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Anderton House is an exceptional example of uncompromisingly modern design executed in simple materials. Designed by living architect, Peter Aldington, this building integrates inside and outside spaces to create a comfortable family home.
Anderton House appeals to anyone who enjoys modern architecture or wishes to be transported back to the 1970s. The integration of inside and outside spaces makes the open plan living area a grandstand for the changing lights on the Devon hills beyond.
The Anderton House (formerly known as Riggside) is one of the best-known designs of Peter Aldington of Aldington & Craig, one of the most influential architectural practices of post-war domestic housing in Britain. The significance of the Anderton House is recognised by its Grade II* status and is one of only a few buildings which date from the 1970s to be given this accolade.
Peter Aldington's work has echoes of Frank Lloyd Wright and Le Corbusier in its willingness to blend the traditions of local vernacular with the austerity of the modern movement, which Aldington has expressed as 'listening to the past to make a building of the present that would serve for the future.' In the late 1950s and 60s, architectural design was becoming ever bigger – new towns, power stations, factories, hospitals set the trend and drove architectural expertise and creativity. Such was the momentum that the more lowly qualities of human scale, for a while, went by the board. Concern grew that the sense of community and scale in small rural towns and villages especially was in danger of disappearing. In contrast to these large public works a few architects began to build for themselves, or their friends, houses that were at once self-effacing and more intimate. Such small houses were the perfect opportunity for architectural experimentation and free planning in a number of idioms.Peter Aldington was one of the first to anticipate the increasing requirement for a return to greater humanism in housing. He returned to a more intimate and vernacular scale: his first private commission in 1961 at Askett Green in Buckinghamshire was to build a modern interpretation of a cottage. In 1969, Ian and May Anderton, friends of the Aldingtons from Preston, commissioned a small family home in Goodleigh, North Devon for themselves and their daughter Liz, then a student. Ian Anderton was a commercial pharmacist who was moving his premises to Barnstaple. He wanted the new house also to be suitable for his eventual retirement. A highly detailed brief was first drawn up with the clients by Peter Aldington's partner, John Craig, part of their practice's characteristic working method at the time. The brief asked for a house that made the most of the views across the valley, encouraged a main living area that was open plan though with some demarcation and three private and acoustically insulated bedrooms. Finally, a study area was required for Ian Anderton – not secluded from daily activity but rather at the heart of it in the living area and of a form which would allow the inevitable clutter of papers and books to be concealed. The Andertons were delighted with the result and lived happily in the building for over twenty five years.
The house met all our usual criteria for architectural and historical significance with a degree of genuine vulnerability and we were able to raise the balance needed to acquire it. Its simple, almost barn-like form represents one of the simplest structural forms of shelter. As Peter Aldington himself expresses it 'By using a frame and a tent-like roof we were able to make a living room on a small footprint into an apparently endless space.'
Explicit expression of structure is an important aspect of Peter Aldington's work and gives the materials used an aesthetic as well as a structural role. In the Anderton House almost every brick and piece of timber used can be seen beneath a simple coat of paint or varnish.
The house's timber frame was pre-fabricated in Oxford so that Peter Aldington could oversee its detail. The roof is a simple structure, supported by posts and twin beams, which could be erected and tiled quickly and cost-efficiently. The roof appears to float above the walls through the clever use of a narrow clerestory which flows into the glazed gable ends, giving an effortless flow of space and an attractive confusion of inside and outside. The low roof pitch avoids any sense of heaviness and bracing has been deliberately avoided. The passage of light through glass is used to accentuate different zones and moods through the house. This is most clearly seen in the living space, where large sheets of toughened and laminated glass allow the long views to be appreciated both inside and out. Its surface is set back from the building's edges and at an angle to avoid reflection and glare, while the lowered living room floor allows both internal and external spaces to be revealed invitingly. The sense of involvement with the landscape is further heightened by continuing the Wheatley Golden Brown quarry tiles used for the floor of the living space outside onto the terrace and by the lack of a definable edge to the glass corner of the living room. 'It was,' wrote Peter Aldington, 'perhaps the nearest we came to an integration of inside and outside spaces.' By contrast, the entrance to the building on the north side and the bathroom windows use darker, textured glass so that the entrance draws the visitor into an almost burrow-like space before the bright openness of the open-plan living area.
The interior has many complicated and boldly executed built-in cupboards and fittings, another typical feature of Aldington designs. The Anderton House is modern but far from minimalist and at times is almost playful, drawing warmth from varnished pine. The internal timber is found in a strongly horizontal plane and is deliberately obtrusive. The use of concrete breezeblocks is honestly expressed throughout, albeit painted white.
An innovative solution to the requirement for a central study area was found in the high-sided box that dominates the open-plan living area, christened the doghouse. The circular pod beside the entrance that contains the bathroom complements this cube. The bedrooms are functional sleeping spaces but here too there is warmth and practicality, with roomy built-in cupboards and carefully conceived diagonal panelling. Liz Anderton's bedroom was provided with an entirely functional and visually pleasing built-in desk and shelving lit by the clerestory. The Andertons found themselves entirely happy with the end result. It remains instantly evocative of the early 1970s. Here is a comfortable family home almost like so many others built across the countryside in the last decades and yet lifted to a different level of experience by the mind of an architect who is a master of his chosen idiom.
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By Martha Swindle The Sherman Public Library will conduct its summer reading program every Friday in June from 10 to 11 a.m. All children ages 4 and 5 and 1st through 6th grades are invited to join in the fun. This summer's theme, "Dig into Reading," is about the wonders under your feet – vegetable […]
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The Future Of CSS Typography
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In this article, we'll look at some useful techniques and clever effects that use the power of style sheets and some features of the upcoming CSS Text Level 3 specification, which should give Web designers finer control over text.
Speed Up with CSS3 Gradients
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WebKit browsers paved the way with CSS based gradients. Now Firefox 3.6 is out and is supporting them as well, which makes using them for progressive enhancement all the more appealing. More good news, CSS3 gradients fall into the camp where you can specify fallbacks (i.e. images) so that browsers that don't support them just use the image instead. The one important aspect that makes it worth it: browsers that support them don't load the image fallback. One less HTTP Request = all the faster your site will load.
CSS bar charts - styling data with CSS3 and progressive enhancement
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Using some rich CSS3 and progressive enhancement, you can really start pushing the display and presentation of these normally boring documents to the next level. They are also an ideal way in which to demonstrate the power and ability of progressive enhancement.
We're Ready for CSS3, but are we Ready for CSS3?
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We're all smitten with CSS3. It's reinvigorated that sense of newness that CSS and Web Standards brought our way just a few years ago. We're able to more easily replicate the set of design standards that has become nearly universal much faster than before with just a few CSS declarations. There are a number of CSS3 rules I'd be writing for every project, but I'm just not sure it's as ready for prime time as many designers are making it out to be.
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CSS3 features are making their way into the various browsers and while many are holding off on implementing them, there are those who are venturing ahead and likely running into a world of interesting quirks across the various platforms.
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Internet Crush: Black Folk Don't
No matter your race, you've probably heard a sentence or two in your life that started with something along the lines of "black people don't..." and ended with something like "swim," "tip," or "do yoga." As we feminists (hopefully) know, generalizing the behavior of an entire group is ridiculous and in this case racist, but that doesn't stop people from trying.
