It's February. Valentines Day is over. It's still winter here in mid-Michigan - but it was sunny today; the birds were singing and it was in the 40s. I can see spring. So let's … [Read more...]
Remember Summer? June Azure Blue Scroll Candle Holders Art Deco
Remember summer, how fleeting and warm? Here in mid-Michigan summer is long past and we're staring winter in the face. This beautiful glass pattern is June, a perfect name for a beautiful piece that … [Read more...]
Royal Lace Rainbow of Colors – Depression Glass Fun
Royal Lace is a beautiful pattern that has the best elements of depression glass - gorgeous colors, lovely design, an array of interesting shapes and pieces. Hazel Atlas made this pattern from … [Read more...]
All That Glows Is Not Vaseline Glass
Does Doric & Pansy Ultramarine Glass Glow under Black Light? Today Debbie contacted me through my store to ask whether Doric & Pansy ultra marine / teal glass glowed under black light. … [Read more...]
Bouillon Cups Aren’t for Everyone
Bouillon cups aren't for everyone. On the other hand, the days are long gone when you needed a hired girl in the kitchen, two maids and a cook to have something pretty on your table. Back in the day … [Read more...]
Antiquing Together Tuesday – A Pair of WOW Candlesticks
Let's go antiquing together. It's so much fun to go look for glass - and so much more fun when you find it. Let's make Tuesdays our Antiquing Together days. I'll show you what I bought and tell you … [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...]
Blue Roses and Blue Glass – Concord Rose China Dinnerware
Thank you for letting me share our blue rose table with you. Thank you to Susan from Between Naps on the Porch and friends for this fun Tablescape Thursday. Today we're having dinner on Concord Rose … [Read more...]
Another Shade of Blue – Fostoria Versailles Bouillon Cup
Is blue your favorite color? If it is you know that it is not all that common in glass, especially beautiful etched glassware like this bouillon bowl from Fostoria. I like this shade better than … [Read more...]