Vintage Glass – Pie Reimagined

Estate Sale Finds

I often post about the various pie toys that I find. Today I went to a fabulous estate sale. While I wasn’t there early enough to buy any of this swung vases, I did get some fabulous pieces to add to my collection. The pie plate is super deep! I believe it is from aContinue reading “Estate Sale Finds”

Local Foods

I’m a big advocate for shopping at local food stores. This year on Good Friday I decided to try some of the local food shops in Worcester instead of spending the day baking. Our first stop was Helen’s bakery. It is a wonderful Italian bakery that makes you feel like you went to your grandmothersContinue reading “Local Foods”

Vintage Cake Plates

There is one consistent presentation that you may have noticed when I post pictures of pies. I love vintage cake plates! I have gained quite a collection during COVID as I have baking a lot more regularly. Cake plates came in vogue during Victorian times when high tea became a regular custom. The idea wasContinue reading “Vintage Cake Plates”

Fenton Swung Vase

My friends know that I collect vintage glass. I have a sizable collection of Fenton Glass, lots of which I gifted to my mother over the years. Today I received my first swung vase! I can see why folks become addicted to swung vases. Their substantial size and the large open mouth with teeth evokeContinue reading “Fenton Swung Vase”