Bar Ware

1226 Designs Bar ware collection uses authentic upcycled Lake Erie Beach Glass with every design.  We never tumble or toss, we leave that to the surf and sand.  Each item is completely unique and one-of-a-kind as we are working with organic materials no two pieces are exactly the same,  we can create similar pieces using shards of similar colors shapes and sizes. Keep that in mind when ordering.                             


                            Bottle Stoppers




Gradient Aqua Authentic Upcycled Lake Erie Beach Glass Bottle Stopper
Authentic Lake Erie White & Aqua Beach Glass
 
The white beach glass when, wonderfully distressed, from sand and water takes on characteristics of summer.From that inspiration we paired the white with aqua and soft blue to mimic the colors of the lake when white caps roll gently over the shore. Take a blanket,  a bottle of wine, hit the beach, watch the sunset and impress your partner with this stopper...they’ll think you thought of everything. It’s authentic, one-of-a-kind and beachy keen!
$38 (large stopper)
Made with Authentic Lake Erie  Beach Glass, Stainless Steel, Sterling and /or Silver Plated Spacers
*Manufacturer suggests 24 hour usage, as the acid in wine may pit  the stainless steel.  Hand wash.


Brown Authentic Upcycled Lake Erie Beach Glass Bottle Stopper
Authentic Brown Lake Erie Beach Glass

The shards pair in such a sophisticated way.   Note the shape of each brown nugget, we chose a more masculine pairing here with gradient squares.  This suggests groomsmen gift, what to get your bff's hubby gift, or a co-ed hangin' on the back porch and have a sippy sip night ! The brown squares will make you anything but square, they are uncommon finds in collecting circles, so is this bottle stopper because it’s authentic, one-of-a-kind and beachy keen!
$35
Made with Authentic Lake Erie  Beach Glass, Stainless Steel, Sterling and /or Silver Plated Spacers
*Manufacturer suggests 24 hour usage, as the acid in wine may pit  the stainless steel.  Hand wash.




Authentic Lake Erie Milk Glass (picture coming soon)


So drinking wine is our second favorite hobby after searching for beach glass (actually, it’s first on our fav list, but we didn’t want anyone to think less of us).  So being the creative geniuses we are, we put together these two passions & created super fun, totally stylin’   home accessories, one of which is this bottle stopper.  We adore the milk glass shards on this piece.  Those paired with the soft blue beach glass and silver spacers hint at a kitchy time-gone-by. This screams retro, party, and hostess-with-the-mostest! The opaque white is a rare find in collecting circles, so is this bottle stopper because it’s authentic, one-of-a-kind and beachy keen!
$35
Made with Authentic Lake Erie  Beach Glass, Stainless Steel, Sterling and /or Silver Plated Spacers
*Manufacturer suggests 24 hour usage, as the acid in wine may pit  the stainless steel.  Hand wash.  


Authentic Lake Erie White Beach Glass (Picture coming soon)

It’s just perfect for someone to give as a token to a friend, a thank-you to a host, or a “you get me” to a fellow wine-o!  The white beach glass when, wonderfully distressed, rom sand and water takes on characteristics of summer the way fabrics like breezy gauze, crisp linen and sheer organza's do. The 12 white shards and silver spacer suggests a more contemporary feel.  Making it perfect for a modern host/hostess gift, a groomsman's gift or a let’s go back to the loft for a night cap gift.  It’s authentic, one-of-a-kind and beachy keen!
$35
Made with Authentic Lake Erie  Beach Glass, Stainless Steel, Sterling and /or Silver Plated Spacers
*Manufacturer suggests 24 hour usage, as the acid in wine may pit  the stainless steel.  Hand wash.



