This wasn't even half of this woman's milk glass collection. She could have run a party rental store with the amount of stemware, crystal, and milk glass she had.
My collection started innocently enough a few years ago when I bought a couple hobnail milk glass containers. I really don't know what they are meant for but I've used them as planters, vases, and something to hold my jewelry making tools. I liked that they were white, I liked the hobnail design and the size was good. I had no idea what milk glass was.
My first pieces
A few months ago I decided I needed to have three of those containers. The next day I went to an estate sale and found an exact match. I think it was $1.
I used them for my monkey grass center pieces.
So sweet as centerpieces
Since then I've started picking up pieces at thrift stores when they are really cheap--like $3 or less (never more than $5)
After the hobnail vessels came this vase
I've been using them when we have people over for dinner. I have a main dessert then I fill the little compotes with assorted sweets and cookies to nibble on with coffee. I think they make the store bought cookies look so pretty.
When I saw this marked half price I had to have it.
The next week this cutie was also half price
I recently saw these dolphin candle sticks at an antique shop. I've never seen anything like these before. I figured they would go perfectly with my evolving collection.
My most expensive milk glass purchase yet - $14
But today I really crossed the line. I officially now have a collection. "Hi, my name is julie and I am a milk glass collector." The whole way home from the estate sale today I kept thinking about what I left behind. Should I have bought more of the little footed dessert dishes ? Was 6 juice glasses enough? Why didn't I get one of those cute little creamers? How much will be left on Sunday when everything goes half price? Am I becoming one of those people--you know a crazy collector? ..........I have to get back to that house.
Today I crossed the line - But I know I'll use them!
What do you collect? Do you ever worry about it becoming unhealthy?
10 comments:
hi julie,
i love those juice glasses. i've never seen those before. yeah, it's official your a nutcase, i mean collector.
i'm trying to turn into an avid non-collector.
~janet
I have two giant milk glass urns for you. I have had them since before I knew Jeff. I just haven't used them in years and I working on purging all that is unused and unneeded. I am hoping we can do the G-town market in Oct.
I have two giant milk glass urns for you. I have had them since before I knew Jeff. I just haven't used them in years and I working on purging all that is unused and unneeded. I am hoping we can do the G-town market in Oct.
Lovely collection - I have a penchant for white tea pots -
pve
I collect way too much. I do have a small collection of milk glass that i love.
Lucky you! We love those candlesticks!
E+J
LUCKY! Your juice glasses are just KILLING me! One day I was in GW and in a SUPER hurry and the line was long, they had 6 milk glass juice and 6 footed goblets. I figured they were safe till the next day...NOT! I'm still kicking myself! I love love LOVE what you purchased! So glad I saw you on Eddie Ross' blog!
Hi Julie,
Love the new header, it looks adorable, and truly captures your fun loving personality. The milk glass collection is amazing too, I love it.
ugh- so jealous!!! if you need to "shed" any pieces to make room for new one, let me know. I would be HAPPY to give them a new home in England. :)
I think you should go up in Mom's attic. She has been saving milk glass that grandma had.
Great header. Love the monkey's and their tails!
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