Filmmaker Angela Tucker aims to complicate some of those stereotypes about what black people do and don't do with her web series Black Folk Don't. The second season, shot in New Orleans, kicked off this week with the episode "Black Folk Don't: Swim." Take a look!
Black Folk Don't: Swim from NBPC on Vimeo.
Something I really love about these videos (besides the Melissa Harris-Perry appearances!) is how, instead of just straight-up disproving a stereotype by interviewing black people who really do swim/tip/do yoga/go to therapy, Tucker explores the history of the stereotype and also talks to some black people who've found it to be true in their own lives. As someone with white privilege, I'd never given much thought to the notion that maybe black people "don't swim" because swimming is a luxury in most parts of the country and, until embarrassingly recently, black people weren't allowed to use public pools. I just figured that it was a stereotype, plain and simple, and that probably just as many black people liked swimming as didn't. It's more complicated than that, though, and far more interesting. As the season two press release puts it:
In some cases, "Black folks don't" is a statistical fact—black folk don't go to the doctor in the numbers they should. In other cases, "Black folk don't" is an anecdotal idea and concept that is based on a negative stereotype. Season Two is made up of audience suggestions, episodes covering things "black folk don't do" like swim, go camping, have eating disorders, get married, do atheism, and commit suicide.
Watch season one of Black Folk Don't on the show's website, where you can also see some behind-the-scenes photos and get more info about the people involved in the series. I'm already looking forward to next week's episode!
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Is this really that common?
I can't say I've never heard anyone use this sentence structure, but honestly the only times I've ever heard it have been from black comedians. I live in Canada, and I'm wondering if maybe this is something that's primarily localized to the US? Super interesting subject matter, in any case, and definitely worthwhile to confront this type of racism.
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The first comment was interesting, because I too have only heard the phrase from black people (not comedians, but regular people). But that said, I am privileged white American person, so maybe I wasn't paying attention? (that's not snark, its a genuine feeling). I feel woefully uneducated in racial issues, so thank you for this post and these videos. I have so much to learn!
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In some of the good or bad way..these things do come out and make differences rather it is heard from black people or a white!!
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NFL preseason games don't count in the standings. But they definitely matter. Here are 7 reasons why.
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I have homebrew and gamma installed so eventually I managed to download SSBB ..So I burnt it to disk put it in the Wii and wow I got 1 to work OK...but then when I tried to burn another copy all I get is a odd clicking from the Wii and a black screen?????? tried it again on a new disk got exactly the same ... But all 3 disks are the same make etc...Checked the Wii out with paid for progs all ok and then with my old copy disks and there ok...Any answers Boffins....
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On March 2, 1975, the idea of what is now the Atlantic 10 Conference was conceived. What started as an eight-school, men's basketball-only affiliation has grown into a 14-university, 21-sport league that is universally hailed as one of the best conferences in the country.
That growth and prominence is a direct result of the ideals and commitments of the member institutions of the Atlantic 10 – Davidson College, The University of Dayton, Duquesne University, Fordham University, George Mason University, The George Washington University, La Salle University, University of Massachusetts, University of Rhode Island, University of Richmond, St. Bonaventure University, Saint Joseph's University, Saint Louis University and Virginia Commonwealth University.
In 2012-13, the Atlantic 10 was continued to be proactive in navigating sweeping conference realignment, adding George Mason University for 2013 and Davidson College in 2014. The additions follow a very successful first year by Virginia Commonwealth University, which began full membership on July 1, 2012. The league continues to draw national praise for its decisions during conference realignment in selecting institutions driven by academics and basketball. The league was deemed the "winner" of conference realignment in 2011-12. The three additions were part of a five-year Strategic Initiative Plan that was adopted during the 2010-11 academic year.
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The 14 member institutions of the A-10 are united and strengthened by their diversity. Each is extraordinary in its educational mission, whether of a Catholic faith, a private university or a land grant institution. The varied pursuits of each member prove that there are many threads that weave the fabric for a great conference.
The Atlantic 10 Conference, with a total population of over 82 million people within its geographic footprint of eight states and the District of Columbia, will crown champions in 21 sports this year: baseball, men's and women's basketball, men's and women's cross country, field hockey, men's golf, women's lacrosse, men's and women's indoor and outdoor track & field, women's rowing, men's and women's soccer, softball, men's and women's swimming & diving, men's and women's tennis, and women's volleyball.
The presidents and chancellors of Atlantic 10 institutions, in conjunction with Atlantic 10 Commissioner Bernadette V. McGlade, have made a strong commitment to making the academic and athletics equation a successful one. Over the years, the league membership has strived to better recognize the academic accomplishments of its student-athletes. The Commissioner's Honor Roll, which cites every Atlantic 10 student-athlete with a 3.5 grade point average or better, recognized a record 3,255 student-athletes in 2012-13.
The league sponsors Academic All-Conference teams in each of its sports and honors two student-athletes as the A-10 Student-Athletes of the Year. Moreover, the Atlantic 10 provides four postgraduate scholarship grants to qualified student-athletes. In 2013-14, nearly 200 student-athletes earned Academic All-Conference recognition.
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La Maison's Mini Fondue Cake
Posted By Yousef On December 17, 2009 @ 12:10 am In Food,Recommendations,Reviews | 7 Comments
One of our friends brought a couple of dozens of these Mini Fondue Cakes to the dewaniya yestreday. The cakes are little and almost a bite size. I thought they were reaally good, they were a smash actually, I ate atleast 6 pieces.
Nothing too special about them except they had this quality to them where you can't stop picking one after the other. The little cakes had soft texture, as if they were underbaked, and the chocolate inside remained soft and melted even though they were cold.
I think this Home based business needs more exposure coz I know many of you will end up loving these mini fondue cakes.
KD2.5 for the dozen, and KD2 for delivery. Contact # 94011612
Thanks Ban1
^I didn't have my camera with me, I mean they looked a bit better and more presentable than the picture above.
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A few hours ago, the folks over at SamMobile have leaked another Ice Cream Sandwich based firmware for the Samsung Galaxy S2. The leaked firmware (XXLP6) is based on Android 4.0.3, and does not bring any major visual changes compared to the previous leaks. The ROM can be used on a day-to-day basis, and does […]Read More
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Hysterical Literature: Session One: Stoya
Hysterical Literature is a video art series by NYC-based photographer and filmmaker Clayton Cubitt. It explores feminism, mind/body dualism, distraction portraiture, and the contrast between culture and sexuality. (It's also just really fun to watch.)
Launched in August of 2012, the video series immediately went viral, and has been watched over 20 million times in 200 countries.
What is Hysterical Literature?
Women are seated with a book at a table, filmed in austere black and white against a black background. They have chosen what to read and how to dress. When the camera begins recording, they introduce themselves, and begin reading. Under the table, outside of the subject's control, an unseen assistant distracts them with a vibrator. The subjects stop reading when they're too distracted or fatigued to continue, at which point they restate their name, and what they've just read. The pieces vary in length based on the response time of the subjects.
Where did the idea for Hysterical Literature come from?
