Jul 10, 2011
What’s in a Name? Zip, Zip, Zyzyx!By Valencia WoodPikesville.Patch.com

Enter through the gallery doors at Zyzyx! and you’ve walked into a world of beautiful and exquisite handmade jewelry, Judaica, glass, ceramics and furniture.

What’s not to love about this boutique gallery?

There’s unique art, wares and products from all over the world.

“We’ve [my husband and I] have been customers of Zyzyx! for over 18 years,” said Michele Rubin, the owner. The Rubins purchased the store because they wanted to keep it in business and retain its meaningful history.

Generations of mothers, daughters and grandmothers have shopped at this neighborhood mainstay for holiday gifts, anniversary presents, birthday gifts and other gems.

Shoppers can find ceramic plates, glass ornaments, metal art and paintings on one side of the store. Step just a few feet away, and you’re in the Peace Love Shop, Zyzyx!’s little sister shop.

Although the name sounds like an homage to the ’60s, Peace Love is a “tween” girl’s and “fashionista’s” dream world.

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