In 2006 I enjoyed the opportunity to design a home in the Seattle Street of Dreams, Casa Montecito. For a designer this is a dream and labor of love. It represents a major commitment of time and creative energy. Over a period of 10 months I worked daily with a tribe of talented people who listened to my ideas and translated the design I created for the developer into a coherent, inviting home. Casa Montecito can be seen in multiple views on my website: http://faithsheridan.com.

In the early summer of that year Robert Kaindl found me amid the construction. He offered his glass creations for possible inclusion. Once I saw them I was awestruck. They were incredible works of art and absolutely the perfect art object to communicate my design.

That’s how I came to meet Robert Kaindl who is an amazing, energertic and visionary glass artist. I am so pleased to share him and his work in this post. His work is breathtaking, inspiring and memorable. You want to make it the focal point and inspiration of a design project.

Robert is passionate about glass. You appreciate that when you see the tremendous range of his glass artistry. In February, 2009 Robert installed 4 dazzling chandeliers in the Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills.

Robert Kaindl for the Four Seasons Beverly Hills

See information about that project on his website: http://robertkaindl.com/

Earlier this month, Robert announced a collaboration with Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman in conjunction with InCircle, their customer loyalty program.