Wine Glass Art
GCSE Art Canvas Ideas. Any Inspiration?
hey we are doing a theme on Celebrations. The teacher has let us expand the idea slightly and go off on different tangents. I decided to go off on the theme of when parties and such go wrong and then i found this artist that paints abstract wine bottles and glasses. I was wondering if wether to stay on parties and broken glasses and drunk people or to use this artist as inspiration? Any other ideas that are pretty close to this topic please let me know!
Thank you so much! 
I like that idea actually, its really good – maybe expand on that and do something edgy relating to drug and alcohol culture, you could do stuff on hypodermic needles, broken bottles and glasses etc, – drunk people (even vomit and blood? Gross I know but it takes all sorts these days, look at Damien Hirst, if you can pickle a sheep and call it art than you can make puke artistic too I’m sure) … scattered condoms, pregnancy. You could do some sort of contrast maybe between the glamorous facade (beautiful girls, gorgeous guys) and the dark underbelly, the reality. Start off maybe doing a collage featuring those kind of things (broken glass and stuff) to show and link together all your ideas – you can branch off from that. Make it look dirty and gross. Then you can do another with the ‘appealing’ side, the one that draws people in. Sorry this was just a major messy brainstorm but I hope I’ve given you some ideas.
Amazing Glass Artist playing on wine glass !
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Alhambre Vintage Bronze Tiffany Pendant Light $751 Description: The Alhambre Collection – The softly arched brass wire arms suspended over cream-colored opalescent glass with wine accents gives this cone-shaped shade the illusion of being dome-shaped. Clear, granite-textured glass connects all the elements giving a multi-dimensional, web-like feel. The pottery-inspired base features a rich, hand painted finish. Vintage Bronze Finish 128 pieces of Tiffany Art Glass Dimensions & Notes: 25″ high, 22″ diameter 4 medium base (type E26) incandescent sockets, A19 shape, 100-watt max. (bulbs not included) Includes 12 feet of wire, 8 feet of chain |
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Alice In Wonderland Shopper Bag $9.99 Hand printed in Lancashire by Duxbury Vintage Designs, this bag features a beautiful 19th Century Victorian print of alice being chastised by the red queen. Free personalisation available for a limited period, include a message of your own choosing under the print. Make a statement with your own customised timeless classic shopper. A wonderful gift for any lover of Victorian art, Medieval chivalry and classic design. Choose from one of nine Alice in Wonderland designs:- Alice and the red Queen,Alice goes into the looking glass, The Jabberwocky, Red King and Queen, The Rocking Horse Fly, Alice talks to Kitty, The live garden, Alice goes through the looking glass, Alice meets Tweedledum and Tweedledee. Printed onto a refined eco friendly shopper made using quality 100% renewable natural unbleached cotton canvas. Our reusable shoppers are designed and printed individually to order to reduce carbon emissions and promote a healthier atmosphere for our children and families. The ultimate in cotton bag practicality! – a super stylish practical bag, strong enough to carry the heaviest of items (we even trust it with wine bottles!) but lightweight enough to fold up and put in your pocket or handbag. Choose from: Lightweight long handle shopper portrait in orientation, made with lightweight 114g (4 oz) cotton, W38cm x H43cms without gusset, stong but really lightweight cotton means this shopper folds up as small as a bar of soap! Ideal for popping into a handbag or pocket. Heavyweight long/short handle shopper portrait in orientation, made with 340g (12oz) cotton canvas W38cm x H43cm with a double stitched 10cm wide gusset. Heavy weight short handle canvas super shopper landscape in orientation, made with 340g (12oz) cotton canvas W52cm x H40cm with a double stitched 13cm wide gusset. |
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All London: The Source Guide $4.51 New – This series of guides for finding everything from fine antiques to wine cellar equipment is an indispensable companion for the enthusiastic traveler/shopper in the never-ending quest for hidden treasures. Each book contains thousands of complete listings of carefully screened dealers and merchants who offer the beautiful things that make for gracious and elegant living. Categories range from priceless art and antiques to porcelain, silver, fine linen, parquet, stained glass, books, maps, a |
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Ancient Wine: The Search for the Origins of Viniculture $32.11 The history of civilization is, in many ways, the history of wine. This book is the first comprehensive and up-to-date account of the earliest stages of vinicultural history and prehistory, which extends back into the Neolithic period and beyond. Elegantly written and richly illustrated, Ancient Wine opens up whole new chapters in the fascinating story of wine and the vine by drawing upon recent archaeological discoveries, molecular and DNA sleuthing, and the texts and art of longforgotten peoples. Patrick McGovern takes us on a personal odyssey back to the beginnings of this consequential beverage when early hominids probably enjoyed a wild grape wine. We follow the course of human ingenuity in domesticating the Eurasian vine and learning how to make and preserve wine some 7,000 years ago. From success to success, viniculture stretched out its tendrils, entwining itself with one culture after another (whether Egyptian, Iranian, Israelite, or Greek) and laying the foundation for civilization itself, As medicine, social lubricant, mindaltering substance, and highly valued commodity, wine became the focus of religious cults, pharmacopoeias, cuisines, economies, and society. As an evocative symbol of blood, it was used in temple ceremonies and occupies the heart of the Eucharist. Kings celebrated their victories with wine and made certain that they had plenty for the afterlife. Some peoples truly became wine cultures. When we sip a glass of wine today, we recapitulate this dynamic history in single grape species was harnessed to yield an almost infinite range of tastes and bouquets. Ancient Wine is a book that wine lovers and archaeological sleuths alike will raise their glasses to. |
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Art Glass Heart Wine Stopper $14.95 Brighten any wine bottle with this sentimental treasure! This convenient cork-free stopper gets a dose of designer artistry from an art glass floral heart aglow with rainbow colors. Simply insert into the neck of any wine bottle to securely seal in freshness with a decorative flair. Glass and metal. 1 3/4 x 7/8 x 3 3/4 high. |
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Art Glass Multi-Layer Blown Wine Bottle Stopper $14.99 This stunning art glass bottle stopper is made by fusing black, white, blue, purple, red and yellow in beautifully blown sculpted form. This form is topped by a stainless steel ball. The bottom of the stopper is made from stainless steel for easy cleaning and caring. The stopper has rubber rings that allow it to seal the bottle opening. This beautiful bottle makes a great gift. Approximate Dimensions: 5 H x 1 W |
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Art Glass Sculpture Blown Wine Bottle Stopper $14.99 This stunning art glass bottle stopper is made by fusing orange, yellow, red, green and white in beautifully blown sculpted form. This form is topped by a stainless steel ball. The bottom of the stopper is made from stainless steel for easy cleaning and caring. The stopper has rubber rings that allow it to seal the bottle opening. This beautiful bottle makes a great gift. Approximate Dimensions: 4 3/4 H x 0 2/35 W |
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At the Winery Absorbent Coasters $14.85 Protect your table tops and coffee tables while adding a decorative accent to the room with these lovely coasters. Plump bunches of grapes and collections of old bottles make a striking statement as they’re ready to hold your glass of wine. Why use plain coasters, when you can set out unique works of art for your family and friends to enjoy? |
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Avanti 28 Bottle WineCooler OB $170.99 Avanti SWC2801 – Features 28 Bottle Capacity Single Zone Wine Chiller. Unique State-of-the-Art Super Conductor Technology for Cooling. Whisper Quiet Operation. Black Cabinet with Platinum Trim Glass Door. Integrated Soft Touch |
