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Rummaging 101: Everything You Need to Know About Depression Glass (Part 1)

Can you even imagining opening up your box of Cheerios or whatever and finding a piece of shinny colored glass in there? That might actually be enough to get my lazy ass out of bed in the morning. 

Depression Glass was produced in mass quantities at an expensive price point between the 1920s and 1950s.  It was distributed for no or little cost and often included as a "gift with purchase" (like including in food packing). 

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So...who is Charles Eames?

I remember the first time I ever saw the famous Eames Lounge chair. It reminded me of something my grandfather would have had.  Something he would have curled up in at night to read the paper and have a drink.  It was beautiful and filled me with the comfort of familiarity. 

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How to Assemble the Perfect Tray for Breakfast in Bed

Have yall ever heard of the book,  "The 5 Love Languages"? (It is a personal favorite).  I am, shockingly, all of the love languages. (Poor hubbie, Bruce).  But, if I could be so bold, I would suggest a 6th Love Language...Breakfast in Bed.  Let's face it, is there anything better and more romantic than being greeted by your morning coffee immediately upon waking up? 

No.  There isn't. 

Today, I thought we should examine how to construct the perfect vintage breakfast tray just in time for Valentines Day.  So forward this on ya boo-boo's, y'all.  The excuses are over.

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Flatware Finds: What is a Caviar Spoon?

Caviar (sturgeon eggs) is a such a delicacy it requires its own spoon.  The spoon is usually small (about 6 inches or smaller) and has an oval or shallow bowl to serve the caviar. But, you will also find some spoons larger and more ornidate in size.

 

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The Most Popular Silver Patterns

Ohhhh, you wanna see a bunch of ladies to go at it about a topic that doesn't revolve around the Real Housewives (thank you, Beverly Hills, for bringing the heat this season)....then tell them your silver pattern is the prettiest. 

That there...dem is fightin words.

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