An inexpensive alternative to porcelain is milk glass, which is one of my all time favorite "vintage" objects to decorate with. Fenton and Westmoreland are two of the more popular brands. There are so many styles and colors to choose from: lattice, quilted, and scalloped edges, to name a few. The most common color is white, but there are a variety of colors as well... blue, yellow, pink and jadite green are only some. The uses also vary; so far, I've collected vases, lamps, and serverware, but there is everything from salt and pepper shakers to figurines. I prefer a beautiful vase with some pretty cut flowers...
Or moss...
Or aligned with a few other pieces...
This lovely piece in blue is perfect to sit alone or to store fruit in...
A lamp next to an arm chair in my living room...
As you can see the ideas are endless... not only with milk glass, but many things from yesteryear! That is what makes what we do so much fun! So please enjoy, and remember, to be chic does not have to be costly, all that is required is some creativity.
Some of the photos courtesy of Southern Living Magazine, The following etsy shops: Vinca Vintage, Barkin Sands Vintage, The Vintage Parlor, and Flores Del Sol! The following blogs: Ruffled, and Steven Bruce Designs
Enjoy!
Sarah
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