It's Saturday again and this will be a busy one for me. How about you? Lots planned this Memorial Day weekend? Our glass pick is a cup from Indiana Glass in the Lorain pattern. Be sure to check … [Read more...]
Miss America Pink Depression Glass and Memories
I found the most poignant blog post today. The writer, Terri Smith is a wedding photographer and her blog is full of photos of blissful brides and grooms. This post is a little … [Read more...]
Let’s Reduce Confusion – Doric and Pansy Children’s Size vs. Adult Cups and Saucers
When you were little, did you have a set of doll dishes? (Or for the guys, did your sister have a set?) I did. Mine were the pieces from two sets, a few plates made in Japan and a few pieces of … [Read more...]
Glass Pick of the Week – Normandie Amber Depression Glass Pitcher
I was gardening today drenched with bug spray because the mosquitoes are horrific, never seen them this bad. It felt so good to come in, wash up and sit down here in my cool office with my glass to … [Read more...]
Glass Pick of the Week – Mayfair Open Rose Pink Depression Glass Platter
Platters are the perfect piece of depression glass! Let's say you want a pretty plate to serve cookies or your famous double fudge mocha chocolate cupcakes. Pick a platter. How about sandwiches? … [Read more...]
Let’s Imagine… Who Used Your Glass Before You?
I love to hold a piece of older glass and try to imagine who owned it first. How did they get it? Why did they buy this when they could have gotten something else? Who were they and what was their … [Read more...]
Glass Pick of the Week Dogwood Pink Depression Glass Dinner Plates
Can you believe it's Saturday already? Love Saturdays! My Saturdays are always busy but there's always time to enjoy glass. This week we're waffling between winter and spring here in Michigan, 72 … [Read more...]
Depression Glass Flaws – Charm and Character or Annoying Blemishes?
Back in the 1930s, in fact into the 1970s, it was common for stores to offer Green Stamps. The idea was you got stamps for free with each purchase, and with enough stamps you could purchase all sorts … [Read more...]
Afternoon Tea with Cherry Blossom Pink Depression Glass
I found the most interesting blog site. It's called Afternoon Tea Across America - Traveling Teapot and is a labor of love for the members. Each person takes turns to use and care for a small teapot … [Read more...]
Cube Pink Depression Glass – How to Avoid Confusing Look Alikes
Cube was one of the very first depression glass patterns, made in pink and green. I've seen very little green as pink is more common here. Sometimes you'll see Cube confused with Indiana's Whitehall … [Read more...]