Hi Everyone,
Happy July 4th! Thank you for all the thoughtful, caring comments on my first attempt at participating in a “Tablescape Thursday,” hosted, as you all know, by Susan at Between Naps on the Porch.
Happy July 4th! Thank you for all the thoughtful, caring comments on my first attempt at participating in a “Tablescape Thursday,” hosted, as you all know, by Susan at Between Naps on the Porch.
The solarium is where I photographed the mojito cocktail I mixed for you a few days ago.
I LOVED the comment from Susie Q. who said...
“Make them however you want...I want the flamingos :D”
In case you missed that post, here’s a link: http://affordableaccoutrements.blogspot.com/2009/06/cooling-mojito.html
Do you mind if I call it the solarium? It just sounds more interesting (and fancier, more pretentious) than sunroom … or sun porch, doesn’t it?
The "tablecloth" below is a shower curtain from Goodwill. It was priced at $2.99, but it was half price that day. Dinner guests always comment on how much they like it -- I just smile and say thanks!
Above: The empty vintage pilsner glass
Below: Ready to refresh!
While we’re here, I thought I’d show you one of my favorite tabletop collections. They’re in a display cabinet in this room. Sizes I have include wine (the company listed them as “water” glasses, but I’ll bet this size wasn’t JUST used for water – even during Prohibition!), cocktail, tall sherbet/champagne, iced tea, juice, and cordial. I also have matching plates. Since I’m among friends (and fellow collectaholics), I’ll admit that there are more of these (many more!) stashed elsewhere
Since I decided this particular Rock Sharpe stem is my favorite, I’ve found them at estate sales, thrift stores, antique malls, and on eBay. Sometimes the prices are quite high (up to $20 per stem), other times $1, or less! You can guess which ones I opt to buy! I usually ignore the etching pattern and just focus on the stem. I think it’s very sculptural-looking – like varied sizes of ice cubes stacked atop one another
Below: The "water" glass
Some quick history:
It’s called Libbey/Rock Sharpe because it uses Libbey Glass Company's blank (Stem # 3005) which Cataract-Sharpe Company used for their Rock Sharpe line. Cataract-Sharpe Company purchased blanks from Libbey for their fine cuttings. This stem was made during the 1930s - 1940s and has Libbey's chip-resistant "Safedge" feature introduced in 1924. Bryce Brothers Crystal and A. H. Heisey were other big suppliers of crystal for Cataract Sharpe in the 30's and 40's. The company made no glass itself.
In the 30's and 40's, the company widely promoted its Rock Sharpe Crystal products in major women's magazines. Rock Sharpe was sold in fine department stores and was some of the best-selling stemware in America.
I get compliments on the glasses every time I use them to serve guests. If you like them, and find some the next time you go shopping, buy them for me and I’ll reimburse you. Wait --- I didn’t mean to say that!!! I meant that perhaps you can start a Rock Sharpe collection of your very own.
The "tablecloth" below is a shower curtain from Goodwill. It was priced at $2.99, but it was half price that day. Dinner guests always comment on how much they like it -- I just smile and say thanks!
Above: The empty vintage pilsner glass
Below: Ready to refresh!
While we’re here, I thought I’d show you one of my favorite tabletop collections. They’re in a display cabinet in this room. Sizes I have include wine (the company listed them as “water” glasses, but I’ll bet this size wasn’t JUST used for water – even during Prohibition!), cocktail, tall sherbet/champagne, iced tea, juice, and cordial. I also have matching plates. Since I’m among friends (and fellow collectaholics), I’ll admit that there are more of these (many more!) stashed elsewhere
Since I decided this particular Rock Sharpe stem is my favorite, I’ve found them at estate sales, thrift stores, antique malls, and on eBay. Sometimes the prices are quite high (up to $20 per stem), other times $1, or less! You can guess which ones I opt to buy! I usually ignore the etching pattern and just focus on the stem. I think it’s very sculptural-looking – like varied sizes of ice cubes stacked atop one another
Below: The "water" glass
Some quick history:
It’s called Libbey/Rock Sharpe because it uses Libbey Glass Company's blank (Stem # 3005) which Cataract-Sharpe Company used for their Rock Sharpe line. Cataract-Sharpe Company purchased blanks from Libbey for their fine cuttings. This stem was made during the 1930s - 1940s and has Libbey's chip-resistant "Safedge" feature introduced in 1924. Bryce Brothers Crystal and A. H. Heisey were other big suppliers of crystal for Cataract Sharpe in the 30's and 40's. The company made no glass itself.
In the 30's and 40's, the company widely promoted its Rock Sharpe Crystal products in major women's magazines. Rock Sharpe was sold in fine department stores and was some of the best-selling stemware in America.
I get compliments on the glasses every time I use them to serve guests. If you like them, and find some the next time you go shopping, buy them for me and I’ll reimburse you. Wait --- I didn’t mean to say that!!! I meant that perhaps you can start a Rock Sharpe collection of your very own.
Let me know what you think, OK?
Bye for now. Hope you all have a wonderful July 4th!
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