We don't have much pink in our home - the pink begonias and clematis in the garden, the pencil caddy my mom covered with pink sprigged wallpaper and linens are about it. Should I write about those in … [Read more...]
Fancy Fun Friday With the Birds – Tiffin Persian Pheasant Stemware
This week we're back to the birds, Persian Pheasants etched stemware from Tiffin Glass. Just about every glass company made an etch with pheasants or peacocks. This one has a pair of birds facing each … [Read more...]
More Green and Yellow Depression Glass – Tablescape Thursday
You know those helpful articles with time saving tips? They always say to cook enough for meals in advance and never ever use the term "left over"? Well.... that's what I'm doing today. It's a … [Read more...]
Drink in Pink – Windsor Depression Glass Tumbler
When you were a kid did you ever make an atrocious rhyme (on par with Drink in Pink), then laugh like a hyena and go around saying "I'm a poet and you didn't know it"? Maybe you were more literary … [Read more...]
Fancy Fun Friday Duncan Miller Crystal Swan Candy Dish
What's your fancy this week? How about a Duncan Miller crystal swan candy dish? Duncan Miller made swans for candy, swans for flowers, crystal swans, colored swans, big swans, little swans and … [Read more...]
Summertime Chic with Pink Depression Glass – Tablescape Thursday
It's getting near that time when friends stop by in the afternoon for a cup of tea on the porch or a cookie while you sit together on the swing. Here's an easy way to dress up your casual afternoons … [Read more...]
Three Tips for Successful Flea Market Shopping
Do you like shopping for real bargains? You can find a huge range of good, bad and scarily horrible at flea markets. Sometimes you can even find depression glass! Last week Dave and I went to our … [Read more...]
Etched Crystal Dessert Plates for Special Evenings
Welcome to Fancy Friday! How is this for fancy? It's an etched plate just perfect for dessert or lunch. You could serve strawberry pie on this and enjoy the rich red berries on sparkling … [Read more...]
Pink and Teal with Swirls and Diamonds – Depression Glass Tablescape Thursday
Welcome to Tablescape Thursday! I appreciate Susan hosting this fun event each week. It's made me think about how you would use vintage glass on your table. I hope you enjoy these too. If you … [Read more...]
Detective Work for Glass Lovers – Pink Depression Glass Bowl
If you collect glass you probably have a piece or three that you never were able to identify. These dratted pieces linger on the shelf and wave at you when you walk by. I can hear them taunting me. … [Read more...]