by MIKE CHAIKEN
CTFashionMag.com
Nature is at the heart of the inspiration that manifests itself in Connie Bennett’s collection of stained glass jewelry and home accessories.
Bennett, who currently lives in a remote part of Alabama along a body of water named Lay Lake, allows “the brilliance of nature” to take her imagination to a place where vibrant colors of hot and cold glass become that type of pieces that attracts a large collection of customers from across the country.
Bennett, who was born in Alexandria, Va. and grew up Fayetteville, N.C., started her journey to create original glass designs 30 years ago. Her travels along the East Coast and residence in Florida for 20 years provided her with a love of nature, the ocean and tropical colors.
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