Let's take a short break from our series on spiral and swirl vintage glass patterns. (I thought that series would be 3-4 posts but it's already 5 and we still have several patterns left! … [Read more...]
Did You Hang Onto That Gray and Pink Kitchenware?
Do any of you remember when pink and charcoal kitchens were in style? My Mom's kitchen built in 1956 had light pink walls and charcoal Formica counter tops. The floor was a linoleum tile that was … [Read more...]
Finding Rose Point and Candle Holders at Antique Shows
Spring is creeping closer! And that means we're only a month (or so) away from antique shows and outdoor flea markets and sales of all sorts. Last summer my friend Loren and I went to the Allegan … [Read more...]
Beautiful Glass from the Depression Era – Glass Show Memories
Have you been to a depression glass show? Go if you get a chance. You'll see gorgeous, unusual glass in patterns and colors that will overwhelm you with the styles and beauty. Hocking's … [Read more...]
Let’s Go Antiquing! Monongah, Soda Fountain, Mayfair and Lancaster Glass Finds
Deidra and I went antiquing Monday, Tuesday and Thursday this week looking for great glass finds. We didn't find a lot of great finds but we still had fun! Today we went to a huge store, … [Read more...]
Three Tips to Shop Craigslist for Depression Glass
Have You Looked Here to Find Depression Glass? One place I found quite a few sets of depression glass was on Craigslist. Usually the sellers inherited the glass and didn't want it. Most knew they … [Read more...]
Flea Market Fun – Depression Glass and Bugs!
Today Dave and I went to a yard sale / flea market. They had stuff from multiple estate sales on wagons and in pole barns out in the country; the only "yard" part of it was that you parked on the … [Read more...]
Please Don’t Drool on Your Keyboard – Depression Glass Colored and Clear
I get overwhelmed when I'm surrounded by beautiful things like this hall full of depression glass. It's like this huge, wonderful curtain just opened and it's delightful to wander through and … [Read more...]
Antiquing Road Trip – Last Day in Indiana
We did a lot of antiquing the last two weeks! Even though I've been blogging for several years I still have a hard time remembering to take pictures - too busy oohing and aah-ing - even though I took … [Read more...]
First Scores from Our Antiquing Trip! Cambridge Amber Glass
We went antiquing yesterday to an antique mall and then St. Vincent De Paul store. Cambridge etch number 704 is one of my favorites in either green or amber. Here is the creamer and sugar in … [Read more...]