Here is a riddle for you. What do you call a sherbet that's iridescent and has mold etched flowers all over? This is Floragold from Jeannette Glass. Floragold fans seem split whether … [Read more...]
Angelic White Meets Sturdy Pink – Tablescape Thursday
I believe you will enjoy vintage glassware on your table even if you have just a piece or two. Most of my glass customers buy pieces to add to what they got from family so they have enough to use. … [Read more...]
Cameo Dancing Girl – Rainbow or All Green Depression Glass?
I have a confession to make. I was cropping photos for today's tablescape of a very pretty rainbow depression glass table when it dawned on me. I used these before! That left me without photos … [Read more...]
Come with Me Shopping for Depression Glass
We went to the local antique mall and found some lovely pieces and some not so lovely. Come watch with us as we shop for elegant and depression glass! If you are reading this via email subscription … [Read more...]
Princess Pink Depression Glass Table for Four – Tablescape Thursday
Would you like to come sit down to our pink dinner table? We're using pink depression glass from our store to serve four friends. Do you recognize this pink depression glass pattern? It is … [Read more...]
Antiquing with Your Best Friend – How to Check Glass for Damage
If you're like me you want to have glass in good shape, no chips or cracks, not a lot of wear. You don't want to waste your money buying that perfect piece only to find it's full of damage when you … [Read more...]
Cherry Blossom Depression Glass – Wearing the Green for Pink Saturday
Beverly is having us do green this week for Pink Saturday. That's a change I like - green glass is pretty! This piece is Cherry Blossom green depression glass sherbet and it's the real depression … [Read more...]
Book Reviews – Depression Glass Collectors Guides
Whether you collect glass or just enjoy buying a piece from time to time, it's more fun when you have an idea what you are buying. It can also save you a few headaches to have some knowledge about … [Read more...]
7 Key Factors that Make Glass Books Useful
Last post we talked about how important good reference books are whether you are a casual collector or serious. With a good book you know what you have. Today let's see what features to look … [Read more...]
How to Select Elegant and Depression Glass Collector Guides
I just started listing my older depression and elegant glass pattern guides and it made me realize that some of you may not know about these wonderful resources. Collectors divide glass into lots of … [Read more...]