When I’m scouting for vintage glassware, the retro green and golden amber colors stand out strong on the shelf. They are distinctive and bold, and work well with contemporary table settings based on an autumn color palette, as well as those built around other vivid colors. Some of the vintage glassware patterns that were made […]
I’ve been looking at lots of vintage dinnerware lately, most in connection with vintage weddings. Then a new cookie came on the market, and the contrast between old and new struck me. Why do people in modern times, this 21st century, want to use vintage dishes, glassware and other tableware? Why create a new […]
Indiana Glass was made for so long that the available styles cover a number of timeless design trends. While much of the glass produced by Indiana is now vintage, the styles are still relevant, making this glassware a good candidate for today’s table settings. This beautiful glassware can fit into many table setting themes and […]
Indiana Glass made a number of patterns that I’m especially fond of in glassware. These pieces are based on nature, with motifs that include leaves, fruit, berries and flowers. When I look for vintage glassware from the 1970s, color is one of my guidelines. Colors like golden amber and olive green are a telltale sign. […]
When I’m scouting, choosing between the glassware and the dinnerware can be a tough choice! Both have so many charms to tempt me, though I often find the china dishes to be easier to work with. Glass has its challenges, in both identification and condition. I presume that glassware in the secondary marketplace has some […]
Cranberry glass has a lively berry-red color that has fascinated collectors since Victorian times. This color remains popular today, due to its distinctive beauty and clarity. The cranberry I’m looking for is a cheerful claret or burgundy red, as compared to rich ruby red glassware, though they both have gold in common. It takes a […]
Dinnerware and glassware makers choose the peacock blue color for its rich intensity and striking boldness. You can see the inspiration, from the peacock’s feathers. The male peacock has lots of showy color. It’s a distinctive color choice for dinnerware, glassware and home decor. This blue is one of the standard colors in the revived […]
Pink dinnerware and glassware are in style for 2011 table settings. The color specialists at Pantone have chosen Honeysuckle Pink as Color of the Year for 2011, as part of provide their color consulting to industry. Vibrant pink: this is another color that has cycled in and out of fashion. This color designation is born […]
Happy Birthday again for my blog, Diary of a Dishie! To celebrate, we’ve been eating birthday cake for nearly a week. (Well, the blog hasn’t been, just waiting for me to take the photos and post…) Birthday parties are a great time to get out your most charming dishes, and to mix and match your […]
All dressed up and someplace to go… …your dining table for your guests’ enjoyment! Plain vanilla tapioca pudding doesn’t have to go Plain Jane to serve your guests. With a bit of real whipped cream, some silver cookie decorations and a silver plated spoon, it can be dressed up and ready to be elegant and tasty. […]
Many of my dishie friends love glass as well. Then the challenge comes up: identifying glass. Most glass is not marked. Learning the makers and patterns takes time and experience. There are many wonderful books, but they will only get you part of the way. We are fortunate here to have our local Great Lakes […]
Finding special vintage dishes is fun! See what I brought home with me in recent weeks, including some extra special items.
My dishie antennae perk up when I see pieces of Mikasa’s Mediterrania line in my shopping travels. The patterns are so retro. Many of them show the best of modern style from the 1970s. The shapes are simple and sleek. The colors and motifs just work for me. I think Blue Bird is probably my […]