We call Federal's Georgian green depression glass "Lovebirds" because it has triangles with two birds around the rim that alternate with baskets. The rim has a geometric band and there's a medallion … [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...]
Here She Comes: Miss America on Pink Saturday
Thank you for visiting this week's Pink Saturday and a big thank you to Beverly of How Sweet the Sound for organizing this fun event. Today's featured pink pretty is Miss America pink depression … [Read more...]
Tablescape Thursday: Sunshine Amber Depression Glass
Thank you for visiting us today for a lunch full of sunshine. We're going to have fun using Patrician amber depression glass for our menu of omelets, toast, strawberries and coffee. Doesn't that … [Read more...]
Water, Soda or Lemonade? Pink Saturday Time
What do you like to drink? Water, soda or lemonade? Milk, juice or ice tea? If your house is like mine you go through a lot of glasses during the day. There are only two of us and we fill the … [Read more...]
Enjoy the Sparkle! Ruby Red Laced Edge Nappy
I just got out a box of older glass to list on eBay and found this unusual Laced Edge bowl in rich ruby red. (The color is deeper and richer than the photo. It's almost decadent; think of … [Read more...]
Madrid Amber Depression Glass – Real vs. Reproduction
Once upon a time you could find real Madrid depression glass at every flea market, antique mall and thrift store. Those days are behind us. I found the cake plate and tumbler in pink … [Read more...]
It’s Time for Fun: Floral Poinsettia Green Depression Glass Two Part Relish
Today is a good day for a fun piece. I've been kind of serious lately with exquisite stemware and etched elegant glass that reminds me of stately manors. Today it's back to depression glass and a … [Read more...]
Missed the Chance – Fostoria Versailles Pink Etched Cup & Saucer
I goofed. For this week's Tablescape Thursday I intended to show a small set of Fostoria pink Versailles etched glass, including the lunch plates, cups, saucers and the beautiful console bowl shown … [Read more...]
Dance Away with Cameo Topaz Yellow Depression Glass
This pretty grill plate shows off one of my favorite depression glass patterns, Cameo from Hocking Glass. Cameo has an interesting story behind it. Monongah Glass made a beautiful etched pattern … [Read more...]