We're having a little wine and cheese party today. Let's use Navarre etched crystal, one of the most collected glass patterns from Fostoria. I don't have many pieces, just enough for a glass of wine, … [Read more...]
Fostoria Romance – Ribbons and Bows All Tied in a Posy
Last week I bought a large set of Fostoria Romance etched crystal, mostly stems with a few serving pieces. I like Romance for its graceful pattern of flowers tied in ribbons and bows, the lovely … [Read more...]
Why Light Just One Candle? Fostoria Navarre Etched Duo Candle Holder
Do you know the saying "It's better to light a candle than to curse the darkness"? It's a good way to live. Somehow that is what crossed my mind when I saw this candle holder today. Normally I … [Read more...]
Pick a Pretty Nosegay – Fostoria Delicately Cut Crystal
How do you like this combination of modernistic styled round forms with the delicate floral sprays cutting? This is the Nosegay cutting on Contour blank by Fostoria Glass. No surprise … [Read more...]
Bouillon Cups Aren’t for Everyone
Bouillon cups aren't for everyone. On the other hand, the days are long gone when you needed a hired girl in the kitchen, two maids and a cook to have something pretty on your table. Back in the day … [Read more...]
Antiquing Together Tuesday – A Pair of WOW Candlesticks
Let's go antiquing together. It's so much fun to go look for glass - and so much more fun when you find it. Let's make Tuesdays our Antiquing Together days. I'll show you what I bought and tell you … [Read more...]
Fostoria Meadow Rose Glass – More Curlicues on Comport
Recognize this pretty etch? It is Meadow Rose from Fostoria, one of the top choices for brides in the 1950s. You may have a few pieces from your family. This pretty comport is a great way to add … [Read more...]
Pink Saturday – Fostoria Versailles Etched Pink Vintage Stemware
This week I wanted to share one of my favorite elegant pink pieces. We've seen lots of pink depression glass lately and it's time for a classic stately piece of glass. This pretty goblet is … [Read more...]
Sunshine in the Springtime – Fostoria June Topaz Yellow Glass
It's been raining here the past few days so let's find some sunny colored glass. This June etched server in Fostoria's sunshine yellow is just the thing. June is a happy fresh pattern, all full of … [Read more...]
Partial Tablescape – One Lonely Fostoria Meadow Rose Plate
This was supposed to be Meadow Rose turn in the Tablescape Thursday sun but I'm not happy with my table setting photos. We can admire my pretty dessert plate today. Meadow Rose is a joyful pattern … [Read more...]