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...]
Princess Pink Depression Glass from Hocking – Cinderella No More
Hocking was a busy company during the Great Depression. They were responsible for some of our most beloved depression glass dinnerware patterns: Cameo Dancing Girl, Mayfair Open Rose, Miss America, … [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...]
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...]
Glass Pick of the Week – Cherry Blossom Pink Depression Glass Sherbet
I found this Cherry Blossom sherbet hiding in a box of Jeannette depression glass. Way back in 2001, when I'd been working with glass for about two years, Dave and I attended an estate auction. The … [Read more...]
Pure Vintage! Floral Depression Glass Cone Shaped Footed Tumblers
I saw a display of plastic tableware and tumblers today, all bright colors and big chunky shapes. They are nice enough if you want a glass the kids can use outside on the patio and you won't feel too … [Read more...]
Glass Pick of the Week: Newport Amethyst Depression Glass Sugar Bowl
If you love vintage amethyst glass then you will enjoy Newport from Hazel Atlas. Hazel Atlas was the hands-down champ of amethyst glass. Not only did they make Newport in a full set of purple, … [Read more...]
American Sweetheart – Dainty in White Depression Glass
Yesterday a lady called me about my American Sweetheart dinner plates. She got a small set of American Sweetheart monax white depression glass from a dear friend and wanted to add a few pieces. She … [Read more...]