Comments on: Repurposed Glassware Totems And More

By: Gail Wilson

Gail Wilson — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:38:48 +0000

Thanks Nova!
I feel the need to make one for the Hideaway! They’re so much fun to design.

gail

By: Gail Wilson

Gail Wilson — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:23:31 +0000

In reply to phyllis. I've had my oldest one since 2009. It has never been blown over by the wind. Over the years, none have been damaged by the wind, only a ladder!

By: phyllis

phyllis — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:11:23 +0000

a strong wind would prob. blow them over and break them. i would use plastic. dollar tree sales alot of these. love your work gail. still looking for a twin bed to make a bench w/my grd. daughter. thanks you

By: Girlfromwva

Girlfromwva — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:57:15 +0000

Love these ideas. I get drawn into making them every few years. Especially if i make some into “cake pedestals”. Can use for cakes, cupcakes, plants, lots of things!

By: Gail Wilson

Gail Wilson — Sat, 25 Apr 2020 23:16:16 +0000

In reply to Lori.

Thank you Lori! Over the years, I’ve made so many totems. If you looked back at the original post, you’ll see I had them all over the place. lol

Things are well here, as I stay at home and are using what I have to work on projects. It’s been challenging sometimes, but I’m clearing out a lot of stuff instead of bringing more stuff home. 😉

stay home, stay safe, be well!

gail

By: Lori

Lori — Fri, 24 Apr 2020 16:36:58 +0000

Gail, these are absolutely beautiful. I love all of them, especially the pedestal 2 piece. Thanks for sharing. I am anxious to go thrifting again when all of the sickness is one. Take care and stay safe.

By: Velda Lowery

Velda Lowery — Sun, 15 Apr 2018 16:40:03 +0000

In reply to Gail Wilson.

Well that’s perfect..a smile on this Lord’s day…
I wish that you could see my kitchen since I found you… you definitely can NOT see table or countertops… but I’ve already enjoyed the fruits of your imagination, talent and labor… so thank you for sharing your spectacular works of art. *who needs organized kitchens anyway..Well it’s simply overrated…. you can always go to Pinterest and enjoy someone’s should you just have to*

Much love,
Velda

By: Gail Wilson

Gail Wilson — Sun, 15 Apr 2018 16:03:12 +0000

In reply to Velda.

Velda,

What a big smile you put on my face today! Thank you so much for your sweet comment. I read each and every comment and this one really made me feel so loved.

I still have my original totem, plus a couple more in my yard. They make me happy.
So happy to meet a new friend. Don’t be a stranger, I’m always here to help!

gail

By: Velda

Velda — Sat, 14 Apr 2018 19:57:32 +0000

Ms Gail… you named a couple of things that you “can’t do”… and facts would likely show that, in fact, you were simply mistaken and that would lead to to becoming the next Michelangelo…Gailangelo…I think you are Gailangelo anyway …given that you are a spectacular sculpture designer…
I have several teachers on my Facebook page that I was so excited to reconnect with after 30 years (the length of time between my graduation and the birth of our Facebook experience)…I, without a doubt, am certain that you have several “Velda’s” that are taken back years and so excited to see your amazing designs… especially if you happened to break something that they’d given you… and even broken it was too precious for you to simply toss… so you give it a new lease on a cherished life… with a name to show them just how important they are in your beautiful (re)purposed life.

There isn’t one piece that didn’t made me smile… and many took me back to my 70’s childhood… for that I thank you… you are an outstanding and talented artist young lady.

Your latest fan,
Velda

By: Gail Wilson

Gail Wilson — Fri, 20 Jan 2017 13:34:58 +0000

In reply to Cindy.

Cindy,

I am so glad you found me as well! I’ve been doing this for a long, long, time and there are lots of projects in for you to checkout. Click (the green menu on desktop) to check them out. If you’re looking for something in particular, such as “door”, simply type it in the search field.

I’m here if you ever have any questions.

gail