May Flowers

Flower pots for the backyard patio

A floral arrangement by the pond

 I've been outside quite a bit this month, planting all the May flowers around the yard. The punches of color were just what the yard needed to come alive again, after a long windy Spring. Gardening has become a passion of ours since moving here, and we really enjoy digging in the dirt every Spring. This year we are taking extra special care to plant, as the final Lewis wedding will take place in our own back yard in August. We hope the added colors will give a nice touch to this special occasion.

Hanging  Blown Glass Hummingbird and flower

We like to create a variety of glass flowers in the Studio too, along with hummingbirds, butterflies, and dragonflies. I took a few quick snapshots of some of the items already on display in the shop. Maybe they will spark some interest in a unique piece of your very own. We have made a wide variety of glass floral arrangements, and would be happy to create something that fits your own individual taste. Keep us in mind for a special gift of  glass floral art. They work great for any occasion. Now I'd better get back to gardening, there is still much to be planted. Until next time...

Slumped vase with blown glass flowers and dragonflies wall art

Fused Vase, Blown Glass Calla lilies, Hummingbirds Wall Art

Recycled bottles cut into glasses, engraved floral pattern added

March Madness

The howling winds of March are here. This is what we Idahoans call "March Madness". They are relentless this time of year, wears a person out just listening to them. Even inside the studio I can't escape the high pressure waves of endless and excessive wind gusts. Spring is rarely pretty up here, and slow to produce any blooming bulbs like daffodils or tulips. Jealously I'm aware they are already popping up in lower, less hostile environments, unlike our high mountain desert. 

So we have no choice but to improvise from our desire for a lovely windless Spring day full of flowers blooming and birds chirping. We create our own "Spring" lamp working glass scenes like the one below. Of course you can get a lot done in the Studio when the winds keep you from tooling around in the garden and yard. We have been working on a number of projects this month to keep our minds off the howling winds outside.

Daffodils and butterflies created for a customer

Below are two donations we made for the Snake River Animal Shelter's Fundraiser to be held at the end of the month. They are raising funds to build a brand new shelter for our town, and we are happy to help donate to their cause.

Scalloped and Engraved Float Glass Incorporated with Blown Glass

Last month we showcased the Papa Murphy's heart shaped glass pizza award. Lucky for us, they enjoyed the finished piece so much, that they place another order for more. We should have this large order complete some time in April. This takes a huge amount of kiln time, as there are so many layers and lots of cutting, crushing, and sawing parts to complete the pizzas. 

Many pieces of glass are needed to create a life size version of a pepperoni pizza

Every piece has to fit exactly right and fire in the kiln correctly or it could spell a recipe for disaster, and the process starts all over again.

Fitting on Pepperonis  before firing in the kiln

Thank goodness we invested in this Cutter's Mate, it has helped ease the process of cutting so many pieces of glass to a precise dimension.

Cutting out parts with our Cutter's Mate

Hopefully by the time we complete the above project, the winds will have died down and we can get to the business of planting bulbs, listening to birds chirping, and enjoy the rebirth of Spring in our gardens. Meanwhile, we'll just stay out of the volatile weather and create our own Spring renditions inside our warm Studio.

Blown glass hummingbirds and flowers created at the torch

June Bride

What is it about June that is so appealing to a bride, including yours truly? I'm thinking it might have to do with the weather patterns of our western continent. The unpredictable Spring storms are subsiding, and many a flower is in full bloom. There is usually an abundance of sunshine for those who want to take their nuptials outside. And love seems to permeate the air.   

                                                

A Letter C Font Wedding Cake Top with Calla Lilies and Dragonflies

I happen to have two big wedding events coming up in the next couple of weeks. First, my sweetheart and I will revisit our honeymoon of 30 years ago, as we renew our commitment to each other in the glorious backdrop of the Teton Range.

A few days later we will get to witness our family's 3rd wedding, as our youngest son and his beautiful bride tie the knot in a beautiful outdoor setting alongside the scenic Snake River. Romance is indeed in the air.

Which brings me to the subject of this blog, and that is the perfect addition to any bride's wedding. Or shall we say "The icing on the cake"? Actually, in our line of work, the cake topper. What we love about our glass cake tops, is they are custom made with each individual couple's tastes in mind. We love to cater to the theme of a wedding, and create a unique cake top that any bride would be happy to display for years to come in their curio case. Below are some samples of glass cake toppers, and also some engravings that we have created in the past.

Blown Glass Calla Lily Cake Top

Whimsical Kissing Fish Cake Top

Love Birds Cake Top

Blown Glass Peacock Cake Top

Engraved Wine Glasses

 

 Fancy  Font Initial Cake Top

Pink Luster Rose Cake Top

Engraved glasses for Special Occasions

Heart Shape Dolphins

Colorful Floral/Hummingbird Cake Top

Surrey Cake Top

Pink and Gold Luster Wedding Cake Top

Beach themed Starfish Cake Top

Elegant Floral with W Initial



Now that you've seen some samples of our wedding cake tops, keep us in mind for your future Fairy tale event. We'd love to help make that special day all the more memorable.

Fairy Tale Castle Cake Tops can be done in a variety of colors