It has been a very busy and sad couple of weeks and I missed sharing glass with you. Tonight I listed an exquisite, beautiful piece that I just have to rave about - I know you like gorgeous vintage … [Read more...]
Success! Finding the Perfect Cambridge Rose Point Relish Tray
I've been on a quest to find the perfect Cambridge Rose Point relish tray for a few years now. We have a perfectly good relish dish so we were able to be good and fussy. The perfect dish couldn't be … [Read more...]
My Eyes Are Dazzled! Glass Show Musings – Michigan Depression Glass Society
Wow! And Wow! again! Dave and I went to the Michigan Depression Glass Society glass show today and my eyes and heart are almost overloaded. Aisle after aisle, booth after booth were filled with … [Read more...]
Where Have All the Etches Gone? Contemporary Crystal Stemware
A few months ago Dave and I were in Macy's and I wandered over to the crystal stemware display. Boy, it sure was a lot smaller than when he and I got married! Department stores and nice jewelry … [Read more...]
Let’s Go to An Auction! Three Things to Know Before You Go
Dave and I used to go to auctions every chance we got to buy glass. It's fun and you can find some really neat, unusual pieces, maybe score a big bargain. You can also waste a lot of time, spend too … [Read more...]
Keep Your Green Beans Out of Your Mashed Potatoes! Depression Glass Grill Plates
Back in the day everyone ate meat and potatoes at dinner with cooked vegetables. Families could store carrots or turnips, root vegetables that keep well, but fresh vegetables like green beans in the … [Read more...]
Glass Pick of the Week! Elegant and Depression Glass Juice Tumblers
How many tumblers have you gone through in your lifetime? If your family is like Dave and me, the answer is "a lot". For a long time we gave up on having matching glasses on the table, but once the … [Read more...]
Old Cafe Depression Glass from Hocking – Ribs Wide and Thin
Christopher posted a question on our Facebook, www.DepressionGlassFun.com about an Old Café clear candy dish he had with a cutting. He wondered how rare this was. I have had a couple of these with the … [Read more...]
Serve Your Cake in Style – Vintage Glass Cake Plates In Several Styles
My favorite Mayfair pink cake plate has tab handles and three small feet to keep it off the table. This Shaggy Rose plate from Indiana is green depression glass, similar to the Mayfair except … [Read more...]
Basket Motifs and Designs on Mold Etched Depression Glass
Last post we looked at a few favorite etched stemware patterns with basket motifs. Today let's see how our depression glass makers used the same motifs in their wares. One of the loveliest … [Read more...]