tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16224210Sat, 31 May 2008 14:36:23 +0000http://www.mpartworks.com/art_for_love_and_life/index.htmnoreply@blogger.com (MP Artworks)Blogger55125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16224210.post-5460648789976469243Sat, 31 May 2008 14:13:00 +00002008-05-31T10:36:23.563-04:00So, the call went something like this: Stressed Out Bride: "Ummm, Hi, MP Artworks? My name is Stressed Out Bride. We ordered our ketubah from you. We got it weeks ago and it was gorgeous, just beautiful, but there's a problem." MP Artworks: "Problem? What can we do for you?" Stressed Out Bride:"Well, my fiance and I are getting married in France, and we just got here and noticed that we don't http://www.mpartworks.com/art_for_love_and_life/2008/05/umm-hi-were-in-france-and-we-need.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mindy K Parker)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16224210.post-2440912918062157183Thu, 22 May 2008 21:16:00 +00002008-05-22T17:34:25.195-04:00There are more and more interfaith couples getting married every day, where one partner is Jewish and the other is not. Often times, the Jewish partner wants to incorporate the Jewish traditions into the wedding, even if they do not have the exact significance in an interfaith context. The ketubah is one such item. OK, so technically it may not be considered a "ketubah" by many, but an http://www.mpartworks.com/art_for_love_and_life/2008/05/whats-interfaith-couple-to-do.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MP Artworks)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16224210.post-3952710011597641156Tue, 20 May 2008 21:10:00 +00002008-05-20T18:05:16.214-04:00artmichelle dwyerketubahlove storyOK, so you say you're just tired of all the traditional ketubah art, that you can't find a ketubah that doesn't look like a 70's stained glass window? We gotcha covered! Check out these new pieces from Michelle Dwyer. There are 3 new ketubah pieces, each in several color variations, and I think they just so beautifully combine whimsical beauty with romance. Not sugar-sticky, soap opera romance, http://www.mpartworks.com/art_for_love_and_life/2008/05/new-work-by-michelle-dwyer.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mindy K Parker)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16224210.post-1477364105130281825Tue, 15 Apr 2008 20:53:00 +00002008-04-15T17:19:00.551-04:00partymonthly specialscatsAt the end of February, MP Artworks held its annual office party (yes, we hold ours in February - actually, it's usually in January - we just like to be absolutely clear it's not a Xmas party but just an annual office-fest!) and we decided to do something different.  Now, there's just a few of us at the office - Micah and me, Esta (our General Manager and overall "Quarterback"), KC (or as we callhttp://www.mpartworks.com/art_for_love_and_life/2008/04/having-fun-doing-good-cute-kitties-not.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mindy K Parker)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16224210.post-2894695884655889332Mon, 28 Jan 2008 18:05:00 +00002008-01-28T13:33:21.179-05:00We are really excited to introduce our newest ketuba artist, Doris Katz. Doris was a big Mark Rothko fan and painted in his iconic style of large, transcendent fields of color. These palettes form the background against which the ketubah text is laid. They are beautiful on their own (available as fine art, coming soon!) and of course when a Doris Katz ketubah graces the walls, it will add http://www.mpartworks.com/art_for_love_and_life/2008/01/introducing-our-newest-artist-doris.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MP Artworks)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16224210.post-3967874871719902206Sat, 19 Jan 2008 21:59:00 +00002008-01-19T17:16:55.092-05:00 Yes, we're goin' green, finally! Really, I can't believe we haven't done this before, because personally Micah and I are quite eco-conscious. We share one car, try to walk or bike when we can, recycle like mad and try not to use in the first place when we can (ya know the drill, reusable shopping bags, turning off electronics completely when not in use, etc.). But somehow at work, we just http://www.mpartworks.com/art_for_love_and_life/2008/01/goin-green.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MP Artworks)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16224210.post-1801886864772584045Thu, 13 Dec 2007 15:31:00 +00002007-12-13T11:18:37.598-05:00Hey, did I mention in my last post that MP Artworks is having a year end ketubah and chuppah blow out sale?  Yeah!  KetubahSTUDIO ketubahs are up to 30% off.  Yes, EVERY ketubah is on sale, up to 30%.  And e-chuppah chuppahs are being sold at a 10% discount.  EVERY chuppah.  Check it out, but order by December 31st! Obligatory MP Artworks Link:  Check the sale prices!http://www.mpartworks.com/art_for_love_and_life/2007/12/did-somebody-say-sale.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MP Artworks)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16224210.post-5515065471083903081Wed, 12 Dec 2007 21:32:00 +00002007-12-13T11:17:55.940-05:00I'm sure you're wondering if we fell off the face of the internet. Well, not quite. What really happened was that our Marketing Director, Alison L Roberts, left us for her dream job in Iowa. Yes, Iowa! Not that there's anything wrong with Iowa, but we all wondered what this dream job could be? What could be better than helping amazing couples find the ketubah or chuppah that will make their http://www.mpartworks.com/art_for_love_and_life/2007/12/were-back.