HOW TO BEST DISPLAY GLASS ART WORKS - ARTISTIC GLASS VASES AND BOWL PLACEMENT FOR UNIQUE DECOR

When you have gorgeous pieces of glass art, it is important that you make the most of their elegant beauty. Whereas they may look fantastic merely set upon a table in a corner, a piece of art really should be displayed in a manner that draws attention or ties a room together in a creative, innovative way. There are endless ways to display glass art-- and how it is displayed will ultimately depend on the shape and the type of piece it is. Here, we will suggest three ways that you can incorporate your glass art effectively into a space to make a statement that is strong, but elegant.

Entryway Accent Tables

The entrance into a space is incredibly important, as it serves as the first impression of your home. For this reason, it is the perfect opportunity to display a beautiful piece of glass art. This is particularly important if you have a uniquely shaped piece. If you have a simpler piece, it is still incredibly effective. There is so much that you can do with the piece beyond setting it on a table, however. Glass vases with one long, poetic branch of flowers will create a bit of drama, adorned with some natural pieces-- such as smooth stones or shells. Think of your entryway accent table as a sort of shrine if necessary to visualize. You can make it incredibly ornate, or incredibly simple, as long as it is a statement of your home, and how you would like your guests to feel within the space.

Rows of Glass Plates on Shelving

If you have one or a set of gorgeous glass plates, then they certainly should not be hidden away in a cabinet! Displaying plates outside of a table, however, can be a bit tricky. One great way to get decorative plates into your decor is to display them in a set on shelving units. This groups them for a more dramatic but cohesive look. You can easily install one to three rows of shelving, depending on how many plates are in your set. Once installed, finding plate stands to set them upright will allow their brilliance to shine through. For a bigger statement, try painting a rectangle behind the shelving units to provide more contrast. Play with colors and arrangement until you find what speaks your personality the most.

Using a Glass Art Display Case

Though perhaps not the most creative of these tips, displaying a glass art piece in its own case is a great way to draw attention to its beauty. Gorgeous hand blown glass vases and Murano pieces are perfect examples. In this case, your art becomes a main focal point of the space-- and is great for intricate, unique, or colorful pieces. Display cases come in all shapes, sizes, and materials. You can find them in furniture stores, or you could even purchase one used. A white interior with soft lighting is great for colorful pieces. If you have a larger, multi-tiered case, you can display multiple pieces of glass art. Larger pieces, however, can make a bold statement all alone.

No matter what type, shape, or color of glass art you own, it is important that you show it off! From glass vases, bowls, candle holders and dishes - glass is highly versatile and can be worked into any style of decor-- you just have to know how to display it right!

ROBERT HELD AT GLAMOROUS GLASS

Few days ago a shipment from Vancouver arrived. The package contained a number of glass paperweights and glass perfume bottles hand-made by an acclaimed Canadian glass artist, Robert Held. These small items are great and affordable pieces of art. From now on, besides European glass, we will also carry Canadian and American artists.

The paperweight will present wonderfully on your desk. They are also great corporate or teacher's gifts, presents to your special someones, or simply a piece of home decor. Our favourite is a cranberry glass heart from the Heartline collection. Beautiful colour, shape and texture...

We also have several perfume bottles from Robert's new collection, Cherry Blosom, as well as from the established California Poppy Collection. No need for a perfume bottle? Use it as a piece of home decor or a gift.

Check out often to see what other Robert Held glass art pieces we will carry.

GLAMOROUS GLASS AT THE INTERNATIONAL HOME SHOW

Between October 8th and 11th Glamorous Glass participated at the International Home Show which took place at the International Centre in Mississauga, ON. The show was highly anticipated by us. Starting in June when we booked a booth, we were planning and arranging a display for the show. And here we are. The Show is finally here.

We must say that the International Home Show impressed us with a number of vendors. The variety of offered products was really remarkable. You could have found great deals on furniture, home renovations, cleaning products etc. There were only few vendors offering home decoration products, which was the advantage for us, of course. Besides having our glass vases, table centerpieces, candle holders, etc. sold, we also got a great opinion on what we carry. We were happy to hear from the public that we “have a great taste in choosing the inventory” or that we will do “well when opening a store front”.

Although the Show was an experience worth of going through, we found it not popular enough. Certainly, great weather during this long Thanksgiving weekend was not helpful as whoever could, rather than staying in the city, was heading up north to catch the last rays of sun before a long winter. As a result, all vendors were disappointed with such a low attendance at the Show.

