Does this look like fireworks or milkweed puffs? The big poofs look like the 4th of July, so neat. This is Fostoria Lido etched low sherbet in crystal. Our family crystal is Cambridge Rose Point, … [Read more...]
Westmoreland Glass Elegant Crystal Candle Holders Curved Handles
It's Wednesday when I usually post a tablescape as part of Susan's Tablescape Thursday but not this week. I just got home from a few days in Philadelphia and we need to leave for church in a few … [Read more...]
Miss America Reprise – Pink Depression Glass for Saturday
This week's Tablescape Thursday contribution was a table full of Miss America pink depression glass. It makes sense to show off one of the pieces that looked so good on the table, the oval vegetable … [Read more...]
Book Reviews – Depression Glass Collectors Guides
Whether you collect glass or just enjoy buying a piece from time to time, it's more fun when you have an idea what you are buying. It can also save you a few headaches to have some knowledge about … [Read more...]
Mostly Pink Miss America Depression Glass Tablescape Thursday
Last week I had a lot of fun with the tablescape that mixed clear and pink Miss America depression glass. This week takes that further into Pink Land with everything pink except the clear glass cup … [Read more...]
7 Key Factors that Make Glass Books Useful
Last post we talked about how important good reference books are whether you are a casual collector or serious. With a good book you know what you have. Today let's see what features to look … [Read more...]
How to Select Elegant and Depression Glass Collector Guides
I just started listing my older depression and elegant glass pattern guides and it made me realize that some of you may not know about these wonderful resources. Collectors divide glass into lots of … [Read more...]
Tribute and Thank You to Gene Florence – Pink Saturday
Tonight I want to do something special for Pink Saturday. Yes, this is a book with a pinkish red cover. The reason I'm showing this book is to honor and thank Gene Florence. Let me explain. I … [Read more...]
Depression and Elegant, Pink and Crystal Tablescape Thursday
I had a lot of fun mixing and matching different glass patterns and have several to show you in upcoming Tablescape Thursday posts. Today's post shows the first and simplest one. This combines … [Read more...]
Antiquing Fun or How to Get Glass in the Mail Intact
If you've read my posts you've seen the claim that "shopping with us is like antiquing with your best friend". Maybe you wondered how I could say that. What does it mean to go antiquing with your … [Read more...]