Let's talk about one of the painful subjects around depression glass, reproductions. Fakes, remakes, reissues, reproductions, there are many words to describe these. Although there are … [Read more...]
What Am I? Green Depression Glass Loop Optic Big Vase
What am I? That's obvious, a vase. Who made me? Do you know? This neat vase has a loop optic that gives it a lot of looks. The color is a lovely depression glass green that looks great with … [Read more...]
Pink Saturday – Princess Pink Depression Glass Cup for Tea
It's Pink Saturday and it's HOT. I'm sitting outside on the picnic table glad to use my laptop because it's warm in our house that's cooled only with the breeze. I don't know whether seeing a pretty … [Read more...]
Don’t Adjust Your Screen – Diamond Quilted Depression Glass for Pink Saturday
Did you tilt your screen to see this right side up? One of the hallmarks of depression glass is that it's, let's be nice here, not perfect. Most pieces have little blobs or glass or odd lines or … [Read more...]
American Sweetheart & Amethyst Twist – Tablescape Thursday
Today's tablescape is is one of those things that sounds like a great idea in the middle of the night that isn't maybe quite so wonderful when you're actually awake. Does your subconscious play tricks … [Read more...]
Jeannette’s Swirl Ultramarine Teal Depression Glass
Remember a few years back when teal was THE color? It's perennially popular and it's a good choice since it goes well with so many shades of blue, cream and green (Try adding a touch of teal to spice … [Read more...]
Romantic Flower Blossoms in Pink – Dogwood Tablescape Thursday
Are you ready for a romantic flowery table in pink depression glass? This pattern is so beautiful. Dogwood flowers bloom lavishly all over the plates and make a restrained bouquet on the … [Read more...]
Pink Saturday – American Sweetheart Pink Depression Glass Cereal Bowl
We had company visiting this week and went antiquing several days. (I'm antiqued out!) Most days we found a few pieces of depression or elegant glass in patterns I carry in my store, which makes the … [Read more...]
We Went Antiquing Today – Fun but Frustrating
We went antiquing today, all day, in Lansing and St. John's in south central Michigan. So far we went north, east and south and have hit about 15 antique malls. It's a lot of fun. We … [Read more...]
Pink Saturday – Old Cafe Pink Depression Glass Candy Dish
This week our Pink Saturday shows another less-well known pink depression glass pattern, Old Cafe from Hocking Glass. I really like this wide candy dish -- it is perfect for after dinner … [Read more...]