END OF SUMMER AT GLAMOROUS GLASS

Our autumn leaf collection of bowls, glass vases and table centerpieces are perfect as part of your fall home decor. Check them out at http://www.glamorous-glass.com/Deco-Glass-Poland/ . Although we can't believe the summer is over, this year's fall is expected to be even more fun and exciting for us, at Glamorous Glass.

We kicked off a new season with some great people at the Milton Tweet-up which took place on a first Friday of the fall. We have finally met some of the Glamorous Glass twitter followers and those who are followed by us. This event was an excellent opportunity to put a face into our twitter profiles, and to finally meet each other outside of the virtual world. We were able to present Glamorous Glass as a real thing, with real us :) as the owners. We met some wonderful people, got a lot of advice and hopefully, established meaningful business relations.

Glamorous Glass became a member of the Women Who Excel networking group in Burlington. The group has been operating for over 20 years, and is led by a charismatic business person, Christine. Being a member let us participate in monthly dinners which are often combined with mini trade shows. This month dinner took place on September 28th. Not only did we have great meal at the Mandarin Buffet, but also had an opportunity to present our products during the trade show organized for the members of the group. We got some great feedback on our products, as well as on the idea standing behind Glamorous Glass. We had a chance to speak with retailers, real estate agents and beauty consultants. Overall, it was a fun evening.

The highly anticipated by us (and not only us) International Home Show begins on October 1st (Convention Centre in Mississauga, ON). Remember to visit our booth (#364). We hope you'll like our glass vases, table centerpieces, candle holders etc. which are wonderful as... Christmas presents. Yes, this time of year will soon be here, so go ahead and start shopping for special gifts at the International Home Show and of course, at Glamorous Glass :) Hope to see you there.

SIMPLICITY WITH ELABORATE FUNCTIONALITY OF GLASS VASES

Vases, first made of ceramics, later of glass, could have been found even in the ancient cultures. Nowadays, they vary in material they are made of, design, colours, shapes and sizes. Functionality represented by their capability to hold flowers, and decorative purpose are combined in order to create an exceptional item which can easily transform your room.

An artist’s touch can add exceptionality to a glass vase. A vase can provide an artist with a surface for his craft. In this manner these decorative items can become pieces of art no matter if they are with or without flowers. Beautiful shapes, curves and colours make vases wonderful enhancers of whatever you put in there.

Why would you need a glass vase?

No matter what your age, social status or interests is each of us wants to be unique and stand out from the crowd. We want our personality and our individual style to be highlighted. It is often achieved through a smart home decor. One of the simplest, inexpensive and quick ways to dress up your room or office is through a stylish display of high-quality glass vases or other centerpieces.

A vase is definitely not a simple container where you hold your flowers. When exhibited properly, it will become a point of focus of your guests. It will emphasize beauty of your new coffee table, or take away attention from a little bit scratched walls. Vases can do the trick to make a statement about your uniqueness and individual style. They don’t always need to carry flowers; use your imagination to utilize your vase in the most original way. It will definitely draw attention to and awareness of the vase as a key element in the room.

Glass objects can be a huge focal point for your home or office. However, as decorative items, they need to be properly matched with the design of your room and, if the purpose of your vase is to hold flowers, with the kind of flowers that will be placed in there. Recently, interior designers started relying on utilizing two identical double glass vases when creating the mirror effect.

High quality, hand-made glass vases are a decoration by itself. They are often placed on a pedestal in order to enlighten a room and become a centerpiece. Placing a glass vase near a window will beautifully reflect the light and illuminate the room. A pair of large vases can be placed near the entrance to your house. If they are made of high-quality glass, do not put anything there. They are the attraction and decoration by themselves.

When we think about a vase we almost always think about flowers which complement the vase. Although the real ones will bring wonderful colours and scent into your room, more and more often we lean toward artificial flowers. Indeed, you can easily find artificial flowers which are hard to distinguish from the real ones.

One of the most known types of glass vases are bud vases. A bud vase is fairly small and is usually created to hold only one flower. They are an expression of simple elegance. No matter if you decide to use your bud vases to hold flowers, a few bud vases placed together in the same room will bring sophistication and grace into your house decor.

You may have a vase in your house which has not been displayed or utilized for a long time, besides when holding fresh flowers. If it is a large, cylinder-shaped vase, why won’t you use it as an ice bucket, a fruit bowl or a gold fish bowl (if it is a clear-glass vase)? A medium-sized clear-glass vase can hold colourful marbles, stones, or sand and star fish brought from your vacation. An original idea would be to fill the vase with water and place there a floating candle. It will be a wonderful decoration of your table. Small vases can become decorative jars to hold your bathroom items, such as cotton balls, or office supplies, such as clips, pens, etc. They can be filled with shells, glass beads, or flower heads. All depends on the theme of your home.

