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Glass artists Jennifer and David Clancy

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"That windmill is inspirational -- our sentinel on the hill," says Jennifer. "Just like the windmill tries to harness the wind, we are trying to harness the fire. Working with wind and fire is so elemental to our lives. It's a good neighbor."

With the major interior and exterior work done on the house, the couple has every right to kick back and lounge on their patio. But then again, maybe not.

"I'm a workaholic," says David. "If I'm not working on the house, I'm working on the landscape. Right now, I'm putting all the old stone walls back together, and then I want to build a pond, and then...."

"It is our goal to eventually make every spot on our property special," adds Jennifer. "We want everything to be worthy of taking a moment there -- to slow life down, look at the view, look inward, and smell the roses, so to speak."

The Clancy Way

David and Jennifer offer these tips for designing a unique, creative space.

Take your time, and you'll find you can do it all on your own.

Be involved. Don't be apathetic.

Look for pieces that fit your taste at yard sales and flea markets -- even the local dump.

Pay attention to every nook and cranny.

It's your home -- trust your heart.

Glass to Last

You can view the glasswork of David and Jennifer Clancy at clancydesigns.com. Their studio is located at 382 North Road in Jamestown, Rhode Island. They have stock for sale and also do custom designs. "If the studio door is open, we're in," says David. But it's wise to call ahead, as hours vary. 401-423-1615.