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Berghoff 1101132 Cosmo Covered Stock Pot $138.56 For the cook who has classical music playing in the back ground, a glass of wine within reach, a skylight above, allowing the lucid sky to join the creative process of another feast that will be enjoyed entertained by close to heart, friends and family. Inspiring her to create masterpieces and allowing cooks from around the world to enjoy the art of cooking. Induction ready. |
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Berghoff 1102221 Cosmo Stock Pot $180.36 For the cook who has classical music playing in the back ground, a glass of wine within reach, a skylight above, allowing the lucid sky to join the creative process of another feast that will be enjoyed entertained by close to heart, friends and family. Inspiring her to create masterpieces and allowing cooks from around the world to enjoy the art of cooking. Induction ready. |
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Berghoff 1102535 3-Piece 10-in Cosmo Pasta Pot $198.7 For the cook who has classical music playing in the back ground, a glass of wine within reach, a skylight above, allowing the lucid sky to join the creative process of another feast that will be enjoyed entertained by close to heart, friends and family. Inspiring her to create masterpieces and allowing cooks from around the world to enjoy the art of cooking. Induction ready. |
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Berghoff 1112213 – Oyster 12 Piece Cookware Set $305.03 For the cook who has classical music playing in the back ground, a glass of wine within reach, a skylight above, allowing the lucid sky to join the creative process of another feast that will be enjoyed entertained by close to heart, friends and family. Inspiring her to create masterpieces and allowing cooks from around the world to enjoy the art of cooking. |
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Berghoff 2303047 – AURIGA COVERED DUTCH OVEN 2.1 QT. $79.16 For the cook who has classical music playing in the back ground, a glass of wine within reach, a skylight above, allowing the lucid sky to join the creative process of another feast that will be enjoyed entertained by close to heart, friends and family. Inspiring her to create masterpieces and allowing cooks from around the world to enjoy the art of cooking. |
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Berghoff 2303085 AURIGA COVERED 10-25-in SAUTE PAN $131.96 For the cook who has classical music playing in the back ground, a glass of wine within reach, a skylight above, allowing the lucid sky to join the creative process of another feast that will be enjoyed entertained by close to heart, friends and family. Inspiring her to create masterpieces and allowing cooks from around the world to enjoy the art of cooking. Induction ready. |
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Berghoff 2303108 – AURIGA COVERED WOK 5.3 QT. $165.7 For the cook who has classical music playing in the back ground, a glass of wine within reach, a skylight above, allowing the lucid sky to join the creative process of another feast that will be enjoyed entertained by close to heart, friends and family. Inspiring her to create masterpieces and allowing cooks from around the world to enjoy the art of cooking. Induction ready. |
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Big Sister Personalised Prints $26.5 Do you have a big sister ? Create your own unique piece of wall art designed especially by you for her. Give me 9 witty punchy to the point facts about them and I will do the rest ! Comes in 4 choices of colour . Printed on high quality 270 msg matt paper and is A3 size and fits in standard size frames. Print size 30 x 40 cm. Print only frames are bought seperately . Please note there is now a restriction on how many letters you can have – two words to describe the person works best – Get a glass of wine or a cup of tea and let the thought process commence ! |
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Bread, Wine, & Money $28.75 At Chartres Cathedral, for the first time in medieval art, the lowest register of stained-glass windows depicts working artisans and merchants instead of noble and clerical donors. Jane Welch Williams challenges the prevailing view that pious town tradesmen donated these windows. In Bread, Wine, and Money, she uncovers a deep antagonism between the trades and the cathedral clergy in Chartres; the windows, she argues, portray not town tradesmen but trusted individuals that the fearful clergy had taken into the cloister as their own serfs. Williams weaves a tight net of historical circumstances, iconographic traditions, exegetical implications, political motivations, and liturgical functions to explain the imagery in the windows of the trades. Her account of changing social relationships in thirteenth-century Chartres focuses on the bakers, tavern keepers, and money changers whose bread, wine, and money were used as means of exchange, tithing, and offering throughout medieval society. Drawing on a wide variety of original documents and scholarly work, this book makes important new contributions to our knowledge of one of the great monuments of Western culture. |
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Bread, Wine, and Money: The Windows of the Trades at Chartres Cathedral $75.75 Used – At Chartres Cathedral, for the first time in medieval art, the lowest register of stained-glass windows depicts working artisans and merchants instead of noble and clerical donors. Jane Welch Williams challenges the prevailing view that pious town tradesmen donated these windows. In “Bread, Wine, and Money, ” she uncovers a deep antagonism between the trades and the cathedral clergy in Chartres; the windows, she argues, portray not town tradesmen but trusted individuals that the fearful c |
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Bread, Wine, and Money: The Windows of the Trades at Chartres Cathedral $9.99 Used – At Chartres Cathedral, for the first time in medieval art, the lowest register of stained-glass windows depicts working artisans and merchants instead of noble and clerical donors. Jane Welch Williams challenges the prevailing view that pious town tradesmen donated these windows. In “Bread, Wine, and Money, ” she uncovers a deep antagonism between the trades and the cathedral clergy in Chartres; the windows, she argues, portray not town tradesmen but trusted individuals that the fearful c |
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Bread, Wine, and Money: The Windows of the Trades at Chartres Cathedral $27.99 New – At Chartres Cathedral, for the first time in medieval art, the lowest register of stained-glass windows depicts working artisans and merchants instead of noble and clerical donors. Jane Welch Williams challenges the prevailing view that pious town tradesmen donated these windows. In “Bread, Wine, and Money, ” she uncovers a deep antagonism between the trades and the cathedral clergy in Chartres; the windows, she argues, portray not town tradesmen but trusted individuals that the fearful cl |
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Chicken Soup for the Wine Lover’s Soul: A Toast to the Perfect Occasion $17.62 Used – Are you a bona-fide wine connoisseur, investing in rare vintages–or a neophyte just learning to appreciate wine’s complexity? Whether you have the quintessential wine cellar or you simply delight in an occasional glass of chardonnay with dinner, Chicken Soup for the Wine Lover’s Soul will help you appreciate both the art and science behind every sublime bottle. Share the magic of discovering and enjoying wine with entertaining stories by casual wine buffs and serious aficionados. Learn t |
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Chicken Soup for the Wine Lover’s Soul: A Toast to the Perfect Occasion $14.95 Are you a bona-fide wine connoisseur, investing in rare vintages–or a neophyte just learning to appreciate wine’s complexity? Whether you have the quintessential wine cellar or you simply delight in an occasional glass of chardonnay with dinner, Chicken Soup for the Wine Lover’s Soul will help you appreciate both the art and science behind every sublime bottle. Share the magic of discovering and enjoying wine with entertaining stories by casual wine buffs and serious aficionados. Learn the history of your favorite varietal and the artistry behind turning a field of grapes into an award-winning cabernet. Wine enthusiasts around the world share their experiences about their enjoyment of wine, its significance in their families and traditions, and the meaning and use of wine in different cultures. Your love affair with wine may be a new passion or a well-established one: either way, you’ll find Chicken Soup for the Wine Lover’s Soul is like the superb glass of wine–a rare treasure to be savored. So, uncork your favorite bottle and settle in to enjoy every last story about this enigmatic beverage. |
