Though I began collecting antiques in high school, milk glass is something I didn’t start collecting until the past few years. I didn’t fall in love with these creamy, lovely pieces until recently. Now, I’m so excited to find new pieces often. I use my milk glass in all seasons and in a variety of creative ways in my decor and entertaining, but I am especially loving it this spring!
I am so excited to be part of the Vintage Easter Joys Blog Hop tour organized by a talented blogger friend and fellow lover of all things vintage, Amber of Follow The Yellow Brick Home. If you don’t follow her blog already, you are in for a treat!
There are twelve talented bloggers sharing their Easter and Spring decor. You can find a list and direct links at the bottom of this post. If you are coming over from The Painted Hinge I know you are so inspired! I love her blog!
I am so drawn to milk glass because of the variety of vessels that come in this style. I particularly like Hobnail, milk glass with raised bumps like this pedestal bowl I used to hold a pillar candle. Hobnail was first developed by Fenton in the 1950s. I use this favorite Hobnail pot to hold a pink bouquet. I have also use this pot as an ice bucket while entertaining.
One of my favorite pieces from my collection is this milk glass Hobnail vase. Milk glass is so fun to collect because you can find so many reasonably priced pieces. I find milk glass at local thrift shops, antique stores and vintage fairs. You can also find it on line from sites like Etsy.
Country Living Magazine shared a great history and sampling of milk glass on their website. You can read it here. They say that florists loved using milk glass vases during the 50s and 60s. I have found many of my vases for under $5. I am so drawn to their different shapes and sizes. I used several of my vases this spring on my mantel to hold greenery, flowers and dried pods from Hobby Lobby.
One of my favorite birthday gifts ever was from my sweet girlfriends last year. They gave me this milk glass punch bowl and cups. It was such a special gift that I treasure!
According to Collector’s Weekly the term “milk glass” first was used in the 20th century when it became popular in the 1880s. This opaque glassware has been around since the 16th century and has also been known as “opal glass.”
If you are wanting to learn more about identifying and values of your milk glass collection you can find great information on The Spruce website. They share that though the height of milk glass production was 1800-1910, there was a resurgence in the 1940s and 50s and this is where most collectibles found today came from.
This little milk glass dish I use for so many things. I’ve had it hold my beer bottle opener collection on our bar, I’ve used it as a candy dish on the coffee table, and I used it this spring to hold a candle on top of a stack of Scouting books.
I’m so glad you came to visit! Six more blogs will share tomorrow starting with Panoply. You won’t want to miss her post and my other talented Vintage Easter Joy blogging friends. See bottom of this post for complete list and links.
More Spring Decor Inspiration from White Arrows Home
Styling a Spring Mantel – Botanical Inspiration
Vintage Pieces to Brighten Spring Decor
I’ll be excited to share more inspiration with you each day on:
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You are so right Kristin! I didn’t think of using milk glass, and now you have inspired me for next year! I love your flowers paired with the green candles on your tablescape, and your mantel is lovely! Thanks for the website link on milk glass identification, I will check it out. Happy Easter!
How fun to read your comments Amber! Thanks so much for organizing all the inspiration and fun!!
Kristin, I collect milk glass too and I adore your pretty tablescape! That little bee pillow is adorable, too. Excited about this blog hop! Blessings, Cecilia @ My Thrift Store Addiction
Thanks so much Cecilia! Isn’t milk glass fun to collect! I love stumbling upon new pieces that don’t break the bank! So fun to hop with you! Happy Spring!
I loved this post! As a lover of milk glass, I learned so much. I also spied a darling bee pillow. It is so cute. Have a wonderful Easter week.
Thanks so much Laura! Isn’t it fun to collect! The little bee pillow is from Chandler 4 Corners. Enjoying this hop with you!
Your milk glass collection is beautiful…especially that wonderful punch set!
Thanks so much! I really enjoy running across new pieces to add. My friends took my breath away when I opened the punch bowl! It is so special! Enjoying this hop with you!
I love milk glass, and I love how you mixed it in with your floral pattern dishware to create a lovely Easter tablescape!
Thanks so much Michelle! The dishes and tea cups are all my Grandmother’s that passed down to me. I love having them out!
Kristin, even though I bought a platter, 4 plates, saucers, and goblets of milk glass years ago from my older sis I never collecting it. But then I started running across it at thrift shops and couldn’t resist. Hobnail is my favorite as well. Love yours filled with gorgeous yellow roses. Now I have a small collection and I use it to hold toiletries in the open shelves in our basement bath. Now and then I’ll bring it upstairs for some fun displays. Love how you’ve styled your mantle with some of your vases! So happy to be joining in this hop with so many talented gals!
hugs,
Jann
Thanks for the compliment and I love meeting fellow collectors! There are so many wonderful pieces. I just added some to my wish list from your comment!! 1. Platter 2. goblets … This hop is amazing!!
Kristin, Milkglass is wonderful anytime of the year! I keep mine handy so I can use it whenever & wherever. I loved seeing it set against your North woods plaid! It takes on a whole different look than it does in my house; perfect with the daffodil bunch!
