Has this ever happened to you? You go to get a drink, scrounge around in the cabinets for a glass, and realize that every cup and mug you own is in the sink or the dishwasher. Maybe you just had guests, or maybe it?s just been a busy week, but it happens. The truth is you can never have enough glassware. Cups break, mugs chip, and sometimes you go through them too fast to keep up with the cleaning. 

So everyone can always use new glassware. It?s a gift idea that people will actually use instead of storing away. Plus, if you choose the glassware based on their interests, it will show them how much you care. 

For the Aspiring Bartender: Bar ware 

If you know someone who loves to entertain guests at home with all manners of tasty beverages, than why not buy them a set of tools for their hobby? They undoubtedly have basic mugs, so branch out and look for beer mugs with unique designs or shapes. Specialty barware like mixers, pitchers, tumblers, cosmopolitan, or high-ball glasses also make fantastic gift ideas. 

And no bar would be complete without a set of stemware for those who prefer a drink finer than beer. Martini glasses, champagne flutes, and wine glasses are always great gifts. Make sure to check out the newest trend: stemless stemware. These are wine glasses without stems. Modern and stylish, a stemless wine glass is sure to delight. 

Pick Glassware That Reflects Their Life 

Gifts that show you really know someone are the best, so look for glassware that has images or styles someone loves. If your grandmother collects objects with roosters on them, get her a glass bearing the picture of a rooster. If you have a friend who lives on a farm, buy one with farm animals. Know someone who loves Coca-Cola? Give them a cup or mug bearing the classic Coke logo. Maybe your nephew or niece is putting on a performance of the Wizard of Oz. Why not pick up a set of cups featuring Dorothy, the Lion, the Tin Man, and the Scarecrow? 

Your best bet to find these specialty glasses is online. You?ll find glassware in all shapes, styles, colors, and sizes, with images ranging from Alice in Wonderland to city skylines to children?s fairytales. The Internet doesn?t just have the best variety and availability?you?ll also save money compared to shopping at a store. 

For the Glassware Collector 

Many people collect glassware, often getting their start with family heirlooms. Adding a new piece to their collection is a great idea. If you buy a quality piece, today?s glassware will become valuable antiques, too. 
Glassware makers are still making beautiful, enchanting pieces in many colors. You?ll find vaseline glass and green glassware reminiscent of Depression era glass. Of course, crystal is always a winner, especially crystal pitchers or cake plates. And when it comes to this kind of glassware, you?ll also find collectible figurines in many shapes and sizes.