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Chicken Soup for the Wine Lover’s Soul: A Toast to the Perfect Occasion $14.95 Are you a bona-fide wine connoisseur, investing in rare vintages–or a neophyte just learning to appreciate wine’s complexity? Whether you have the quintessential wine cellar or you simply delight in an occasional glass of chardonnay with dinner, Chicken Soup for the Wine Lover’s Soul will help you appreciate both the art and science behind every sublime bottle. Share the magic of discovering and enjoying wine with entertaining stories by casual wine buffs and serious aficionados. Learn the history of your favorite varietal and the artistry behind turning a field of grapes into an award-winning cabernet. Wine enthusiasts around the world share their experiences about their enjoyment of wine, its significance in their families and traditions, and the meaning and use of wine in different cultures. Your love affair with wine may be a new passion or a well-established one: either way, you’ll find Chicken Soup for the Wine Lover’s Soul is like the superb glass of wine–a rare treasure to be savored. So, uncork your favorite bottle and settle in to enjoy every last story about this enigmatic beverage. |
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Chicken Soup for the Wine Lover’s Soul: A Toast to the Perfect Occasion $61.1 New – Are you a bona-fide wine connoisseur, investing in rare vintages–or a neophyte just learning to appreciate wine’s complexity? Whether you have the quintessential wine cellar or you simply delight in an occasional glass of chardonnay with dinner, Chicken Soup for the Wine Lover’s Soul will help you appreciate both the art and science behind every sublime bottle. Share the magic of discovering and enjoying wine with entertaining stories by casual wine buffs and serious aficionados. Learn t |
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Chili Pepper Glass Wine Bottle Stopper $10.88 Red Hot Chili Pepper Glass Art Wine Bottle Stopper Topper Measures 5 1/4 inches tall Made of glass with silver finish metal stopper Gift boxed, hand crafted Fits standard wine or cider bottles Top off your wine bottle with this cute bottle topper. Makes a great gift too, especially when paired with your favorite bottle of wine or wine charms. |
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Clear Wine Glass Handpainted, Field of Flowers $17.99 The folk art style of these flowers inspires creativity and easy-going smiles with every sip of wine. Their petals are hand-painted with colorful charm, as if they sprouted in the warm summer sun and are enjoying the blissful breeze, full of the gardens sweet fragrances. Why use plain wine glasses, when you can end your day with unique and cheerful works of art? |
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Democratic Party Donkey Wine Bottle Stopper $12.5 Democratic Party Donkey Candidate Race Glass Art Wine Bottle Stopper Topper Limited Edition! Measures 5 1/2 inches tall Made of glass with silver finish metal stopper Gift boxed, hand crafted Fits standard wine or cider bottles Top off your wine bottle with this cute bottle topper. Makes a great gift too, especially when paired with your favorite bottle of wine or wine charms. |
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Designer 244 Bottle Wine Rack with Display Row, Hanging Glass Rack and Table Top – Finish: Classic Stained Premium Redwood $1112 Individual Tasting Table and Wall Art Not Included – WC1125: Features: -Each bottle is cradled on two rails that are cut with beveled ends and rounded edges.-Racks designed to ensures wine labels will not tear when bottles are removed.-Structurally designed to accomodate additional wine storage above racking.-15 degree angle of the wine display row keeps the cork moist while allowing you to easily view the label.-Table top is designed to be placed above the half height wine rack.-Provides a convenient area to open your wine bottles.-All racks must be secured to the wall.-Provides storage for 15 glasses.-Half Height Rack: 54 bottles.-Total Storage Capacity: 244 Bottles. Options: -Available in 6 stunning wood finishes. Specifications: -5 Column Wine Rack: 95 Bottles each.-Half Height Rack is 6 columns wide x 9 rows high.-5 Column Display Rack is 5 columns wide x 19 rows high with display space for 5 bottles. Assembly Instructions: -Some assembly required. Dimensions: -Glass Rack Dimensions: 2.38” H x 27.69” W x 12.69” D.-Half Height Rack Dimensions: 34.44” H x 27.69” W x 13.5” D.-Table Top Dimensions: 0.69” H x 27.69” W x 14.19” D.-5 Column Display Rack Dimensions: 72” H x 23.19” W x 13.5” D.-Overall Dimensions: 72” H x 74.07” W x 14.9” D. |
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Designer 244 Bottle Wine Rack with Display Row, Hanging Glass Rack and Table Top – Finish: Dark Stained Premium Redwood $1176 Individual Tasting Table and Wall Art Not Included – WC1125: Features: -Each bottle is cradled on two rails that are cut with beveled ends and rounded edges.-Racks designed to ensures wine labels will not tear when bottles are removed.-Structurally designed to accomodate additional wine storage above racking.-15 degree angle of the wine display row keeps the cork moist while allowing you to easily view the label.-Table top is designed to be placed above the half height wine rack.-Provides a convenient area to open your wine bottles.-All racks must be secured to the wall.-Provides storage for 15 glasses.-Half Height Rack: 54 bottles.-Total Storage Capacity: 244 Bottles. Options: -Available in 6 stunning wood finishes. Specifications: -5 Column Wine Rack: 95 Bottles each.-Half Height Rack is 6 columns wide x 9 rows high.-5 Column Display Rack is 5 columns wide x 19 rows high with display space for 5 bottles. Assembly Instructions: -Some assembly required. Dimensions: -Glass Rack Dimensions: 2.38” H x 27.69” W x 12.69” D.-Half Height Rack Dimensions: 34.44” H x 27.69” W x 13.5” D.-Table Top Dimensions: 0.69” H x 27.69” W x 14.19” D.-5 Column Display Rack Dimensions: 72” H x 23.19” W x 13.5” D.-Overall Dimensions: 72” H x 74.07” W x 14.9” D. |
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Elements of the Table: A Simple Guide for Hosts and Guests $8.21 Elegance is the art of not astonishing, said Jean Cocteau, but often the idea of a formal dinner party is intimidating to both hosts and guests for one reason: the table setting. Why is there a spoon above my plate? Do I really need five different glasses? Where do I put my napkin when I leave the table? Lynn Rosen comes to the rescue with this practical, charming, and informative guide to all things tabletop. Organized by category, Lynn’s advice is sensible, her explanations are clear, and her historical asides will provide plenty of lively dinner conversation. You’ll learn about:Napery. What to do about that crease in your tablecloth, how to use a table runner, and the history of napkin rings (hint: they came into use not for decoration, but for an exceedingly practical purpose!)China. The difference between a rim soup bowl and a rimless coupe soup bowl, when to bring out the coffee cups, and why we call it “china”Silver. Basic rules for arranging the setting (evenly spaced, about a half-inch apart, with the handle bottoms lined up), using flatware to signal you’ve finished eating, and why the fork was slow to catch on as a dining implementCrystal. How to tell a red wine glass from a white wine glass, when to use a dof glass, and what famous European queen is said to have been the model for a champagne coupe glassTable Décor. Why place cards are always a good idea (and where to put them), the evolution of centerpieces, and how to turn a napkin into a cardinal’s hat, a bishop’s mitre, or even an artichoke Elements of the Table covers everything from linens to basic etiquette, so your next dinner party (whether you’re hosting or attending) will be a relaxed celebration–and the only astonishment will come at the end of the night, when you realize how much fun you’ve had. |
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Fine Glass Hanging Wine Rack $51.21 This hanging wine rack is made of iron, durable and beautiful. Make use of modern craft, combine European romantic style to oriental art, simple and elegant. It is not just a wine rack, also a decoration. Make your room more exotic with this wine rack. |
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Girls’ Guide to Wine $7.95 Choosing from a diverse selection of wines can be a daunting prospect for even the most fearless of girls. Not anymore! Here comes the very first handbag-sized, hilarious, and informative solution to the tricky process of picking the perfect wine for every occasion. It offers sound, savvy advice for women who want to select a wine with ease and style. It even helps identify the perfect man to go with that glass! Lively and easy-reading,Girls’ Guide to Wineis ideal for females who love the fruit of the vine. . .and want to learn more about the art of drinking and enjoying it. |
