Apartment Therapy: glassware & ceramic

Best Decor with Bottles

We grabbed this first image from a Country Living article on tips for cleaning, but what really stood out was the use of colored bottles. The visual impact of matching stems in mismatched glass bott...

Inside a Murano Glass Workshop
Murano, Italy

We recently had the chance to visit one of the many glass workshops on the small Venetian island of Murano, where we saw a maestro blowing glass. A Bob Dylan album played in the background, while a ...

Modern Glass by Joe Cariati

Modern day genie bottles in the colors of a carefully curated rainbow are the forte of Joe Cariati, a glassblower whose uses a very old process to create work that looks contemporary, fresh and light...

On Sale: Wall Mirrors

A good wall mirror is something you'll always have a spot for, whether it hangs over a dresser, in an entryway, in the dining room, or in the hall. It's also a good investment for a small apartment,...

Modern Terrariums

click thumbnails for larger picsA little bit of greenery never hurt anyone - and from what we've heard even the most die-hard brown-thumbed gardeners can do pretty well with a small terrarium. Here a...

Animal Collections from Nymphenburg

click thumbnails for larger pics German porcelain manufacturer Nymphenburg has been around for a long time. Since the mid 1700s, they've been producing Bavarian porcelain by hand, an art that they co...

Inspiration: Magnolia Trees and Michael Aram

Magnolia trees are in full bloom right now, but the perfect sights and smells of the magnolia blooms don't last nearly as long as we'd like! Now especially, it seems that Chicago has more magnolias th...

Colorful World Art Glass Decanters

click thumbnails for larger picsThese colorful glass decanters belong to just one of many lines available through Murano Glass Gifts Co. Great for spring/summer wedding gifts or adding to your own gl...

New Color and a New Shape for Fiesta
Home and Housewares 2009

click thumbnails for larger picsTwo new launches from Fiesta at the Home and Housewares show this week: a new color of the ever-collectible dishware and a brand new shape that was described......

Big Jar Glass Decanters by Elizabeth Lyons

click thumbnails for larger picsThe "Big Jars" by glass artist Elizabeth Lyons have so much going for them: beautiful strong colors (especially wonderful in multiples), gorgeous, simple shapes (the b...

Mexican Bottle Glassware Handmade by Marfa Brands

Marfa Brands got its start with handmade soaps. Then, about two years ago, creator Ginger Griffice started making glassware out of reused glass bottles from nearby Mexico. In Mexico, the bottles are...

Collecting Handmade Ceramics

We have a few handmade dishes in our collection: a set of bowls made for us as a wedding gift, a large round serving bowl from Luna Garcia, and a glazed earthenware vase made by a friend. We love ha...

Dexter for Dinner?

We can't believe that just looking at dishes could make us feel squeamish, but it really has. The Hematolagnia place settings are definitely not for the faint of heart and we can't really imagine dini...

Porcelain from Bailey Doesn't Bark

These porcelain dishes from Bailey Doesn't Bark are made by designer Re Jin Lee, who hand paints each piece before firing it. We love the quirky, poetic details of these dishes, especially the simpl...

Emma Bridgewater Pottery

Emma Bridgewater Pottery (like Bridgewater tea towels) is the classic gift: "Crafted in the small Victorian English town of Stoke on Trent, each piece is hand painted and hand finished - yet they rema...

Large Murano Tumblers from Vivre

If a set of these is off the radar, we think a single tumbler could work - used as your singular favorite sipping glass or for a centerpiece with a few stems. Each Venetian glass tumbler is one-of-a-k...

Good Questions: Where to Find Classic Champagne Glass?

Kasia sent us a good question: The Violet Hour serves their cocktails in these incredible classic champagne coupe classes - not good for champagne, of course, because they let bubbles escape so quickl...

Vintage Decor: Tabletop from Three Potato Four

Dressing a table for guests should be fun. It can get a little uptight sometimes, when you give in to the feeling that everything has to be "perfect". We think any one of these vintage items would sh...

Clear Glass and Mirrors at West Elm

We've blogged West Elm's clear, spherical globe pendants as well as their silver accents and we're starting to notice a trend: clear glass and mirrored items that have a minimalist edge and reflect ...

Uncommon Goods: Disposable Permanent Ceramics

We love things that we don't have to throw away. It's the reason we bring our own bags when we head to the grocery store or out shopping around town. But we are especially drawn to these permanent ...

Artisan Glassware From Terra Keramik

Last time we caught up with Terra Keramik we showed you their line of brightly colored ceramics (which we still love!). This time, the Terra Keramik name now includes works from the Glasi Hergiswil ...

Xenia Taler Fancy Chick Panels

Even if you tire of the stylized bird trend (maybe birdies are just here to stay), these tiles by Xenia Taler should make even the weary perk back up. The 6" x 6" (and 1/2" thick) ceramic panels are e...

Smart Women Line of Accessories

Smart Women! You've all probably seen this line of accessories over the past few years. Their tagline: "Fun. Useful. Witty." We couldn't agree more, and thought it was a good time for a reprise. A few...

Best of Three: Orange Vases

Our sister is in the market for an orange glass vase, which she wants to add to the corner of her bathroom which is predominantly sage. She thinks the orange will add a nice "pop" to the room. Here ...

Jenny's Mosaics

Over the weekend we hit up the great Glenwood Avenue Arts Fest for some neighborhood energy and talent. One such talent is Jenny Larsen of Jenny's Mosaics......

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