the regency christmas mantle:

I’ve been missing my normal enthusiasm for holiday decorating the past couple of years, but the recent turn torward a Hollywood Regency mantle vignette has provided some inspiration:

the regency continues…

A stunning new piece for the Hollywood Regency setup for the fireplace has arrived. And it is glorious: It makes an excellent addition to the recently arrived pedestal bowl, and our inherited Scales of Justice. I have coveted a Wexford ashtray stand since my early collecting days, shortly after discovering the measly five pages dedicated […]

the secret plate

The search for the ‘crystal’ 8″ luncheon plate continues… There is a little-known plate in the Wexford family: a smooth-edged eight-inch-diameter plate. I grabbed a screenshot from the Wexford FB group, from the only person I’ve ever seen to have them. Now that I have a clear photo of the piece, I’ve been checking Google […]

how it’s going: checking in, part 2

The decision to move forward strictly with Wexford glassware from my thrifting excursions was easy to make: that long ago, the shelves were packed with the double-diamond details of the prolific late-ish Anchor Hocking pattern. It was too old to be new, too new to be ‘valuable’ old, and it had belonged to everyone’s mother […]

a propensity for regency

In the span of my lifetime, it started with my Aunt Dee and her 70s gilded pendant lamps and filigree brass wall hangings. Dee was the coolest aunt a fledgling gay could ever hope to have. Who wouldn’t want to emulate her style? She had her hairdresser hide AA battery packs in her updo so […]

clear as red and white

The collection has been growing and changing at a rigorous pace. Ihave been playing with the cases, and swapping out items packed in storage. Recently, I acquired a ruby-banded Oxford punch set, missing some cups. Eventually I realized this gave me enough ruby-banded pieces for a focused display.

all that glitters is not gold

Ditto of last post: except silver, platinum, and pewter mist.

the golden hoard

I have been adding to our Wexford collection a good bit lately, including many metal-trimmed pieces I had previously not found in decent condition. They. Are. Glorious.

fade into color

While I’ve been aware of Wexford with color ombre since the six amber wine glasses five years ago, I’ve only recently begun to find other pieces. Likewise, I’ve found nothing to identify who did it: Anchor Hocking, or a third party seller embelling AH blanks. Either way, this arrived today: The ombre pieces always include […]

adding to the darkness

A couple more pieces picked up in pewter mist. The glasses are filling out, but the pitcher is the only large serving piece I have. More to look for…