Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Thin Black Line.

As much as I love white, I love a touch of black even more with it. Enjoy, Heidi
Image vie Nathan Egan.

Image via Jeff Andrews.

Sorry I don't know the origin.

Bella Forte Glass NOW at Dean - Lively Gallery in Edmond


Better late than never (I guess). Tonight we are showing some new styles of work we have done, plus some of the other styles we've done in the past, this time only BIGGER. DEAN-LIVELY ART GALLERY at 16 N. Broadway in Edmond, OK 5 pm - 8 pm.

Monday, June 29, 2009

What's blue and white and Fabulous?

Image via Breese Architecture.
Image via 52 Flea.

Image via Room Service.
Carla Jean, I have been wanting you to see this, I bet you could sell a few dozen at the Round Top show. Paint them in all colors, it looks very bandana, cowboy chic.


Image via Wisteria.


Image via either Domino or House Beautiful.

Image via Coastal Living.
Image via Domino.

Thursday, June 25, 2009

I found my Dream House in Stirling.

Only if it were on the market and only if my wheat penny collection was all the right ones making me a millionaire. Oh well, it's still a good dream. Maybe one day I can at least get to redecorate it, I'll be happy with that much. Thinking of You, Millie. Love, Heidi



All images of ThronGrove Manor in Stirling, South Australia.

Wednesday, June 24, 2009

If I had homes like these, I would just die. But then I would need to come back to life to live in them.

You know how I like them, high and exposed. Enjoy, Heidi


Image via Elle Decor.
Image via Point Click home.

Image via Atlanta Homes.


Image via Traditional Home.

Image via Cottage Living.

Image via Architectural Digest.

I'm sorry I do not have the origins of this image.


Answer to Larry's Question...

Thanks for the nice words. The individual cups were blown out on another day beforehand. When doing the cups, I would blow out 5-7 cups at once out of the same stuff. Like, if I wanted a transparent sea green cup with light green cane, I would start by picking up a chunk of sea green rod, get a couple of gathers over it, then pick up the light green cane. Then I would blow it out and stretch it out until it was long enough to start making 5- 7 cups out of that one thing. Then I would repeat the process several times for other combinations. Then, when I had the right combinations I would pick the cups I wanted and heat them to about 1050-1100 degrees, pick them up and add them in whatever order I wanted. The exception to that is the first cup, which I do on the spot for the piece I am about to make. Then I start adding the other previously made cups till I get enough. Then I change the axis and blow out the piece. I don't have a lot of other pics right now of the process. Just took those hurriedly with my cell phone while blowing.

Tuesday, June 23, 2009

You're not having a hot flash, you're in Texas.

Image via Flickr.

You Know You Are In Texas If. . .




  • The birds have to use potholders to pull worms out of the ground.


  • The trees are whistling for the dogs.


  • The best parking place is determined by shade instead of distance.


  • Hot water now comes out of both taps.


  • You can make sun tea instantly.


  • You learn that a seat belt buckle makes a pretty good branding iron.


  • The temperature drops below 95 and you feel a little chilly.


  • You discover that in July it only takes 2 fingers to steer your car.


  • You discover that you can get sunburned through your car window.


  • You actually burn your hand opening the car door.


  • You break into a sweat the instant you step outside at 7:30 a.m.


  • Your biggest bicycle wreck fear is, "What if I get knocked out and end up lying on the pavement and cook to death?"


  • You realize that asphalt has a liquid state.


  • The potatoes cook underground, so all you have to do is pull one out and add butter, salt and pepper.


  • Farmers are feeding their chickens crushed ice to keep them from laying boiled eggs.

  • The cows are giving evaporated milk.


To my Aussie friends this may apply to you as well. Heidi