A high-quality, hand-made vase can be a relatively inexpensive way to decorate your house and increase the overall appearance of the rooms. It is necessary to remember to choose vases which style and colours is a good match for the overall design of the room it will be placed in.

OUR TRIP TO EUROPE

It was a blast! Too short though. Well, that's how it is when you're having fun-time flies, and our three-week trip to Poland and Lithuania ended few days ago.

The trip was a combination of pleasure and business. Pleasure, as it was my little sister's wedding (well, I guess not that little anymore). And you must know that Polish weddings are quite pompous :-). Although the wedding ceremony is important, this is always a party that all guests are waiting for. And this one brought enjoyment to all of the 100 guests. The banquet hall was located in a beautiful part of eastern Poland, facing a picturesque river and being surrounded by wild forests. It was a country-style party, with traditional Polish food, drinks, roasted over the fire ham, fireworks, and dancing until 7.00 am!

We traveled a bit in Poland looking for new suppliers who offer unique hand-made glass products. Indeed, we established several contacts and are hoping to start fruitful cooperation.

Our trip to Lithuania was amazing! If you have a chance, do not hesitate to visit Vilnius, the capital. This beautiful city provided us with time to relax when strolling along the streets of the Old Town. Impressive history, wonderful food, enormous number of relics. We stayed at the monastery led by Polish nuns. They provided us with unbelievable hospitality, tasty home-made meals, and a lesson of history. Amazing people!

Vilnius is a home for Stiklo Paslaptis, a glass artists' studio where we found extremely beautiful glass art pieces. We're looking forward to bring some of them to Canada so our clients can enjoy warmth and cosiness provided by these pieces. Above is a sample of their work.

Meanwhile, don't forget about Glamorous Glass when you are looking for a special gift or an original piece of home decor. We have both :-)

SUMMER AT GLAMOROUS GLASS

We've learnt a lot about the world of business in the last few months. We've also had a chance to meet great people who provided us with their valuable advice and help. On the other hand, it was impossible to avoid those who were less than willing (or able) to provide us with the appropriate level of service or support. Each such an encounter is a lesson for us. For instance today we have learnt how we should not treat our clients. Well, one of the flower shops in Milton decided to hang up on us no matter what the reason of our call was! In this way they did not only loose a potential client (we will sooner or later need to purchase a bouquet for a special occasion-now we know where not to do this; what is more, we will definitely not recommend this place to our friends), but also a partner in business. Glamorous Glass, contrary to this flower shop, is aware that professional customer service is one of the most important aspects when running a shop.

We currently pour a lot of time into creating a good marketing campaign. You can find our ads in the Oakville Connected or the Burlington Post Here's My Card edition (page 20). Glamorous Glass has also established a partnership with Discover Milton, a company which promotes local businesses in Milton, ON. Check out the part about Glamorous Glass.

We are also looking for new alliances with other local firms so we can promote and support each other. If you own a business or you know someone who would be interested in establishing a partnership with Glamorous Glass, give us a shout.

And don't forget to purchase some glamorous glass vases, bowls, or plates in our web store.

SOME EXAMPLES FROM THE GREEK COLLECTION

As promised, here is a sample of Greek glass products that Glamorous Glass offers. You can view a full collection in our store. What distinguishes Greek glass items from other pieces available at Glamorous Glass are their lively colours, often elaborate shape, and abstract decor with small contemporary images as a main element. If you are looking for a quality gift or a functional or decorative home/ office piece in a reasonable price, you definitely should review the Greek collection at Glamorous Glass. You will find there a variety of glass vases, plates, candle holders, trays, bowls, clocks and platters.

BEAUTY OF COLOURS STRAIGHT FROM GREECE

Few days ago we started unpacking another shipment that arrived to Glamorous Glass, this time from Greece. We really enjoyed cooperation with our Greek supplier, Eratini. This is an artistic glass studio located in Northern Greece. They specialize in fused glass and are focused on design of very unique handmade decorative, as well as functional objects. Yes, you can say anything about their creations but not that they are simple. Full of colour, unimaginative patterns and shapes, they will bring to any home glamor and originality. Especially amazing are their plates and platters. If you do not want to use them to serve food, get a plate holder and display the item on your main shelve or in a cabinet. You will amaze your guests with your taste in home decor. Their reasonable prices, but at the same time high quality, make the Greek products ideal gifts for every occasion.

Check out our blog, Glamorous Glass website and facebook in a few days. The photos of Greek glass items are coming soon.