I am the same way Lora 🙂 I love it all the time, it looks good anywhere!! Thanks so much! Happy Spring!
Hi Kristin, your collection brings back memories of when I was very little, my mom collected milkglass, and had a few pieces of the Hobnail. I have her milkglass cake pedestal that I use with my cloches in the dining room. I love how you’ve incorporated it with your wonderful rustic decor!
How fun Debra! How wonderful to have memories of your mother’s collection and to have her milk glass cake pedestal! I would love one! So fun to be on this Hop with you!
I love your milk glass collection and enjoyed reading the history behind milk glass!
Thank you so much Angelina! It is so fun to find new pieces to add!
Kristin
Love your decor, I am also a lover of milk glass.
Debby
Debbygoesshabby.blogspot.com
Thanks so much! Happy Spring!
Kristin, it’s a funny thing….sometimes when you’re so close to a collectible, you often overlook it, and that’s what my sisters and I tend to do with milk glass. It is so common in our area, as Fenton is a West Virginia (where I live) company. Your collection is sweet, and I agree, perfect for spring. I have a few pieces of the Silvercrest in my own collection which I also love for spring tables. I’m fresh off a buying trip and saw many pieces of it available in our areas shopping, so it’s still very much available and affordable.
Happy Easter, my friend. It’s been a pleasure sharing this collaboration with you.
How fun to hear about your seeing it on your buying trip! It is fun to think of new ways to use these pieces! Thanks so much for your sweet comment. It’s been fun to blog hop with you! I hope to do more in the future! Happy Easter!
I’m a milk glass lover, too! Fenton’s hobnail is probably my favorite but I love them all. Put some tea light candles into my Westmoreland grape panel tumblers at Christmas this year; what a lovely, soft light. It’s also gorgeous mixed in with cobalt (or any colored) glass. r My moisturizing cream is in a small covered box on the bathroom counter; adds a bit of class! Eye shadow in another. I am so glad so many dealers under value it as it lets me add to my collection without having to resort to mac and cheese for supper!
Kathy, love all the ways you use your milk glass pieces!! I’m so inspired! And you are right, it’s wonderful to be able to find something so beautiful for such affordable prices! Happy Spring!!
Oh, another milkglass lover. I love the pieces you have and how you incorporated them into your decor to brighten it up. Just beautiful.
I loved seeing this because this past weekend and found some little milkglass treasures at a rummage sale and I still can’t believe I got so luck! 🙂
Oh Angie, how fun!!! That’s what I love most I think, the variety of pieces and finding them at such great prices at rummage sales and thrift stores! Happy Easter!
Kristin, I so enjoyed seeing your milk glass! I have always loved it and I have a few pieces! I love it especially in spring with fresh flowers. Thank you for sharing!
Thanks so much Pam! I love milk glass with fresh flowers too! Happy Spring!
Fun to see your collection. My mother had a beautiful collection of milk glass, and many of your piece remind me of pieces in her collection. One of my nieces now has Mother’s collection. Happy Easter!
Thanks so much! I’m so glad you stopped by! Happy Easter!!
I love your use of your vintage pieces. It’s timeless and so classic. Years ago I had tons and tons of milk glass and am still bummed what happened with it.
Your home is beautiful BTW, nice to meet you via Rita @ Panolply. Have a good weekend!
Thanks! I love this compliment! It’s fun to look for milk glass pieces! Happy Easter!
Oh do I love milk glass, especially hobnail.have 2 of those scallop top hobnail vases like yours, love them. Don’t have nearly as much of the hob nail as I would like, harder to find here.
There’s a store in down town Grand Junction which has good choice at best prices have seen, need to get down there again.
Love all your pieces, seems like certain areas of country have different kind of pieces. Have gotten most of my milk glass at thrift stores. Enjoyed seeing all your special pieces.Happy Easter
So interesting! I wonder if it is different in different parts of the country! Thanks so much for sharing your love of milk glass too!! Happy Easter!
I love hobnail, tool! I’ve even found newer/imitation pieces for a great price and use them to add to my collection as well. Thanks for the background, and thanks for sharing at Vintage Charm! xo Kathleen|Our Hopeful Home
They can be found at such great prices! I love that I can find a new piece each time I’m out antiquing! Thanks for stopping by!!
It looks so homey! Lovely job! #wonderfulwednesday
Thanks so much!! Thanks my biggest goal :)! Thanks for stopping by!
Hi Kristin, Sorry just making it over to say thanks for sharing at the Inspiration Spotlight party @DearCreatives Pinned, and sharing your lovely decor. I don’t have any milk glass but, I do have a few depression glass pieces, that were my grandmas. Love the details, and special touches. Hope to see you again soon.
Thanks so much Theresa! Hope you are having a wonderful spring!
Everything looks beautiful, love your home and table settings. Thanks for sharing at Creative Mondays 🙂
Thanks so much Claire! Hope you are enjoying Spring!