The project is an extension and refinement of earlier video works I was doing that explored the concept of distraction and fatigue in the poses of portrait sitters. Today, everyone has a well-practiced pose for "selfies" and social media, and I was interested in how I might make a portrait that makes it impossible for the sitter to maintain this pose. So I did a video series called "Long Portraits" which filmed subjects just sitting making eye contact with the lens for five minutes or longer.
But this series, as much as I liked it, and as popular it became, was in many ways too anonymous for me. What did it really say about the sitter? It was interesting, but it was mute. And it was conceptual ground already traveled by Andy Warhol's "Screen Tests." I had also created an earlier video piece called "Hitachi Magic Interview" where I interviewed a woman while she was being distracted by a vibrator. It was also interesting, but it felt too close to an interrogation, and I wanted to remove myself from the process as much as possible.
So I asked, what if the women could in some way have a conversation with themselves, through the reading of a passage from their favorite book? This would allow self-expression, without the pressure to pose or sound a certain way in a formal portrait or an interview. It would also remove me from the on-screen experience, make for a fascinating battle between the mind and the body, and create a conceptual contrast by blending two areas that society tends to want to view through different lenses: art, and sex.
So I put the art on the table and the sex under the table. That's how Hysterical Literature was born.
What are you trying to say with Hysterical Literature?
On the surface level I want to short-circuit the practiced poses of modern media-savvy portrait subjects. On the next level I want to explore the battle between the mind and the body. On the level after that I want to explore the relationship of female sexuality to society's concepts of shame. On the final level I want to explore the cultural contrast between art and sex, particularly how people react to the mixture of the two.
The last two levels happen in the mind and response of the final viewer. Do they respond to the salacious physical aspects (Sex,) or to the concept and literature (Art?) Some people get the whole nest of levels. Others only see the surface. This is all part of the experiment.
Why is it called "Hysterical Literature?"
The title references the ancient concept of "female hysteria," especially the Victorian-era medical treatments meant to "cure" it. At the time it was a catch-all diagnosis for almost any "disruptive" behavior in women, and a variety of treatments were used to cure it, from isolation, to hydrotherapy, to early electric vibrators. The past's confusion and shame attached to female behavior, especially female pleasure, was something I wanted to explore in a modern context, so referencing it was natural. That the word could also mean "funny" was lagniappe, since the videos are quite funny, and many of the subjects laugh at some point in their reading.
Why are the readers behind a table? Why are they in black and white?
All of the artistic choices were made in order to reduce, as much as was aesthetically possible, anything generally associated with pornography, or luridness. I wanted as austere and clinical a set as possible, as "unsexy" as possible. And one that was as abstract as possible while still remaining traditionally "photographic."
Are the readers porn stars?
One reader is an adult performer and writer, one works in fashion, one is an actress and comedian, several are artists and filmmakers, one is a burlesque dancer and model.
Are they faking it?
The readers are given no instruction to perform one way or another, aside from being asked to read. What they choose to read and how they choose to react rests entirely with them.
Have you considered filming a male version of the series?
Women were chosen as the focus for several reasons. There's a historical tradition of stigmatizing female pleasure more than male pleasure, as referenced in the title of the series. There's no male version of "hysteria," or "hysterical paroxysm." Even in modern post-feminist adult films there tends to be an emphasis on the male orgasm (the "money shot.") There's also not a male equivalent of the female physiological reaction to the vibrator. Yes, I'm aware of this device. It's not the same as this device.
Using men might be superficially similar, but it would be a different conceptual work, and it would require a different process, and it would have to be called something else, and exist for its own justification, not just to be entertaining.
That said, the project was always conceived as only one chapter in a trilogy of related projects, which will include men. Stay tuned!
I'm a writer, can I send you a book to be read in the series?
Sorry, no. The readers choose their own books to read. Books that are personally important to them. This is an important part of the concept to me, as it derives from the personality of the reader. These pieces are, at their most basic level, reflections of the women who read for it. Portraits. Statements by them.
I'm a really, really famous writer, can my publisher pay you to have my book in the series?
Sorry, still no. I do shoot advertising though, and have filmed trailers for books, so if you'd like me to direct something for you, contact me at my portfolio site. But I don't do "product placement" directly in this series.
How do you cast the readers for Hysterical Literature?
The first sessions were all cast with people I knew or had worked with before as portrait subjects. As the videos went viral, volunteers starting writing to me asking to read. If you'd like to be considered for the project, especially if you're in the NYC area, contact me here.
Is it art?
Everything is art, when its done right.
Is it porn?
The United States has a legal definition of pornography by way of obscenity. It's called the Miller Test, and it asks: first, is the work primarily focused on appealing to the prurient interest of the viewer? Second, does it describe patently offensive sexual conduct? And third, taken as a whole, does it lack any serious artistic, political, or scientific value? By this definition I don't think anyone could construe Hysterical Literature as pornography.
And the fact that it exists on YouTube attests to that. I chose YouTube for its mainstream democratic nature, knowing how prudish it can be with Community Guidelines, because I knew that the project, while alluding to the sexuality of pornography, has none of its primary features: an objectification of the participants, a prurient focus on nudity and the genitals, a lack of intellectual focus as the primary purpose.
Will you film some in Spanish/French/German/Portuguese/Russian/etc?
I would love to film non-English language editions of Hysterical Literature. If you're in NYC and would like to read in your native language, contact me. If you'd like to fund bringing me and an assistant to your country to film official sessions in that country's language, contact me.
When will the next session come out?
When it's ready. They're not published on a set schedule, and I want each one to exist on its own for a while before the next one arrives and alters the trajectory of the conversation. If you'd like to be notified when new sessions are published, subscribe for updates here.
Will you keep making them forever?
No. There are a finite number of sessions planned, at which point this chapter of the project will be closed, and the next one will begin.


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I want to Install Riivoulution as a CHANNEL.
oh cool can you give me a link to a guide i can do that?
I want to Install Riivoulution as a CHANNEL.
Lol putting CHANNEL in all caps doesn't make the sentiment any more meaningful.
"I think that the Wii is a beautiful piece of hardware, and a broken Wii is a tragedy. It doesnt matter why or how." -- Bushing
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You People Post Things so Fast.....
Krafter, I said a i wanted a guide to downgrade to 4.1.
Not riivoulution.
(i sound mean LOL)
Just a little tip for future post... explain yourself clearly. We are not mind readers.
Will This have a chance of a brick?
and what kind of brick?
(Sorry For my english im not fully english)
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"These mini-programmes are tiny, flawless gems. Windfall Films have been producing consistently fine programmes since the late Eighties…."Victor Lewis-Smith, Evening Standard
"It's beautifully shot with great framing and pacing. If the Coen brothers made a documentary it would look like this."Morgan Spurlock, Director of "Super Size Me"
What will happen to your mortal remains when you're dead? Not everyone is happy to just be buried or cremated...
Andrew Kerr, 72, wants to be composted when he dies so that his body can continue to give others pleasure. He dreams of building a compostorium, a facility where bodies are shredded and mixed with vegetable matter and left to mature in large steaming piles.
Carol Sullivan makes an emotional visit to the jewellers to collect a diamond made from the remains of Laura, her late 19 year old daughter.
