Telling the Difference Between Real Murano Glass and Cheap Fakes |
| 5/24/2010 5:57:03 AM |
 I was shopping at a flea market recently when I saw a table full of "Murano Glass" pendants. I looked at them and wondered if they were real, because the price was very cheap. I have done research on the glass in the past for my articles, and know that it is made in Italy and is very beautiful. These pieces did not look special at all. Here is how one can... Read More |
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Falling in Love with Blown Glass |
| 5/21/2010 6:23:34 AM |
 The first time I saw blown glass, I fell in love with it. It is so gorgeous and amazing! There are so many things that are made with glass. There is home decor like vases, they are always a beautiful piece of home decor. Then there are sculptures and other art that are made by glass artists. There is jewelry made with glass like pendants and beaded bracelets or... Read More |
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My Love for Hand Blown Glass |
| 5/15/2010 1:44:53 AM |
My husband is so thoughtful and sweet. He knows I have had a passion for hand blown glass pieces for years. My love of hand blown glass started when I went on a trip to Europe with my best friend right after high school graduation. I was introduced to hand blown glass by her and began to buy little pieces whenever I could afford them. When I met my husband in college we... Read More |
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Hand blown glass for wedding gift |
| 5/15/2010 1:41:19 AM |
 I have this hand blown glass vase that I bought a long time ago. I have always been a fan of blown glass and its beauty. The vase I bought is tall with petal edges and with beautiful tinges of blues in it. I have it displayed in my family room on my side table. I have gotten so many compliments on that vase and it looks pretty standing alone on the table. Blown glass... Read More
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My Cute New Blown Glass Elephant |
| 4/29/2010 3:37:01 AM |
A couple of months ago my husband and I totally redecorated our living room. We bought lots of new furniture including a set of two matching bookcases. We adorned these bookcases with old books and ornaments. However I did not have a suitable ornament for the top shelf of one of the bookcases and I have spent the past few months looking online for something suitable.
I... Read More |
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Adding To My Murano Blown Glass Collection |
| 4/29/2010 3:19:27 AM |
I have long been a collector of Murano blown glass. I think this type of blown glass is some of the most beautiful blown glass that exists in today's market. To date, I own approximately 35 pieces. Much of the hand blown glass pieces are displayed in a special case in my living room. However, I also added a smaller case in the back room to show off some Murano glass... Read More |
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Beautiful Murano Glass to Adorn the Home |
| 4/29/2010 2:27:47 AM |
 I love the look of hand blown glass, and no one does it better than Murano. The Murano glass has been around for many years, being made on an island off the coast of Italy. This island has specialized in glass making for so long that they have it down to a beautiful science. I bought one piece of Murano glass and got hooked on it. It is beautiful and the right piece... Read More |
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Bringing Coastal Feel Home with Blown Glass |
| 4/29/2010 2:00:21 AM |
 My mom used to call me her little fish because I loved swimming so much. She put me in swimming lessons early on so there would be no chance I’d be scared of water down the road. We lived in a state near a vast array of lakes, rivers and bodies of water. Between rafting, cliff jumping, boating and taking a dip, water has always been a part of my life. Swimming is still a... Read More |
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My Murano Vase |
| 4/26/2010 9:31:20 PM |
I have a grand love of flowers and also blown glass, so my Murano hand blown glass vase is one of my most treasured belongings. I love to keep fresh flowers in my home and my gorgeous Murano hand blown glass vase is my favorite place to keep the most interesting flower arrangements. Whenever I have anyone over to my home for a visit, they always notice my flowers and the... Read More |
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The Most Sexy Hand Blown Glass Champagne Glass |
| 4/26/2010 9:15:09 PM |
One of the most glamorous things in life is enjoying a glass of champagne. Even when there is nothing to celebrate but life, a toast is a wonderful way to commemorate a productive and lovely day, so when my husband gave me a hand blown glass champagne glass and a bottle of Moet, it made me feel so high class and sexy!