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Grapes Fruit French Wine Tuscan Wall Decor Contemporary Picture 16×20 Art Print $11.95 This beautiful framed art goes well in any room. Artwork and frame are manufactured in the United States by Art Prints Inc. using quality materials such as premium grade A solid hardwood, tempered picture frame glass, and high quality acid free lithograph |
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Grapes Fruit French Wine Tuscan Wall Decor Contemporary Picture Oak Framed Art Print $49.95 This beautiful framed art goes well in any room. Artwork and frame are manufactured in the United States by Art Prints Inc. using quality materials such as premium grade A solid hardwood, tempered picture frame glass, and high quality acid free lithograph |
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Grove Park Multi-Finish Tiffany Floor Lamp $835 Description: The Grove Park Collection – This Arts and Crafts piece features a shade with flowering tree pattern, handcrafted from genuine art glass in hues of amber, wine, steel blue and hunter green. The wood base has geometric iron accents, adding to its natural, earthy, organic style. Multi-Finish Finish 240 pieces of Tiffany Art Glass Dimensions & Notes: 60″ high, 17″ diameter 2 medium base (type E26) incandescent sockets, A19 shape, 100-watt max. (bulbs not included) |
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Grove Park Multi-Finish Tiffany Table Lamp $751 Description: The Grove Park Collection – This Arts and Crafts piece features a shade with flowering tree pattern, handcrafted from genuine art glass in hues of amber, wine, steel blue and hunter green. The wood base has geometric iron accents, adding to its natural, earthy, organic style. Multi-Finish Finish 240 pieces of Tiffany Art Glass Dimensions & Notes: 23.5″ high, 14″ wide 2 medium base (type E26) incandescent sockets, A19 shape, 60-watt max. (bulbs not included) |
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Halloween Black & Orange Cats Art Glass Wine Bottle Stoppers – Set of 2 – L S Arts – B2-001 $19.99 Halloween Black & Orange Cats Art Glass Wine Bottle Stoppers – Set of 2 – L S Arts – B2-001 |
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Hand Blown Glass Abstract Art Wine Stopper Cork – LS Arts – BS-45 $12.5 The Free Form Glass Wine Bottle Stopper features a conical shaped metal base with a silicon rubber sleeve to seal in freshness. Top is handcrafted from glass. Measures approximately 4.5 in height. Each stopper comes individually boxed. |
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Handcrafted Designer Art Glass Bottle Stoppers (Case of 24) $163.2 The Vintage Royale? Handcrafted Designer Art Glass Bottle Stoppers Glass With Class! Vintage Royale is an assortment of handcrafted designer art glass bottle stoppers. Features include: * 12 Styles! * Display Included * Includes individual gift boxes * Fits most standard wine bottles |
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Handpainted Glass Grape Platters 2 Asst, Wine Labels $35.99 These bunches of grapes are so plump they look as if they were just cut from the vine. Surrounded by green leaves and twirling stems, they make dramatic platters that are richly designed. Why use a plain serving plate, when your food can presented on charming works of art? |
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Handpainted Wine Glass 12oz 2 Asst, Wine Collage $35.99 These bunches of grapes look freshly cut from the vine, surrounded by green leaves and curling stems. The wine collage on these trivets is stunning and sophisticated, richly colored and boldly handsome. Whether used for a party or everyday, these wine glasses are charming works of art. |
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Hidden Picture-Perfect Escapes Santa Barbara, Ojai, Channel Islands and the Santa Ynez Valley $0.01 This book zeroes in on charming getaway spots along California’s Central Coast. By dedicating an entire book to these friendly little destinations, the guide is able to offer a variety of features and a depth of coverage unmatched by more general guides. It includes stylish photos that capture the allure of the locales. Entertaining sidebars on the destination’s history, people, geography, nature, art, and culture liven the content as do special “Street Strolls” that describe locally popular areas for walking, shopping, and dining. The author recommends dozens of romantic inns, including a 1906 California Craftsman house decorated with period furniture and an 1871 two-story clapboard Victorian with sweeping verandas. The guide leads readers on a step-by-step walk through Santa Barbara’s famed “Red Tile Tour,” complete with historical background and accompanying photos. “Picture-Perfect” lists tell of the area’s top wineries as well as the most romantic spots to drink a glass of wine while watching the sunset into the Pacific. |
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Into The Light $7.71 Purchase of this book includes free trial access to www.million-books.com where you can read more than a million books for free.This is an OCR edition with typos.Excerpt from book:INTO THE LIGHT Let us choose to us judgment; let us know among ourselves what is good. — Job xxxiv-4. Day unto day uttereth speech, and night unto night showeth knowledge. — Psalms xix-2. What dost thou see when without thee thou lookest, O all- searching Man? Life, ever life, amid changes by multiplex rhythms controlled — Rhythms that throb without end in immensity’s vastness of space, Mingling and blending in chorus which sings of the Order Divine. What dost thou see when within thee thou lookest, O all- searching Man? Thee as a spirit and atom of all the mysterious whole; Giving as well as receiving, bound to the infinite past, Made by and making thy future that stretches eternally on. And now, dear friend, weary and sick at heart With what thou hast been and with what thou art, Come, let us sit beneath this centuried pine, Where Nature’s self may heal thee of thy smart. For here there broods such feeling of repose, Such soothing quiet all around us flows, That for the blessed time life seems to hush Its doubtful triumphs and its certain woes. Ah, well-a-day, what heart has not its pains, Its grievous losses, incommensurate gains, And as result of all the strenuous strife, What little profit at the last remains! By thoughts like these we are at times oppressed; But who the loss or profit can attest? Our glass we see through darkly, and full oft What seemed the worst was in the end the best.V In these unclouded heavens no stars we see, Yet all roll there in sovran majesty; So, when thy sky seems reft of every star, In quenchless light they still may live for thee. . . . The bubbles dancing on convivial wine, The restful dewdrops on the procreant vine, But symbolize each being life has known: All vanish at a breath and leave… |
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Jewelry Making & Beading Project: Glass Bead Bracelet (Quamut) $2.95 Quamut is the fastest, most convenient way to learn how to do almost anything. From tasting wine to managing your retirement accounts, Quamut gives you reliable information in a concise chart format that you can take anywhere. Quamut charts are:Authoritative: Written by experts in their field so you have the most reliable information available. Clear: Our explanations take you step-by-step through everything from performing CPR to threading a needle. Concise: You’ll learn just what you need to know—no more, no less. Precise: Quamut charts include detailed text, photos, and illustrations to show you exactly how to do just about anything. Portable: Your know-how goes with you wherever your projects lead.Use lampwork beads to make a stunning bracelet.This bracelet proves that, with art, you can never have too much of a good thing. Every element, from the lampwork beads to the handcrafted toggle, works beautifully together. This chart gives you:Step-by-step instructions A complete list of everything you’ll need |