Kevin & Gwen Upex reveal their narrowboat themed funeral plans and test the seaworthiness of a rather unique vessel.
A group of British Hindus and Sikhs use a sheep to demonstrate their desire to be cremated on an open funeral pyre.


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Jul 11 2011
My good friend Michele–she's one of my best friends since the dawn of time and I call her Mitch–came to visit for the weekend and brought me this gift from Seattle.
Kitty Kitty sure liked the box.
As for me, I love what's inside the box. Beautiful, extremely sturdy, hand-blown glass vessels that can be used as votive candle holders, glasses, vases, ice cream bowls…anything you want.
I fell in love instantly, even before reading what glassybaby is all about.
Started in 1998 by a mother of three (who happened to be battling cancer at the time) glassybaby is based in Seattle and offers the beautiful, handmade glasses in over 400 colors:
I'm dying. The possibilities are endless.
I loved this description of glassbaby, written by the founder's (then) twelve-year-old son:
A glassybaby is physically a small, colored glass cup, candleholder, or vase. But the light of a candle coming through a glassybaby generates more: it gives warmth to a cold day, a calm token of peace in the busy world.
Since 1998, Lee Rhodes has been designing, publicizing, and selling these small, extremely tough and strong cups. In 2001, she began to learn to blow these glasses, and has produced many glasses since.
glassybaby are made through a multi-layered glassblowing process and their color comes from different shaded color rods to produce a mix of opaque, translucent, and deeply colored glasses. This method creates a thick, strong piece of glass that has many functions and uses.
glassybaby come in a multitude of different colors that you can mix to create a stunning, flickering picture for a quiet vigil or a bustling party. Shining out of a window, a glassybaby creates an aura of love and good that fills the heart of anyone on the sidewalk or street.
There is almost no limit to the moods and feelings that a glassybaby or group of glassybaby can produce in someone, be it the calm and tranquil mint green or the inspiring dark orange.
As glasses, glassybaby are beautiful and useful: they act as cups and goblets, and the transparent colors are ideal for this job. glassybaby are dishwasher safe and are practically indestructible when you drop them.
glassybaby are useful in many ways. But their real use is lifting bad moods and loneliness. Their warm and colored light flickers like we do in everyday life. glassybaby serve as a metaphor to symbolize hope and are humble in spirit but not in beauty. Whatever your mood, a glassybaby can keep your home inviting and full of spirit.
You can buy the beauties individually…
Or in sets. You can pick-and-choose the color combination you like, or you can browse their suggested sets here. Gorgeous.
Here are some shots from the glassbaby website. You can see that the real beauty comes in finding what colors you can relate to, whether they be bold or subtle, bright or soothing.
I repeat: I'm absolutely in love.
Here's the glassybaby About Page, which talks more in-depth about the craftsmanship and the mission behind glassybaby. The individual glasses are not inexpensive–they're definitely special, collectible pieces. But for that special someone in your life, this would be a lovely thing to start giving. A new color for every birthday…or anniversary…or holiday.
(That special someone could be yourself, by the way.)
(Not an advertisement. Just wanted to share.)
230 Comments and 35 Replies
Vera On Monday, July 11 at 5:25 am
They really are beautiful. I don't remember where I heard of them before. But they make pretty little gifts and I love the story behind them.
Jen at Cabin Fever On Monday, July 11 at 9:54 am
The idea of them as votive candle holders is exceptionally beautiful! And all the colors! Not to mention the stories… PW never ceases to amaze me with all the awesome products she finds and amazing stories behind each one!
JulieJ On Monday, July 11 at 10:03 am
Vera, I've read about these before in a magazine, but can't remember which one. Could that be where you've seen these? They are absolutely gorgeous, and I love how versatile they are. Beautiful. Thanks so much for sharing, Ree! You have a very sweet friend
JulieJ On Monday, July 11 at 11:45 am
Holy moly, I just checked the website and felt my bubble burst I love that Glassybaby supports such worthy causes, and I appreciate the work and effort that goes into each piece, but $40 a pop is just too expensive for this schoolteacher. I'm on a serious budget these days trying to make my car payment. I had thought about buying the set of 3 as a housewarming gift for a friend, but I think I'll have to resort to a bottle of wine instead Thanks for sharing, though, and if I ever scrape up some extra cash, I'll think about these beauties again!
Susan On Thursday, July 14 at 7:21 pm
They are beautiful, but way out of my budget.
Rose On Monday, July 11 at 5:28 am
Cute!!..cute..really cute…
even i didn't know they existed..
very charming…
Monie On Monday, July 11 at 5:29 am
These are absolutely exquisite! As a floral designer, I am always looking for a new way to introduce color and texture to my work. I love the shape, the shiny, and the size of these beautiful glass vases/votives, and will definitely be sharing this line with my floral designing buddies. Can't wait to explore the site. Thank you…..
Monie On Monday, July 11 at 5:54 am
I love everything about this company. You can definitely see the skill of the artisans who craft these beautiful pieces, and if you go to their website, be sure to watch the 2 minute video. I was also happy to see that you can RENT these for events/parties for $5 plus shipping. The retail price is a 'gulp', but when you consider the time and effort involved in creating each piece, it is understandable. I just love starting Mondays off in a happy place!
sparkly jules On Monday, July 11 at 5:35 am
Definitely a must have, especially for outdoors eating or entertaining while the warm weather lasts!!!
Jules, the Candle Nut
Christina On Monday, July 11 at 5:37 am
I am from Seattle and have known about glassybaby for some time now. I think they are an incredibly philanthropic comany that do so much good. Thanks Ree!
P.S. You should think about coming out this way some times soon!!!
Erica On Tuesday, July 12 at 9:16 am
I am also from Seattle and Glassybaby's are such treasured gifts. I love giving as gifts – the best part is going to the store and lighting the colors to see which one glows just right. I've had as many as 12 of the same color all lit up (the Hudson) and did the process of elimination of which I loved the most both unlit and glowing! Seems a little excessive but I love picking just the right one!
BethieofVA On Monday, July 11 at 5:43 am
Really lovely…
Amber H On Monday, July 11 at 5:58 am
How beautiful!
RebeccaFromAmishCountry On Monday, July 11 at 6:01 am
Wow. The volume of color choices is overwhelming in that really good, frantic, creative, gotta fill every room with votive candles way.Thanks for sharing this site! Love their story.
DoggiNo On Monday, July 11 at 6:03 am
These are adorable ! They were featured on Martha Stewart once too.
LYGIA VERSOLATO On Tuesday, July 12 at 7:22 am
Meme On Monday, July 11 at 6:09 am
They are gorgeous. I love that blue. I see this site added to my favorites!
CArolyn On Monday, July 11 at 6:10 am
What a perfect thing. I love the shape, usefulness and choice of colors. What a great idea for me and everyone I know. Now I need to select my colors for me new house.
Theresa in Alberta On Monday, July 11 at 6:23 am
Kitty kitty has very purrrrty taste eh
Lindsey On Monday, July 11 at 6:23 am
You should think about this product as a future giveaway, they are really beautiful and backed with a great cause, I love it!
