Friday, September 3, 2010

Simon Pearce: A fresh look at an old friend



As the largest retailer of Simon Pearce glass and pottery in the U.S., we consider ourselves experts on what makes this man and his company great. For those of you who are just now being introduced, his first glassblowing shop opened in 1971 in Kilkenny, Ireland. Twenty-eight years ago, he settled in Quechee, Vermont where highly trained glassblowers and potters continue to create beautiful, innovative pieces. Each individual craftsman spends 2-5 years learning the art of glassblowing. Once the skill has been mastered, teams of two work on one piece at a time, creating handblown glassware that truly can be called a work of art. It is an honor to provide our customers with the opportunity to bring Simon Pearce glassware and pottery into their own homes, as well as purchasing it as gifts for family and friends.

As all of our valued customers are aware, the retail merchandise of the Past Basket does not remain in the same place for very long. We are constantly reconfiguring our space, creating dynamic displays and tablescapes - all in an effort to provide our customers with inspiration on how to create the same magic in their own homes.

We invite you to stop by the store and see our extensive collection of Simon Pearce glass and pottery, as well as new table linens, throws and collectibles.