Glass

Neither snow, nor rain, nor heat, nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds. Mail carriers work dutifully and diligently to ensure our mail and packages arrive safely to our mailbox, just like Santa. Ho...

Dressed to impress! Men dress in tuxedos for the most formal and important occasions such as marriage ceremonies, fancy parties and dances. A tuxedo is made up of a white linen shirt, vest, bow tie and jacket. Occasionally, a man will take the extra...

Are tomatoes a fruit or a vegetable? Either way, tomatoes are delicious and nutritious! Tomatoes are botanically a fruit but used in cooking as a vegetable. Early glassblowers enjoyed making tomato ornaments because of their vibrant colors and they re...

Tequila is often served as a shot with salt and lime. This is sometimes referred to astraining wheels.The drinker licks salt, drinks the tequila and then quickly bites a lime. The salt lessens the burn of the tequila while the lime balances and enhances...

This glass Tennis Ball ornament makes a great gift for any sports enthusiast. It was carefully mouth-blown into a finely crafted mold. Then a hot solution of liquid silver was poured inside. Finally, the ornament was delicately hand-painted with brightly...

The Story Behind Tabby cat describes a domestic cat with specific coloring, stripes, dots and lines in its fur. The most notable is a distinct M shape on the cat s forehead. Cats are loveable, calming pets and have been shown to be good for ones health,...

The Story Behind A cone-shaped temaki sushi, is a family favorite, made from a rolled cone of seaweed that is wrapped around rice and fillings. A platter is presented, and each person can make a handroll with favorite fillings. Measurements: 1.5 X 1.5 X...

Sriracha sauce blends simple ingredients of chili pepper paste, vinegar, garlic, sugar and salt to create an incredible hot sauce. With Thai and Vietnamese origins, sriracha has a delicious Asian heat flavor. Dip away, hot sauce enthusiasts!

The Story Behind Outer space is the final frontier. Children and adults dream of traveling out of the Earth s atmosphere. Space shuttles brought us the first man on the moon and extend all the way to Mars now! Celebrate childhood dreams and the...

he Story Behind Long ago, when toys were scarce and neighbors could be miles away, children looked forward to snowfalls with great anticipation. This wonderful gift from heaven afforded them the opportunity to create a new companion their very own...

Angels are thought to be our link to God and heaven. Symbolizing purity, peace, and love, angels are a comforting presence. Glassblowers often created angel ornaments with the sweet, cherubic faces of their own daughters, depicting their vision of a...

The Story Behind When the snow flies it s time to hit the slopes. Snowboarding was invented by a father in the 1960s who fixed two skis together as a gift for his daughter, calling the invention a snurfer . The invention was quickly licensed and became...