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An Easter Egg made of Papier Maché (or paper mache) is a lovely way to create a very special (but easy) container for all those Easter chocolate rabbits, eggs or other sweet treats. Read the rest of this entry »

Holiday shopping is in full swing now, with many of those who haven’t purchased their gifts doing that last week of whirl and twirl trying to find the perfect gift for their friends and family. Read the rest of this entry »

People who have been collecting glass awhile have probably heard of Rene Lalique glass.  He is the mastermind behind a lot of dazzling creations.  His colored glass is especially sought after by people who have been collecting glass for awhile.  Creations by Rene Lalique include perfume bottles, vases, jewelry, chandeliers, and hood ornaments for cars.

He was born in France on April 6, 1860 and died on May 5,1945.  Lalique is famous for being recognized at one of France’s best art nouveau jewelry designers by 1890.  Art nouveau is characterized by wonderful creations of dancing nymphs, fish, dragonflies, and foliage.  He created beautiful pieces for the new Paris shop Maison de l’Art Nouveau, owned by Samuel Bing.  His career in art nouveau culminated in when he was crowned the greatest art nouveau jeweler at the 1900 Paris exhibition. Read the rest of this entry »