Is it Meadow Rose or is it Navarre? How can you tell? These are two of the most popular Fostoria designs and they look a lot alike. Read this to learn how to tell them apart. Fostoria Glass made … [Read more...]
American Sweetheart & Amethyst Twist – Tablescape Thursday
Today's tablescape is is one of those things that sounds like a great idea in the middle of the night that isn't maybe quite so wonderful when you're actually awake. Does your subconscious play tricks … [Read more...]
Tablescape Thursday – Fostoria Navarre Etched Wine & Cheese Evening
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...]
Antiquing Together Tuesdays – Greek Key Etched Stemware
This is one of my finds from antiquing at a brick and mortar antique mall. I have no idea what it is but it's a neat design and an interesting shape. I thought it made a wonderful stem for a wedding … [Read more...]
Add Vintage Charm with Stemware – Cambridge Glass Rose Point
If you're like me you wonder why glass companies would have sold special pieces just for iced tea. Do people drink enough iced tea to warrant a special stem? And why isn't there a special … [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...]
Stemware on Parade – Fostoria Navarre Etched Crystal Goblet
One of the reasons I like vintage etched stemware so much is the sheer variety. Contemporary crystal might come in a few shapes - a couple goblets, maybe a champagne flute or tumbler - and the older … [Read more...]
Great Wedding Gifts: Fostoria Meadow Rose Vintage Etched Stemware
If you have a wedding gift to buy you know how difficult it can be to find something meaningful that the couple will enjoy yet is different from everyone else's present. One solution is to give gifts … [Read more...]
Tablescape Thursday: Lunch for Two on Fostoria Trojan Glass
Thank you to Susan from Between Naps on the Porch and friends for this fun Tablescape Thursday. Today we're enjoying lunch for two on Fostoria's Trojan topaz elegant etched glass. Trojan is really … [Read more...]
Rose Point Classic Etched Crystal Stemware and More
Rose Point is special to me. My mom and dad got a few pieces for wedding gifts but didn't have enough to use and this sat in their buffet cupboard for many years. When I started working with glass … [Read more...]