set it in stone

For those who want to express their Jewish identity through home décor — or those who simply have a fondness for the pale dolomitic limestone quarried around Jerusalem — Waldo has a store for you. The family-owned Jerusalem Stone (319 West 79th
Terrace, 816-444-4405) specializes in natural stone imported from Israel. Shop founder Sam Nachum and his crew can install your new fireplace or kitchen countertop. They can even etch a portrait of your dog onto a Jerusalem-stone slab. The emphasis on beauty and artistry beyond mere function is the reason that, once a month, Jerusalem Stone invites about a dozen local artists to show off their own creations, most of which incorporate recycled or repurposed materials. Second Saturdays at Jerusalem Stone last from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free.— Crystal K. Wiebe

Second Saturday of every month, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., 2010