Yesterday I noticed a Petalware plate had some odd yellow stuff on it. You get that with glass. Sometimes it will be old gum residue from a long-ago label, other times it's old dirt. Sometimes it's … [Read more...]
Little Treasures – Elegant Depression Glass Cups & Saucers
One of the wonderful things you can do with depression glass is put small pieces on window ledges or those shelves in your kitchen or dining room. The glass is transparent letting the sun shine … [Read more...]
How to Store Treasures and Vintage Glass Safely
What do you do when you can't leave your favorite items out? Maybe you need to move, or maybe it's March and you really must pack up your favorite Christmas knicknacks. If you're like most of us … [Read more...]
Loops in Crystal – Heisey Lariat Crystal Covered Caramel Box
I love glass for its clarity and purity and the play of light in the glass. Isn't this a perfect way to show off crystal? This is Heisey Lariat, one of their later patterns, made from 1942 to 1957. … [Read more...]
How Much is My Glass Worth? How to Value Your Depression Glass
Bobbie sent me an interesting email asking for advice on evaluating her Royal Lace blue depression glass. Blue Royal Lace is one of the most popular - and expensive - depression glass … [Read more...]
How to Get Your Glass and China Across the Country Intact
Let's face it. We all move and none of us wants to have our favorite glass and china break when we do it. Last week Dave and I moved to a different city and we moved all our personal crystal, … [Read more...]
High Fashion Art Deco to Make Your Weekend Special! Fancy Friday
If you've joined us for past Fancy Fridays you know my method: Meander through my glass looking for something that wants to be featured. I wasn't sure what fancy would catch my eye today but … [Read more...]
Really Neat Snacking Glass – Cheese & Cracker Sets
Do you like cheese and crackers? Or dip and veggies? Here's a neat way to combine your love of vintage with your yummy snacking. Elegant glass makers made sets of a medium plate and a … [Read more...]
Entertaining Tip – Add Style with Crystal Plates
Go take a look at the plates you like to use for serving dessert after dinner. Are they different from your china sets or regular dinnerware? Dessert plates are your opportunity to break a few … [Read more...]
How to Help Your Family Appreciate Your Glass Collection Part 2
Earlier blog post I told the story of the older couple who sold me their Cameo depression glass because "their daughters didn't want it". The couple never used the glass so no one had memories tied … [Read more...]