Isn't this a neat piece? It's the coaster in Jeannette's Sunflower pink depression glass pattern. You can this was originally meant to be dual purpose used as either a coaster or an ashtray. If you … [Read more...]
Georgian Lovebirds Green Depression Glass – When Birds Fly Away
We call Federal's Georgian green depression glass "Lovebirds" because it has triangles with two birds around the rim that alternate with baskets. The rim has a geometric band and there's a medallion … [Read more...]
Tablescape Thursday: Versailles Blue for Soup and Sandwich
Today we're going to take our simple soup and sandwiches for lunch and turn it into something special by using Versailles blue glass soup bowls and cut crystal plates. Doesn't that sound pretty? … [Read more...]
Fairfax Blue Bowl – Fostoria Glass on Parade
Here is a mystery piece. It's a mystery because the pattern looks and feels like Fostoria's Fairfax depression era glass. But every other piece of Fairfax blue glass I ever had was this lighter … [Read more...]
Teaser for Tablescape Thursday – Laurel Leaf Cut Plates
I'm getting ready for Tablescape Thursday which will be blue and crystal with a blue bird and it seems like a good idea to show off one of the pieces early from our soup and sandwich setting. This cut … [Read more...]
Are You Ready for Mother’s Day?
Mother's Day is May 9. It is always the second Sunday in May. As a mom the gift I want the most is time. Time with my children or time to myself to laze in the sun. If you are able to spend time with … [Read more...]
Here She Comes: Miss America on Pink Saturday
Thank you for visiting this week's Pink Saturday and a big thank you to Beverly of How Sweet the Sound for organizing this fun event. Today's featured pink pretty is Miss America pink depression … [Read more...]
Tablescape Thursday: Sunshine Amber Depression Glass
Thank you for visiting us today for a lunch full of sunshine. We're going to have fun using Patrician amber depression glass for our menu of omelets, toast, strawberries and coffee. Doesn't that … [Read more...]
Fostoria Chintz Beautiful Etched Crystal Bowls
Here is another of the beautiful Chintz etched crystal bowls from Fostoria Glass This one is plain, no handles, no feet, the classic flared bowl that is anything but boring. A couple weeks ago I … [Read more...]
Tips to Buy Glass – Condition, Condition, Condition
Are you a glass seller? Do you sell the odd piece of glass or china, maybe stuff you pick up at an estate sale? Do you know what are the three most important … [Read more...]