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

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

Image via Australian Vogue Living.

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.

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

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You Know You Are In Texas If. . .

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


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  The trees are whistling for the dogs.


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


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  Hot water now comes out of both taps.


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  You can make sun tea instantly.


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


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


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


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


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  You actually burn your hand opening the car door.


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


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


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  You realize that asphalt has a liquid state.


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


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  Farmers are feeding their chickens crushed ice to keep them from laying boiled eggs.
  
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  The cows are giving evaporated milk.
  

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

Happiness and Change.

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7 Incalmo Cup Piece

Here are a few pics of an incalmo piece with 7 incalmo cups and ultimately a change of axis.

New Idea

We were experimenting a little bit with the ribs on the bowl.

Update of Bella Forte at Night

Here's a newer photo of our Glass Studio at night with the flowers grown up a little better.