I saw a display of plastic tableware and tumblers today, all bright colors and big chunky shapes. They are nice enough if you want a glass the kids can use outside on the patio and you won't feel too … [Read more...]
Doric & Pansy vs. Pretty Polly Pink Depression Glass
This pretty pink plate is Doric & Pansy depression glass from Jeannette, the sherbet plate. Or is it? Jeannette made a little set of matching matching dishes for little girls to play with. The … [Read more...]
Cherry Blossom for Ice Cream Sundeas
Welcome to this week's Fancy Fun Friday! Here in Michigan we're coming up to the Traverse City Cherry Festival, a celebration of all things Cherry. Michigan produces more sour cherries than all the … [Read more...]
Depression Glass? Carnival? Floragold or Louisa? What Are We?
Here is a riddle for you. What do you call a sherbet that's iridescent and has mold etched flowers all over? This is Floragold from Jeannette Glass. Floragold fans seem split whether … [Read more...]
Cherry Blossom Depression Glass – Wearing the Green for Pink Saturday
Beverly is having us do green this week for Pink Saturday. That's a change I like - green glass is pretty! This piece is Cherry Blossom green depression glass sherbet and it's the real depression … [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...]
Doric Pink Depression Glass Candy Jar – Stash Your Goodies with Style
We all have candy hanging around the house this time of year so where can you put it? If you leave it out in a bowl it gets stale and if you put it in the bag in the cupboard it will slowly … [Read more...]
Jeannette’s Floral Poinsettia Pink Depression Glass – What’s that Flower?
Here's a depression glass pattern that has a bit of controversy about the design. This is Jeannette's Floral, which is nicknamed Poinsettia. The design is big flowers and pointed leaves with … [Read more...]
How to Know Real Cherry Blossom Pink Depression Glass Butter Dish from a Fake
Quick! What is pink and beautiful with flowers all over? Jeannette's Cherry Blossom depression glass, that's what. Cherry Blossom was made through most of the depression, 1930 to 1939, an unusually … [Read more...]