Why are we in business? We contribute to the beauty of our surroundings by helping others in the design/built industry create stunning and functional glass installations. We contribute to the joy our clients feel when they choose us for their projects and when they are complimented on having an art piece that is also useful. One of our early ads stated “tongue-in-cheek” that Edith loved her glass eating counter so much, she wondered if plates were necessary! We like the fact that our glass can be admired and used at the same time. We contribute to the melding of art, design and practicality – a combination that is attributed to the best craftsmen.

What do we do and why do we do it?  There are some businesses that understand their mission, are laser-focused and forge ahead.  We’ve been a bit more malleable.  Our business has morphed many times throughout the years in response to trends in style and creativity.  Along the way, we have completed some fantastic projects.  Always learning, we’ve also taken projects we probably shouldn’t have, because they were interesting, and because we wanted to work with a specific client.  What a way to run a business- and run it has.

Despite our “running” a bit haphazardly for many years, we have survived (because of the talent of the founder and the skill of our great staff).  2016 was our best year to date; 2017 is 1/6 completed.  We are very much on track, and constantly looking to drill down on the first question of this paragraph. “What do we do and why do we do it?” Focusing on the “why and what” will be essential as we charge ahead to meet future challenges and continue our success.

As spring meets summer, I thought I’d share a peek at a recent counter we fabricated that complements the colorful exuberance of the season. The design was actually based on the artwork of Wassily Kandinsky, a well-known early 20th-century abstract artist.   It was challenging but fun to translate his design intent in glass.

This “swoop” of a countermeasures 12 ft.- 3 in. L x 2 in. thick.  It is situated in an area with plenty of natural light from a waterfront setting during the day and dramatically underlit when the day darkens.   It certainly commands attention in a setting full of beautiful and distinctive artwork.   We were fortunate to be able to provide this striking piece for a very discerning couple.

Interior Designer:  Kay Stewart Design
Architect:  Scott Allen Architecture
Contractor:  The Roberts Group Builders

Since our last email, we’ve donated to two more non-profit organizations, The American Lung Association, and Kitty Harbor, through our referral program.   As a reminder, if you refer a client to us, we will make a donation in your name to a non-profit organization of your choice.  We have contributed to almost forty non-profit businesses, some more than once, since we initiated the program.

News:  Welcome to Jesse Diaz!  A skilled craftsman who concentrates on doing the finishing work on our fabrications.

Thanks for reading…and as always, feedback is appreciated!

Join us at Glassworks for our Open House and Remnant Sale! It’s time to offer our professional connections and friends an opportunity to purchase glass remnants that we have accumulated in our “Garage”. These pieces are priced to go “as is”. Most of them are too large to donate to Zero Landfill, but would like to find a new home where they will be appreciated and admired! So come on by! Cash, checks, Visa or MasterCard accepted.

Stick around or drop in for our Open House. We have new glass options that we’re excited for you to see. Deems will be providing the fun music and there’ll be lots to eat and drink. I hope you’ll come so we can thank you in person for being on our team!