Let's talk about one of the painful subjects around depression glass, reproductions. Fakes, remakes, reissues, reproductions, there are many words to describe these. Although there are … [Read more...]
What Am I? Green Depression Glass Loop Optic Big Vase
What am I? That's obvious, a vase. Who made me? Do you know? This neat vase has a loop optic that gives it a lot of looks. The color is a lovely depression glass green that looks great with … [Read more...]
Pink Saturday – Princess Pink Depression Glass Cup for Tea
It's Pink Saturday and it's HOT. I'm sitting outside on the picnic table glad to use my laptop because it's warm in our house that's cooled only with the breeze. I don't know whether seeing a pretty … [Read more...]
Is it Meadow Rose or Navarre? Etched Fostoria Crystal
Is it Meadow Rose or is it Navarre? How can you tell? These are two of the most popular Fostoria designs and they look a lot alike. Read this to learn how to tell them apart. Fostoria Glass made … [Read more...]
Yes, Another Relish Tray – Fostoria Heather Etched 2-Part Dish
If you read this blog then you know I'm a fan of relish dishes and divided serving pieces. You've seen depression glass relish dishes, etched relish trays, pink relish trays, crystal relish trays... … [Read more...]
Don’t Adjust Your Screen – Diamond Quilted Depression Glass for Pink Saturday
Did you tilt your screen to see this right side up? One of the hallmarks of depression glass is that it's, let's be nice here, not perfect. Most pieces have little blobs or glass or odd lines or … [Read more...]
American Sweetheart & Amethyst Twist – Tablescape Thursday
Today's tablescape is is one of those things that sounds like a great idea in the middle of the night that isn't maybe quite so wonderful when you're actually awake. Does your subconscious play tricks … [Read more...]
Jeannette’s Swirl Ultramarine Teal Depression Glass
Remember a few years back when teal was THE color? It's perennially popular and it's a good choice since it goes well with so many shades of blue, cream and green (Try adding a touch of teal to spice … [Read more...]
My Secret Vice – Pink Saturday Easter Chick Planter
Most items you see on this blog are my store inventory, pieces I like (and maybe covet), but destined to be sold to a joyful buyer. Today I'm letting you in on a secret. My secret vice is I … [Read more...]
Forgotten Fostoria – Coronet Crystal Ice Bucket
One Fostoria pattern that is consistently overlooked and under appreciated is Coronet. You can see it's an entrancing pattern because the super simple three wavy lines, elegant turned out feet … [Read more...]