Gone To The Dogs

Today I am looking at a fabulous 1930’s Hazel Atlas Dog Show Ice Bucket.

Yep, it is that time of the year.  It is time for the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.  Every year, I sit in front of the television and have a great time watching all of the dogs (and owners/handlers) show their stuff.  It is great entertainment.

And so dear readers, it is no surprise that I am smitten with this cobalt blue 1930’s Hazel Atlas Dog Show Ice Bucket that is available on Ebay.

Hazel Atlas Dog Show Ice Bucket via Ebay

Hazel Atlas Dog Show Ice Bucket via Ebay

Hazel Atlas Dog Show Ice Bucket via Ebay

Here is a video that shows the same series ice bucket.

And a set of glasses to go with the ice bucket would make the set complete!

 

Mutatie

Today I am looking at Mutatie (Mutation) by Bavo Tiebos.

I was looking at Pinterest last night and saw this interesting photo.  I was intrigued and wanted to learn more.  I took the Pinterest link to Bavo’s website but, I found little information about Mutatie other than a photo.  My internet searches to find information proved fruitless.

Source: bavotiebos.com via Theodora on Pinterest

In searching for information about Mutatie, I was able to find a video that was uploaded to YouTube in April 2011.  The video showcases Bavo’s  recent glass sculptures.

Small Detail Makes A Room

Today I am looking at a mirror wall by architecture firm, Vgz(a).

I don’t usually cover projects by the same person or firm in one week but, I’ve had this photo in my mind all week.  I saw this photo when I was researching the Divide and Conquer blog post published Tuesday.  This mirrored bathroom wall has stayed with me all week and I am taking that as a sign that it needs to be shared with you.

The bathroom was created in 2005 for Club de golf Bosques, México by VGZ(a).  Don’t you love the mirror squares and rosettes used with the mirror wall?  I think it is a brilliant detail.   This small, well-designed detail packs a powerful punch!

Bathroom by Vgz(a)

IT IS FRIDAY!!!

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Go out and have an adventure with your friends this weekend!

UPDATE:  If you live in the Northeast US, don’t go outside! Rather, stay inside and read a good book!

Have fun, stay warm, and I’ll see you back here on Monday.

Patricia

Annah James talks Glass

Today I am looking at a new video featuring glass artist, Annah James.

I have shared Annah’s work with you in  previous posts, HERE  and HERE.

I like this video because it gives me the opportunity to hear Annah talk about how and why she became a glass artist.  Annah also shares her planning process and how she creates her pieces.  It is nice hear Annah talk so passionately about glass.

Residential Screen by Sarah Galloway

Today I am looking at a new residential glass screen by UK architectural glass artist, Sarah Galloway.  Not only does Sarah’s screen give this London home a lovely forest view, it has  created an opportunity to add beautiful artwork to the home.

Residential Screen by Sarah Galloway

Residential Screen by Sarah Galloway

“Created for a private residence, the illuminated external glass screen in Mayfair extends to the entire height of the rear elevation.  The abstract design provides both visual interest and ambient light in each level of the house.

I used a combination of coloured resin and deep sandblasting to ensure that the artwork creates a sense of space by giving a feeling of looking through a wooded bucolic scene. This concept is effectively enhanced through the use of backlighting, providing a perception of being in the countryside whilst in the heart of London.”

– Sarah Galloway

Residential Screen by Sarah Galloway

Residential Screen by Sarah Galloway

Residential Screen by Sarah Galloway

Residential Screen by Sarah Galloway

Residential Screen by Sarah Galloway

Residential Screen by Sarah Galloway

Residential Screen by Sarah Galloway

Divide and Conquer

Today I am looking at a beautiful glass sliding door wall by Mexico City based Vgz(a).

A very small apartment 800 sq.ft. in downtown Mexico City, with the need for a studio/visitors room. We focused on getting a warm feel to the space.

– Vgz(a) via Houzz.com

Photo by vgzarquitectura y diseño sc. See more eclectic bedroom designs

Photo by vgzarquitectura y diseño sc. See more eclectic hall designs

Photo by vgzarquitectura y diseño sc. See more eclectic living room designs

Vgz(a) started in 2002 as an architectural firm specialized in custom residential design, catering to each client’s specific needs.