I had never expected to receive a champagne glass from... Read More |
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My Blown Glass Ice Holder |
| 4/26/2010 8:38:55 PM |
One of my most favorite things to do is to hostess parties for all of my family members and closest friends. I cook, bake and entertain to the best of abilities and I know that everyone who attends my get togethers are grateful for it. I have found so many beautiful and impressive blown glass pieces for my gatherings and they never go unnoticed. I find that attention to... Read More |
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Murano Glass For The In laws |
| 4/26/2010 8:25:06 PM |
My husband's parents have been planning a visit into town and although I do not smoke, they do. I have purchased a gorgeous Murano glass piece that is perfect as an ash tray so that they feel comfortable and welcomed in our home. I honestly do not mind smokers at all, so adding a beautifully hand crafted Murano glass piece to our back yard for them was no expense too... Read More |
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Hand Blown Glass For A Gorgeous Fruit Display |
| 4/26/2010 7:57:19 PM |
When I learned that my health nut sister and brother in law were coming into town, I really wanted to present them with a luxurious and personalized stay at our home. I went online to buy a few hand blown glass displays for our home and what I came across was surprising and completely affordable. I had no idea that buying hand blown glass could be so inexpensive and the... Read More |
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Wife Adores Murano Glass Jewelry: Three Reasons She Shops Online For It! |
| 4/26/2010 2:05:25 AM |
 I beg to ask this ever so relevant question to the article that I am writing, right now as you are reading this: have you ever come across a local retail store that had Murano glass jewelry? And if you did, do you recall how costly the prices were for that Murano glass jewelry, and even though it is gorgeous, how can people afford this? My wife can. You know how? She shops... Read More
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Unique Blown Glass |
| 4/23/2010 2:20:49 AM |
Blown glass makes a gorgeous gift.
My mother actually collects blown glass, so it's been an option I've been considering to get my mother for Mother's Day. Blown glass is an unusual gift that is an absolute pleasure to own. I think blown glass can be a popular gift for any mom, especially if she enjoys decorative items.
The other day, I was shopping online searching for a... Read More |
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Hand blown glass displays to sell home |
| 4/20/2010 5:42:25 AM |
 I have always been a fan of beautiful hand blown glass décor and have a few vases in my home. The blown glass bowls, vases and other décor make such an elegant statement and really do dress up any spot in the home. My friends are selling their big home and moving into a much smaller one. In order to sell, in this tough market, they are taking out all the extra furnishings... Read More |
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Prices for Hand Blown Glass Beads Much Better Online |
| 4/17/2010 6:41:57 AM |
 Hand Blown Glass
For the past couple of weeks, I’ve been browsing the Internet for hand blown glass beads so that I can create a new spring line for my handmade jewelry. I’ve long been a fan of hand blown glass, before I ever discovered beads, but when I started creating jewelry about five years ago, I realized that the glass beads I’d been seeing were hand blown.I became an... Read More |
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A Hand Blown Glass Heart to Tell Mom I Love Her! |
| 4/14/2010 10:32:17 PM |
 There are so many crazy cool ideas that have been running through my noggin over what to get my darling mother for Mother’s Day this year—which is literally creeping up around the corner my friends in May of this year; only about three weeks from now. I happen to have already found a few things to get for her that I ordered online for some great bargains, but I want to... Read More
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Turning to Blown Glass for a Wedding Gift |
| 4/14/2010 9:59:48 PM |
 I’m 23 years old and have at the moment had no experience at all with weddings. Never been to one and have only had one friend who has tied the knot which I unfortunately missed the ceremony a couple of years back. That is why I was having so much trouble thinking of a wedding gift for a friend who invited me to his wedding next month. I won’t miss this one. They didn’t... Read More |
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Feeling Like Royalty With Her Murano Collection |
| 4/13/2010 12:22:44 PM |
When I was small kid, my mother had a Murano collection in the living room that she loved more than anything. She loved her Murano collection so much that looking back at it, I might have had another brother by the name of Murano and not even know it until now. My mom would spend some time every day cleaning her Murano collection and while she was doing this, one could see... Read More |
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