{"id":2629,"date":"2016-01-17T13:11:51","date_gmt":"2016-01-17T20:11:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mikedumascopperdesigns.com\/blog\/?p=2629"},"modified":"2016-01-17T13:11:51","modified_gmt":"2016-01-17T20:11:51","slug":"and-2016-begins","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mikedumascopperdesigns.com\/blog\/2016\/01\/17\/and-2016-begins\/","title":{"rendered":"2016 Begins . . ."},"content":{"rendered":"

2016 Begins with Hope-<\/h3>\n

2016 begins<\/strong> with planning for steady growth. We’re not big on New Year’s resolutions, but choose to\u00a0focus on looking back at the year before, acknowledging gratitude for the time\u00a0we’ve\u00a0had. We\u00a0slowly make plans\u00a0to build on our blessings in the year ahead.<\/p>\n

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2016 begins with a Stained Glass Window<\/p><\/div>\n

2016 begins <\/strong>with mixed emotions and this window has been a welcome project in the glass studio. It’s a beautiful front door with blown glass rondels purchased from the Kokomo Glass Company. They are being incorporated into a design that will greet\u00a0guests and family at\u00a0the home of some very gracious clients who love this desert and handmade art.<\/p>\n

\"2016<\/a>

Hand Blown Glass by Kokomo Glass<\/p><\/div>\n

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Contemporary Copper & Steel-Half Round Light Sconce<\/p><\/div>\n

2016 begins<\/strong> with a new light design in the copper studio. A combination of copper and steel make an interesting contrast with the Contemporary-Half Round sconce. You can purchase it HERE<\/span><\/strong>.<\/a>\u00a0This is a variation of two\u00a0other copper and steel\u00a0light sconces in our Contemporary Collection<\/em><\/a><\/strong><\/span>. We like the idea of mixing up shapes and textures in your lighting to create a Personal Design Statement. It gives the eye a sense of wonder.<\/p>\n

2016 beings <\/strong>wih changes.\u00a0We’re missing our buddy Guido<\/a> <\/em><\/span><\/strong>and it’s hard to get going again. We’re not the only ones missing him either.<\/p>\n

\"2016<\/a>

Girlie at the Guard<\/p><\/div>\n

Copper has\u00a0lost a little spring in her step, but she’s trying hard to help us keep our chins up. She never really wanted to be the one in charge. What a sweetie.<\/p>\n

Sometimes life just knocks the wind out of us, and it’s important to hold on to the ones who will help us breathe . . . deep. May your 2016 be secure in deep breaths, new beginnings and projects that make your\u00a0personal design statement!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

PS What kind of projects have you set your sights on for 2016? Please share them with our readers in the comments below. We all like to be inspired.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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