Heart Of Glass

You swore that in 2010 there would be no supermarket flowers, no gas-station teddy bears. You promised yourself that this year your honey would get a Valentine's Day gift that you actually put a little work into. And yet, here you are, with February 14 creeping up on you again...

By Michelle Mathews

January 28, 2010

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You swore that in 2010 there would be no supermarket flowers, no gas-station teddy bears. You promised yourself that this year your honey would get a Valentine's Day gift that you actually put a little work into. And yet, here you are, with February 14 creeping up on you again and no ideas. Psst, here's a brilliant solution. Tell your boss you've got a "personal errand" and sneak away to Vetro Art Glass, where for just $25 to $35, you can help sculpt a delicate glass flower or heart for your sweetheart. Choose the colors and even help heat the glass (if you're over 16) and then let a glass artist add the final touches. Visit Vetro, 701 S. Main St. in Grapevine, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday. Call 817-251-1668 or visit vetroartglass.com.
First Sunday of every month, 12-5 p.m.; Fridays, Saturdays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Starts: Jan. 3. Continues through Feb. 14, 2010

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