Tamara Childs: The Perfect Gift

Finding the perfect gift to give can often be an arduous task. Our clients at LCR West Hartford always have one request when we help them pick out a gift; it has to be special. Gifts should be just as exciting to give as they are to receive, whether it’s a small thank you gift or something larger for a special occasion. It should be unique, and a piece of art. When we find a line that fulfills all of these requisites, we can’t help but share it and get excited ourselves.


We first brought in Tamara Childs glass pieces into our retail shop about two years ago, and it has recently been added to our website. Tamara Childs is a Seattle native; there she works with fine sheets of metal leaf to create masterpieces on a wide variety of glass pieces, most of which are exclusive designs. Tamara’s glass pieces are available in eight different color-ways, three of those being Gold, Silver and Copper. To achieve the remaining colors, Tamara mixes the metals in true artisan fashion. What we are left with are Sunset, a brilliant mix of gold and copper that radiates light and warmth; Northern Lights, a cooler color with hints of purples and greens just as one would see in the Aurora Borealis; Variegated Blue and Variegated Green, both with a marbled effect in their respective colors, over a gold ground; and Moss, her newest color, a soothing mix of gold and silver.


In each of these colors, Tamara creates different patterns; swirls, zig-zags, and slashes accent a wide array of glass pieces. Because of the many color-ways and patterns this line truly has something for everyone, regardless of their personal decorating tastes or color preferences. Whether it be gold, silver or color; contemporary or traditional, we can attest that everyone can find a piece from this fabulous gift line. Because the pieces range from small pieces such as vases or soap dishes, to large trays or bowls, the perfect gift can be discovered for any occasion; housewarming to wedding, and everything in between.