Bobbie sent me an interesting email asking for advice on evaluating her Royal Lace blue depression glass. Blue Royal Lace is one of the most popular - and expensive - depression glass … [Read more...]
It’s Time to Give a Talk at the Depression Glass Club
I don't know whether I should be honored or not. The nice lady who runs the Great Lakes Depression Glass Club asked me to please present a program this fall and wouldn't I like to do one about center … [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...]
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...]
Flowers, Streamers and Bows – Fostoria for Fancy Fun Friday
Welcome to Fancy Fun Friday! Every week our blog party features something that's fun and just a little bit fancy. We all enjoy those small bits of fluff and frills and that's what we are … [Read more...]
How to Identify Fostoria Glass – Pattern Identification Guide
Sometimes it's hard to know what glass you have. Fostoria marked very few of their pieces so unless you recognize the shape or the cutting or the etch it's going to be difficult to identify the glass … [Read more...]
Fancy Fun Friday – Fostoria Glass Italian Lace Salad Bowl
Welcome to Fancy Fun Friday, our weekly blog party featuring those little touches that add fancy to our homes and lives. This week it's horribly hot here in mid-Michigan and time for a cool, … [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...]
Fancy Fun Friday – Upgrade Your BLTs with Fostoria Chintz
Welcome to this week's Fancy Fun Friday blog party. You've seen all sorts of different glass pretties, from a depression glass measuring cup to a gorgeous console bowl. Today we're fancying our … [Read more...]
Elegance on the Table – Fostoria Etched Crystal Tablescape Thursday
Last week I told you about our sun room adventure. Everything in the sun room is still in the dining room and will be there for yet another week! The carpet guys can't come until the 15th, another … [Read more...]