What's jade green, translucent, depression era glass but not Jadeite? Fenton's gorgeous jade translucent elegant glass. I've been wanting to see this for a while because it is truly a beautiful … [Read more...]
Heisey Glass Orchid Etched Goblet – When Vintage is Best
Isn't this pretty? Heisey Glass was known for the quality of their stemware and their elegant etchings and one of the most popular is this fine Orchid etch. Orchid is a plate etching, meaning the … [Read more...]
How to Upgrade Your Martinis with Rose Point Crystal
An elegant meal. A drink before dinner. Have you ever noticed that everything tastes better when you serve it with panache? Whether you like your drinks stirred or shaken try using vintage crystal … [Read more...]
Add Sparkle this Fall with a Vintage Glass Relish Tray
Fall is coming and that means red and gold leaves, fires in the fire place and family get togethers, One way to create memories and add sparkle to your fall family tables is with vintage relish trays … [Read more...]
Love Got You Down? Try a Romance Pickle Dish
No, this isn't a bad romance novel or a blog about country western music. It's about one of the neatest pieces of glass we just listed in our store, the oval pickle dish in Fostoria's Romance etched … [Read more...]
Yes, Another Relish Tray – Fostoria Heather Etched 2-Part Dish
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...]
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...]
Stemware on Parade – Fostoria Navarre Etched Crystal Goblet
One of the reasons I like vintage etched stemware so much is the sheer variety. Contemporary crystal might come in a few shapes - a couple goblets, maybe a champagne flute or tumbler - and the older … [Read more...]
Great Wedding Gifts: Fostoria Meadow Rose Vintage Etched Stemware
If you have a wedding gift to buy you know how difficult it can be to find something meaningful that the couple will enjoy yet is different from everyone else's present. One solution is to give gifts … [Read more...]
Serve Cake with Elegance: Fostoria Glass Buttercup Etched Crystal Torte Plate
Buttercups, crystal and cake, what an entrancing combination. Every time I see this large etched plate with the sweet rolled up rim I visualize it holding a special cake for a birthday party or … [Read more...]