soundtrack that describe him or the story of his life and include his favorite tracks. Burn the music compilation on a compact disk and include pictures on the cover of the disk. Wrap it on a specialty paper and put a huge ribbon. Anyone who would receive this knows how much effort you put into it.

4. Picnic under the Moonlight. Go the extra mile and cook his favorite foods. Invite him to have dinner under the moon. You may have your picnic at your backyard or in the park and enjoy the silence of the night and the twinkling of the stars. You may also bring a mini radio for some singing. For sure, this birthday will be a memorable one.

Author: Mike Allen

Im sure we have all been in a position where we have been invited to a wedding for a close friend and have no idea what the perfect wedding gift might be. Its not always clear what each couple might need, so here are a few tips to help you find a gift that will have personal meaning and will provide your friends with something that they can actually use.
Use the registry list. Most couples when getting married will have taken a few steps to help those who will be attending their wedding find gifts that they will need to get started with life. For couples who are young and have not been down the marriage route, their list might be pretty extensive. Ranging from kitchen materials to bathroom supplies, their list could provide you with more than enough choices to find something especially for them.
Understand their personalities. If you know the couple well enough you wont have a problem finding them a gift that matches their personalities. This is important because everyone who has traveled down the road of marriage received a gift that had nothing to do with the style you were going after. A gift that seemed like it had been purchased with someone else in mind. It doesnt have to be something extravagant, but rather something simple that goes along with the style your friends have in mind.
Keep it simple. Just because your best friend is getting married, doesnt mean you have to provide the world for them. It is very easy to think that the amount you spend represents how you feel about these individuals. That isnt always the case, in fact providing your friends with something that carries sentimental value and brings back memories of the past might just do the trick. This is a way for you to give a gift from the heart, rather than from you wallet.
Have fun with it. When you are out shopping for the perfect wedding gift, enjoy the experience. You are already doing something by being out there shopping for them. You are spending time thinking of how you can make them happy and give them your best wishes in their journey of marriage

Author: Scott Parham

Jewelry has always been the best companion of women. With the invention of the wrist watch, women became attracted to this new form of accessory. Over time, it was not uncommon for women to wear their new erist watches in business environments, sporting events, and parties. Of all brands of women’s watches, Rolex stands out as one of the most popular brands.

Lady Rolex watches are unique and beautifully crafted to perfection. Most of the women’s watches are made from solid 18k yellow gold, white gold or platinum. Precious stones such as diamonds, rubies, emeralds and many more are also used, making them a perfect jewelry gift for women.

Rolex manufactures a wide range of women’s watches that can suit the taste and style of any woman. Some of the most popular models of Rolex lady are the following:

•    Ladies Stainless Steel Silver Diamond Dial Rolex Oyster Perpetual: fFeatures a stainless steel case, though some models may also feature 18k white gold or yellow gold case. It has been one of the most recognizable women’s watches. Its major attraction is the stainless steel Oyster bracelet which gives a sporty look. It also features a silver diamond dial with 11 round cut diamonds set in 18k white gold and 18k white gold smooth bezel.

•    Ladies MOP Diamond Dial Rolex Super President: This model is truly special because of its Italian-made 18k Yellow Gold President bracelet, embedded with 232 sparkling diamonds. The bracelet is very striking. The case is made of 18k yellow gold with a gold crown and diamond lugs. Its added charm is the beadset diamond bezel with 30 round cut diamonds set in yellow gold and a mother of pearl diamond dial with 10 round cut diamonds. Other popular dial colors are champagne, silver and white gold.

•    Ladies Two Tone Black Stick Dial Fluted Bezel Rolex Datejust: Of all the ladies Fluted Bezel Rolex Datejust models, this model is the most popular one. The case is made of stainless steel with 18k yellow gold crown. Its 18k yellow gold & stainless steel Jubilee bracelet provides a classy look.

•    Ladies Two Tone Oyster MOP Diamond Dial Beadset Bezel Rolex Datejust: The mother of pearl diamond dial with 10 round cut diamonds set in 18k yellow gold really gives it a glamorous look. Its 18k yellow gold and stainless steel oyster bracelet is an attractive feature.

If you are looking for some elegant women’s watches, nothing can be better than a Rolex watch. Now, it has become possible to own a Rolex at wholesale prices. Melrose Jewelers offers pre-owned, authentic Rolex wristwatches at highly affordable rates. Each watch is inspected, adjusted, tested, refinished, refurbished, parts replaced, if necessary, and overhauled according to Rolex standards. They also offer other accessories such as gold band, diamond band and bezels for your Rolex.

