As the holiday season kicks into gear, finding a gift that stands out can be challenging. Just steps from Wenceslas Square a boutique offering bespoke "jewelry flowers" might be the answer specializes in handcrafted bouquets from silver and gold offering a perfect fusion of nature and elegance a duo passionate about combining art with craftsmanship they have created a collection of intricate metallic wildflowers designed to add beauty and charm to any space "GIYOU flowers are especially for women," Bláha says That’s why they make GIYOU flowers such meaningful gifts." While smaller blooms are popular gifts for women gilded bouquets often find their way into men's offices and studies "Flowers are a universal symbol," Bláha explains. She says the larger golden arrangements “We know it can be quite complicated to choose a present for man.” The company’s signature golden bouquets have become a growing trend with some couples opting for these unique floral arrangements instead of traditional engagement rings "A wonderful tradition is to give a single flower every Christmas," says Bláha these blossoms form a bouquet that tells a powerful human story We call them 'Eternity Flowers.' They embody the essence of a lasting relationship and a lifetime of shared memories." This year, GIYOU is also marketing its flowers as Christmas decorations The elegant gold and silver bouquets can be mixed with live or dried flowers "Silver and golden flowers are perfect for Christmas," Bláha says "They capture the holiday spirit with elegance and craftsmanship For those who want to go beyond the standard selection While single-stemmed flowers are available immediately larger golden arrangements take about two weeks to produce and silver Christmas displays take around one week In addition to flowers, GIYOU also offers hand-painted greeting cards, each adorned with a delicate silver flower, ensuring that every holiday gift is complete with a personal touch "Our flowers are more than gifts," Bláha says from the hands that craft them to the lives they celebrate This is why GIYOU flowers are perfect for the holidays – they fill the season with beauty and meaning." inspired by the rich cultural heritage of Saky a 15th-century Czech village known for its iron ore was captivated by the family’s flourishing garden and envisioned creating floral masterpieces out of precious metals that they start making flowers out of silver and gold for people Her talent as a jeweler soon brought the vision to life Today, GIYOU is gaining international acclaim. In 2025, it plans to showcase its unique jewelry flowers in Japan and open e-shops in Germany and the UK GIYOU’s jewelry flowers are a timeless choice Your morning coffee deserves a great companion. Why not enjoy it with our daily newsletter? News from Czechia, curated insights, and inspiring stories in English. Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights Bitcoin journalist and financial analyst based in London.Follow AuthorJan 24 is now boasting a staggering market cap of approximately $24.8 billion This figure not only eclipses the market cap of major silver ETFs but also reflects investor confidence in bitcoin as a viable investment vehicle​​ The origins of ETFs date back to the early 1990s The investment world has witnessed the evolution of these products from tracking traditional asset classes like stocks and commodities to encompassing digital assets like bitcoin ETFs expanded to include a variety of assets including precious metals like gold and silver It offers investors direct exposure to bitcoin within traditional finance The regulatory approval for bitcoin ETFs has been a journey of gradual acceptance and stringent scrutiny with regulatory bodies like the Securities and Exchange Commission intensifying their focus on digital assets While GBTC currently has an impressive market cap, it's important to note that it has been experiencing significant sell pressure recently. Reports indicate that FTX sold about $1 billion worth of shares in GBTC This substantial sale has been a contributing factor to the outflows from the ETF which exceeded $2 billion within just five trading days Chief Investment Officer of ETF and Index Investments .. (C) rings the opening bell as Bitcoin Spot ETF's are launched on the Nasdaq Exchange on January 11 The trading of several exchange-traded funds (ETFs) tied to the milestone for the cryptocurrency industry that has been seeking regulatory approval for the financial product for over a decade.Photo by Stephanie Keith The conversion of the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust to an ETF could potentially unlock a massive sale of up to $18 billion in bitcoin creating additional selling pressure in the market it should be noted that the broader market for bitcoin ETFs including offerings from other providers like BlackRock and Fidelity indicating a continued interest in bitcoin as an investment vehicle The rapid ascension of bitcoin ETFs is a testament to the digital currency's increasing mainstream appeal which commands a market cap of around $1.65 billion further underscores the sector's robust growth Other significant players in this space include the 2x Bitcoin Strategy ETF and the Valkyrie Bitcoin Miners ETF holding assets of about $228.63 million and $66.33 million Contrasting this with the traditional silver market, the iShares Silver Trust reported net assets of approximately $10 billion as of January 2023 this figure is dwarfed by the leading bitcoin ETFs signifying a change in investor preferences​​ is increasingly being viewed as a hedge against inflation and economic uncertainty The rise of bitcoin ETFs and their overtaking of silver ETFs in market capitalization it will be interesting to see how traditional and digital assets interact and reshape future investment strategies some food just isn't made for microwave preparation and you should probably be aware of what not to cook in this device for both your health and your safety Nationally recognized food safety and clean eating expert, award-winning entrepreneur, television chef, author and inventor, Chef Mareya Ibrahim also known as "The Fit Foodie," told INSIDER meats with high-fat contents "microwave beautifully" because of their grease will dry out in the microwave and become almost inedible Seafood cooked in the microwave will have a similar texture to that of a balloon cook quickly and get rubbery in the microwave," Chef Ibrahim said and even some plastic coated paper (unless it's labeled as microwave-safe) as Chef Ibrahim warned popping any of these into the microwave by accident could start a fire "The heating process [of rubber, plastic, and styrofoam] can release toxins like biosphenol-A (BPA) and leach or melt into the food which is not a good thing," Chef Ibrahim explained over email Unless they are clearly marked as "safe to microwave," don't test your luck Have you ever popped a cool but crisp slice of pizza in the microwave, only to take out a piping hot, floppy crust? Co-founder and executive chef of Outstanding Foods, Chef Dave Anderson told INSIDER that microwaving pizza bread — basically anything doughy — "destroys the texture and everything good about it." "I follow Ellen Degeneres' philosophy when it comes to the microwave," he said "'Anything that gets that hot without fire Dr. Nidhi Ghildayal who holds a Ph.D in public health from the University of Minnesota School of Public Health told INSIDER thawing frozen meat in the microwave is a major no-no as the heat can accelerate bacteria growth and lead to spoiling if you don't cook it fast enough Read more: 4 myths about defrosting food and what you should do instead paper bags can also contain ink and glue that When heated, these materials seep into your food so it's best to use containers and dishware you know for a fact are 100% microwave-safe Egg-in-a-mug recipes are clever and delicious but you're going to want to stick to the scrambling technique if you're looking for breakfast on-the-go "Putting raw eggs in the microwave will likely result in a big mess as the high temperatures may cause them to explode," Murrell told INSIDER "The taste of eggs cooked in a microwave will also never reach the quality and consistency of using a pan." told INSIDER this slab of meat should go nowhere near the microwave foodborne bacteria living on the surface of the meat will thrive and spoil the dish the challenge of getting the surface of your meat hot enough "the beauty of steak is really in how it interacts with heat contact with hot surfaces and proximity to the actual fire All the key flavor compounds are released because of that interaction and the microwave doesn't get you any of that." 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