Heart Mice

Today I am looking at “Heart Mice” by William Bernstein.

I’m feeling a little smitten this morning.  How adorable are these sweet little Heart Mice sculptures created by artist, William Bernstein, and available at Artful Home?  Valentine’s Day is right around the corner.  Hurry up and buy one (or two, or three) of these cutie-patootie mice to share.

Heart Mice by William Bernstein available at Artfulhome.com

Heart Mice by William Bernstein available at Artfulhome.com

Who could resist an offering from such sweet little critters? Made of delicate canework encased in blown glass, these mice are topped with  hand-tooled details that give them distinctly charming personalities. Sold individually. Choose black and white, white, or pink.

Katherine and William Bernstein have been at the forefront of the modern art glass movement for more than thirty years. They began their careers in the late 1960s at the Philadelphia College of Art and have been making original glass pieces ever since.

– Artfulhome.com

Super Bowl

Today I am looking at an amazing Super Bowl lineup.

Source: ashrafhanna.net via Robin on Pinterest

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Source: metmuseum.org via Amy on Pinterest

Bowl #1: Ashraf Hanna, Artist, 3 Kiln Cast Glass Bowls

Bowl #2: Hand blown glass bowl by Bernard Katz. From the Tree and Root Series-Tree Bowl shown in Reddish Amethyst.

Bowl #3: Fall Oak Bowl: Ann Alderson Biba: Art Glass Bowl – Artful Home

Bowl #4: Leaf & Beads by Northwood ~ Splendid green Carnival Glass Footed Rose Bowl

Bowl #5: Orange Sunburst Bowl: Laurie Thal: Art Glass Bowl – Artful Home

Bowl #6: Joseph-Gabriel Argy Rousseau  Argy Rousseau  Pate de Vere Coupe  France  c.1925

Bowl #7: Glass bowl  Period: Early Dynastic IIIa Date: ca. 2600–2500 B.C. Geography: Mesopotamia, Ur (modern Tell al-Muqayyar) Culture: Sumerian Medium: Gold, lapis lazuli, carnelian Dimensions: L. 15 1/8 in. (38.5 cm)

It is Friday!!!

I had a GREAT week.  I hope you did, too.

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There are a whole lot of sports that I love to watch.  Football is not one of them.  I “watch” approximately one professional football game a year.  This Sunday will be that one game,  Super Bowl XLVII.  If you are a football fanatic, I hope the Super Bowl game is everything that you want it to be.

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Have a CHEERful, FANtastic weekend and I’ll see you back here on Monday.

Patricia

Custom Sliding Door, Part One

Today I am looking at a custom sliding door by Michael Huber Architects.

Well, actually, I will be looking at the first video of the fabrication of the steel for the colored glass door.  This video fits in great with my focus in 2013 on “the process.”

The video, Part One, shows sketches of the door (looks fabulous, don’t you think?) and then shows how the steel for the door is fabricated.  I hope it doesn’t take too long for Part Two.  I am anxious to see the finished door!

Custom Sliding Door Part 1 from michael huber architects on Vimeo.

It’s Too Nice For Junk Mail

Today I am looking at Glasnost by Keilbach.

I found Glasnost while looking at photos from The International Furnishing Show, IMM Cologne 2013, posted on Architonic’s Facebook page.

I love the simplicity of Glasnost.  After looking at the product on Architonic’s website, I  went directly to the Keilbach’s website and found a glorious number of options for their mail and news boxes.

These cute little boxes would make me want to check my mail several times a day.

Glasnost Glass by Keilbach

Glasnost Glass White Stripes by Keilbach

Glasnost Glass Dots by Keilbach

Glasnost Glass Mail by Keilbach

Glasnost Glass Michl-luz by Keilbach

Glasnost Glass Red by Keilbach

Glasnost Glass Master Carre by Keilbach

Glasnost Glass Newsbox

Outdoors or indoors, these mailboxes would dress up any home, building mailroom, or in the hall outside of an office space.

Glasnost Glass Red by Keilbach

Glasnost Glass Stripes by Keilbach

Glasnost Glass Blue by Keilbach

Thinking out of the box (ba-da-bing), I think that Glasnost would work great in your home to store small items out-of-the-way.  Think bathroom or kitchen storage…