Annieglass Debuts New Spring Collection, Plus A Food Gal Giveaway
A stunning hand-made glass cheese board by Annieglass. (Photo by Annieglass)
Looking for a perfect bridal shower gift? Or wedding gift? Or perhaps just something new and pretty for your own entertaining needs?
Annieglass has you covered with its new spring line.
Watsonville designer Annie Morhauser has been handcrafting unique glassware for more than 30 years. Made in her Watsonville studio, her elegant pieces have been featured at the Bellagio Hotel and Casino, and at the Four Seasons resorts. Celebs Jennifer Aniston and John Grisham are reported fans, too.
You’ll find the designs at her store, which opened last year in San Jose’s Santana Row.
Annieglass debuts new collections only twice a year. The new spring collection is all about spring blooms with bowls and glasses with scalloped, petal edges. The pieces range in price from $67 to $240.
The new spring collection by Annieglass. (Photo by Annieglass)
CONTEST: See that gorgeous Annieglass large Grove Plank Cheese Board at the top of this post? The wood grain and knots were actually textured using wood grain from an actual tree. The 15-by-8-inch hand-made glass board (valued at $113) is durable, chip-resistant and dishwasher-safe. It’s one of Annieglass’ best sellers.
Imagine serving cheese, crackers, fruit or canapes to friends and family from that stunning piece. You can — if you’re the winner of this contest.
One lucky Food Gal reader will receive that glass board. Entries, limited to those on the continental United States, will be accepted through midnight PST April 16. Winner will be announced April 18.
How to win?
This glass cheese board is no doubt destined to be an heirloom, no matter who receives it. Tell me about one of your most treasured keepsakes (culinary or otherwise) that was gifted to you, and why it has such important meaning. Most memorable answer wins.
Here’s my own answer to that question:
Maybe it’s a little silly, but one of the things I still have — and know I always will have — is a six-inch plastic Snoopy dressed as a World War I flying ace, complete with a fake suede aviator’s helmet and goggles perched on his head. It’s a bit dusty, and his nose has faded a little from the years. I’m sure my Dad must have gotten it from my aunt who used to work at the company that manufactured Peanuts toys. He would keep items like that hidden at the very top of his closet, where no one else could see them. As a tot, whenever I was miserably ill with a fever or flu, my Dad would climb on top of a step stool to that top shelf to retrieve one of those hidden treasures. He would surprise me with it, hoping it would make his little girl feel better, if even for a moment. Decades later, whenever I spy that old toy, now sitting on a small table in our guest room, it always makes me feel better. Even though he passed away years ago, it’s a reminder that a father’s love truly is eternal.
After my second son was born, my mom gave me the necklace that my father gave her to commemorate my birth. Super sweet.
When my father was alive he was a very active Mason. He had this tiny lapel pin that he always wore on his suit coats. After he died, my mom gave it to me rather than one of my brothers because I was the only child that had joined a Masonic organization. Now when I look at it, I feel close to my dad again.
My mom used to put out precious tiny glass salt bowls, complete with matching tiny spoons. But only for company or special dinners. Having them displayed now makes me feel everyday is special.
The wood grain glass in the cheese board is stunning! 😀 I’ve always used wooden ones, not cheese but hey this is inspired by wood!
My grandmother was the one to teach me to sew. She would let me practice on dish towels and always had lots of sequins because every little girl loves sparkles. She left me her sewing basket which is gorgeous and it was a gift from her mother. I think of her every time I use it.
When I was young, my mother taught me to knit. The knitting needles were too long to hold in my tiny hands but I managed to hang on and listen to everything she said to complete the project. Knit one, pearl one, knit one….the pattern of my first project (a Barbie Doll blanket) with all the miss stitches and holes brought lots of pleasure and fun play times. I’m sure at the time all my Barbie friends wished they had a blanket too. And now many years later, I continue with the knowledge given to me to knit larger blankets (again with the same pattern of miss stitches and lots of holes) for sharing with my family and friends.
One of my most treasured keepsakes are the 2 spatulas that my great grandpa made for my great grandma. He was a welder and made so many amazing things and was someone to look up to, (I named my son after him). I’ve never had a better spatula!