October 8th, 2009 @ Kathy // No Comments
Yellow must have been a popular color during the depression because depression glass manufacturers made several patterns in yellow and makers such as Fostoria did extensive lines in topaz. So what’s the right name for this color? Is it yellow? Topaz? Canary? Vaseline? Yellow is certainly the color name. Hocking called their Cameo and [...]
Category : Depression Glass Guide
October 4th, 2009 @ Kathy // One Comment
More people like blue than any other color and that’s true in glassware too. But blue glass is relatively uncommon, especially depression glass, so you need to know what to look for. The piece we show in the photo is from Cambridge Glass and is the Cleo etch. This is a medium light blue which [...]
Category : Depression Glass Guide
October 2nd, 2009 @ Kathy // No Comments
Fall hit with a vengeance today – it’s cold, dreary and wet – and these are the days that turn our minds to fires flickering in the fire place, warm colors, friends, apple cider. Amber colored glass fits right in here and looking at this bowl cheers me up! This particular piece is Fostoria Glass [...]
Category : Fostoria Glass
September 8th, 2009 @ Kathy // No Comments
We shared our top 10 reasons to collect depression glass: 10. It’s beautiful! 9. It’s stylish! 8. You’ll feel good! 7. Stop being hard to shop for! 6. It’s fun! 5. They don’t make this any more! 4. Set yourself apart! 3. Reuse with Pizzaz! 2. Enduring Enjoyment! and number 10: You tell me. Post [...]
Category : Depression Glass Guide
September 2nd, 2009 @ Kathy // No Comments
I’ve given you lots of reasons to collect depression glass. It’s your turn now. Why do you collect depression glass? Our wise old owl here – and our glass loving community – want to know!
Category : Depression Glass Guide
September 1st, 2009 @ Kathy // No Comments
Recently a prospective customer emailed me to share her dilemma. She got a few pieces of depression glass and wants more. Her problem? What to collect. And if she does collect depression glass, will it go the way of her Beanie Baby collection? My advice is to find what you enjoy, what makes you happy [...]
Category : Depression Glass Guide
August 29th, 2009 @ Kathy // No Comments
Depression glass is the ultimate in reusing and recycling stuff that has use left in it! You’re taking something that is 70+ years old and enjoying it, using it, displaying it. You can feel good about using something that gave people pleasure many years ago and give yourself credit for saving something lovely from the [...]
Category : Depression Glass Guide
August 28th, 2009 @ Kathy // One Comment
Here’s one of the best reasons to collect depression glass: Your home will be a reflection of you, not the neighbors, not Pottery Barn, not the current fad. You will have your style – whether elegant vintage crystal like this Fostoria Chintz etched goblet or pink depression glass or gaily decorated Swanky Swigs. Your friends [...]
Category : Depression Glass Guide
August 19th, 2009 @ Kathy // No Comments
OK, we gave reasons like style and warm family memories. Convinced this depression glass is neat stuff? Let’s look at one reason that fits everyone: It’s fun. Collecting means lots of things. You can collect glass that you like. Maybe you have a window sill and you like the way green and amber and pink [...]
Category : Why Collect Glass?
August 18th, 2009 @ Kathy // No Comments
Yes, I know. It’s a bit tacky to show something pretty then tell you this post isn’t about you. That’s because it’s about all those people who feel compelled to shop frantically for just that perfect present for you. Are you picky? Would you really rather pick out your own garish tie with Rudolph or [...]
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