Talia On Thursday, July 21 at 11:56 am
I agree Lindsey! Perhaps glassybaby would be willing to sponsor a single freebie? I adore them, though I wouldn't use them for candles….I prefer to keep soot in the fireplace. But I think they'd be marvelous gifts! With 5 kids, I like the indestructible aspect, one does get fed up with plastic ware!!!
Thanks for sharing this Ree, I'm sure my fiance will appreciate my new item on my wish list! LOL
Kristin @ Country Fried Egg Roll On Monday, July 11 at 6:29 am
These are totally stunning. I just love the hand-made movement that's going on and the businesses that are growing with a foundation of giving back. These remind me of the glass blowing studio called the Schoolhouse at the Great Wall of China at Mutianyu we visited in March.
Dixie Lee On Monday, July 11 at 6:45 am
That looks like the perfect give-away. Love them and they would go so well with my fiesta dishes.
Off to browse their website…
Brooke In Connecticut On Monday, July 11 at 6:53 am
These are wonderful! The story behind them is even more wonderful. Sent the link to my sister, who is currently battling breast cancer, for some inspiration and hope for her future. Thanks for sharing this with us.
Christy On Monday, July 11 at 7:00 am
Good gravy, those are GORGEOUS!!!! I love them. Thank you for sharing!
K.Young On Monday, July 11 at 7:02 am
I have some of these and wrote a post on them about a year ago. They're wonderful in so many ways ~
Mari On Monday, July 11 at 7:09 am
They are pretty.
Jane M On Monday, July 11 at 7:14 am
I like how smooth the glass looks – and the depth of color. Thanks for sharing!
Brenda On Monday, July 11 at 7:19 am
How sweet….and so good of you to provide the type of exposure that individual entrepeneurs find so difficult. Your 'word of mouth' reaches a lot of people!
Urban Wife On Monday, July 11 at 7:25 am
Those are absolutely gorgeous! I will add glassbaby to my *growing* list of places to buys gifts from. Thanks for sharing!
Monie On Monday, July 11 at 7:29 am
I love the expression on Kitty Kitty's face…he knows how special they are, too!
Kathy On Monday, July 11 at 7:32 am
~For those who love the look but can't afford this version…Last Christmas I bought a candle at Kohl's with a very similar look for about $5. The candle wasn't good quality but I loved the glass. Hopefully they'll have more this coming season.
City Girl to Country Girl On Monday, July 11 at 8:16 am
Awesome! $5 sounds right up my alley. These are cute but I refuse to spend more than $40 for something that I would probably only use as a votive. Even as a gift! Thanks for the suggestion, Kathy. I'll keep an eye out for them.
City Girl to Country Girl
Kristi On Wednesday, July 13 at 7:35 pm
$40 a pop for one votive is way out of my range too. Thanks for the tip about Kohls.
sherryc On Monday, July 11 at 7:33 am
I love the colors and want all of them. They are beautiful.
Sarah On Monday, July 11 at 7:37 am
Oh..I am so in trouble! I adore colored glass! These are stunning!! WOW!!!
thecounselormom On Monday, July 11 at 7:38 am
I LOVE these. Very stylish!!! Especially love the photo you posted with the vase of roses.
Shannon B. On Monday, July 11 at 7:38 am
Danyiel Johnson On Monday, July 11 at 7:41 am
What other company offers that many color choices, I see a new weakness and room for more glasses in my future.
Kristin @ eat healthy. be happy. live well On Monday, July 11 at 7:42 am
Absolutely beautiful! Thanks for sharing!! They would make a nice complement to my other glassware because they are similar shape and size. I will definitely be putting them on my Christmas list
Cheryl Barker On Monday, July 11 at 7:42 am
Love how you point out that the special someone we could give these little beauties to can be ourselves, Ree. Once again I love how you think!
The Mrs @ Success Along the Weigh On Monday, July 11 at 7:43 am
Oh my. I really shouldn't have seen these!…*sneaks off to the website*
Diane A. On Monday, July 11 at 7:44 am
Ree – How blessed you are to have such terrific friends who bring delightful surprises and then we are blessed by your generosity in sharing with us. Don't ya just love double-blessings!!! Thanks for opening my eyes to such wonders of the world.
Sarah Perez On Monday, July 11 at 7:56 am
They really are beautiful, but $600 for a set of 12?! I can only dream….
Katy On Tuesday, July 12 at 6:16 am
I'm with you, Sarah! This seems insanely expensive to me for such a TINY votive holder. They're beautiful and I too like the story, but I couldn't imagine paying this for something so simple…even if I had all the money in the world.
sherri lynn On Monday, July 11 at 7:59 am
These are beautiful! I love all the options for different colors.
HJR On Monday, July 11 at 8:05 am
I have glassbaby holders all over my home in varying shades of green.
Great company!
Jo On Monday, July 11 at 8:07 am
You are kidding right?!? While these are cute, $120 for 3 votive holders is more than a little steep. $40 for one? Geeze Louise!
Bobby Sue Taylor On Monday, July 11 at 8:48 am
I posted a comment later this morning about these beautiful glasses. THEN, I went to the website. Geez, Louise! is a good response. Prices are totally unrealistic for this household. Beautiful, yes. Obtainable? NO!!
Barbara S On Monday, July 11 at 9:16 am
My thoughts exactly! I understand that the creation of a glassbaby is an involved process but…………I think I'll check out the ones at Kohl's.
Kim in MD On Monday, July 11 at 8:08 am
These are so beautiful! When I have parties, I like to use different colored or different style glasses so everyone's glass is unique (and so they can easily find remember which glass is theirs. I am going to start collecting these! Thanks for sharing these beauties, Ree! I also really love the story behind them…
Diane On Monday, July 11 at 8:08 am
Since I, myself, am currently battling cancer, this was a very inspiring post. I especially like the colors with names like "hope", "joy" and "gratitude".
Cindy C On Monday, July 11 at 8:10 am
I have two of these and LOVE them. I've had them for quiet sometime. They are collectibles, in my opinion and aren't cheap, but oh how I love them.
Glad someone turned you on to them Ree.
Adrienne @ MIDWESTERN BELLE On Monday, July 11 at 8:15 am
What a great find…I'm a girly girl so the "bff" color (pink) is right up my alley!
Barbara On Monday, July 11 at 8:16 am
$40.00!!! Wow!
Denise in Seattle On Monday, July 11 at 12:37 pm
Yah… that's what I said. The day I have 40 bucks to spend on a votive cup… I doubt I'll be spending it on votive cups!
Kelly (Seaux Southern) On Monday, July 11 at 8:19 am
Oh how beautiful! These would make great Christmas gifts…wedding gifts…birthday gifts…
And of course ME gifts!!
Anna On Monday, July 11 at 8:30 am
So simple but elagent and versatile.
Cindy On Monday, July 11 at 8:33 am
Very nice, but yikes $40.00! Even though proceeds go towards a great cause, it's still a little steep for me…..how bout a give away???
A Novel Woman On Monday, July 11 at 8:34 am
These are gorgeous! As I browsed their website, I got the same thrill I got as a kid when I opened a brand new box of crayons. So many colours to choose from! It was also a bit like strolling on the beach and searching for seashells.
I know some people are balking at the price, but when you consider how much work goes into making these, it's a bargain. These are little art pieces that will last beyond your lifetime. I'm in love!
