How would you measure the Rose Point plate in the picture below? It is 8 inches across the flat sides and about 8 1/2 inches if you measure scalloped edge to scalloped edge. Try to always … [Read more...]
What’s that Yucky Stuff? Tip of the Week
Here's the tip for the week: Don't leave salt or pepper in your good glass shakers. Unless you don't mind a brownish residue from the pepper or peeling shiny stuff on the lids. These are Rose … [Read more...]
How to Identify Your Cambridge Glass – Four Good Websites
This goblet is easy to identify as it is one of Cambridge Glass best known patterns, Chantilly. Oh, but wait, there is a similar pattern, Elaine, also from Cambridge. How can you identify your glass? … [Read more...]
Mystery in Pink – Georgian Elegant Depression Glass
Who made me? I'm pink; I'm a small bowl all crimped and pretty; my base rim is ground and my pattern name is Georgian. Isn't this pretty? Such a luscious color of pink and just the right … [Read more...]
Gold and Glittery, What’s Not to Like? Rose Point Golden Cocktail
When I was in college I remember friends drinking Brandy Alexanders before I was old enough to join them. The exotic looking drink always intrigued me with its luscious color and nutmeg sprinkle on … [Read more...]
Cambridge Caprice – Pressed Crystal Beauty for Fancy Fun Friday
Quite a few of my Fancy Friday picks have been spectacular - Rose Point bon bon, Duncan Miller Sylvan candy dish, Chantilly compote - and a few, like today's have been lovely little pieces, not … [Read more...]
Rose Point Bon Bon – Special Glass for Fancy Fun Friday
I've shown Rose Point pretties before on Fancy Friday but this one takes the cake. Cambridge called it a bon bon; I call it special! So... it's a pretty piece, but what would you do with it? It's … [Read more...]
Orange Juice, Mimosas, Classy Rose Point Etched Crystal – Fancy Fun Friday
Every time I see these Rose Point juice stems I think of a lovely Sunday brunch with friends. You could serve orange juice or mimosas in these to elevate your meal to special! You can see the recipe … [Read more...]
Do You Want Your Mayo In the Jar or In Rose Point? Fancy Fun Friday
Welcome to this week's Fancy Fun Friday post, our weekly celebration of those little touches that add fancy to your life. Do you like mayonnaise or salad dressing? Here's a fancy way to serve … [Read more...]
Cambridge Chantilly Etched Crystal Compote Fancy and Fun
Now here's a fancy piece of glass! This compote has a beautiful scalloped rim, lovely molded stem and scrolls and flowers all etched on crystal. The pattern is Chantilly from Cambridge Glass. … [Read more...]