If you enjoy vintage glass you know that most of the great American glass companies which made our favorite patterns are out of business. There are a few exceptions still operating like Anchor … [Read more...]
Fostoria Romance Etched Crystal Center Handled Server Glass Pick of the Week
It's Saturday, a wonderful day especially after a not very good week for me. I hope last week was good for you and that we all enjoy next week! Our glass pick of the week is the Fostoria … [Read more...]
Colors in Cambridge Glass – Reference Collectors Guide Book Review
One difficulty with collecting Cambridge Glass vs. Fostoria is the dearth of easy to use reference books. There are several excellent Fostoria pattern guides that show the pattern, list pieces … [Read more...]
Antiquing With Your Best Friend – Glass at Allegan Antique Show
Doesn't it feel grand when you get home again after a trip? I had another business trip this week where my route home takes me through a small town with a couple antique / gift shops. Today I just … [Read more...]
Using Vintage Glass for Weddings and Showers – Depression and Elegant
My customers buy vintage glass for lots of reasons and one of the most fun is to use the glass to add a different look to weddings and showers. Cake plates are popular for serving treats in style. … [Read more...]
Glass Pick of the Week – Fostoria Fairfax Blue Cup and Saucer Elegant Depression
Father's Day is next week (already!). Many men prefer blue, gold, green or crystal to the pinks or yellows when it comes to glass, so in honor of Dad's Day, here is this week's glass pick, a … [Read more...]
Glass Pick of the Week – Moondrops Ruby Sugar Bowl New Martinsville
Today I went to the Kalamazoo Art Institute garage sale, a wonderful sale with lots of goodies. Last year I got this Moondrops ruby mini sugar bowl there, along with several other pieces of ruby … [Read more...]
Ideas to Display Your Collection of Colored Depression Glass
Several of our Facebook friends use long shelves to display their favorites and others use their hutch or above the kitchen cupboards. If we have glass to display we want lots of light to shine … [Read more...]
My Collections – Rose Point, Argus, Birds, Special Memories and My Planters
First up are our crystal. The blue glasses are Fostoria Argus that we chose for our wedding and the stems are Cambridge Rose Point. I inherited Rose Point sterling from my Mom; it is very special to … [Read more...]
How Do You Display Your Collection?
I've been in homes that were decorated from floor to ceiling with the owner's passion - whether antiques, advertising, Star Trek, Coca Cola or glass - and in homes where the only hints to the owner … [Read more...]