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We are fast approaching the festive season, when thoughts often turn to others who are less fortunate. Therefore I have decided to hold two events...

I was sworn to secrecy until now about a special commission to create a pair of art deco-style glass lamps for the winner of Interior Design Masters...

A new art gallery in Wickham is offering my Quirky Birds and Owls for sale. Sarah Featherstone is a talented nature artist and recently opened the...

The Wessex Guild of Craftsmen exists to promote excellent craftsmanship and design among the artists and craftspeople of Hampshire and West Sussex....

These days, outside spaces are increasingly being transformed into “garden rooms”, extending the indoor environment rather than being...

Nothing beats the beauty of real stained glass windows – with each piece of glass cut and fitted by hand, they really sparkle in the light. With...

One of the things I love about my business is receiving requests from customers that are a bit different. I like to really listen to what they want...

One of the perks of my job working with stained glass is that I am asked to make new and different artworks by customers. One such request was for a...

When I was researching the market before I set up Orchid Stained Glass, I came across a competition to have glass works of art shown at the lovely...

This tree design was a special birthday present for a man who loves J R R Tolkein’s famous ‘The Lord of the Rings’ books. He wanted an Elvish feel...

The home is a great place to express your individuality and personal tastes, whether you like a minimalist space or collect Victoriana. Whatever...

Another totally unique commission resulted from a request from a mother of a bride for a special wedding present for the happy couple. She wanted a...

A lovely lady asked me if I could make a very special Christmas present for her partner. He is a big music fan and, if you look at the subject of...

A heartfelt anniversary gift by Linda Banks | Aug 6, 2019 | Blog | 0 comments One of the more unusual gift commission requests I had was when a man...

I am often asked to refurbish or repair stained glass windows that have been dented, cracked or have sections missing. Often they also need a jolly...

It is always valuable to visit a customer’s home to discuss a potential commission as you can get a feel for their personal tastes and style. This...

One very interesting stained glass window commission I received was from a very spiritual lady. She has a life-sized unicorn sculpture in her...