Monie On Monday, July 11 at 12:15 pm
I agree with you. The words of a lovely, wise, English woman I met once that still ring in my ear when I'm gasping for air over a price tag…'One rarely regrets ones extravagances, whilst one ALWAYS regrets ones economies.' I have quite a long 'Regrets' list…but these won't be on it! That which we have to sacrifice for is all the more precious, I think. If I just stay out of Starbucks for a couple of months…that savings might be bringing me the pleasure of owning one of these works of art. When I think of it in that way, ownership is doable. Now to decide on a color…I know it's going to take me at least two months to decide!
Lorinda On Wednesday, July 13 at 3:05 am
Uh, Novel Woman – these are made in a factory — with lots of people making them. Not a single person making a single piece of artwork. This is production work, same thing as the Corning factories do.
$40 — WAY overpriced. This coming from an artisan who makes her living with her hands. One piece at a time, each one is different.
I'd be hard pressed to even trade for one of these — and I trade for just about a-n-y-t-h-i-n-g.
Melissa On Wednesday, July 13 at 5:06 pm
Lorinda, sorry to say you are incorrect. If you go to the glassybaby studio in Madison Park you can see them being made. They also host dinner parties and team building experiences with the glassblowers in the background. So, if you mean factory to be 15-20 glassblowers individually making each vessel in a converted garage, then, yes, that is exactly what Lee has.
As for size, they are about fist sized.
Luanna Grace On Monday, July 11 at 8:38 am
J'adore! Adding to Christmas gift list now!
NorthwoodsCatie On Monday, July 11 at 8:39 am
I LOVE these! And I LOVE LOVE LOVE the company philosophy! I want to order some! What is the name of the orange one that Mitch gave you? Is it curry? I really like that color… thanks, Ree! xo
NorthwoodsCatie On Monday, July 11 at 8:40 am
Oh! And what's the name of the green one, too? (Sorry… forgot to ask in prior post!)
Stacy Anglen On Monday, July 11 at 8:41 am
They are beautiful…what a pop of color you could add to any room!!!!
MichelleGB On Monday, July 11 at 8:42 am
I feel a new addiction coming on! Love the color selection and the beautiful simplicity of these! Gorgeous!
Kelly Edm On Monday, July 11 at 8:43 am
Oh, I saw these in Martha Stewart a couple of years ago, and have the website bookmarked so that I can buy some in future. They are absolutely gorgeous and I would love to have some. What a great gift idea, though…one for each birthday/anniversary, etc.
Susan On Monday, July 11 at 8:44 am
Those are absolutely beautiful!! For a blown glass handcrafted item the price is reasonable. The site is bookmarked!!
rhett On Monday, July 11 at 8:48 am
Thanks for sharing about such a beautiful product! I saved the site and will be buying gifts in the future!
Skuba On Monday, July 11 at 8:55 am
How great would these be for a center piece at a wedding then the guests could take them home as a favor.
Bobbie On Monday, July 11 at 8:55 am
Kitty Kitty seems to like them, too.
jackieville On Monday, July 11 at 8:57 am
I love these and the story behind them! You've inspired me to begin my Christmas shopping and I'll definitely pick out a few for me! Thank you so much!!!!
Lisa On Monday, July 11 at 8:58 am
Wow, they are beautiful! But so expensive!!! Definitely not in my budget
CarolM On Monday, July 11 at 9:00 am
Wow these are gorgeous!
Dianere On Monday, July 11 at 9:10 am
Oh, glassy baby. As a Seattle native, please heed these words of caution. Glassy baby represents a form of addiction similar to Christmas decorations and really good olive oil. You can't just stop at one. Be careful! (they are so lovely, so festive and fun I have a million of them and want a million more.)
Nana On Monday, July 11 at 9:10 am
How lovely they are. But at $40 each, I would not consider that inexpensive, as you said. By the way, my husband and I were driving from Ponca City to Bartlesville last week, and passed the entrance to your ranch on Hwy. 60. I don't see how you all are surviving the heat of northern Oklahoma. It was 112 when we drove out of Ponca City. Glad to be back home up north. But happy you are there, and enjoy your blog very much.
JudyB On Monday, July 11 at 9:31 am
They are lovely, and $40.00 is expensive–and Ree said the were "not inexpensive", meaning that they are expensive.
Tina On Monday, July 11 at 9:12 am
They are pretty, but $40 for a tiny glass? Ouch!
Heather T. On Monday, July 11 at 9:13 am
Love glassybaby — working on my budding collection now…and have a growing wish list of colors!
Kirsten is Comfortably Domestic On Monday, July 11 at 9:14 am
Those glasses are so beautiful in their simplicity.
Kristie On Monday, July 11 at 9:16 am
Beautiful! I love the intense colors.
Barbara L. Barrett On Monday, July 11 at 9:28 am
So nice and they make beautiful gifts to give. Wonderful wedding shower presents. Thanks for sharing.
Liz On Monday, July 11 at 9:28 am
They are lovely, but $40 for one glass votive thingy?
No thanks. I'll get my votives at the dollar store.
Alyson On Monday, July 11 at 9:29 am
These are simply beautiful! I love glass products. I believe I will have to buy myself a gift sometime in the near future.
Kathy Moen On Monday, July 11 at 9:36 am
Great Now I will have to go shop……
Nichole On Monday, July 11 at 9:40 am
I, too, have a friend named Michele, whom I call "Mitch"…and I'm from Seattle. She lives in Alaska. Could she possibly be the same Mitch?? Would be such a small world, if so!
Samantha T On Monday, July 11 at 9:45 am
Boy, those sure are pretty! Unfortunately, they are WAY out of my price range, but very nice to look at though!
Karmelle On Monday, July 11 at 9:45 am
Gorgeous, and I think Kitty Kitty likes them too.
Lynn On Monday, July 11 at 9:48 am
Thanks for sharing this – I love these and will retain the website.
Marsha On Monday, July 11 at 9:52 am
Some for myself but what wonderful gifts!
Kerri On Monday, July 11 at 10:00 am
Okay, I love LOVE LOVE the green ones! Can I get them in Canada?
Gaby On Monday, July 11 at 10:06 am
Glassybaby is one of my favorite stores in Seattle!! I'm like a kid in a candy store – so many possibilities!!
Marie On Monday, July 11 at 10:06 am
These are stunningly beautiful, but so expensive, not in my budget.
Shari On Monday, July 11 at 10:12 am
wow..beautiful! Thanks so much for sharing..what color to start with..:)
Sally On Monday, July 11 at 10:13 am
I love the story and their simplicity. They are beautiful, but not in my budget, even for a very special occasion.
kary d On Monday, July 11 at 10:17 am
I live 100 miles north of Seattle. I am dedicating myself to buying " made in USA " whenever I can. These are beautiful.
Gwen On Monday, July 11 at 10:29 am
The color selection is amazing! Kitty, Kitty is adorable in the photos.
lola23 On Monday, July 11 at 10:30 am
Did you pull Kitty Kitty's ears back and force his head into the photo field?????