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MP Artworks)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16224210.post-115169246593029410Mon, 03 Jul 2006 17:05:00 +00002006-07-03T13:10:03.096-04:00Long time, no blogging! (YIKES!) It's a holiday weekend -- and half of the U.S. is playing hooky today -- but we wanted to be sure the word was out about the monthly ketubah specials for July! Each of the ketubah designs selected for this month's sale, "Celebrating the Wellspring of Our Tradition," feature themes related to the Bible and Israel or incorporate the Star of David into their http://www.mpartworks.com/art_for_love_and_life/2006/07/july-2006-ketubah-specials.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MP Artworks)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16224210.post-114416838265929504Tue, 04 Apr 2006 16:11:00 +00002006-04-04T12:39:44.570-04:00Good afternoon! (Or "Good morning," depending on where you are located.) It's time for some new ketubah specials! This month, we're showcasing some popular works by ketubah artists Claire Carter, Millie Marnin and Michelle Sider. How do you receive 20% off the ketubah designs listed below? Just order them between April 1 and April 30, 2006. (No coupons or codes are necessary. The pages linked http://www.mpartworks.com/art_for_love_and_life/2006/04/april-2006-ketubah-specials.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MP Artworks)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16224210.post-113407444860681958Mon, 20 Mar 2006 19:22:00 +00002006-03-20T14:26:11.196-05:00I wanted to thank you because your staff has made this process so easy. You have a well designed web accessible order form and your customer service staff have been extremely helpful and informative. I would definitely recommend you to any of my friends/ family. Thank you again! Kerry Categories: ketubah, testimonialhttp://www.mpartworks.com/art_for_love_and_life/2006/03/nice-words-from-nice-people-205.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MP Artworks)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16224210.post-113407438174909956Mon, 13 Mar 2006 18:15:00 +00002006-03-13T13:19:07.216-05:00I also want to thank you guys for such wonderful service. From the moment I decided to order from you, I was able to get fast and courteous service on the telephone and there was always someone to answer my questions… We absolutely love our Ketubah and look forward to it owning a prominent spot in our home after the wedding. Lori Obligatory MP Artworks Link: Read more "kind words!" Categories:http://www.mpartworks.com/art_for_love_and_life/2006/03/nice-words-from-nice-people-204.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MP Artworks)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16224210.post-114176142245500453Tue, 07 Mar 2006 19:43:00 +00002006-03-07T15:21:32.766-05:00Micah's been very, very busy... as you'll see from the list of brand-new, Spring 2006 releases. Be sure to check them out! New ketubah designs and fine art works by Micah Parker: - Twilight in the Clouds Available in the following formats: - ketubah (ketubahSTUDIO) - fine art (including Collector's Ed., Gift Ed. and Museum Poster) - Beginning and End Available in the following formats: - http://www.mpartworks.com/art_for_love_and_life/2006/03/new-art-from-micah-parker.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MP Artworks)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16224210.post-114124326717985698Wed, 01 Mar 2006 19:10:00 +00002006-03-01T15:01:07.263-05:00It's March 1 and time for some new ketubah specials! This month, we have a theme -- "One Heritage, Many Traditions" -- that celebrates the diversity of the Jewish people. You will receive 20% off the regular retail prices of the ketubah designs listed in this entry as long as you order them between March 1 and March 31, 2006. (Included on this list, you'll find some favorites by our founding http://www.mpartworks.com/art_for_love_and_life/2006/03/march-2006-ketubah-special-one.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MP Artworks)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16224210.post-113959145120945535Fri, 10 Feb 2006 17:01:00 +00002006-02-10T12:11:30.666-05:00MP Artworks' ketubahSTUDIO (formerly e-ketubah) and ketubah4less were mentioned in "When I Do Just Won't Do," an article by Pearl Salkin in today's edition of THE JEWISH JOURNAL OF GREATER LOS ANGELES. The piece gives a brief overview of how today's couples are putting new spins on ancient traditions. Categories: ketubah, ketubot, news, newspaperhttp://www.mpartworks.com/art_for_love_and_life/2006/02/mp-artworks-in-jewish-journal.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MP Artworks)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16224210.post-113882772527199686Wed, 01 Feb 2006 20:45:00 +00002006-02-01T16:02:05.310-05:00It's the first of the month, and that means it's time for a new batch of ketubah specials! From February 1 through February 28, receive a 20% discount on selected ketubah designs (detailed immediately below) by fine artists Skip Dyrda, Jessica Fine and Ruth Karp. Skip Dyrda - Doors of Life - Iris Reflections - Our Gift - Where You Will Go Jessica Fine - Garden of Dreams - Light of My Life - http://www.mpartworks.com/art_for_love_and_life/2006/02/february-2006-monthly-ketubah-specials.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MP Artworks)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16224210.post-113407431681363399Mon, 23 Jan 2006 17:29:00 +00002006-01-23T12:29:50.400-05:00Kicking off the week with some more kind words... We received our Ketubah today. It is so beautiful, we love it. Thank you so very much, You guys are the best. Thomas and Natalie Obligatory MP Artworks Link: Testimonials Categories: ketubah, testimonialshttp://www.mpartworks.com/art_for_love_and_life/2006/01/nice-words-from-nice-people-203.