A few weeks ago Bill, of Affordable Accoutrements, posted a joyous tablescape that used restaurant china made in the 1920s. The china was cream with russet griffins, scrolls and swags. Do you think … [Read more...]
Pink Saturday – A Rose by Any Other Name – Mayfair Open Rose Depression Glass
Do you ever wonder how the different depression glass patterns got their nick names? Most of them are descriptive: Spoke describes the center wheel design in Patrician; Dancing Girl is the lady with a … [Read more...]
Let’s Reduce Confusion – Cambridge Glass Plates Chantilly Etch
Do you ever get confused by the different line numbers with Cambridge Glass? What's Martha? What's 3900? 3500? Gadroon? Yikes, there are so many different shapes and the only way to keep them … [Read more...]
Fountains and Birds, Purple and Blue Tiffin Glass Fontaine Twilite
Welcome to Tablescape Thursday. Here is a special table for you with stunning blue purple etched Tiffin Fontaine Twilite plates and stemware. We only have a few pieces but you can see how special … [Read more...]
Remember Summer? June Azure Blue Scroll Candle Holders Art Deco
Remember summer, how fleeting and warm? Here in mid-Michigan summer is long past and we're staring winter in the face. This beautiful glass pattern is June, a perfect name for a beautiful piece that … [Read more...]
Pink Saturday – June Etched Goblet – Fostoria Glass Ribbons and Bows
Today we have a treat for Pink Saturday, one of the most beautiful pink etched glass patterns, Fostoria June glassware with its beautiful design of ribbons and bows. This is the tall elegant water … [Read more...]
All Floral, All Pink, All Day – Tablescape Thursday
Do you like pink? Most ladies do. If you like pink you'll like this week's tablescape - all one pattern and all in pink. This is Floral Poinsettia pink depression glass from Jeannette. … [Read more...]
What Do You Find Antiquing?
What do you find when you go antiquing? What do you look for that you don't find? Leave a comment so we can compare and share. Dave and I went antiquing on our way home from Tennessee yesterday and … [Read more...]
Pink Saturday – Royal Lace Pink Depression Glass Rolled Rim Candle Holder
There's a myth that depression glass is extremely valuable, especially pink depression glass. This is simply not true - for most pieces and most patterns - but there are a few patterns that are … [Read more...]
Went Antiquing Today – Florentine #2 Poppy Green Depression Glass
We went antiquing today at Jeffrey's Antique Mall and found lots of great stuff. I didn't buy much, just this Florentine Poppy green sherbet and some Tiffin Eldorado etched crystal tumblers. … [Read more...]