Every time I hit up the thrift store now, I make sure to check for milk glass. I love it, it’s so beautiful, simple & I am head over heels over the patterns found on milk glass vases. I haven’t always been a hoarder of milk glass. In fact, I’m not sure I had ever heard of milk glass until the lovely Kami Bigler told me about it. You should see her milk glass collection. It’s beautiful & real. I’m pretty sure all except for the far right vase are fake. Meh. Whatever. They’re pretty anyway.
Collection (from left to right): $1.50, $1, $2, $1, $1.50 Grand total: $7
I hope to boost my milk glass collection & one day have an entirely white room where I showcase my milk glass. Can you just imagine??! White painted wood floors, white trim, charcoal walls for contrast, white furniture & white milk glass adorning every empty space. YUM. A girl can fantasize.
Do you collect anything fun? What is it?
I collect owls, and so far I only have an owl pin. But, I don’t know how to wear it! Bummer that it is sitting in my jewlrey box with nothing to put it on…any ideas, Melissa?
my MIL used to collect carnival glass. but I think milk glass is much prettier :)
So pretty!
I collect cardigans ;)
I, too, love milk glass and am always on the lookout for it. I like your collection! Some fakes are better than others. It is such a bummer when you find what you think is a piece of really awesome of milk glass and it is a crappy imitation with very visible seam lines.
I actually collect milk glass, too! And I collect cakeplates! By the way, congratulations on the bun in the oven! So exciting!!
Lovely Collection! If I had the room to display them, I would definitely purchase milkglass!
These are beautiful! I love milk glass too. I collect loads of things mainly craft supplies! But I also collect gnomes & nutcrackers. I think they might be related and thats why I love them so! I only have one milk glass vase but I adore the collections of others. :)
Those are all beautiful! My mom used to collect milk glass… my big sis took claim of her collection, darnit!
Awesome collection!
I collect Polaroid cameras. Most I’ve purchased at thrift store for $5 of less. All are different and some take readily available fujifilm.
And congrats on the pregnancy!
ooh… I collect tea pots. and random mugs. I love that my mug collection has barely any matching ones. There are dainty ones, handmade ones, simple ones… I love it. And I always love choosing which to drink my tea in, depending on my mood. Simple pleasures :)
I also collect a little bit of the cobalt blue glass – I love how it looks in the window with the sun coming through.
And I must admit, that I also love milk glass. My mom-in-law has a few pieces and I’ve been keeping my out for them…. for the most part I’ve seen them in antique stores and they range from $10 to about $35 each… so not terrible. Just, not something I need to get started with in the middle of a reno….
Lovely! I don’t collect anything but I’d really like to. I lean toward old frames or some type of glass ornaments. But it’s a matter of finding somewhere to put it all. I am on a mad decluttering binge and I don’t want to add more until I get rid of a lot.
I love to see other’s Milk Glass Collections! I love your pedestal bowl in the middle! Those are my favorite! I have the same one on the far left. Milk Glass is the first thing I look for. I haven’t been thrifting all summer, and I’m itchin’ to go.
Thanks for the link, Melissa! <3
I collect any milk glass that will hold flowers!!
I collect milk glass, too (and am still waiting for the day when I have a place to display it all!). I collected a ton of it for my wedding last year – so much that I’ve been trying to sell some of it. I have a set of 10 hobnail tumblers left, if you’re interested. Happy collecting!
I collect pretty plates to hang on my wall. I always thrift them so none are over $5.00….I’ve even found I few at Anthropologie on sale to add to my collection.
I collect purses! It’s so hard to get rid of all my purses. I try to find cheap ones that are different and unique. also if I find a plain purse I try to put some dazzles or some fun stuff on it to make it unique. I love how my mom collects spoons. She has a ton hung up in her kitchen. Everytime they go out of town or one of my siblings we try to get a spoon to add to her collection. It’s fun to see where we have all been and the variety of spoons.
Invite me to your milk glass room when it’s finished! We’ll wear all white.
I collect dirty diapers… And overdraft fees.
I collect anything and everything Vera Neumann.
I LOVE MILK GLASS. And I totally just started collecting it in the last year or so. I have about six different bud vases, and this really awesome pitcher and tumblers that are a family heirloom. They look exactly like this: http://www.antiquified.com/cgi-bin/cart/showdetails.cgi?parts_id=451. My grandma gave them to me, and I am so enamored with them. They are so heavy and beautiful. It makes me happy to have a small piece of family history with me.
And: CONGRATS ON THE BABY! I know s/he’s going to be just as adorable as Penelope, and I am so excited for you. ;D
I collect buttons…and milk glass too. I have for about 10 years now! I love to put them all up on the mantle with tea-lights (the battery operated ones, otherwise I would probably burn down my house) inside them. The glowing, flickering light coming from inside the glass looks so cool.
What’s real is that you love it!
No matter on the brand as long as it makes your day!
Lovely collection!
I collect Milk Glass too , it is very addicting!