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MP Artworks)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16224210.post-113407425021281169Thu, 19 Jan 2006 19:36:00 +00002006-01-20T15:51:50.633-05:00Happy Thursday! Here's another one... Thank you very much! We just framed and hung our ketubah and it is so beautiful. We received many compliments and it will always be my pleasure to refer your company, as whomever I had contact with there was wonderful. Helene Categories: ketubah, testimonialshttp://www.mpartworks.com/art_for_love_and_life/2006/01/nice-words-from-nice-people-202.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MP Artworks)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16224210.post-113407417362342211Mon, 09 Jan 2006 18:22:00 +00002006-01-09T13:24:52.110-05:00Year two of our blog, and we've got more comments from happy clients. Take a look... The ketubah just arrived and looks fantastic!!! You've been great - thank you so much. Mike Obligatory MP Artworks Link: More "Nice Words" Categories: ketubah, testimonialshttp://www.mpartworks.com/art_for_love_and_life/2006/01/nice-words-from-nice-people-201.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MP Artworks)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16224210.post-113649696730865589Thu, 05 Jan 2006 21:22:00 +00002006-01-05T16:38:34.116-05:00We're kicking off 2006 with ketubah specials on some popular designs by Michelle Dwyer, Michele Rainer and Eve Rosin. Just order any of the designs listed in this entry from January 1 through January 31 to receive 20% the regular retail price! Michelle Dwyer - Brilliant Affection - Cherished Adoration II - Endless Devotion - Paragon II Michele Rainer - Always Clear Skies - Crape Myrtle http://www.mpartworks.com/art_for_love_and_life/2006/01/january-2006-monthly-ketubah-specials.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MP Artworks)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16224210.post-113407407036977496Mon, 12 Dec 2005 21:15:00 +00002005-12-12T16:16:57.343-05:00It's been a (long!) while since we've showcased any of the e-mails that have landed in our inbox. In the next few weeks, we're going to make up for some lost time... There are few things more frustrating than feeling as if you have to compromise on the art you want to have the text you need. Needless to say, that's not something you have to worry about with us, since you can mix and match almosthttp://www.mpartworks.com/art_for_love_and_life/2005/12/nice-words-from-nice-people-104.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MP Artworks)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16224210.post-113347444956923580Thu, 01 Dec 2005 21:46:00 +00002005-12-02T14:34:02.736-05:00Each wedding (or anniversary) celebration is different. Some are boisterous. Others are solemn. All are meaningful. With that in mind, we are showcasing ketubot in a diverse array of styles that all -- in one way or another -- celebrate life and love. Receive 20% off December’s featured ketubahSTUDIO designs, listed just below, when they are ordered between Dec. 1 and Dec. 31, 2005. And some http://www.mpartworks.com/art_for_love_and_life/2005/12/decembers-ketubah-special-celebrations.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MP Artworks)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16224210.post-113095979417205910Wed, 02 Nov 2005 19:23:00 +00002005-11-02T14:29:54.183-05:00The wild and crazy weather conditions of the last few months haven’t really affected us (so far), but they have affected a number of our clients. One client was to have been married in New Orleans, and her ketubah was pretty far along in the production process. Then Katrina hit. We noted her location, flagged her ketubah and checked in with her. Long story short, she let us know her alternate http://www.mpartworks.com/art_for_love_and_life/2005/11/neither-rain-nor-sleet-nor-hurricanes.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MP Artworks)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16224210.post-113081203245334643Tue, 01 Nov 2005 15:00:00 +00002005-11-01T10:16:13.103-05:00The air feels crisp. Colors seem a little more vibrant. It is finally time for summer to give way to fall. The ketubot we are showcasing for November celebrate the colors and textures of autumn – and the annual progression of the seasons – in unexpected ways, with artistic styles ranging from expressionism to trompe l'oeil. Receive 20% off November’s featured ketubahSTUDIO designs, listed justhttp://www.mpartworks.com/art_for_love_and_life/2005/11/novembers-ketubah-specials-change-of.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MP Artworks)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16224210.post-112811229641259630Fri, 30 Sep 2005 20:08:00 +00002005-09-30T16:32:46.233-04:00Before we embark upon the weekend, I thought you might like a look at October's specials! We're continuing last month's (early) "New Year's" celebration, this time focusing on 12 ketubah designs that juxtapose new artistic directions with traditional themes. You'll receive 20% off this month's selected ketubahSTUDIO designs (listed immediately below), if you place your order between October 1http://www.mpartworks.com/art_for_love_and_life/2005/09/octobers-monthly-ketubah-special-happy.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MP Artworks)