It's Saturday and I need to go downstairs and wrap a cheese and cracker set that sold this morning. But first, let's do our weekly glass pick. How about this Mayfair pink depression glass … [Read more...]
Green Depression Glass – An Assortment of Beautiful Glassware
Today instead of writing about glass I just wanted to look at it and admire the beautiful patterns and entrancing colors. So I decided that's what we'll do with this post, show some of the prettiest … [Read more...]
Glass Pick of the Week – Royal Crystal Rock Aurea Glass Italian Candle Holders
Every Saturday I pick out one item from our store for you, a piece of elegant or depression glass that spoke to me when I browsed our selection. Today's pick is a little different. This pair of … [Read more...]
Red, White and Blue – Royal Ruby Glass for the Fourth of July
It's the 4th of July and what better way to celebrate than with ruby red glass? Anchor Hocking made a plethora of pieces in their rich shade of red glass they trademarked "Royal Ruby". People today … [Read more...]
Glass Pick of the Week – Cambridge Diane Etched Corinth Candle Holder
This week I am in the mood for something special, something elegant. Cambridge Glass must have had fun with their candle stick designs because they are all different, intricate, lovely things that … [Read more...]
Tips to Shop for Depression Glass – Check for Condition
So you decided to take the plunge and buy a piece or two of that beautiful, wonderful colored glass you enjoy so much. What should you look for when you go shopping? Condition is important. If … [Read more...]
Finding Fostoria Elegant Glass at the Antique Show
We had so much fun wandering the booths at the antique show. Loren and I looked at everything, even stuff like fishing lures and old truck parts that neither of us is too interested in. Of course I … [Read more...]
Glass Pick of the Week – Cameo Green Depression Glass Bowl Dancing Girl Ballerina
Summer has come with a vengeance today! It is nearly 90 outside and muggy. I was gardening this morning and it felt so good to clean up and get all the dirt and bug spray off. Green is a soft, … [Read more...]
Now Here’s a Collector! Depression Glass Creamers and Sugars
Here's a news story about Donovan Schmidt who has more than 760 depression glass creamer and sugar sets plus a full set of American Sweetheart pink depression glass. He got interested in glass when … [Read more...]
Why Collect Vintage Glassware?
I bet most of you don't think of yourself as a "collector". If we ask why people collect, we need to rethink what we mean by a collector. Look around your home. Is there anything you have more … [Read more...]