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Johannes Vermeer Paintings $23.6 Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: The Milkmaid, the Allegory of Faith, List of Paintings by Johannes Vermeer, the Geographer, the Art of Painting, a Girl Asleep, Girl With a Pearl Earring, Portrait of a Young Woman, Lady Writing a Letter With Her Maid, Girl Reading a Letter at an Open Window, View of Delft, the Wine Glass, the Lacemaker, the Astronomer, Woman Holding a Balance, Girl With a Red Hat, Lady Seated at a Virginal, a Lady Writing a Letter, the Little Street, a Young Woman Seated at the Virginals, Woman With a Lute, the Love Letter, Lady Standing at a Virginal, Woman in Blue Reading a Letter, Woman With a Water Jug, Officer and Laughing Girl, Christ in the House of Martha and Mary, Saint Praxidis, Girl Interrupted at Her Music, the Music Lesson, the Concert. Excerpt: A Girl Asleep , also known as A Woman Asleep , A Woman Asleep at Table , and A Maid Asleep , is a painting by the Dutch master Johannes Vermeer , 1657. It is housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City and may not be lent elsewhere under the terms of the donor’s bequest. This painting is the earliest indisputable work by Vermeer. The Rembrandtesque influence in this phase of his life can easily be ascertained from the rich and heavily impastoed pigments used in the painting. The paint surface of the still life on the table has suffered from abrasions and restorations. Description In the left part of the composition is showed a table covered with a glowing Oriental rug pulled up in front. On it is a Delftware plate with fruit, a white pitcher, and an overturned glass or roemer in the foreground. At the far end of the table is a young woman asleep, her head resting on her propped-up right arm and hand; the left one lies negligently flat. To the right is the back of a chair, and in the distance a half-open door that |
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KALORIK WCL-20629 18 Bottles Wine Cooler $249.99 Kalorik Dual zone 18 bottle wine cooler Store up to 18 bottles of your best wine under optimum conditions in this Kalorik Dual Zone Thermoelectric Wine Cooler. While your wine enjoys the optimal temperature and humidity conditions within this wine cooler, you get a wine cooler in one of the most stylish finishes available with fully digital temperature controls. This thermoelectric wine cooler features a premium metallic silver finish door trim with double paned tempered glass. The tinted glass door protects your wine from harmful light. The interior of the wine cooler features insulated dual temperature zones with scalloped chrome shelves to cradle and display your wine. What makes this wine cooler a great choice to preserve your best wine? Quiet, vibration-free, environmentally-friendly thermoelectric cooling maintains optimum temperature and humidity.This wine cooler utilizes a state-of-the-art thermoelectric peltier unit to provide vibration-free cooling for your best wines. Vibration from compressor-based cooling systems can disturb the sediments in even the sturdiest of wines. This wine cooler avoids this problem altogether by relying on thermoelectric cooling. The adjustable thermostat means that this wine cooler can be used to store almost any wine varietal under the optimum temperature and humidity conditions. In addition, the peltier cooling unit is silent- the only noise you’ll here is the gentle noise of the fan dissipating heat. Another benefit of thermoelectric cooling is that it uses no Freon, which can be harmful to the planet, and it is so energy efficient it only uses about as much energy as a 75 watt light bulb! Internal fan-forced circulation eliminates “hot spots” within the wine cooler. This Kalorik wine cooler features a fan mounted on the back wall to ensure even temperature distribution within each wine cooler zone. There’s no need to worry about large temperature differentials or “hot spots” within this wine cooler! Soft interior LED lighting proudly illuminates your wine without creating uneven heat distribution Did you know that the incandescent light bulbs used in some wine coolers and refrigerators can actually act as “mini heaters”- raising the temperature in the air surrounding them? This is not the case in this Kalorik Thermoelectric Wine Cooler- a soft, low power LED lighting system gently illuminates your wine without creating a “hot spot” within the wine cooler. Plus, this LED light features an on/off switch- use the light when you need it, and don’t worry about it turning on when you don’t. As if the above features weren’t enough, this wine cooler also boasts ample room for 18 bottles (even fitting many longer and wider wine bottles that won’t fit in similar wine coolers), auto defrost, two temperature zones for different wine varietals, and more! For a great way to store up to 18 bottles of your best wine, the Kalorik Thermoelectric Wine Cooler is the perfect choice. |
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LS Arts Ladybug Glass Wine Charms – Set of 6 $15.95 Put your glass down and have no worries that someone will be sipping your drink! Set of six differently colored ladybugs art glass wine charms. Comes gift boxed for easy gift giving |
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LS Arts Tiki Pink Flamingo Wine Bottle Glass Art Topper Stopper $11.38 Elegant Art Glass Tropical Pink Flamingo Bottle Topper Stopper Silver finish metal stopper Fits standard wine or cider bottles 4-1/2 inches high x 2 inches x 3/4 inches Gift Box New Other designs available. Makes a great gift, especially when paired with your favorite bottle of wine. REVIEWS: rec’d item fast, excellent packaging, beautiful item. thanks! fast transaction…nice product…beautiful…would recommend to all LOVE IT. WELL PACKAGED. SUPER FAST SHIP. WE’LL BE BACK FOR MORE!!! AAA+++ |
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Magdalena Bronze Patina Table Lamp Quoizel Lighting (TF714T) $551 Description:Authentic Bronze Patina FinishShade contains 636 pieces of Tiffany GlassSpecifications:25.5″ high, 16″ diameter2 medium base (type E26) incandescent sockets, A19 shape bulbs recommended, 75-watt max. each (bulbs not included)Shipping:Free FedEx GroundThe Magdalena CollectionThis Tiffany table lamp features a handcrafted shade made of genuine art glass arranged in a traditinal Art Nouveau pattern. The rich color palette includes a wide variety of hues including violet, sappire, wine, pink, orange and sunny yellow. The smooth candlestick style base is finished in an authentic bronze patina. |
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Marina Abramovic: Seven Easy Pieces $59.95 This new monograph documents seven consecutive, ground-breaking nights of monumental, solo, body-art performances by the internationally renowned artist, Marina Abramovic, during the Fall of 2005 in the famous rotunda of New York City’s Guggenheim Museum. It includes a new piece created by Abramovic specifically for the project, as well as Abramovic’s renditions of six other seminal works (by five other artists and herself) from the formative decade, 1965-1975. The works include reenactments of Vito Acconci’s Seedbed (1972), in which the artist occupied the space under a false floor, masturbating and speaking through a microphone to visitors above; Valie Export’s Action Pants: Genital Panic (1969) in which Export walked through a movie theater in crotchless pants, challenging the audience to turn from the images of women on the screen to a real female body; and Abramovic’s own Lips of Thomas (1975), in which she ate a kilogram of honey and drank a liter of red wine before breaking her glass with her hand, incising a star in her stomach with a razor blade, whipping herself until she “no longer felt pain,” then lying down on an ice cross while a space heater suspended above her caused her to bleed more profusely. Also included, Bruce Nauman’s Body Pressure, Gina Pane’s The Conditioning, and Joseph Beuys’s critical exploration, How To Explain Pictures of a Dead Hare. In this important series, Abramovic gives us the opportunity to recall, revive and preserve major historical performance pieces, all of which are inherently ephemeral, in a completely original way. With an interview by the esteemed Guggenheim curator, Nancy Spector. |
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Materials and Techniques in the Decorative Arts: An Illustrated Dictionary $65 In our industrialized society, it is often difficult to imagine how the objects around us are made. How, for example, are triple spirals put into the stem of a wine glass or table tops inlaid with whole landscapes of semi-precious stones? This unique dictionary is devoted to the fascinating materials and techniques used in the decorative arts. Materials range from the exotic to the most basic, from rare stones found only in the mountains of Badakshan, unsavory animal products, and the ground bodies of South American insects to ones as common as sand, clay, and lime.Compiled by a team of experts, each with an intimate knowledge of his or her subject, the entries are written in clear, accessible language and supplemented by numerous photographs and drawings. Each core material (glass, ceramics, textiles, paper, plastics, leather, metal, stone, wood, and paint) is covered from its raw state through any processing or preparation to various craft stages and finally, to any surface finishing.Traditionally, the kind of information found in these pages has been passed on from craftsman to craftsman or confined to highly specialized books, and even common terms are often misunderstood. This dictionary makes the subject accessible to all—from art and architectural historians, curators, collectors, restoration specialists, artists, and museum staff to decorators, aficionados, and those who enjoy watching Antiques Roadshow. In short, this book is for all those who are intrigued by the materials and techniques used to create the beautiful objects that surround us. |