                                               Bottle Openers


White and Brown Authentic Upcycled Lake Erie Beach Glass Bottle Opener
Authentic Beach Glass Bottle Opener

We spend a whole lot of time looking for bottles, well pieces of them anyway, that lay exposed on the sandy shore.Once found, we wonder, guess and imagine what original form the shards took; medicine bottles, perfume bottles,poison bottles. Then we wonder, guess and imagine what new form the shards will take.  So we created super hip, re-purposed, totally stylin’ home accessories, one of which is this bottle opener  The white beach glass when, wonderfully distressed, from sand and water takes on characteristics of summer; breezy, light and casual. Paired with silver harlequin inspired spacers and brown beach glass this piece suggests an all-you-can-eat clam bake, paper napkins and imported beer. It‘s perfect for stuffing corporate stockings at  holiday time , perfect for a soon-to-be hubby at nuptial time and perfect for a girls nite of beer-pong at we need to hang out time! It’s authentic, one-of-a-kind and beachy keen!
$40
Made with Authentic Lake Erie Beach Glass, Stainless Steel, Glass Spacers, Sterling and/or Silver Plated Spacers
*Manufacturer suggests to hold at the base of opener when using, handle is purely for decoration.  Hand wash


Gradient shades of Authentic Upcycled Aqua Lake Erie Beach Glass Bottle Opener
Authentic Beach Glass Bottle Opener
As wine lovers we realized we were leaving out those of you who hop to the hops when pourin' a sippy sip.  We sip in style, you our friendly brewsters, should crack that cold foamy froth in style too.    The light to dark aqua beach glass when, wonderfully distressed, from sand and water takes on characteristics of the water; cool, inviting and refreshing.  This piece suggests a pizza party by the fire, linen napkins and imported beer. It‘s perfect for stuffing corporate stockings at  holiday time, perfect for what to get hubby at birthday time and perfect for a girls nite of beer-pong at we need to hang out time! It’s authentic, one-of-a-kind and beachy keen!

$40
Made with Authentic Lake Erie Beach Glass, Stainless Steel, Glass Spacers, Sterling and/or Silver Plated Spacers
*Manufacturer suggests to hold at the base of opener when using, handle is purely for decoration.  Hand wash



                               Glass Wine Glass Charms


"Shard-a-Nay" Collection

Retro Collection

"Pottery Pairs Perfectly with Pinot Collection"


So drinking wine is our second favorite hobby after searching for beach glass (actually, it’s first on our fav list, but we didn’t want anyone to think less of us).  So being the creative geniuses we are, we put together these two passions & created super hip, totally stylin’ home accessories, of which are these darling wine glass charms. We love the fashion and the function of them.They’re just perfect for either a formal soiree or an informal bff movie night.  The little nuggets are either wrapped asymmetrically with silver wire creating the fun informality,  or  drilled  and dangled off a  silver  plated  jump ring.  Glass seed beads shimmer around the stem creating the touch of elegance no soiree can be without.Whether you’re entertaining the hoi polloi, using our Tuxedo Collection (not shown),  watching “Please Don’t Eat the Daisies” with your bff using our Retro Collection or sending our "Shard-a-nay Collection" as a “thinking of you” gift you’ll be a charmer with these little charms.They are  authentic, one-of-a-kind and beachy keen!


$20 (set of 4)
Made with Authentic Lake Erie  Beach Glass, Glass Seed Beads, Sterling and/or Silver Plated jump rings & Silver Plated wire
*Manufacturer suggests to hand wash.


                                 Stemware Charms (picture coming soon)

This just in... a most unique charm studded with silver square beads and beach glass nuggets which coils and embellishes   stemware the way gorgeous ribbon  finishes off  a very special package .  Handmade with silver coated copper wire these sleek little numbers are contemporary, totally unique and  create  one  stunning tablescape.   Perfect for  your next Mother-in-law-n-me luncheon, nothing pours on the "I'm the best choice for your son" when  your pouring than a set of these charmers.  Whether you are sipping red with your book club, imbibing in white with your dinner club or  schmoozing a member  of the yacht club you'll be identified by these indentifier's as totally chic. They  are  authentic, handmade and beachy keen!

$25 (set of 4) 
Made with Authentic Lake Erie  Beach Glass, Sterling and/or Silver Plated jump rings & Silver Plated Copper wire

*Manufacturer suggests to hand wash.