Chris P asked a question on Facebook about depression glass and elegant glass that reminded me we haven't had a post about the basics of this wonderful glass for too long. Let's start with depression … [Read more...]
Tiffin Elegant Depression Glass Etched with Birds – Pheasants and More
Birds are flocking to my feeder this winter. It's already been zero here with lots of snow and they get hungry! Like most of us, I like birds. Glass companies did too, and used birds in many … [Read more...]
Pheasants and Mystery Birds – Elegant Glass Etched Patterns Featuring Feathered Fowls
Last post I shared three elegant glass patterns that have birds in their designs, Peacock and Wild Rose by Paden City, Bird O'Paradise by Lippincot Glass and Oriental by Fostoria. You can read that … [Read more...]
Peacocks, Pheasants, Birds of a Feather – Etched Glass Patterns
Recently I showed you my latest glass acquisition, this Peacock and Wild Rose etched pink vase from Paden City. It's a beautiful piece. Most of us like birds. And glass makers, naturally, … [Read more...]
More Eye Candy! Memories of the Depression Glass Show
A few weeks ago Dave and I met my sister Susan at the depression glass show in Dearborn, Michigan, put on by the Michigan Depression Glass Society. Glass shows are incredible. You walk in and are … [Read more...]
Glass Decorating Techniques – Colored Glassware Depression Era and Later
We're all familiar with colored glass, from gorgeous stained glass, to colored vases, to glass colored red or green, blue, pink or yellow. How did our favorite glass companies in the 1930s make … [Read more...]
Something Pink, Something Beautiful. Peacock and Wild Rose Pink Depression Glass Vase
It has been a very busy and sad couple of weeks and I missed sharing glass with you. Tonight I listed an exquisite, beautiful piece that I just have to rave about - I know you like gorgeous vintage … [Read more...]
Georgian Lovebirds Green Depression Glass Lunch Plate – Glass Pick of the Week
It's been a busy and sad week here due to a death in the family. I love glass and it makes me smile; it helps me to hold such lovely, vintage pieces but it's been difficult to find time to write … [Read more...]
Success! Finding the Perfect Cambridge Rose Point Relish Tray
I've been on a quest to find the perfect Cambridge Rose Point relish tray for a few years now. We have a perfectly good relish dish so we were able to be good and fussy. The perfect dish couldn't be … [Read more...]
My Eyes Are Dazzled! Glass Show Musings – Michigan Depression Glass Society
Wow! And Wow! again! Dave and I went to the Michigan Depression Glass Society glass show today and my eyes and heart are almost overloaded. Aisle after aisle, booth after booth were filled with … [Read more...]