A Recent Revelation
By Louise Irvine As part of the Great WMODA Pack-up, the museum team has been ensuring that every object in the collection is cataloged so
Gilding the Lily
By Louise Irvine Embellishing something that is already beautiful is known as “Gilding the Lily”. The saying can have negative connotations as the perfect flower
Stepping Out!
The mystery Wedgwood Blue Jasper ware object is a shoe heel! It was made for H & M Rayne, suppliers of footwear to Her Majesty
Talking Out Your Glass
In 2023, flameworking pioneer Paul Stankard will celebrate his 80th birthday. To commemorate more than four decades at the torch, the artist joined Shawn Waggoner,
Auld Lang Syne
By Louise Irvine Scots around the world welcome the New Year with Hogmanay festivities. The celebrations begin on December 31 and continue through January 2,
Art Deco New Year
Miami Beach is one of the Art Deco capitals of the world and from January 13-15, the city will be celebrating the 46th Annual Art
Happy Holidays
The Holidays are a little different this year at WMODA. Although we are surrounded by thousands of boxes, they are not beautifully gift-wrapped! We are
The Immortal Jellyfish
By Louise Irvine Childhood seaside holidays evoke images of jellyfish washed up on the sand and groups of frightened but fascinated kids prodding them with
Chelsea Rousso Classes
Chelsea Rousso’s Creative Glass Workshops were highlights of the programs in the Hot Glass Gallery at WMODA. Students experienced the joy of creating their own
Palm Parade
By Louise Irvine Palm Parade, the latest table linen design from Ardmore, features majestic giraffes leading a procession of animals to the waterhole. Ardmore recently