Author: Scott Parham

Rolex is a leading name in the luxury watch industry. For over a century, the brand has been a distinguished symbol of performance and prestige. With as many as twenty eight affiliates and more than four thousand super skilled watchmakers working from over one hundred countries, Rolex continues to expand its saga of achievement and innovation. These watches provide the ultimate style statement as an accessory. Rolex adds a touch of class to the wearer’s style, and is more than just a watch. Over 200 small and delicate parts put together by hand in more than a year, ensure that Rolex remains the epitome of precision in the watch industry.

However, perfection comes for a price and so do Rolex watches. To own a Rolex, you either have to be a celebrity or a millionaire. But hold your breath! Now, authentic pre-owned Rolex watches are available with Melrose Jewelers at wholesale rates, for both men and women.
It is said that diamonds are women’s best friends…and when they come fitted in their watches; it’s like an icing on the cake. Rolex has a very large variety of ladies watches that you may give to the woman of your of dreams… and eventually impress her thoroughly.

Ladies Rolex Jewelry Watches are carefully crafted masterpieces that have been made to accentuate the beauty and sensuousness of a woman’s forearms. Delicately fitted diamonds on pure gold adds to the speciality of these watches. The expertise of the watchmaker is evident from the complex designs that have been executed with so much perfection.
The array of watches that can give your love life the most heady boost include:

•    Ladies Rolex Super Presidents
•    Ladies Rolex Presidents
•    Ladies Rolex Datejusts
•    Ladies Two Tone Jubilee Rolex Datejusts
•    Ladies Stainless Steel Jubilee Rolex Datejusts
•    Ladies Two Tone Oyster Rolex Datejust

With years of experience and worthy craftsmen, Melrose Jewelers presents you with the most exclusive preowned Rolex ladies watches. Their world renowned polishers ensure that each and every watch looks brand new. And what more? All these watches can be obtained with a single click on their www.melrosejewelers.com. Once ordered the watches reach you in a time span of 3-4 days, and a one year warranty is included on every watch sold.

So, next time you decide to give some thing to that one special lady in your life, give her Rolex, so that she feels nothing less than a celebrity while keeping track of time!!

Author: rakesh

What is it about leather that just makes something nicer? Everyone has their own reason to love leather; but, one thing that finds common grounds among all the leather lovers is its ability to look classy effortlessly. When you give someone a ‘Leather Photo Album’ it is the perfect classy gift!  Leather makes no loud statements and no over-the-top claims, its subtlety speaks for itself because class is what leather says. That’s why leather gifts shine with unmatched class

Have Leather? Got Taste.

A leather buyer will never pass off as an impulsive, thoughtless, or carefree buyer. When you buy leather you not only exhibit your sense of style but are also tagged as ‘the one with taste’. When gift hunting for the boss, you pick up a ‘Leather Journal’ with a message saying “as you write, we learn” he/she will not only be impressed, but will also appreciate your eye for good taste.

Leather Speaks Louder

Leather has another unique feature, when bought as a gift for someone it speaks on your behalf to the receiver. When you gift your colleague a ‘Leather Gift for the Office or for Travel,’ like a leather desk pad, a leather portfolio, a leather luggage tag, or maybe a leather key fob, it speaks of your appreciation. When you gift a chef friend a ‘Leather Menu’ it speaks for how well you understand the demands of his work. When you gift your ‘soon to be married’ best friend a ‘Leather Guest Book’ it speaks of how you wish all the guests to praise the hospitality. When you gift your golf-lover granddad a ‘Leather Golf Log’ it speaks for how much you respect his love for the game and your wishes for him to play forever.  When you gift a friend a leather photo album for the photos you took together, it shows your love of the memories.  Leather is priceless because it carries unspoken emotions, and it shows that you cared enough to find the perfect, unique gift.

Leather it Your Way

Think it doesn’t get any better? Well, even though leather can surprise and impress all on its own, it can still be even better. We, ‘Leather Keepsakes’ have found a way. With leather already slated as the ideal gift in every season and for every reason, we have only added to the reasons. You can now personalize your leather gifts with a custom engraving! Initials, names, sayings, and even a company logo can now be engraved in the leather, so they are not only classy but personalized as well. We use state-of-the-art laser technology to engrave right into the leather, and all the engravings are done in our factory, right here in the USA.