Linda C On Monday, July 11 at 10:30 am
When you visit the store you have to try all the glasses to see which one you love the flicker of the candle in most…it's almost overwhelming and each one is so different, unique and beautiful. Many people use them to hold beverages instead of candles. They are expensive, but make a wonderful, thoughtful gift with a cause. I have given them as gifts but still don't have one of my own. It's too hard to choose ONE color! Enoy!
Elizabeth Shafer On Monday, July 11 at 10:30 am
Oh my goodness, I want these! So beautiful!
JaneS On Monday, July 11 at 10:36 am
These are new to me and very beautiful. I will buy some as Christmas gifts. Yes, they are pricey but they are art glass, not votives from the dollar store. Thanks for the tip. Love your blog.
Anne On Monday, July 11 at 10:46 am
These are beautiful and the colors they come in are just stunning! I'd love to have about 10 of them. But that will never happen as they are way out of my reach price wise. They are wonderful, but how disappointing to see the "out of my reach" price.
KQ On Monday, July 11 at 10:51 am
wow, those really ARE beautiful. I am so happy for her, that she has found an artistic outlet that is also profitable! (wish I could afford them – I'd buy at least six!)
Cyndi On Monday, July 11 at 11:01 am
These are lovely, and I feel sure they are worth every penny…As you say, they would be something to purchase for special occasions, and to be savored and treasured and passed down.
For the naysayers, come on, lighten up…These are not cheapo imports from China, sold by the bajillion at Dollar Tree or Walmart. These are special, handmade works of art, made in America, by a company that gives back to the community, with a beautiful, personal story behind it. That doesn't come for $1 at Dollar Tree.
And if you still think they're ridiculous, still…no need to be mean about it.
KDB On Monday, July 11 at 11:54 am
I must have missed where people are being mean about the cost? Perhaps those posts have been deleted, since most of the posts here are praising the beauty of the pieces… even those who admit that $40 each is a steep cost per unit. I'd say it's far meaner, and dare I say, downright snobbish to insult a broad range of people who choose to shop at Dollar Tree, Walmart, or even Tarjay for decorating items as it fits their budget and practicality.
Sharyl On Monday, July 11 at 12:21 pm
I don't see any meanies either.
That being said………….I can appreciate where your thoughts are coming from, Cyndi, but I have to be realistic to my lifestyle. Somedays, I don't have forty bucks to rub together for cat food and litter (which is really a luxury too, to own a pet), and I have to say, although I do NOT adore dollar stores, I frequent them at times, as well as second hand shops. If you keep your eyes open, you can sometimes find some real gems.
I can appreciate their "good samaratin" policies, many companies have something very similar in effect too, but with the way to ecomony is, those of us working are very fortunate to know we have jobs, but most need to regulate how they spend.
Unless I got these as a gift, I wouldn't be buying them for myself.
MelanieH On Monday, July 11 at 7:46 pm
Cyndi please, some of us here ARE American artists and are perfectly aware of what a reasonable art pricing matrix is. These are lovely, with a touching story and good cause…but they are still overpriced.
Shelby O. On Monday, July 11 at 11:05 am
OH GOD, those are beautiful. I especially like the boasts about being nearly unbreakable.
Totally lusting for them, but you weren't kidding about the price. Yikes!
Andrea On Monday, July 11 at 11:07 am
I love glassybaby! However–I've always thought of it and called it just "glass baby"! Duh!
I can't wait for a trip to U-Village (in Seattle) to go to their store!!!
Carla On Monday, July 11 at 11:10 am
Adorable….but holy crap they are expensive!
Michelle S. On Monday, July 11 at 11:17 am
Colored glass. drrooool. I'm so glad you featured these on your site with the description. I had seen these in a high end catalog and assumed they were enamel painted, not cased glass. I'm thrilled to learn they're all glass! Great gift idea!
seriouslysassymama On Monday, July 11 at 11:26 am
I love glass. My sister (who lives in Seattle), Gave me amd my daughters votives that she handblew herself!
Penny Wolf On Monday, July 11 at 11:33 am
Really a nice compliment to the Fiestaware per photos.
Pam On Monday, July 11 at 11:35 am
Besides bringing me some giggles EVERY time I visit I find out about so many fun products. I am seriously addicted to blown glass anything. I'm going to check this site out now. Thanks for sharing.
Rowena Philbeck On Monday, July 11 at 11:45 am
Beautiful glasses for sure. I love unique/different type glasses. I have nothing that is alike. Thanks for sharing.
Jenn R On Monday, July 11 at 11:52 am
I love these! They are beautiful and versatile for so many things! You can't beat the story behind it either.
Matykol On Monday, July 11 at 11:55 am
Beautiful – does anyone know how much liquid they would hold for use as a beverage cup or is the size only suitable for votives?
mcraghead On Monday, July 11 at 11:57 am
Those are beautiful! I love the description from here 12 year old. My brother is a glass blower and I've watched him in action so I know just how much work goes into creating those pieces. Also, how much heat you have to be willing to withstand as you make each piece. Amazing
Michelle On Monday, July 11 at 11:59 am
I live in Seattle and the Glassybabbies are gorgeous. For those of us who live here and go in to the store, giving and receiving a glassybaby is a wonderful experience. They are solid and beautiful. I agree with Ree that they can be a great gift collection idea to start for someone, either a young person or couple starting out, or a gift to someone going through a dark time. I like to give them to friends, feels low or lost, as a reminder that there IS light out there, we just need to look up to find it.
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Can you say BEAST MODE...Total domination expecially when AU comes to town.
I guess selling coffee is a claim to fame or could it be something in the past that has caused integrity and credibility issues? These issues could leave anyone wondering and guessing as you stated.
Your lack of education shows in the above post. The sentence structure and your inability to use present and past tense indicates your level of education ranks with that of Mobile County.
I guess Zislin (hangout) said it's time to do something about things in Gulf Shores and the Mayor jumped like a puppet.
This is another Robert Craft dictatorship. He is supposed to run for Mayor again. He needs to be voted out and voted out with aa strong majority to send him a message. He and the present City Council are the most non-transparent group ever to serve Gulf Shores. They spend and waste more money than any other administration ever has. Living in the area of Wallace Lane, I didn't know the women raised birds. I guess she was quietly going about her business and not bothering a soul. Now the corrupt City has found someone to work on instead of working on the corrupt business at the public beach whom they cater to.
Spoiled rotten people of Gulf Shores always want something from somebody. I want BP money. I was cheated. I want the Government to fix my property. I want lower insurance. I want this and I want that and I want it now. Let the Hangout guy fix it, he owns Gulf Shores anyway. The whole City has become a big JOKE including the City Recreation, Fire, Police, Public Works, City Administration especially, and Real Estate industry.
Let Robert Craft get out there with a shovel and dig. He hasn't done any work in his life, so maybe now is a goodtime to start. The people along the area of beach in question should have knwon better. The area west of the pass has always been a low lying area and erosion has always been a problem there. Get off your rear end and fix it yourself. If you would have researched the property before you bought it you would have known it was a problem. Cry babies always want someone to fix and pay for it for them. Typical of the residents who have moved in from elsewhere. Forty years ago the island originals would have fixed the problem themselves. Let the REAL ESTATE people fix it, they are the ones who ruined Gulf Shores anyway.
