The last time I was in Venice I decided to take a walk that first evening. Since window shopping is so enjoyable (at least to me), I thought it might be interesting to see the shops at night and then plan to go back the next day. There were many glass objects on display and everything sparkled under the lights. Here are some pictures for this week’s travel theme of glass.
I was in Venice over 30 years ago and vividly remember the visit to the Murano glass factory.
That must have been an interesting visit. I like seeing the glass making demonstrations too – it’s a fascinating craft!
So colourful and shiny. Amazing what artists can do with glass. Lovely photos to remember an evening stroll.
Thanks – I really enjoyed all the beautiful displays while I was looking around!
What a wonderful collection of glass objects, seeing them lit up at night must have been especially nice. Did you go back and buy any the next day?
Everything was so pretty that evening! I did return the next day and bought some of the pendants and a vase to take home. They were perfect keepsakes :)
Venice and glass…two words that you associate with each other. Great for the theme.
That’s so true – I thought of Venice immediately with glass as the theme!
One of the beauties of window shopping with a camera is that you can still take the riches home with you and your bank account hasn’t lost the battle. Love the sparkle.
That’s a great point! It’s nice to have pictures as souvenirs – and it’s fun to window shop and admire the lovely displays… :)
I love all that Venetian glass. I remember being there as a kid and buying a bunch of little glass animals.
You must have some great memories of Venice! I have a feeling those glass animals were cute… :)
Beautiful.
It was an exquisite scene… :)
Lovely.
I’m glad you liked the pictures!
Hi,
Very nice pieces of jewelry, just amazing what can be made from glass.
The jewelry was pretty and unique too. I hadn’t realized that glass could be so versatile!
venice has a cornucopia of glass treasures .. so much to tempt the eye … we have piece at home bought by my my in-laws in the 70′s and carefully carried back across the world!
How wonderful to have beautiful and treasured keepsakes from Venice! Getting them home safely was quite an accomplishment too… :)
You know that’s a smart way to shop. You won’t impulse buy and if you really, really want it you will go back the next day. But the chances of that will be slim as you will have gotten it out of your system by then. :-)
That’s true, and I’ve found that taking a picture can be a good souvenir too!
I remember when I was in Venice I often saw a “You must not take pics”-sign :D. Beautiful post and brings back awesome memories!
Thank you – and I’m glad I didn’t see any signs like that!
As you know, I also love to window shop. These are great photos of windows full of glass in Venice. It would be so difficult to make a decision if one was to buy a piece.
Isn’t window shopping great? I’m so glad I can admire the displays and not have to make any decisions!
Great pix as usual! When I was in Venice I bought a Murano glass perfume bottle and it started a whole collection on my dressing table.
Thank you Sarah! Your perfume bottle must be lovely to have inspired an entire collection… :)
Some of the Venetian glass is actually pretty awful, but people obviously buy it or they wouldn’t keep making it.
I agree that some of the glass wasn’t as nice when I really looked at it. I think I avoided buying any of it…
I’m willing to bet the “pretty awful” Venetian glass is from China! The beautiful pieces are the real Murano deal. Meg, I think I have a shot of one of those store windows as well. LOL! Eye-catching!
That sounds like a good explanation – the authentic glass is quite beautiful. That would be fun if we took pictures of the same place… :)
Love those heart necklaces. Hubby got me one for Christmas last year. So many varieties of them in Venice!
I think they’re really pretty too! That’s so nice you got one as a gift – I’m sure it’s beautiful… :)
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Thank you so much! It’s nice to be nominated :)
I already liked you with your love of chocolate and gelato, but now that I know you like window shopping…and sparkly things–I approve! :-)
Window shopping is one of my favorite pastimes, especially in a place like Venice where they have such beautiful displays… Thanks Debra!
Venice is one of the first places I think of when I hear the world glass. Great choice for the challenge and very beautiful!
Thanks Elisa! It was so exciting to see the exquisite glass in Venice that I’m glad to have these pictures as souvenirs… :)
I love glassware and glass jewelry. I can only imagine how beautiful it all was in person.
I thought everything was beautiful and the lighting on the displays made the glass shimmer!
The glass jewellery in Venice is beautiful, I came back with many pieces as gifts and as personal souvenirs and wish I had bought more but it gives me another reason to return. Lovely photos, brings back such wonderful, fun memories.
Thanks Sam! I’m sure everyone loved the gifts you brought back, and you’ll definitely have to plan to return to Venice… :)
Meg, thank you for stopping and liking a recent post. I look forward to following your travel stories.
Take care,
Ivon
You’re welcome – I enjoyed my visit to your blog!
Window shopping is the only form of shopping I like–except book shopping. But that’s in its own category.
Shopping for books is a wonderful pastime! Bookstores are great fun to visit too… :)
Love those glass beads,its craftmanship are fantastic, you’ve captured it nicely.
thank you so much for visiting and following as well!
Thanks! It was really interesting seeing all the different kinds of glass. And you’re welcome – I enjoyed visiting your blog!
I love Venice – and their glass is amazing!
Venice is one of my favorite places too!