Archive for March, 2009

Antique Glass Door Knobs Are a Craze

Posted in Art Glass on March 29th, 2009 by admin – Be the first to comment

Glass Door Knobs

People still feel this connection very passionately and collecting antique glass bottles is one way that we can experience it. Antique bottles enable us to travel back in time and experience those old things once again. Popularity of treasure-hunting for vintage bottles has grown enormously in the last few years. There are lots of ways you can get your hands on antique glass bottles. The obvious choice would be to visit flea markets or auctions which are typical places for finding old bottles.

Recently, there has been a new hobby created called “bottle digging” or “privy digging.” It is basically raveling down old roads or hiking and looking for old bottles. One can find antique glass bottles in many different shapes, sizes and colours. Most of the old bottles were handmade and therefore very few of them are identical.

  • Condition – it’s really simple, bottles that are in better condition are more valuable, chips or cracks usually reduce value of the bottle;
  • Category – there are many categories of antique glass bottles, for example medicine bottles, flasks, soda and alcohol bottles, druggist bottles, antique medicine bottles, antique milk bottles, avon antique bottles.

So why should you spend your precious time looking for antique glass bottles? Imagine your excitement if you found out that the old glass bottle which you found in your backyard is actually worth 1000$ or more. If you really good in valuing the antique bottles you could start your own business of buying and selling antique bottles. Vintage bottles bring back memories of simpler, happier times when life seemed a lot less complicated. For many of us, antique bottles also bring back memories of loved ones sipping on a a bottle of soda or Coca Cola or some other product.

Collecting antique glass bottles is fun, self-fulfilling and increasingly popular hobby. Whether you are looking for vintage milk bottles or antique medicine bottles there couldn’t be more entertaining and exciting hobby.

Amazing Water Fountains at Home

Posted in Fountains on March 1st, 2009 by admin – Be the first to comment

Water Fountains

You’ve probably seen an amazing water fountain in a public space somewhere; a fountain so great you wish you could have taken it home with you.

Classical Fountains & Ancient Designs

Some ancient Roman fountains are still running water and exceptionally well cared for in Italy. It shows how central to Roman, and later Italian, culture water fountains were.
Traditional designs are found in a wide array of contemporary fountains. A contemporary décor can be spiced up with a classical fountain.

Lighted Fountains

Lighted water fountains are incredibly beautiful fountains, and often times the lights surrounding them or in the water help to highlight the design. Add a lighted fountain to a den or other quiet area. In your garden, a fountain’s lights can also serve the same purpose. For unique effects, consider adding colored lights to your fountain. You can achieve many different looks for your fountain with colored lights. Solar powered lights are another great way to illuminate your water fountain. Lights are easy and inexpensive to add to water fountains you already have.

Natural Beauty

Achieving the natural look of stone and rock water fountains and water falls is easy. Waterfalls and ponds can also be great ways of achieving natural beauty in a fountain. Most fountains in public places are unique works of art, commissioned for some reason in particular. Many fountains are also expressions of power, ability, or artistry. Some fountains also entertain, like a Japanese-built one that can create letters and shapes with its water jets, or water displays with fountains timed and lighted to music.

Your water fountain should be an expression of yourself. Water fountains come in a variety of styles, shapes, colors, and sizes. If you don’t, however, it’s easy to work with a water fountain supplier or designer to create a custom fountain. Whether you’re choosing a custom fountain or just buying one off the shelf, here are some tips everyone should keep in mind when getting a water fountain:

  • Choose a fountain that is the right size for your space and decide if it’ll be a floor or wall fountain, or a waterfall.

Design the fountain to complement your decor so it’s a natural part of your environment.