tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2634969979683449053.post5208063258520759798..comments2024-03-28T16:13:31.323-04:00Comments on Granny Sue's News and Reviews: Red and Red and RedGranny Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01129064020727041161noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2634969979683449053.post-81470574809886511992011-12-22T16:49:54.605-05:002011-12-22T16:49:54.605-05:00I'd go for the red cloth, silver candlesticks ...I'd go for the red cloth, silver candlesticks and gold candles the crystal, a couple of pieces of red glass and a centrepiece using natural bits and pieces - pine, larch cones, dried orange slices, cinnamon sticks and so on. Whatever you do I'm sure it will look great with all the fantastic food I'm sure you'll be serving. <br />You have some really lovely pices of red glass, it's perfect to cheer up dark winter days.Rowanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13679130612798888266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2634969979683449053.post-54800488802530606572011-12-22T12:44:43.727-05:002011-12-22T12:44:43.727-05:00Joy, Blenko is a West Virginia glass company; thei...Joy, Blenko is a West Virginia glass company; their specialty is modern/contemporary blown glass. They are not my favorite but since I began doing more selling I have come to appreciate Blenko's unique style. Their glass is usually heavy and is very well made. I can find it, and many other kinds of glassware, in my area because of the proximity to the manufacturing areas. Homer Laughlin, Hazel Atlas, Northwood, Rosseville, Paden City, Fenton, Anchor Hocking, and hundreds of other glass plants were located within 100 miles or so of my home, so there is a plenitude of glass around here. One problem can be that a piece might have been sold as a second, but it can be difficult to tell when it's been used.Granny Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01129064020727041161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2634969979683449053.post-6970361688148047592011-12-22T12:39:54.056-05:002011-12-22T12:39:54.056-05:00What great suggestions and comments! I can see wha...What great suggestions and comments! I can see what you're saying, Jason, and you're right--a tray or other "moveable object" would be perfect. I have beads here somewhere, if I can dig them out. Gold and red, just the thing for this arrangement. I also have a cool old panel from a door that has flecks of whitewash on it that might work as a tray. If I can find it, of course! <br /><br />Liz and Mary, I think the greenery is a good idea too. I usually do have greens on the table (no holly though, I don't have a source for free!). So I'll work on this a bit more.<br /><br />Thanks for all the suggestions and comments--and Jason, I'll be waiting on the fruitcake! Yum!Granny Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01129064020727041161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2634969979683449053.post-27632841922893516692011-12-22T12:13:27.021-05:002011-12-22T12:13:27.021-05:00Just add food, drink, family and friends, your col...Just add food, drink, family and friends, your collection is beautiful. Merry Christmas!c. Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05957567318434101293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2634969979683449053.post-5902758696789233472011-12-22T10:35:59.975-05:002011-12-22T10:35:59.975-05:00Hi GSue,
That all looks wonderful! And since yo...Hi GSue, <br /><br />That all looks wonderful! And since you asked, I've got some ideas you might want to try: <br /><br />- since space is such a premium when company comes, try arranging your centerpieces on trays, large platters, or even a rustic piece of wood (I know your style and this would totally fit). That way when you have to remove it, you can simply pick up the tray and take it off the table instead of all the little things. <br /><br />- decorating, especially for the holidays, is all about layers. You have a nice first layer there of glassware! For the second layer, try adding some greenery, grapevines, berry vines, etc. For an inner layer, you can also fill the glassware with strings of beads, glass ornaments, and such. The shinier the better, since the candlelight will really gleam off them. <br /><br />- finally (and I see you've done this) keep your centerpiece out of the way of conversation - meaning don't make a barrier between the people sitting at the table. After all, the holidays are all about friends and family - and fruitcake! Which by the way I've made and am sending to you -Mountainwordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11011071025161667391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2634969979683449053.post-88686950129827317492011-12-22T10:17:17.651-05:002011-12-22T10:17:17.651-05:00I am sure your work will not go unnoticed during t...I am sure your work will not go unnoticed during the holiday. You have so many lovely things perfect for this occasion.LVhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01853494568526683537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2634969979683449053.post-60350181214132769362011-12-22T09:57:06.403-05:002011-12-22T09:57:06.403-05:00My goodness, what gorgeous reds and glass treasure...My goodness, what gorgeous reds and glass treasures. I enjoyed all you shared today. Christmas blessings,<br />Jeannejeannehttp://backyardneighbor.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2634969979683449053.post-83089806790797969222011-12-22T08:53:22.204-05:002011-12-22T08:53:22.204-05:00I'm with Momalizzie, a bit of your lovely gre...I'm with Momalizzie, a bit of your lovely greenery would set off the glass. The "too much" decision will be resolved by how much room you need for people. It's beautiful!! Thanks for sharing the wonders . . .Maryhttp://www.storytellermary.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2634969979683449053.post-1247815889193222442011-12-22T08:17:57.517-05:002011-12-22T08:17:57.517-05:00I just love all the vintage glass! And it makes su...I just love all the vintage glass! And it makes such a festive and colorful...as well as seasonal display. Merry Christmas!<br />RuthAntiques And Teacupshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00353180034537009493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2634969979683449053.post-67268816854318428442011-12-22T06:18:17.036-05:002011-12-22T06:18:17.036-05:00Granny Sue, your table is beautiful with all the r...Granny Sue, your table is beautiful with all the red and crystal glass. If it were my table? I'd add some of the greenery pots you made and put on the table. Some of those arrangements would pick up the red, crystal and silver, I think. I love the color red, too. I cut some branches of a holly tree and put that around my "red section" of decorations at my house. But really? You're flair for decorating doesn't need any help, it's beautiful every time!!!momalizziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08018644836212063334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2634969979683449053.post-83201809559816311252011-12-22T04:47:38.591-05:002011-12-22T04:47:38.591-05:00Well, there certainly isn't any *love* missing...Well, there certainly isn't any *love* missing....... ;)<br /><br />Blessed Season to you and yours.......<br /><br />~MimiMimi Foxmortonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13572725659728049534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2634969979683449053.post-75718562053506946862011-12-21T23:45:26.845-05:002011-12-21T23:45:26.845-05:00All that red really adds to the festive mood of th...All that red really adds to the festive mood of the season. Bright and cheery!<br />Not much help with decorating. I never decorate the table because it's always taken up with food.Country Whispershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14525399460066950231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2634969979683449053.post-60545410339420884572011-12-21T23:42:21.670-05:002011-12-21T23:42:21.670-05:00Sounds like 'display' lots of beautiful re...Sounds like 'display' lots of beautiful red and silver and Christmas and modify for dinners. Liked learning about the Blenko glass.Joy@aVintageGreenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16788328980114729976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2634969979683449053.post-83068268924747744552011-12-21T23:31:20.266-05:002011-12-21T23:31:20.266-05:00It's lovely!It's lovely!Granny Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17796564953236247413noreply@blogger.com