When giving a gift, make it unforgettable; leather makes that possible…each and every time!

Author: Peter Gitundu

I strolled the streets looking for a gift for my girlfriend. In my mind I was wondering what could probably impress her. It was her graduation and I could not figure out what to get her. On a previous occasion, I had bought her a dress which turned out to be tiny and she didn’t like it that much.

As I was passing a flower vendor, i stopped, looked at the flowers and noticed they were very beautiful and with a romantic scent. A thought crossed my mind that i needed flowers for my girlfriend. I stared at them and I said aloud,” I must be crazy.” The vendor had heard what I said; she asked me what the occasion was. I told her. She told me that flowers would be great so I went ahead and choose for her the best.

It’s the first time I gave real flowers to my girlfriend. She was certainly surprised to see the flowers as shown by her exclamation of admiration, glowing eyes and big beam. You know, after about a year we’ve been together it’s the very first bunch of flowers I had given her. It’s funny because she just loved to carry the flowers in her hands so much that she was holding the flowers so tightly all the way along. I was actually very thrilled by her positive reception of the flowers.

Months passed after this event and due to the reception that I received, I decided to surprise her even more. I did a little investigation and I found that I could actually book flowers for my girlfriend online and have them sent to her. There are florists’ services on the internet. Through them you can choose and buy flowers.

by Jane Bluestein, Ph.D.

“I love you”. Can any words possibly sound sweeter or offer greater comfort? Is any statement more natural–or necessary–between a parent and child? In many families, these words come easily. But if you grew up never hearing them, saying “I love you” may feel somewhat unnatural to you. Or if members of your family used loving statements to control or manipulate, you may be very uncomfortable using them with your own children.

Many families either don’t communicate loving feelings very often or they communicate them in destructive ways. A counselor friend once told me she was appalled to discover that some of her clients had never heard the words, “I love you” from their parents: “I couldn’t imagine parents who couldn’t say ‘I love you’ to their children, probably because I grew up hearing it all the time. But in the middle of my shock and self-righteousness, I realized that in my family, that statement was always loaded with expectations for me to do something. Most of the time when my parents said ‘I love you’ they would stand there and wait for us to say ‘I love you, too’. So that statement always came off as a solicitation, rather than an expression of how they really felt about us.”

If either of these extremes describe your upbringing, chances are, you aren’t using loving statements as often–or as “cleanly”–as you might. A few simple guidelines can help.

Let’s hear it! We all need to hear loving statements from people we care about. It may be easy to assume that your kids know you love them. After all, you do love them and you probably do a lot of loving things for them. That’s important.

But feeling love for someone is not the same as expressing it. Nor is doing loving things. Loving feelings and loving behaviors are not loving words–and those are important, too.

If you find it hard to get the words out of your mouth, either from lack of familiarity or fear of rejection, start slowly. A parent in one of my workshops confessed to practicing on the dog for a few days before she could get up the nerve to try it out on her kids! Another started by writing love notes to her children, sneaking them into their lunch bags or under their pillows. Both reported such a strong, positive response from their children, that saying “I love you” came much more easily after that.

Let’s hear it some more. None of this “I-told-you-I-love-you-in-1985″ stuff, OK? This isn’t like going to the dentist twice a year. So maybe it’s still not easy to say, even with the practice and little successes. Maybe hearing “I love you” even gives your kids the creeps (this is more age specific than anything else and less likely to happen if you don’t say it in front of his entire 5th grade class). Say it anyhow. As a gift to yourself, communicate your love daily. At least.

Keep it simple! “I love you” is a complete sentence. We don’t need to tie our feelings for a person to the person’s behavior. In fact, whenever we connect it to something the other person has done, “I love you” becomes a statement of conditional caring.

“I love you when you make your bed”, or “I love you when you make the honor roll”, suggest that you love your child because of his behavior or accomplishment. It also suggests that the love wouldn’t be there–or be quite the same–if the child hadn’t made the bed or the grades. (Don’t you love your kid in either case?) You can still be excited and happy about the behavior, but avoid communicating that your loving feelings for your child exist because he’s doing what pleases you.

“I love you”. Period.

