It's terribly windy out tonight even though it's been warm enough to melt snow today. It's getting closer to Easter and spring time and that means we'll have a passel of bunnies in our yard. I like … [Read more...]
Do You Have the Blues? Blue Depression Glass Tablescapes
It's February. Valentines Day is over. It's still winter here in mid-Michigan - but it was sunny today; the birds were singing and it was in the 40s. I can see spring. So let's … [Read more...]
Mayo Sets – Fostoria Chintz Etched Crystal Baroque
Every time I see mayonnaise sets like this Fostoria Chintz set I wonder how on earth people used enough mayo that they needed a separate serving piece. This mayo bowl is about 5 1/2 inches wide and … [Read more...]
Pink Saturday – Sharon Cabbage Rose Pink Tumbler
Welcome to this week's Pink Saturday. Today we have the Sharon pink depression glass tumbler. Federal Glass made several Sharon tumblers, including four different flat tumblers and one footed … [Read more...]
Valentines Day in Pink and White – Petalware Depression Glass
Welcome to a pink and white Tablescape Thursday. This is Petalware depression glass in pink and soft opalescent white. It is the week before Valentines Day after all and the softly colored depression … [Read more...]
Etches and Blanks – Let’s Reduce Confusion with Glass Words
Blank? Etch? Huh? It's time to reduce confusion with those oddball glass terms. A glass blank is the basic shape, the design of the piece of glass before any decorations. … [Read more...]
Fostoria Romance Ribbons & Bows Center Handled Server
I've read that pizza sales go up 30% on Super Bowl Sunday. So... are you looking for a better way to serve that pizza than in the ugly cardboard box it came in? This center handled server would be … [Read more...]
Old Colony Pink Depression Glass Relish Tray – Pink Saturday
Isn't this an elegant looking piece of depression glass? Pink depression glass relish tray is Old Colony by Hocking. This is pressed glass, mass produced, but it looks like quality. Hocking made … [Read more...]
Cameo Depression Glass Dinner Table – Tablescape Thursday
Cameo is one of my favorite depression glass patterns, especially in green, and I wanted to share it with you. This picture shows the pattern. Can you see the dancer? I had a Cameo tablescape … [Read more...]
Cameo Dancing Girl Green Depression Glass Table for Dinner
Last weekend I had fun setting the table for different looks including this all green dinner set starring Cameo green depression glass. Hocking Glass made so many beautiful pieces of Cameo green … [Read more...]