Well, here we are in 2014 and I am only now just posting. Its hard to believe I started this blog over four years ago! Wow, time has flown in many ways, but its also moving slow. I am still trying to decide what, who, where and the how of this blog, so in the meantime, I wanted to go back to an early post and see what I was doing. This is a great company based in West Virginia and if you love glass, you will love this. I once visited Venice, Italy and got to see glass making in the process and it was fascinating.
What are your plans for the new year? I don't do resolutions as its a cliche for not getting anywhere or getting anything done. Too much pressure. I am nursing a head cold right now, so my energy level is nil. I do hope you have a great year and are able to move ahead with plans, dreams and resolutions.
I would like to thank my loyal readers for stopping by and keeping me going, I appreciate your support!!
From March 2010:
Thought I would write about a little bit of Americana and what better than the iconic Blenko Glass Company in Milton, West Virginia? My mother had the Spring Green Water Bottle on display in our living room when I was a child and I always loved it. Years later, I spied it in a store and bought it as a wedding present for friends.
William J. Blenko founded the company in Kokomo, Indiana in 1893 having left the East End of London where he was born and learned the art of glassmaking starting at age 13. He came to America in 1893 to start a business selling stained glass windows. The only countries manufacturing the glass at that time, were Germany, France and England. Thanks to William's entrepreneurial spirit, the company has continued to flourish.
This is still true today - his family has kept the company going and I like to think that supporting American-made products never goes out of style. You can even tour the facilities in Milton, WV at Blenko's Visitor Center.
Aren't these gorgeous? and very affordable! (I added a couple of new products)
C418L Large Dimple Glass Crackled
($36.00)
1113 Cobalt Swirl Bowl ($120)
1108 Bella Bocca Vase ($80.00)
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| Fire and Ice Vase ($200) |
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| Blenko Water Bottle ($46) Which one would you like for home? (my favorite is the Water Bottle) (images) ------------------ For design services, please contact me for rates at monacointeriors76@yahoo.com |
I love the glass…I was so enchanted when we were in Venice ( I didn't get to the factory however) . These examples are wonderful. Hang in there - you are a creative lady - I can't wait to see what you come up with!
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