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Matt Dallmann – I Am Sound CD $12.49 COMPOSER STATEMENT ‘I Am Sound’ begins with the heartbeat of my first child (recorded while still in my wife Hannah’s womb), concludes with a sound-art experiment in wine glass clinking, and is f… |
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Montana Gold Acrylic Wine Red $7.29 Montana Gold is a highly pigmented, fast-drying, acrylic based spray paint with a durable matte finish. It’s eco-friendly formulation is 100% free of lead and CFC’s, and can be used on many surfaces including wood, concrete, metal, plastic, canvas, and glass, even flexible surfaces. With over 200 colors and a variety of caps available, Montana paints make it easy to create professional and creative works of art. |
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National Geographic Traveler San Francisco $3.11 Taking travelers around a city that he knows intimately, native Californian Jerry Dunn showcases San Francisco’s many different neighborhoods. The Financial District shapes the city’s famous skyline with its sky-scraping buildings, but it also contains gems bespeaking the past, including the Palace Hotel, with its stained-glass-domed dining room; and the gold-rush buildings of Jackson Square. Next it’s onto shop-filled Union Square and high-class Nob Hill, with its famous view from California Street overlooking the Bay Bridge. Dunn helps you find hidden temples and locally favorite restaurants in Chinatown, while Italian pizzazz, Beatnik memories, and magnificent scenery await in North Beach. Fisherman’s Wharf is a crowd pleaser, with its stands of crabbers selling their daily catch and plenty of restaurants to sample the local fare. Here, too, you can embark on an adventure to Alcatraz. The Marina has its fabulous bay views, parklands, and street after street of Victorian beauties, along with two must-see museums: the science-oriented Exploratorium, and the world-class Palace of the Legion of Honor. Golden Gate Park is undergoing a period of flux, with its major museums undergoing renovations. However, its acres of landscaped grounds remain the idyllic city escape, with its westernmost reaches coming out at the Pacific Ocean. Dunn then brings you through the up-and-coming Haight-Ashbury district, and over to the Civic Center area, where the newly reopened Asian Art Museum shines anew. Finally, you explore the revitalized South of Market area, showcasing the Modern Museum of Art, the new Giants stadium, and the Ferry Building, which, while still working as a ferry terminal, containsa brand-new assortment of shops and wine-tasting bars. There are special in-depth features on the cable cars, the Beat generation, the Mission District’s murals, and more, as well as specially commissioned 3-D artwork, including a magnificent rendition of Alcatraz. You can also get to kno |
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Painted Glass ‘Wine and Flowers’ Jewelry Box (Peru) $81.99 This handmade creation is offered in partnership with NOVICA, in association with National Geographic. Flower bloom on this lovely glass jewelry box. The painted jewelry box was designed by Edmundo Contreras of Peru. Product Features: Story Behind the Art: Peru’s Edmundo Contreras says, ‘I inherited my interest in art from my mother, a weaver. As an adolescent, I enjoyed painting and liked to create cartoons as a form of social protest (when terrorists threatened our land). Now I specialize in painted glass and crackled finishes, a technique that is both traditional and modern. My themes range from the pre-Hispanic, colonial and ethnic, to the beauty and culture of the Andean world and its wildlife.’ What is Worldstock? The handcrafted touch of artisan skill creates variations in color, size and design. If buying two of the same item, slight differences should be expected. Note: Color discrepancies may occur between this product and your computer screen. Imported Ships Carbon Neutral* Please allow 10 business days for the product to leave our warehouse and to receive tracking information. You should expect to receive this item within 15 business days of the order date. |
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Pleasure and the Arts: Enjoying Literature, Painting, and Music $1.99 How do the arts give us pleasure? Covering a very wide range of artistic works, from Auden to David Lynch, Rembrandt to Edward Weston, and Richard Strauss to Keith Jarrett, Pleasure and the Arts offers us an explanation of our enjoyable emotional engagements with literature, music, and painting. The arts direct us to intimate and particularized relationships, with the people represented in the works, or with those we imagine produced them. When we listen to music, look at a purely abstract painting, or drink a glass of wine, can we enjoy the experience without verbalizing our response? Do our interpretative assumptions, our awareness of technique, and our attitudes to fantasy, get in the way of our appreciation of art, or enhance it? Examining these questions and more, we discover how curiosity drives us to enjoy narratives, ordinary jokes, metaphors, and modernist epiphanies, and how narrative in all the arts can order and provoke intense enjoyment. Pleasurable in its own right, Pleasure and the Arts presents a sparkling explanation of the enduring interest of artistic expression. |
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Pleasure and the Arts: Enjoying Literature, Painting, and Music $49.95 How do the arts give us pleasure? Covering a very wide range of artistic works, from Auden to David Lynch, Rembrandt to Edward Weston, and Richard Strauss to Keith Jarrett, Pleasure and the Arts offers us an explanation of our enjoyable emotional engagements with literature, music, and painting. The arts direct us to intimate and particularized relationships, with the people represented in the works, or with those we imagine produced them. When we listen to music, look at a purely abstract painting, or drink a glass of wine, can we enjoy the experience without verbalizing our response? Do our interpretative assumptions, our awareness of technique, and our attitudes to fantasy, get in the way of our appreciation of art, or enhance it? Examining these questions and more, we discover how curiosity drives us to enjoy narratives, ordinary jokes, metaphors, and modernist epiphanies, and how narrative in all the arts can order and provoke intense enjoyment. Pleasurable in its own right, Pleasure and the Arts presents a sparkling explanation of the enduring interest of artistic expression. |
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Quoizel Contemporary Tiffany 2-Light Table Lamp – TF6747TR $349.99 This abstract design is handcrafted from genuine Tiffany art glass in soothing shades of amber and wine. The base is inspired by Prairie Pottery, which brings the early 1900?s American Pottery style into today?s home. Soft, graceful and simple, it creates natural imagery in the organic form.<br><br>Table Lamp |
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Quoizel European Painted Grapevine 3-Light Semi-Flush Mount – PG1719VO $178.99 Make a breathtaking statement in your kitchen or dining area with this stunning work of art. It features a glass shade that is handpainted on the inside with vivid hues of wine, gold, which melt together to create a Impressionistic grapevine design. Metal leaf accents are entwined around the undulating iron rim which holds the glass in place.<br><br>Jumbo Semi Flush Mount |
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Quoizel European Painted Grapevine 5-Light Pendant – PG2827VO $519.99 Make a breathtaking statement in your kitchen or dining area with this stunning work of art. It features a glass shade that is handpainted on the inside with vivid hues of wine, gold, which melt together to create a Impressionistic grapevine design. Metal leaf accents are entwined around the undulating iron rim which holds the glass in place.<br><br>Pendant With 5 Uplights |
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Quoizel Indian Summer Tiffany Floor Lamp in Teco Marrone – TF569FTM $419.99 Indian Summer Tiffany Floor Lamp in Teco Marrone. This abstract maize design is handcrafted from genuine Tiffany art glass in soothing shades of amber, cream, sage and wine. The base is inspired by Prairie Pottery, which brings the early 1900?s American Pottery style into today?s home. Soft, graceful and simple, it creates natural imagery in the organic form. |
