milk glass has been around since the 16th century and actually comes in a variety of colors, though white is the popular choice- i prefer it for it's simplicity and versatility. while many of you might recognize it as something your grandmother collected, i believe milk glass can look very current when styled well and can fit a wide variety of tastes.
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| milk glass has become a popular centerpiece vessel, like these great moss pieces from Christina at Flores del Sol. there's even a how-to over on Ruffled, so you can make them at home! |
i began my own collection about 9 years ago, and though i try to keep it in check (the mister isn't a fan of my collections getting too big!), i do manage to add a new piece every now and then. i've been keeping my collection limited to vases only, but milk glass comes in a variety of items from glasses to plates, lampshades, planters and pitchers.
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| the big one in back was my first piece- i love the larger size! the one in front is my newest acquisition, found on a recent thrift outing with my bestie. |
lately i've been enjoying the look of milk glass so much i'm considering taking inspiration from it and adding a new collection to our home- vintage Fire-King dishes in white. we currently have a set of Brushe by Bauer dishes in chartreuse/dark green/grey (that i scored for free at an estate sale!), but i've been craving a simpler palette on the table and love how well the white Fire-King coordinates with my vintage Pyrex.
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| two mugs and bowl my mom recently gave me |
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| i love the shape of the handle on these mugs |
if you're interested in starting your own milk glass collection i have good news- it's generally easy to find at thrift stores and is usually very affordable. if you can't wait long enough to gather a collection, there are many great Etsy stores that carry it, some, like
Oak Hill Vintage, even offer sets that can serve as instant collections!
next week, i hope to have a collection to share with you that isn't mine! as always, if you have a collection you'd like to share please email me at danae{at}gatherandhuntvintage{dot}com.
