glassybaby is a privately owned, Seattle-based company focused on charitable giving. To date, we have donated more than $12 million dollars. Founded by award winning entrepreneur Lee Rhodes in 2001 who experienced hope and healing in the light of a lit handmade votive. A glassybaby is a colorful, glass votive made by hand in our Seattle hot shops. glassybaby are works of art and as unique as the individual who chooses one. In addition to our hot shops and national events, glassybaby has four retail locations in the Seattle area and one in Lake Oswego, Oregon.