Here's a news story about Donovan Schmidt who has more than 760 depression glass creamer and sugar sets plus a full set of American Sweetheart pink depression glass. He got interested in glass when … [Read more...]
Why Collect Vintage Glassware?
I bet most of you don't think of yourself as a "collector". If we ask why people collect, we need to rethink what we mean by a collector. Look around your home. Is there anything you have more … [Read more...]
Antiquing With Your Best Friend – Glass at Allegan Antique Show
Doesn't it feel grand when you get home again after a trip? I had another business trip this week where my route home takes me through a small town with a couple antique / gift shops. Today I just … [Read more...]
Using Vintage Glass for Weddings and Showers – Depression and Elegant
My customers buy vintage glass for lots of reasons and one of the most fun is to use the glass to add a different look to weddings and showers. Cake plates are popular for serving treats in style. … [Read more...]
Ideas to Display Your Collection of Colored Depression Glass
Several of our Facebook friends use long shelves to display their favorites and others use their hutch or above the kitchen cupboards. If we have glass to display we want lots of light to shine … [Read more...]
How Do You Display Your Collection?
I've been in homes that were decorated from floor to ceiling with the owner's passion - whether antiques, advertising, Star Trek, Coca Cola or glass - and in homes where the only hints to the owner … [Read more...]
Elegant and Depression Glass at the Allegan Antiques Market
Yesterday my friend Loren and I went to the first Allegan antiques show of 2013. This is a huge market with about 200 vendors, half inside and half out. It was a bright, sunny day, just … [Read more...]
Glass Pick of the Week – Lorain Basket Green Depression Glass Cup
It's Saturday again and this will be a busy one for me. How about you? Lots planned this Memorial Day weekend? Our glass pick is a cup from Indiana Glass in the Lorain pattern. Be sure to check … [Read more...]
Let’s Reduce Confusion – Doric and Pansy Children’s Size vs. Adult Cups and Saucers
When you were little, did you have a set of doll dishes? (Or for the guys, did your sister have a set?) I did. Mine were the pieces from two sets, a few plates made in Japan and a few pieces of … [Read more...]
Glass Pick of the Week – Normandie Amber Depression Glass Pitcher
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...]