When I say this project is E-A-S-Y and so very satisfying, I mean it! I thought it would be fun to incorporate some minty green matches into my candle set up in our kitchen and the matches came with the striker stickers. So naturally, I had to find a piece of jadeite to complete the set up. This sweet little piece of jadeite that I used is a Jeannette custard cup. The Jeannette Glass Company was an American glass manufacturer known for producing Jadeite, a popular green milk glass. The company was founded in 1898 in Jeannette, Pennsylvania, and initially focused on making bottles before expanding into pressed glassware in the early 20th century. Jeannette Glass began producing Jadeite in ...
Amber Glass for Fall Decor
Fall is the opportune time to bring out all of the amber glass bottles. The warm glow of amber glass lends itself to the cool, crisp days of Fall. The beautiful rust tones paired with fall leaves is a winning combination. Here is a short history of how these amber glass bottles came into the spotlight, where to find them, and how to style them for the seasons. History of Amber Glass Amber glass is a pale yellow glass that is tinted with sulfur and iron-oxide to give it that red-orange color. As early as the 16th century, amber glass was used for medicine bottles and chemicals to prevent deterioration. It is for this reason that amber glass bottles are still used for beer, certain ...
How to Fix Broken Glassware
I can honestly say this is the first piece of jadeite that I have ever broken. I bought this Fireking grill plate at an antique stop in Illinois. When I purchased the plate it had a hairline crack that I didn't think anything of, until I got home. Upon opening the box, my heart sank when I saw the shattered piece of jadeite. Typically chips and cracks do not scare me, especially with more rare pieces of jadeite. This plate typically retails for $35-40, so it truly is worth fixing and Krazy Glue was the perfect solution! Krazy Glue has been a household staple for over 45 years, so I truly trust this brand to help me fix my broken valuables. I chose the Krazy Glue All Purpose with the ...
My Favorite Jadeite Reproductions
Don't get me wrong I looooove me some vintage and I especially love me some vintage jadeite. But I often get a little anxiety when I use my vintage jadeite in the kitchen. Behold the magic of reproduction jadeite! There are so many great options for reproduction jadeite that have that same minty green color and are super affordable. Notables like Martha Stewart, Ree Drummond from the Pioneer Woman and the fixer upper guru herself, Joanna Gaines have all dabbled in the jadeite reproduction field. Pioneer Woman Let's start with The Pioneer Woman timeless jade collection. This collection is available at Walmart and I have to say it is truly beautiful. All of the patterns have a ...