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Quoizel Tiffany Table Lamp in Multi – TF6898M $449.99 This Arts and Crafts piece features a shade with flowering tree pattern, handcrafted from genuine art glass in hues of amber, wine, steel blue and hunter green. The wood base has geometric iron accents, adding to its natural, earthy, organic style. |
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RWTR61A Wine Glass Topper Mini Plates – Wine Labels Collection $20.75 We ve taken pride in offering customers unique designs with a commitment to excellence since 1991. We start with the highest degree of laser cutting technology available and combine the talent of published artists to create a cost effective piece of art to enjoy for generations to come. We strive to provide superior customer service and prompt shipment because we owe our continued growth and support to all of our loyal customers. nbsp;. Set of 4 assorted glass toppers. These mini appetizer plates have a soft ring on the bottom that adds safety and stability. Measure 4 5/8 quot; x 4 5/8 quot; |
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Redneck Wine Glass $17.99 Raise a toast to the art of wine tasting! A party hit, this wine glass comes with a freshness-seal metal Ball® lid and holds 12 ounces atop a fancy pedestal stem. Hand wash; not microwave or dishwasher safe. Made in the USA. 9 1/4″ H. |
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Rose Wine Vase $89.99 DT2154: Features: -Vase. Construction: -Art glass construction. Dimensions: -Overall dimensions: 14.25” H x 6” W. |
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SALE – Hand Painted Limited Edition Bauble $9 Fancy being organised for this Christmas already? ON SALE – WAS £13, NOW ONLY £9. Now from what I’ve heard, that’s pretty good! ‘These will be the start of a new collection of family baubles for me and my sons. A perfect keepsake for a new beginning’ ‘I recommend both of these gorgeous baubles.’ They ‘makes such a nice change to flowers or wine and each recipient was so pleased with the bauble, and I have to say the way they are presented in a lovely little keepsake box, tied with ribbon – just special!’ This Limited Edition hand painted glass Christmas ornament is one of only 100 pieces that will ever be made. Painted using the ancient art of Chinese Inside painting, each bauble has been individually painted using painting hooks which have been lowered into the inside of the bauble through the small opening at the top, from which the interior surround is painted. This is an ancient Chinese craft, first discovered by a Buddhist monk in the 17th century Qing Dynasty. The image depicts the Christmas Spirit and Magic that is portrayed in ‘Our Christmas Story’ video. A story of a girl delivering a purple wrapped present through a snow laden forest. As she hears the bell of Father Christmas she hurries off into the Christmas Eve night with excitement and anticipation – leaving behind her, the light of Christmas. The image went along with our video that was published on the website. It is still available for your viewing on our YouTube channel. The Bauble comes packaged in a Winter white fabric coated and lined box, with a classic purple bow, within which is placed a background summary card providing a brief explanation into the history of this ancient Chinese art. This unique bauble is the perfect addition to any home at Christmas, for you or as special keep-sake for friends or family. Wrapped and ready for under the tree. |
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Safari Animal Eddie Elephant Glass Art Wine Bottle Stopper Topper $10.88 Safari Animal Eddie Elephant Glass Art Wine Bottle Stopper Topper Measures 4 inches tall Made of glass with silver finish metal stopper Gift boxed, hand crafted Fits standard wine or cider bottles Top off your wine bottle with this cute bottle topper. Makes a great gift too, especially when paired with your favorite bottle of wine or wine charms. |
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Secrets of Wine (52 Brilliant Ideas): Know Your Cab from Your Merlot–Without the Terroir $5.99 52 tips for becoming a wine connoisseur. For absolute beginners and seasoned connoisseurs alike, Secrets of Wine enlightens readers on the flavors and choices that await them. From powering up the palate to learning which glasses are a must, discover the art of the freethinking drinker-and get ready for a guided tour of the amazing world of enjoying wine. – Idea #7: Glass act – Idea #25: A user’s guide to sommeliers – Idea #28: California dreaming – Idea #31: Que Syrah, Syrah |
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Set of 6 ‘Tall Cobalt Spiral’ Wine Glasses (Mexico) $51.99 This handmade creation is offered in partnership with NOVICA, in association with National Geographic. Product Features:Story Behind the Art: Since the 1990s, Javier Gutierrez and Efren Canteras have worked together to preserve Mexico’s blown glass artistry. ‘This type of work is a beautiful craft. I love blown glass because of the pure imagination poured into every piece created,’ confides Efren. The handcrafted touch of artisan skill creates variations in color, size and design. If buying two of the same item, slight differences should be expected. Note: Color discrepancies may occur between this product and your computer screen. Imported Ships Carbon Neutral* Please allow 10 business days for the product to leave our warehouse and to receive tracking information. You should expect to receive this item within 15 business days. Earth Friendly |
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Shari White Red Wine With Glass – 4 x 10 – Fine Art Poster Print $6.65 This fine art print was reproduced on the highest quality paper to capture the vivid color and detail of the original artwork. Size: 4 inches x 10 inches |
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Sharper Image Flavor Enhancing Wine Aerator – KP-W001 $29 Release your wine?s bouquet and optimal flavor in the time it takes to pour a glass with the Flavor Enhancing Wine Aerator from The Sharper Image. Allowing your favorite wine to breathe, thereby enhancing its flavor and finish is both a luxury and an art form. Much more than just allowing an open bottle to ?sit? for a time, aeration rules is different with the age of the wine, and other characteristics. The best way to aerate, or open up the flavor of your wine is with the Flavor Enhancing Wine Aerator from The Sharper Image. Your wine is instantly infused with air simply by pouring through the Aerator into your glass. The no-slip, no-scratch soft touch grip works with just about any glass size. Place the Wine Aerator on the glass and pour for enhanced aroma and optimal flavor characteristics. You?ll taste the difference from the very first sip. The Wine Aerator includes a convenient stand for easy ?in between pours? storage. -Unit Dimensions: 5.47″ L x 4.4″ W x 5.47″ H, Weight: 0.81 lbs. |
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Slow Motion, Vol. 2 CD $17.09 From its cover art (a couple: the woman with a wine glass in hand, the man looking knowingly at the camera) to the collection of sensual grooves inside, it’s no mystery what SLOW MOTION 2 is design… |
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Something to Declare $20.95 “Reading Julia Alvarez’s new collection of essays is like curling up with a glass of wine in one hand and the phone in the other, listening to a big-hearted, wisecracking friend share hard-earned wisdom about family, identity, and the art of writing.” —People The rich and revealing essays in Something to Declare offer Julia Alvarez’s dual meditations on coming to America and becoming a writer. In the first section, “Customs,” Alvarez relates how she and her family fled the Dominican Republic and its oppressive dictator, Rafael Trujillo, settling in New York City in the 1960s. Here Julia begins a love affair with the English language under the tutelage of the aptly named Sister Maria Generosa. Part Two—”Declarations”—celebrates Alvarez’s enduring passion for the writing life. From the valentine to mythic storyteller Scheherazade that is “First Muse,” to a description of Alvarez’s itinerant life as a struggling poet, teacher, and writer in “Have Typewriter, Will Travel,” to the sage and witty advice of “Ten of My Writing Commandments,” Alvarez generously shares her influences and inspirations with aspiring writers everywhere. |
