So you decided to take the plunge and buy a piece or two of that beautiful, wonderful colored glass you enjoy so much. What should you look for when you go shopping? Condition is important. If … [Read more...]
Now Here’s a Collector! Depression Glass Creamers and Sugars
Here's a news story about Donovan Schmidt who has more than 760 depression glass creamer and sugar sets plus a full set of American Sweetheart pink depression glass. He got interested in glass when … [Read more...]
Why Collect Vintage Glassware?
I bet most of you don't think of yourself as a "collector". If we ask why people collect, we need to rethink what we mean by a collector. Look around your home. Is there anything you have more … [Read more...]
Colors in Cambridge Glass – Reference Collectors Guide Book Review
One difficulty with collecting Cambridge Glass vs. Fostoria is the dearth of easy to use reference books. There are several excellent Fostoria pattern guides that show the pattern, list pieces … [Read more...]
Using Vintage Glass for Weddings and Showers – Depression and Elegant
My customers buy vintage glass for lots of reasons and one of the most fun is to use the glass to add a different look to weddings and showers. Cake plates are popular for serving treats in style. … [Read more...]
Ideas to Display Your Collection of Colored Depression Glass
Several of our Facebook friends use long shelves to display their favorites and others use their hutch or above the kitchen cupboards. If we have glass to display we want lots of light to shine … [Read more...]
My Collections – Rose Point, Argus, Birds, Special Memories and My Planters
First up are our crystal. The blue glasses are Fostoria Argus that we chose for our wedding and the stems are Cambridge Rose Point. I inherited Rose Point sterling from my Mom; it is very special to … [Read more...]
How Do You Display Your Collection?
I've been in homes that were decorated from floor to ceiling with the owner's passion - whether antiques, advertising, Star Trek, Coca Cola or glass - and in homes where the only hints to the owner … [Read more...]
Two Lovely Blue Elegant Depression Glass Pieces – Identification Requests
This week several people asked for help identifying their glass and I was glad to recognize the design for a few of them. Two especially stood out for being a little unusual; both were lovely … [Read more...]
Miss America Pink Depression Glass and Memories
I found the most poignant blog post today. The writer, Terri Smith is a wedding photographer and her blog is full of photos of blissful brides and grooms. This post is a little … [Read more...]