While I agree with the money being spent in the areas affected by the spill, I fail to see Robert Craft having any influence on anybody. His agenda is to make himself look good to the public because he'll go down as the worst Mayor, so far, in the history of Gulf Shores. He is not a people person and never should have been elected to begin with. He operates one of the most GREEDY tourist towns in the nation.
As a Bama fan I don't see AU fans beating the hell out of anybody. Even your football team can't beat the hell out of anybody, so what makes you think your fans can. Morons still live in Auburn as always. One day you'll eventually understand you are and always will be Bama's little brother. When Big Brother gets on little brother, little brother usually cries and whines to mom much like your police department having to show sides and protect you. It's ok to roll the trees if you win, but not ok if you lose. That shows me a lot about the double standards the police dept. possess. Sorry buddy but that's just what AU stands for Double Standards.
Craft is the biggest joke Gulf Shores has ever had for a Mayor. He has done nothing for Gulf Shores but make it worse. Vote him and his Council out next election and get Gulf Shores back to what it used to be.
The City of Gulf Shores has always wasted money such as this so called survey. I know this to be a fact because I retired from there. They have never cared anything about employees, residents, or those who don't have political ties. They cater to those with money. If you have money in Gulf Shores and can hold hands with Robert Craft and company you will be taken care of. Prime example is the hangout and all the trash it brings into the City of Gulf Shores. Amazing how the residents have very little say so in the grand scheme of things. I'd say vote the Mayor and Council out and demand all department heads be replaced with local residents instead of hiring from outside the southeast such as the City Administrator and Police Chief like has been done. Things have been going downhill since Robert Craft took over the City. City departments have also declined in ther ability to service the City. What once was the best police dept. in Baldwin County has gone from first to worst. The leadership at the top has definitely tumbled to below standards. It is time for the residents to stand up take the City away from Robert Craft and his cronies. Gulf Shores was a great place to live, raise a family and grow up, but things have changed for the worse. Craft is to Gulf Shores what Obama is to the nation. Vote them all out while there is still a chance to save Gulf Shores from becoming like all other tourist destinations. Get started now removing thme from office. Generally speaking Craft will go down as the worst Mayor in the history of Gulf Shores.
keoson7 knows very well the buddy system in good ole Gulf Shores is alive and well. It starts at the top with the Mayor and goes all the way down to the lowest employee. Just ask former employees who have been terminated, quit, or retired if the buddy system isn't alive and well. The present employees will not speak in public but the past emplyees will. Each city department has a small group, within the group, that will do whatever to protect and cover-up for another in the group. Pretty obvious the place needs a major shake-up. It stems from poor leadership at the upper level in each department and filters down through the levels of authority.
Good for Orange Beach. This was an issue in Gulf Shores several years ago after complaints tow companies were just charging whatever they wanted when they wanted. Gulf Shores wouldn't even address the issue. It has been a long standing problem. I am glad to see Orange Beach leading the way and as usual Gulf Shores falling behind. The leadership in Orange Beach is without a doubt better than that of Gulf Shores although they both have some problems. At least Orange Beach puts forth the effort to stop the unreasonable fees. If both Cities would do something about the Real Estate and Insurance price gouging things may look up around here. Oh they won't do that though because most of them are involved in Real Estate some way or another. I bet they wouldn't won't anyone to control the price they charge for their condo rental. Just saying it works both ways.
The tourist industry manipulates numbers to suit what they want the public to believe. If the numbers are up then the CVB and Chambers of Commerce can justify asking cities for more funding, otherwise some of the CEO's of the tourist groups would have to go out and get a real job and we know that's not going to happen as long as they have family in the local governments who vote for funding.
I believe the Hangout Festival also attracts the wrong crowds. I know the drugs were plentiful from law enforcement reports. The official City reports won't reflect that but word from the horses mouth reflects it. The City only sees dollar signs and not the damage being done to a family destination. The current administration seems to be the biggest problem. They are without a doubt the worst administration in the history of Gulf Shores. What was once a great tourist destination with class has become a low class slum, with a sell your soul for a buck attitude. If the tourist really new how bad they were being ripped off.
I couldn't agree more. I would like for Gulf Shores to be back the way it was pre Freddy also. Real Estate and corrupt politics have taken a hold on the place like a leach latches on to human flesh. I have talked to many people who grew up in Gulf Shores and have now moved out because it isn't the family place it once was. Basically it is a place where visiting is ok for a week but you wouldn't want to live there. it has turned into the biggest money hungry rip off in the south. It is being corrupted more and more each passing day with the current political figures in place. The CVB is another useless organization in which the taxpayers are funding. If you follow the family ties you'll see what I mean. They are kin folk on the City Council in the CVB and in Real Estate. Just one BIG political corrupt family. The rise of buildings long enough to pad a pocket or two and the fall will come at some point. If the City can't make some money off the property somehow they use the moratorium until they can figure out how they can. Vote all of them out next year and lets get some clean, honest, government without ties to Real Estate and CVB. Tourist will still come and GS will be a better place.
Isn't he the nephew of a former State of Alabama Senator Perry Hand? I do believe he is.
Same situation with car burglaries in Gulf Shores. You just won't hear about it because they don't won't to mess up the tourist business.
This event is nothing more than a drug infested event. Why do they not address the concerns of residents. I have spent my last dollar in GS Al. Vote all these clowns out of office and run Zislin out of town or watch GS go down the toilet and then beg for real family tourist to return. The Mayor and Council have got to voted OUT.
I think after the next election and Craft and company are out the door on their rears this matter will take care of itself. The quality of City Leadership has met an all time low and keeps getting lower every year. Impeach Craft and Company and Gulf Shores' reputation can be restored as a family place. Until then, trash like the music fest druggies and drunks rule City Hall. They sell their soul for a dollar.


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I have been to this place a number of times and it has very good food, both for carnivores and vegetarians. I especially like their spring rolls (they call them "salad rolls" for some reason). The place is perfect for take-out, but it's not very well laid-out for eat-in customers. There is a lot of traffic through the floor near all the tables. The place is semi-lit with an attempt at romantic flavor, but has TVs with sports games on all the time. The mix is a bit weird.
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Great place for Thai food. The "salard rolls" are great!
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My fiance got me hooked on Thai food. We work together, and the restaurant we usually ordered from was closed one night so we found Original Thai on this site. We ordered some of the regular things we ordered at the other Thai place. I have to tell you, I have yet to taste better egg/ spring rolls that are as evenly cooked all the way around as they cook theirs!!! They dipping sauce just made it better!! I LOVE the rice and the seafood dishes, like the mussels, squid and scallops are great too!! My only comment is that they should find a more classy location. They get packed (obviously bcuz of how great the food is) but I think they would get CRAZY business i they invested in some kind of stand alone building instead of in their current "strip mall" location. However, I will definitly continue to recommend this place.
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Great place to pop in for Thai. Nice enough for a date but casual enough to come in with the kids.
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For me, this restaurant is worth a 30-minute drive. The only downsides are (1) it can be tricky to find the first time, (2) there is very limited parking so you usually have to park on residential streets and walk a bit, and (3) while they have tried hard to make it a clean and pleasant place, it is in a small strip mall, next to a 7-Eleven and therefore isn't trendy. Still, it is frequently jam-packed for a reason!