Bugsy's is a unique little craft and giftware store set in a warm and inviting 'adobe' house. We also have a delightful courtyard at the back of the house. We would like to invite you to come over and have a cup of coffee and browse in this very relaxing atmosophere. Here are a few product lines we carry. CHIMINEA     -Chiminea, or clay firepot, is made in Mexico and at one time a similar design was used by the mnatives for outdoor cooking - The clay heats up quickly and will crack with extreme heat so it is recommended that you think of chiminesa as decorative rather than highly functional. - What you burn in chiminea depends on the fire regulations in your area. - Before burning in the chiminea put a heavy layer of sand on the bottom. Briquettes, fire (presto) logs and wood chips are then put on top of the sand being careful not to have the heat source touching the clay. One presto log burns for at least 4 hours. Candles lit inside the chimineas are wonderful. - Chimineas do not like constant exposure to rain. We put an open umbrella inside the spout during rainy times. -In winter we move the chiminea indoors and use candles. - Enjoy ... they do create a wonderful atmosphehere.     KOKOPELLI Kokopelli has abeen adopted by many cultures from Peru to American Southwest. An ancient time traveller, Kokopelli, with his characteristic humped back and his flute are seen in either pictographic or petrolyphic form throughout prehistoric cultures from around the world. His hump is usually thought of as a bag of seed which he planted wherever he travelled. Navajo legends say Kaokopelli brought their corn seeds. The name Kokopelli is Hopi in origin. The Hopis used flutes in their water ceremomies. Kokopelli is seen as a 'rain priest', hence the water dousers on his head. Some designs depict only two dousers, some many. Kokopelli designs range from simple stick men to complex figures. Some are depicted with phalluses, portraying his fertility god image. In one of the designs Kokopelli is accompanied by a little dog - not often seen. As trickster, healer, fertility figure, messenger, songster, dowser, trader, seed carrier, Kokopelli is one of the most fascinating characters in folklore of the Native Americans. Some in Southwest simply call kokopelli, 'The bringer of joy'. When the Anasazi hundreds of years ago, deep in their red rock canyons heard the haunting and lovely flute melody echoing down the canyon walls, they knew good times were coming. CHILI RISTRA CANDLES     - Made in Taos, New Mexico -Hang your colourful Chili Ristra candles in the room of your choosing. Each candle is individually tied, so when you decide to burn a candle just snip if off and put it in your candle holder. -These candles are quality candles, so burn a long time and leave very little residue.     FRIENDSHIP BALLS In renewing and old English tradition, it is told how a special ornament is traditionally passed back and forth as the occasion arose and exchanged through the years by friends, sisters, and mothers. Ours is filled with luxurious beauty bar of almond soap and body puff bath sponge. Maybe it will be returned with special chocolates, an antique pin, a pretty soap, or an antique handkerchief for drying tears. In any case, use your imagination to fill your friendship ball and pass it back and forth through the years. After all, the real gift inside is the treasure of your friendship. Friendship Ball A ball is a circle No beginning , on end. It keeps us together Like our circle of friends, The treasure inside for just you to see Is the treasure of friendship You have granted to me. FENG SHUI CANDLES     Feng Shui is a way to live harmoniously with the natural environment. Ancient Chinese believe one's fortune is affected by the balance of the five elements... Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, Water. These elements can be generative. Metal can be melted to flow like Water which is needed to sustain growing Wood which burns creating Fire which leaves ash of earth from which is obtained Metal. They can also be destructive. Metal cuts down Wood which draws goodness from the Earth. Earth pollutes Water which extinguishes Fire and Fire meelts Metal. To seek prosperity, good health and happy marriage, one must find out his/her element and locate the enviroment which enhances the generative influence and avoids the destructive impact. One way you can do this is to place the candle that represents the element you need in your office or home in the 'best direction' to make harmony with the environment. For more information drop down to Bugsys and find out if your house is in harmony with your element. These are just a few unique gift ideas! Please drop down to Bugsys, have a cup of coffee and look around in this great little gift store. Home:~About Bugsys:~Gift Registry:~Feature Artist:~ Bugsys Bookie's:~Products:~Photo Gallery:~Whats New: