Friday March 24, 2023 Update

Some more rain and work on freeway left things a little quiet this week around Carlsbad Village. Today, the sun is shining and it is a lovely Friday!

We have been working on repairing damaged glass and crystal items by smoothing down rough parts, grinding down rims in chipped glasses to give them smooth edges again, and using our UV curing glass adhesive to but pieces back together. When something is important to you, it’s nice to have it in one piece even if it shows some little battle scars! Check out our repair page here to see some of our work and follow us on social media at the bottom of the page to see even more!

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Friday December 9, 2022 Update

This week we have been working with our wonderful clients on their glass and mirror projects. This include replacing broken windows, since, unfortunately glass breaks! Some times it’s a fallen branch or a kicked up rock that hits the glass and now you have a hole or crack in one or both glasses.

That is why we are here to get your window repaired. Our single and dual pane window glass pieces are custom sized for your window and we can even do the install and replacement as well!

Looking to upgrade your windows? Check out our Vinyl Retrofit Window page here to learn about improvements from single pane to dual pane, vinyl framed windows!

And be sure to check out our Art Glass Windows page here to see our custom designed, artistic windows, and get inspired to get yours today! Prefect combination of form and function, privacy and art!

Friday December 17, 2021 Update

We have done many cabinet door repairs from clear to flower patterns. Sometimes it is nice to see what is behind the door without having to open the door. We recently repaired a set of cabinet doors by replacing the broken glass with fresh new clear glass! We add the points to keep the glass in and the silicone secures it further and keeps the glass from rattling. It is a nice fresh and clean look to your cabinets! We have it drying on the table in the photo - a job well done!

Friday June 11, 2021 Update

This pandemic has created some intense problems, and we do feel like things are getting better, but it is unusual how things have been affected. Think back to the flour shortage - there was plenty of flour, just not enough paper bags! Recently there is a lumber shortage which affects buildings and how things are shipped. Many things are packed into large wooden crates, but without the lumber man items that are shipped in bulk are not being shipped. This has affected many items, seeming at random, because of what stock is still available and if these items can be shipped but at a slower pace. Even the glass industry has been affected with slower shipping speeds to get items.

We have been able to still provide our clients with their glass needs, trying to avoid a slow down in getting projects done. Having a backlog can be frustrating for everyone, but we work hard to do everything we can to get everything accomplished. We are glad to have clients that are patient and understanding with things beyond our control. The project will be completed!

So thank you all for working with us! Because of you, we have many amazing glass, mirror, and crystal projects to create, repair, and improve for our fantastic clients!

Friday March 5, 2021 Update

Hello all! It’s been another pleasant week in Carlsbad Village and things are feeling more positive every day. We at the Shoppe have been helping our great clients with their repairs, replacements, and other glass and mirror needs. One we see many of is our Crystal Rim Chip Repair service. This is the repair for glasses and other glass items that have a chip on the rim or base. We can polish just past the chip and the smooth the rim to match. Now there is no longer a sharp chip and the item is useable again!

PS: The first Carlsbad Makers Market of the year is tomorrow! This is a great event that features local artisans and crafters with unique items. Great Mothers Day and Easter gift items. They are the first Saturdays of March, April, May, and June. 9am to 4pm at St. Michaels by-the-Sea Episcopal Church; 2775 Carlsbad Blvd., Carlsbad, CA 92008

Check out all the information by clicking here!

Friday September 11, 2020 Update

It is a somber day for remembrance. There is a lot going on for everyone (too much for many), and we are all trying to do the best that we can. Much has changed from 19 years ago, and much is changing in 2020. We wish for everyone to be kind to each other, help others when you can, and try to make the best of the situation. It is easier said then done, but we need to keep moving forward.

In more regular Shoppe news, we managed to work through our large amount of glass and crystal repairs. They are still coming in and we are shipping many out to our long distance clients! We have had more of an influx of cabinet doors as well, including some all glass ones. Our cabinet doors usually are glass inserts that we put in the center of your door. This can be stained glass overlay, a textured glass, colored glass, or other glass options. Check out our cabinet door section here!