No “buts” about it! By the same token, watch the tendency to use “I love you” as a lead-in to a confrontation about something your child has done that you find disturbing. If you need to address the child’s behavior or set a boundary, by all means do so. But deal with the behavior–not the worth of the child, or your feelings for him or her.

If the child needs to clean her room or miss the movie because her chores were not done, deal with the situation, not your feelings. You don’t need to say, “I love you but…” to soften the blow. Your feelings are not an issue here.

Besides, because of the way the brain processes the words we hear, whatever you say before the word “but” automatically gets canceled out anyhow. (In other words, if you say, “I love you, but your room is a mess,” all the child ends up hearing is, “Your room is a mess.”)

Using “but” in the same sentence as “I love you” is confusing and manipulative. As in the previous example, this type of statement suggests that the child is only lovable conditionally. Cut to the chase. Avoid tying the feelings you express to the way the child is acting–good or bad.

No expectations. Say “I love you” because you want to say “I love you.” Say it because you feel love toward the person you’re talking to. Say it because it feels good to say it.

“I love you” is a powerful statement and lots of times it will evoke a loving response from the recipient. But attaching an expectation for a response to the statement is a set-up–both for you and the other person. If the expectation is there, your child will know it. If he does respond, it will probably be to avoid guilt or conflict rather than genuine, spontaneous caring. Is that what you really want?

If your children haven’t learned how to say “I love you” yet, it’s OK to tell them that you need to hear those three little words sometimes, too. Then give them some space to risk, practice and learn. By far their best lessons will come from your own unconditional modeling.

Turn the love inward. Next to unconditional love, the best gift you can give another person is the love you give yourself! In fact the ability to love, appreciate and care for yourself is essential to healthy, loving relationships with others.

So, look in the mirror. Look into your eyes. Say “I love you.” No “buts.” No qualifiers. Say it out loud. Say it often. Mean it.

What better way to affirm how worthwhile and lovable you are. And what better way to practice one of the most basic, most precious and important parenting skills there is.

When your children aren’t very loving…

“I HATE YOU, MOMMY!”

OK. You’re really working hard on your boundaries and recognize that sometimes responsible parenting means saying “no” to your child’s request for Milk Duds for dinner or a plea for a 4 a.m. curfew. If your child is doing her job, you can count on her to occasionally resist you efforts at setting even reasonable limits. And sometimes that means she is going to fight dirty, especially if it’s worked in the past.

“I HATE YOU, MOMMY!”

Nothing will trigger anger, shame, shock and a sense of inadequacy faster than this statement. It’s hard to hear someone you love tell you that he hates you and not take it rather personally. Children know this. They figure out, often at a very early age, that this is a short-cut to a lot of attention (negative attention though it may be) and often to getting their own way.

So, how do you respond?

It’s actually pretty simple–at least on paper. First of all, resist the temptation to talk about how this statement “really hurts me and brings up all my abandonment and inadequacy issues.” Sure, tell your therapist or your sponsor, but don’t dump on your 4-year-old. (Even if your children happen to have degrees in psychiatry, do you really want to make them responsible for your feelings? They’re not, you know, and the burden can be overwhelming even for healthy, well-adjusted adults with excellent personal boundaries!)

Instead, acknowledge the feelings behind the statement: “You sound pretty angry,” “You’re upset about that’” or even “I understand.”

Disengage–especially if you find yourself getting upset. Watch out for the temptation to hurt back. Saying “I hate you too, sometimes!” may be exactly what you are feeling at the moment, but it won’t help you, your child or your relationship for you to become a 4-year-old who is acting out. If you need some support, encouragement, reassurance or understanding, call on your adult resources.

And leave the door open for further discussions with your child at a later, and calmer, time: “Let’s talk about this in a little bit.”

If you are able to stay “unhooked” and refuse to change your mind because your child has said that she hates you, she’s far less likely to continue using this statement to manipulate your feelings and behaviors. Plus, you’ll be able to hang onto the idea that you’re still a wonderful and lovable person–no matter what your kids say!

*Yes this works on Daddies, too.

By: Leilani Fisher

There are so many options today for destination weddings but planning a Hawaii destination wedding gives you so much without having to leave the country. Beautiful scenery and wonderful weather are a start but the local Hawaiian spirit and breathtaking beaches and views make Hawaii the perfect choice.

Hawaii does have white sandy beaches where couples may find it more intimate and romantic to say, “I do”. If not, it could be on a traditional location like the Maui chapel. Make the right choice; it does not matter for as long as you are bound by love.