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Something to Declare $16 “Reading Julia Alvarez’s new collection of essays is like curling up with a glass of wine in one hand and the phone in the other, listening to a big-hearted, wisecracking friend share hard-earned wisdom about family, identity, and the art of writing.” —People The rich and revealing essays in Something to Declare offer Julia Alvarez’s dual meditations on coming to America and becoming a writer. In the first section, “Customs,” Alvarez relates how she and her family fled the Dominican Republic and its oppressive dictator, Rafael Trujillo, settling in New York City in the 1960s. Here Julia begins a love affair with the English language under the tutelage of the aptly named Sister Maria Generosa. Part Two—”Declarations”—celebrates Alvarez’s enduring passion for the writing life. From the valentine to mythic storyteller Scheherazade that is “First Muse,” to a description of Alvarez’s itinerant life as a struggling poet, teacher, and writer in “Have Typewriter, Will Travel,” to the sage and witty advice of “Ten of My Writing Commandments,” Alvarez generously shares her influences and inspirations with aspiring writers everywhere. |
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Spectacular Wineries of California’s Central Coast: A Captivating Tour of Established, Estate and Boutique Wineries $40 From high-end, cult wineries—whose interiors have rarely been seen—to smaller, more accessible vineyards, this series surveys the legends and lore of various locales. Large-scale photographic essays are complemented by a narrative chronicling various aspects of the wineries including their architecture, art, cuisine, gardens, and history of the sites and what makes each of them unique. Terrific keepsakes for wine aficionados, these guides are also useful in trip planning and as a reference for those who want to become knowledgeable about wine making particular regions. Presenting a taste of California’s future, this guide features the hottest new wineries of California, which are sure to capture the world’s attention soon. Still young, these vintners are brimming with ambition and possibilities. Brilliant photographs and descriptions bring Paso Robles in San Luis Obispo County, Santa Barbara wine regions, Edna Valley, and Santa Maria to life. Perpetually tempting, robust cabernets, smooth sauvignon blancs and spicy merlots fill the pages—exhibiting the voyage from vineyard to glass. |
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Swirl Wine Bottle Stopper in Art Glass – LSArts- BS-69 $27.95 This bottle stopper is constructed of highly polished stainless steel with a large rubber seal to accommodate different sized bottles. Beautifully designed, this wine or bottle stopper is decorated with a Colorful Parrot. Impress family and friends at your next gathering with this unique hand blown glass wine and bottle stopper. Dimensions: 4 H x 3 W x 1 1/4 . Ships in satin lined blue gift box for easy gift giving. |
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The American Woman In The Chinese Hat $0.99 Carole Maso’s stunning, erotic fourth novel chronicles the dark, irresistible adventures of an American writer named Catherine who has come to France to live. Set into motion by a single act of abandonmentÐCatherine’s lover of ten years has left her—she falls deeper and deeper into an irretrievable madness.With passionate abandon and detachment Catherine pursues her own destruction. Forcing the boundaries of identity and the limits of her eroticism, she enters a series of blinding sexual encounters with a poet, a fascist, a young Arlesian woman, a fireman, and three thieves. Eerily she splits herself in two so that she is both the one who watches and the one who is watched, creator and creation, author and character, as she observes herself from afar. “And I would like to help her,” the one who watches says, “but I can’t.” This mesmerizing drama of sex, betrayal, and dissolution is played out against the dazzling backdrop of the beautiful, indifferent Cote d’Azur in summer. Written in a dwindling lexicon with a simple, warped musicality, The American Woman in the Chinese Hat is a dark, uncompromising, seductive work of art. “Like Maso’s AVA, this book may shock the genteel reader, but others will be enthralled. Highly recommended.” (Library Journal 2-1-94) “Shrewd, subtle, unsettling, the artistry of The American Woman in the Chinese Hat lies in the intimacy one feels with the author—the kind of intimacy that Catherine herself fails to discover but that the story of her doomed consciousness makes possible between reader and writer.” (New York Times Book Review 5-15-94) “Maso chronicles Catherine’s disintegration in a prose that is precise and rhythmic. Catherine loses control but Maso never does in this exquisitely calibrated evocation of longing and lust.” (Vogue 7-94) “It’s a book that begins and ends in a flash of light, with a clatter of voices all speaking French. In between is silence, a glass of wine, a |
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The Art of Blessing the Day: Poems with a Jewish Theme $17 Winner of the 2000 Paterson Poetry PrizeAbout Marge Piercy’s collection of her old and new poems that celebrate the Jewish experience, the poet Lyn Lifshin writes: “The Art of Blessing the Day is an exquisite book. The whole collection is strong, passionate, and poignant, but the mother and daughter poems, fierce and emotional, with their intense ambivalence, pain and joy, themes of separation and reconnecting, are among the very strongest about that difficult relationship.”These striking, original, beautifully sensuous poems do just that. Ordinary moments—a sunset, a walk, a private religious ritual—are so alive in poems like ‘Shabbat moment’ and ‘Rosh Hodesh.’ In the same way that she celebrates ordinary moments, small things become charged with memories and feelings: paper snowflakes, buttons, one bird, a bottle-cap flower made from a ginger ale top and crystal beads. “She celebrates the body in rollicking, gusto-filled poems like ‘Belly good’ and ‘The chuppah,’ where ‘our bodies open their portals wide.’ So much that is richly sensuous: ‘hands that caressed you, . . . untied the knot of pleasure and loosened your flesh till it fluttered,’ and lush praise for ‘life in our spines, our throats, our knees, our genitals, our brains, our tongues.’”I love the humor in poems like ‘Eat fruit,’ the nostalgia and joy in ‘The rabbi’s granddaughter and the Christmas tree,’ the fresh, beautiful images of nature—’In winter . . .the sun hangs its wizened rosehip in the oaks.’”I admire Piercy’s sense of the past alive in the present, in personal and social history. The poems are memorials, like the yahrtzeitcandle in a glass. ‘We lose and we go on losing,’ but the poems are never far from harsh joy, the joy that is ‘the wine of life.’”Growing up haunted by Holocaust ghosts is an echo throughout the book, and some of the strongest poems are about the Holocaust, poems that become the |
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The Art of the Cocktail: 100 Classic Cocktail Recipes $4.94 New – “I drink to make other people interesting”– George Jean NathanNot so long ago, men drank martinis, women drank daiquiris, and no one knew what wine spritzers were. Anyone nostalgic for the era of the classic cocktail will revel in this elegant sourcebook, featuring recipes for 100 drinks — from slings and smashes to fizzes and fixes — exquisitely photographed in a vintage cocktail glass against a black backdrop. An informative text includes the name of each libation, its recipe, instruc |
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The California Directory of Fine Wineries: Napa, Sonoma, Mendocino $19.95 California’s Most Prestigious Wineries Invite You an an Irresistible Journey . . . to the congenial tasting rooms of a tri-county paradise. With The California Directory of Fine Wineries as your guide, you’ll wanter through world-famous Napa, home of the state’s most recognized cellar landmarks. You’ll meander scenic back roads on the way to Sonoma’s premier wineries. You’ll travel to rustic Mendocino, where the winemakers themselves will pour you a glass of their specialty. This fully updated, fifth edition of The California Directory of Fine Wineries is an essential guide to both glamorous estates and intimate, family-owned vineyards.Profiles of 68 Northern California wineries—describing their striking architecture, behind-the-scenes tours, and bountiful gardens.Descriptions of the wineries’ distinctive features, from 100-year-old wine caves and museum-quality art exhibitions to bocce ball courts and tastings of local olive oils and other gourmet foods.More than 200 color images by renowned photographer Robert Holmes Sidebars listing directions, vineyard tours, wine tastings, special culinary events, and nearby attractions Full-page maps showing the 68 profiled destinations, plus more than 100 additional wineries in the three counties Previous titles include The California Directory of Fine Wineries: Central Coast |
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