Don't you wonder how glass companies came up with the pattern names they used? Some are obvious, like Miss America or Queen Mary. Some match the pattern with the name. Think of Block … [Read more...]
Fancy Fun Friday Duncan Miller Crystal Swan Candy Dish
What's your fancy this week? How about a Duncan Miller crystal swan candy dish? Duncan Miller made swans for candy, swans for flowers, crystal swans, colored swans, big swans, little swans and … [Read more...]
Sharon Pink Depression Glass – Roses and More Roses
This week I'm finally listing some of our best glass, the Sharon pink depression glass collection. We bought this set from a lady who was selling off her glass before moving and I'm so glad we were … [Read more...]
Perfect Christmas Gifts for That Hard to Shop For Person
Do you have someone hard to shop for on your Christmas list? Is your mother-in-law a little picky about what she puts in her house? You won't go wrong with a gift in perfect taste that is beautiful, … [Read more...]
Pink Saturday – Old Cafe Pink Depression Glass Candy Dish
This week our Pink Saturday shows another less-well known pink depression glass pattern, Old Cafe from Hocking Glass. I really like this wide candy dish -- it is perfect for after dinner … [Read more...]
Are You Ready for Mother’s Day?
Mother's Day is May 9. It is always the second Sunday in May. As a mom the gift I want the most is time. Time with my children or time to myself to laze in the sun. If you are able to spend time with … [Read more...]
Fostoria American Candy Dish Nappy
This is the last post in the candy dish series. This piece is a little different. It isn't called a candy dish, although that's how you would use it; it is called a nappy. I know, a … [Read more...]
How Classy Is This? Duncan Miller Sylvan Leaf Shaped Candy Dish
Isn't this a gorgeous dish? It looks just like a leaf with the stem curled up to form the handle. This Sylvan is from Duncan Miller Glass, who had the slogan "Loveliest Glassware in … [Read more...]
Doric Pink Depression Glass Candy Jar – Stash Your Goodies with Style
We all have candy hanging around the house this time of year so where can you put it? If you leave it out in a bowl it gets stale and if you put it in the bag in the cupboard it will slowly … [Read more...]
Heisey Glass Lariat Crystal Low Caramel Candy Box
Now that we're nearly done eating the Christmas candy and facing the annual New Year's time to consider dieting, let's look at candy dishes. After all, Valentine's Day is right around the corner … [Read more...]