Then, once you have chosen the suitable location for the wedding, it is equally important to do the proper paperwork to make everything legal - this you may take time to do yourselves. First, contact the Honolulu Marriage License Office, State Department of Health Building, 1250 Punchbowl St., Honolulu at 808/586-4545 or 4544. They will answer with a brochure, “Getting Married”, and then direct you to a marriage-licensing agent most accessible to you. This agent will direct you to licensed people who conduct ceremonies. Another option is to check out the local newspaper.

Finding local wedding professionals is easy with the Internet. Check out wedding planning sites such as www.bridesclub.com or www.Hawaii-weddings.com to find a list of vendors. Depending on your budget you will find vendors who can accommodate you.

Choosing a package for Hawaii destination weddings has no limitations concerning the state of the weather. All year round, Hawaii’s tropical and favorable climate is agreeable for any choice of wedding month. The Hawaiian weather is temperate and there is no need to worry that the natural scenic views would be affected by any weather condition like snow.

Preparing for a Hawaii destination wedding is not too difficult. Once all of the required paperwork has been accomplished, the rest of the preparations would go smoothly. Many types of hotels and resorts offer special wedding reception venues that already include every trapping - decors and flowers and they even provide complimentary wedding cake and champagne. Professional vendors are also included on such wedding packages, sometimes, so that there is no need for the couple to worry about florists, caterers, photographers and souvenirs. It can even be more economical than having a wedding right at your own place.

You can choose to bring your wedding dress with you or find one locally when planning your Hawaii destination wedding. Some brides choose to wait until they’re in Hawaii so they’re sure to find a little white beach dress and matching men’s shirt to bring about the causal look. Or you can find very attractive gowns directly from New York with all the latest high fashion appeal and get married indoor without having to travel with a wedding dress.

Now you already know how to get a Hawaiian wedding of your dreams. But Hawaii has more to offer because it is not just the perfect spot for a memorable wedding but also for a delightful honeymoon of your life. What else could you ask for? Isn’t it that Hawaii destination weddings are worthy to spark a married life?

By: Penny Olson

When designing jewelry, the sky is the limit as far as color choices, stones, shapes and over-all design. But just like a cherry on a sundae or the star on the top of a Christmas tree, no outfit is complete without jewelry.

I would start with making a choice on your bridesmaids dresses. Take your Maid of Honor with you to help you make a decision because usually there are more choices of bridesmaid dresses than there are Wedding gowns in the boutiques. This will help you get some feedback as far as what will work for all of the girls and she can also try some of them on, since they normally look very different on a person than they do on the rack.

Once you have made a decision, make sure that you get a swatch of the fabric so that you have a true reference to the color of the gowns. I would not recommend trying to match the tones in the jewelry by memory, especially if you’d like to go with a similar color scheme. This simple, and not to mention free, tip will make life much easier in the long run.

The next thing you will need to consider is what sort of stones you’d like your girls to wear on the big day. There are quite a lot of choices when it comes to this subject, you can go with semi-precious stones, crystals, pearls or even just a simple pendant on a satin cord. The best place to start is with style of the dresses, taking into consideration the color and the cut of the dress itself.

Then you can decide if you’d like to go with one type and shape of stone for example, crystals or pearls, you can have a single strand or you can also go with a layered look of two or three stands of the same stone. I personally find this very effective and it’s also nice because if you go with a necklace and bracelet that are of a simpler design, your girls will get much more use out of them in the future.

If you are having trouble finding something that will compliment your dresses closely, don’t worry, I find that if you go with a mono-chromatic scheme and put several shades together that are in the same family it will give you a little more interest in the jewelry and you don’t have to be so concerned with having a perfect match. You can view a sampling of Swarovski Crystal colors using a Swarovski Crystal color chart. Also, don’t be afraid to consider other color options when working with hues in this manner. For example, you may find that with a pale green dress, shades of citrine or yellow topaz will look very nice, or even shades of blue. It all depends on the undertones in the fabric.

The last thing to consider is the shapes of the stones that you wish to use. You could go with a single size, like tiny pearls on layered strings for a very feminine and classic look. Or you may want to go with several shapes and sizes that when put together, will make a pattern and create some interest like a Swarovski Crystal Round and Bicone Necklace, this can be very dramatic or just slight variations in the shapes.