GlassEco Surfaces
Jennifer met Elizabeth Fisher of GlassEco Surfaces in 2017 at a local business networking event in Charleston, SC, and she’s proud to call her a close friend and business colleague after all these years. The GlassEco product line was founded in 2005, and it completes the local recycling loop by processing some of the glass collected by Fisher Recycling and reusing it in stylish custom countertops and other hard surfaces. Adding oyster shells to the mix is a popular way to create a distinctive coastal look!
“I love helping homeowners, architects, and interior designers create unique residential and commercial spaces. The fun starts at our showroom in North Charleston!”
-Elizabeth Fisher, Owner of GlassEco Surfaces & Unofficial “Designer”
Marigolds are one of October’s birth flowers. They look so lovely arranged with Pumpkins - a perfect Seasonal pairing!
In 1987, Crayola came out with the color “Marigold”.
Marigolds were Shakespeare’s favorite flower - he mentioned them 6 times in various plays.
“Here’s flowers for you;
Hot lavender, mints, savoury, marjoram;
The marigold, that goes to bed wi’ the sun
And with him rises weeping...”
-The Winter’s Tale, Act 4, Scene 3
Marigolds are the most commonly grown flower in Nepal and India.
They have great cultural significance in both countries.
According to data from the Floriculture Association Nepal (FAN), Nepal sells around 356 million Nepali Rupees worth of marigold flowers per year - that’s $2,629,569 in US Dollars!
Stay Curious!
Have we piqued your interest? We invite you to go down the proverbial rabbit hole for your own glass recycling adventure! Here are just a few links to some great information:
If you missed our Marigolds 101 post, it’s a perfect place to start!
October’s Birth Flower: https://www.floraqueen.com/blog/the-beautiful-marigold-the-october-birth-flower
A Gardener’s Take on Shakespeare: https://jacksonvillereview.com/gardeners-take-shakespeare-rhonda-nowak
The Radiant Heart of Diwali – Symbolism, Care, and Celebration: https://dhruvascreations.com/2023/07/24/marigold-flower-sayapatri-the-radiant-heart-of-diwali-symbolism-care-and-celebration