Jigsaw Puzzle Update

Back story:  A quiet moment cleaning a closet over the weekend between Christmas and New Year’s sparked the idea to actually put together the 1500-piece puzzle that had sat there un-assembled for over 20-years.  Momentarily forgetting that the real world was only a week away, the puzzle was pulled from the closet.  The idea that it didn’t seem right to [...]

Sleek Kitchen Cabinet Panels

The current trend for glass in kitchen cabinets is for simple, clean lines using clear textures or a  subdued color palette.  These panels were created for customers who brought a photo of what they wanted with the addition of four clear beveled squares on point in each corner. 
It occurs to me that the designs of the times are matching the [...]

Baby, it’s Cold in Here.

Weather patterns have changed.  The temps have dropped off at night to the point that the inevitable has happened–dum, da-dum, dum dum-m-m-m–it’s furnace time.  But, but, but, why’s it so cold in here?  New windows in the rest of the first floor should have helped, yet it’s colder than before.  Hm-m-m…. 
Broken glass discovered while sweeping the floor hidden [...]

Glass Design

Same center subject presented in opposite formats–circular and rectangular.  A few simple tweaks makes the design work for both locations.

Birds of a Feather

Front doors can provide all sorts of tantilizing clues about the lives lived inside the house.  In this case, what you see is absolutely what you get.  Two beautiful African Parrots are not only immortalized in the front door, but also, actually live inside. 
Zeus and Hera are ensconced in a huge custom cage built on-the spot for their safety [...]

Elephant in the Kitchen

We have all heard the expression ”The Elephant in the Living Room,” although technically the definition would preclude actually hearing anything about said elephant.  This is about the elephant in the kitchen. 
One of the benefits of having a piece of glass custom made fo fit, is that it also fits your personality and taste.  Leaded glass [...]

It’s the Economy

For the first time in about two years, a lull has settled over the glass studio.  As long as I can remember, I have always said that Alan Greenspan (and now his successors) should camp on my doorstep if they want to know how the economy is behaving.  About 6 weeks before reports of an [...]

A Rose by any Other Name

To edit Juliet’s speech:  “What’s in a name?  that which we would call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet.”   To stretch the analogy, this rose can, and has been adapted to fit the space and design goals needed in multiple applications.   Please see http://coco724.wordpress.com/2008/04/26/rose-cabinet-inserts/ for examples of how some simple tweaks can [...]

Leaded Glass Photo Ops

       
Similiar color schemes, similiar formal interpretations, different presentation.  I always tell people who are obviously in angst over making a final glass texture or color choice that there are two things to keep in mind:  1.)  Under no circumstances would I remain silent and let something slide through that I think would ultimately be disappointing.  My [...]

Stained Glass Mosaic Sun

           

The term “stained glass” is the lingo for any type of glass that is most commonly put together using the centuries old combination of lead and solder.  Even clear window glass that is cut into a decorative design has earned the moniker. 
Officially, glass panels that are assembled using clear or colorful art glass, held [...]