A Match Made In Heaven

Today I am looking at what could possibly be the best Looking At Glass satellite office, ever.

The Forget-Me-Not Chapel by Tiny Texas Houses

Tiny Texas Houses has posted for sale their right size (12′ x 25′ with porch overhang), Forget-Me-Not Chapel.  Tiny Texas Houses specializes in building tiny structures out of reclaimed materials.  The Forget-Me-Not Chapel includes fabulous stained and etched glass windows reclaimed from Buffalo, NY.

Bejeweled with 4 vintage stained glass windows salvaged in Buffalo, NY possibly crafted in Europe but no exact provenance is known.   The windows date to the late 1800′s and include reds, greens, blues, and textured glass on the front that is all original hand blown glass.  Tiny crosses are etched into the glass on the Chapel’s side windows and are also well over 100 years old.

The Forget-Me-Not Chapel by Tiny Texas Houses

Chapel Door, The Forget-Me-Not Chapel by Tiny Texas Houses

Etched Glass Window, The Forget-Me-Not Chapel by Tiny Texas Houses

Pulpit View, The Forget-Me-Not Chapel by Tiny Texas Houses

Back Center Window, The Forget-Me-Not Chapel by Tiny Texas Houses

The Forget-Me-Not Chapel by Tiny Texas Houses

You can read all about the Forget-Me-Not Chapel HERE.

I think the Forget-Me-Not Chapel and Looking At Glass are a match made in Heaven!

Beautiful Blue Backsplash

Today I am looking at a beautiful blue back-painted glass backsplash.  That was a lot of b’s in one sentence don’t you think?  When I saw this backsplash I did one of those put-on-the-brakes mouse stops (insert screeching noises, here).  I love the color and simplicity of this backsplash.

Back-painted glass backsplash, photo by Janis Nicolay and shown by permission.

I traced the photo to photographer Janis Nicolay.  Janis Nicolay is an interiors and lifestyle photographer and blogger. Janis does an amazing job of combining her work and play into a beautifully crafted blog, Pinecone Camp.

According to Janis’ blog, “I shot this home for Canadian House and Home and it’s in the current special “Best Decorating” issue. This home looked so different the first time I shot it, several years ago. The owner, Karin Smith, wanted it freshened up so she hired Riesco and Lapres to do the job. Lots of happy hits of blue throughout the house.”

The bright white paint on the walls and cabinets with the robins egg blue glass backsplash are simply gorgeous and make a great backdrop for displaying items on top of the cabinets.

Industrial Chic and Michael McHale Designs

Today I am looking at the industrial chic design trend and Michael McHale Designs.  I told myself I was not going to write about lighting today.  I decided to focus on the industrial chic design style.  Then, I saw Michael McHale Design chandeliers.  It was the perfect storm.

Tribeca 3 Bulb Pendant by Michael McHale Designs

Michael McHale Designs industrial chic Bar Chandelier

Optional Swarovski colored crystal on a Michael McHale Chandelier

If you can’t see the video, CLICK HERE.

Chandelier by Luke Jerram

Today I am looking at the solar powered kinetic glass Chandelier by Luke Jerram.   These solar powered kinetic chandeliers consist of dozens of glass radiometers, which shimmer and flicker as they turn in the sunlight. Altering their speed with the subtle changes in lighting conditions, the vanes of each radiometer speed up and slow down throughout the day.  The artworks have been created for exhibition at the Heller Gallery, NYC opening June 8th.

Chandelier, Luke Jerram

Chandeliers, Luke Jerram

Chandeliers, Luke Jerram

Luke Jerram’s multidisciplinary practice involves the creation of sculptures, installations, live arts projects and gifts. Living in the UK but working internationally since his career began in 1997, Jerram has created a number of extraordinary art projects which have excited and inspired people around the globe.

And, if you have seen Luke’s Glass Microbiology series, stop and take a look.

A big thank you to  Stephen Richard, author of Glass Tips, for sending me an email to tip me off about Luke’s work.

IT IS FRIDAY!!!

I get songs stuck in my head.  This week it has been Fix You by Coldplay.   Does this ever happen to you?

photo via Pinterest

Everybody wants to save the earth; nobody wants to help Mom with the dishes.

- P. J. O’Rourke

Live it up and do something out of the ordinary for someone else this weekend.  A small gesture can make a big difference.

Happy Mother’s Day and I’ll see you back here on Monday.

Patricia

Monumenta 2012

Today I am Looking at Monumenta 2012 and these amazing glass huts by Daniel Buren.

Monumenta 2012, Daniel Buren, Photograph: Francois Mori/AP

Monumenta 2012, Photograph: Francois Guillot/AFP/Getty Images

Monumenta 2012, Daniel Buren

MONUMENTA is an ambitious artistic encounter unmatched anywhere in the world, organized by the French Ministry of Culture and Communication. Each year MONUMENTA invites an internationally renowned contemporary artist to appropriate the 13,500 m² of the Grand Palais Nave with an artwork specially created for the event.

Monumenta 2012, Daniel Buren

Monumenta 2012, Daniel Buren

Daniel Buren

Daniel Buren is one of the most active and best-known artists on the international scene and his work has been presented in the world’s greatest institutions and in a wide variety of sites.

The installation will be open to the public on today through June 21, 2012.

Here are a few preparation photos those of you, who like me, like to see the process.

The preparation, Monumenta 2012

The preparation, Monumenta 2012

The preparation, Monumenta 2012

The preparation, Monumenta 2012

You can find more Monumenta 2012 preparation photos here.

photo 1 and 2 via The Guardian

all other photos via Monumenta 2012

Who’s Gonna Take the Garbage Out?

Today I am looking at Maho Bay Camp’s glass studio.  This glass studio recycles glass into art that tourists can take home with them as souvenirs and gifts.  It is a creative and sensible way to remove used glass from the island.  I think it gives a whole new meaning to taking the garbage out!

Recycled glass gift shop, Maho Bay Camps

On an island with no recycling plant, Maho Bay’s Art Studio is taking loads of trash and turning it in to beautiful art. The glass studio is just one of the creative ways Maho Bay Camps recycles glass bottles and jars. Maho, the world’s first eco-tourism resort, has always worked hard at innovating new ways to protect the surrounding land and delicate marine environment.

Fish sold at Maho Bay online store

Maho Bay Camp also sells their recycled glass online.
I couldn’t resist adding this bonus video!

Finally today, I want to thank my very good friends, Carol and Liam, at Merlin Glass for asking me to answer a few questions for their blog, Carol’s Glass Makers Blog.  I’m going to turn the tables and have them answer the same questions for this blog!

Herringbone Mosaic Mirror

Today I am looking at mosaics.  I like the mosaic mirrors by GlassMagic Studios Etsy Shop.  I especially love the herringbone design of this mirror mosaic piece.

Mosaic Mirror Herringbone Design, GlassMagic Studios

Mosaic Mirror Herringbone Design, GlassMagic Studios

And speaking of grout (we were speaking about grout, right?), a few weeks ago I was participating in a Twitter chat and learned about Bostic Dimension  reflective grout.

Bostik’s Dimension is a patented, glass-filled, ready-to-use, water-based urethane grout. Dimension contains micro glass beads and a translucent urethane binder that both reflects light and allows light to pass through it and illuminate tiles directly.  Dimension is LEED compliant with 80% recycled glass.

I haven’t seen or tried this grout, I’m not endorsing it, but if you have a project that needs grout, this product might be worth investigating!  If you have used it leave me a comment and let me know what you think.