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Poetry in Motion; Why the Wind Spinner Looks So Good
by ironstop on Aug 31, 2010
“The difference between pretty and beautiful is this – pretty is temporary, where beauty is eternal.” Make no mistake; the wind spinner is not an accident of geometry and optics, no mere trinket to be thrown away carelessly. These pieces of artwork are crafted with precision, with care, with love. They are beautiful in and of themselves, creating cherished memories and encapsulating all that can go right when technology melds with passionate creativity.
While most of the gift items out today resemble something from our childhood, the wind spinner brings something different to the table. Its ingenuity and simplistic design carry a weight that other products couldn’t afford; the ability to inspire. I’ve lost hours gazing at them as they spin, entranced and lost in thought. They’re simply grand for getting lost in thought with something so blissfully creative and that makes them beautiful. They go well with any set of home décor, they blend in or contrast and...Read More >>
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Trials and Tribulations; Why Should You Get A Wind Spinner?
by ironstop
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