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Nov 14, 2022

We are seeking good retail partners.

If you operate a small business you may qualify for wholesale pricing on Marcs' wind bells and wind chimes. DownHomeModern now has a reseller program for retailers and specialty shops.

FOR MORE DETAILS: inquire via email at INFO@DOWNHOMEMODERN.COM

Oct 23, 2022

Mission Grapes and Mission Wind Bells

From Wine Making to Wind Bells... tying them all together.
Large bells make large sounds, and the Viña Madre (Mother Vineyard) wind bell makes that point beautifully with its resounding and deep resonant ring. Here we talk about this new bell that was created to celebrate wine-making in 18th century Spanish Missions.

Oct 10, 2022

Finally... another new Buggs Island Windchime design.

This rustic tandem wind chime is called "Old Pajamas" and is my newest entry to our Buggs Island Wind Chime Collection. The name "Old Pajamas" comes from a nickname for the Striped Bass which is common in Buggs Island Lake.

Aug 15, 2022

WARNING! Our new Mission Candelaria windbell is definitely for eclectic tastes.

The Mission Candelaria Bell is my most ambitious windbell project to date. The bell features his new "multiple point striker" that can contact the bells interior from as many three angles simultaneously. The result is a very boisterous windchime effect.

The body of the bell features a random slotted pattern that is slightly reminiscent of abstract flowers and it has a torched patina containing rich reds, blues, and copper colors.

The head piece is cast steel formed in the shape of a flame. This unique windbell is definitely for those with eclectic tastes.

NOTE: The total length of the bell from top of the chain to bottom of the sail is approximately 28 inches. The body width is 3 inches.

About the Spanish Mission Candelaria near Uvalde, Texas

Mission Candelaria was founded in 1749 on a branch of the Nueces River near the present town of Montell in northwestern Uvalde County, Texas. The mission was established at the request of two Lipan Apache leaders who sought protection for their people.

There was a house with its little chapel and in front of it a large hut constructed by Lipane Apache Indians. The Fernandine missionaries flattered themselves that they would be able to induce these Indians to live in this place. It was never successful and the Lipanes only laughed at the zeal and credulity of the friars.

Aug 09, 2022

Introducing the San Carlos Windbell

My newest bell I call the San Carlos Mission Bell. We combined the rustic grape vine finish on this bell with design elements from our San Xavier Mission to come up with a new offering to honor the Mission San Carlos Borromeo del Rio Carmelo in Carmel Valley. First built in 1797, this mission was near what is now Monterey, California.