If you read this blog then you know I'm a fan of relish dishes and divided serving pieces. You've seen depression glass relish dishes, etched relish trays, pink relish trays, crystal relish trays... … [Read more...]
Forgotten Fostoria – Coronet Crystal Ice Bucket
One Fostoria pattern that is consistently overlooked and under appreciated is Coronet. You can see it's an entrancing pattern because the super simple three wavy lines, elegant turned out feet … [Read more...]
Candlewick Crystal – Beads and Style
This elegant crystal cup and saucer is Candlewick from Imperial Glass. Candlewick was Imperial's mainstay for years and was issued in several lines, each a slightly different shape. The beaded rims … [Read more...]
Tablescape Thursday – Fostoria Navarre Etched Wine & Cheese Evening
We're having a little wine and cheese party today. Let's use Navarre etched crystal, one of the most collected glass patterns from Fostoria. I don't have many pieces, just enough for a glass of wine, … [Read more...]
Fostoria Romance – Ribbons and Bows All Tied in a Posy
Last week I bought a large set of Fostoria Romance etched crystal, mostly stems with a few serving pieces. I like Romance for its graceful pattern of flowers tied in ribbons and bows, the lovely … [Read more...]
Why Light Just One Candle? Fostoria Navarre Etched Duo Candle Holder
Do you know the saying "It's better to light a candle than to curse the darkness"? It's a good way to live. Somehow that is what crossed my mind when I saw this candle holder today. Normally I … [Read more...]
Pick a Pretty Nosegay – Fostoria Delicately Cut Crystal
How do you like this combination of modernistic styled round forms with the delicate floral sprays cutting? This is the Nosegay cutting on Contour blank by Fostoria Glass. No surprise … [Read more...]
Summer Time Is Relish Tray Time – Viking Princess Contemporary
Today we had dinner with my brother and sister in law who served several salads - macaroni, potato and more macaroni - plus lettuce. This relish tray would have been perfect for offering samplings of … [Read more...]
Bouillon Cups Aren’t for Everyone
Bouillon cups aren't for everyone. On the other hand, the days are long gone when you needed a hired girl in the kitchen, two maids and a cook to have something pretty on your table. Back in the day … [Read more...]
Antiquing Together Tuesday – A Pair of WOW Candlesticks
Let's go antiquing together. It's so much fun to go look for glass - and so much more fun when you find it. Let's make Tuesdays our Antiquing Together days. I'll show you what I bought and tell you … [Read more...]