The Story Behind Our Hummingbird Stemless Wine Glasses

About Our Hummingbird Stemless Wine Glasses

Why Hummingbirds?
At Expressive DeZien, we specialize in creating beautiful and unique stemless wine glasses etched with various designs. Our most popular design is the hummingbird, which holds a special place in my heart. In this blog post, I want to share the story behind this design and how we bring it to life.

Inspiration Behind the Hummingbird Design
The inspiration for our hummingbird design comes from my dear sister, Sharon, who had an immense love for these beautiful creatures. Tragically, she lost her battle with colon cancer, leaving a profound void in my life. Through the creation of our hummingbird designs, I’ve found a way to connect with her spirit, transcending the boundaries of life and death. This journey allows me to feel close to her, and I hope it resonates with our cherished customers.

It all began with a heartfelt etching for Sharon’s kitchen cabinets, a nervous yet meaningful endeavor to encapsulate her love for hummingbirds. The result was breathtaking—a creation of unexpected beauty that brought immense joy to her. Over the years, this humble beginning has evolved into a thriving business, with hummingbirds becoming our most beloved designs.

After Sharon’s passing, it felt only fitting to pay tribute to her memory through these delicate etchings on glassware. Beyond being a personal tribute, I envision using our designs to raise awareness about colon cancer and offer solace to those grappling with loss.

The Connection with Our Customers
What strikes me most is the profound similarity in the stories shared by our clients. It feels like more than coincidence; it feels like confirmation that we’re doing something right. Each glass I create brings me closer to Sharon, and I consider it an honor to extend that connection to our clients. Our glasses aren't just glassware; they hold deeper meanings, becoming vessels of memory and sentiment for those who own them.

Our clientele doesn't just purchase glasses; they invest in moments, weaving a tapestry of stories that celebrate loved ones who have passed or mark new beginnings. Each glass becomes a unique chapter, representing a poignant moment in someone's life.

While our business began as a coping mechanism for my sister's loss, it has grown into something profound and meaningful. Expressive DeZien is now a community of individuals bound by a shared love for hummingbirds and an appreciation for life's small joys. Our glasses, though small in stature, possess remarkable power—the power to bring joy, comfort, and hope to those who hold them. For that, I am profoundly grateful.

Crafting Our Hummingbird Glassware
When developing the hummingbird design, we turn to nature for inspiration. Once we have a design in mind, we create a stencil and hand-sandblast the glass to etch the design onto it. We use the same equipment that most mechanics use, propelling fine, abrasive elements at high velocities to produce beautiful results. Sandblasting can be used for various applications, but we use it specifically to create enduring designs on our glassware.

When you purchase a hummingbird design stemless wine glass from our store, you can expect more than just a beautiful product. Each glass is packaged with care, with the hope that it will become an heirloom to be treasured for a lifetime. Each glass is placed in an organza gift bag filled with crinkle cut paper, accompanied by a product brochure. Every piece is a one-of-a-kind creation made specifically for the person who ordered it. Our glasses aren't mass-produced; they are deeply etched by hand, and personalization is available. Our stemless glasses hold 20.5 ounces, making them perfect for any beverage. If you don't see something you're looking for, let us know, and we will do our best to create it for you.

We love hearing the feedback from our customers about the hummingbird design. They often share touching stories about the symbolism of the hummingbird for them. For example, one customer purchased a glass for their sister, who recently and unexpectedly lost her boyfriend. They wanted to give her something sweet and classy that was hummingbird-related, and our glasses fit the bill perfectly.

If you have a special occasion or a loved one in mind and don’t see something you’re looking for, please reach out. We also offer champagne, whiskey, and stemmed glassware, with plans to etch bakeware and glass canisters in the future.

Thank you for taking the time to read the story behind our hummingbird stemless glasses. We hope that our creations bring you as much joy and comfort as they have for our community of hummingbird lovers.