Gift Giving with Vintage Glass and Candy, Candy, Candy

It is Christmas Time, let's have some fun with vintage gift giving. One of my favorite "go to" gifts is candy in a vintage glass dish. It seems so much nicer than just a dish, or just candy. The two together 
seem like a party.

Sometimes you luck out with one that is specific for your occasion. I found the perfect little glass candy tray for a gal who loves 

vintage decor.

It makes much more sense, and is more fun, to find vintage dish or item to hold candy and other gifts, like cookies, or pens, than to grab 

something cheap.

There are a plethora of these clear inexpensive vintage glass dishes. It is no wonder they were (and are still) so popular, because they just make everything a bit better.

It does not have to be a candy dish either. I acquired a passle of Anchor Hocking Ruby Cups, that would make lovely little gifts filled with candy for teachers. They are easy and decorative when tied up in a small cellophane bag with a fetching bow.

We have a family member who collects glassware, and loves Hershey Kisses. It does not get any easier than this.

Most folks do not use celery dishes any more. Did they ever? What we do need though, is something to corral pens and pencils. Using a vintage or antique celery or pickle dish is a classier option than a pencil tray you can find at an office supply store. Here is a gift the insurance office secretary could really use and enjoy.

This porcelain Vintage Christmas Tree Dish by George Good is being included here with the vintage glass dishes, because it is shows just how perfect they are for gift giving.

I like it so much, that I am tempted to give it to myself.

A classic color for Christmas is Forest Green. There is an abundance of shapes and sizes of Vintage Forest Green Glassware available. This dish is a nice sturdy piece by Hazel Atlas, that you can use in a high traffic area. It is a perfect gift to use at work. We all love the office candy dish.

This Fire King Forest Green Charm Bowl has an entirely different look. You can see how I simply scooped all of my candy samples in to it. I could make the whole family happy by setting this out here at our place. Just think of the smiles I would get if I gave it to a family full of young folks. The bowl would also make Mom happy.

It has been fun sharing some fun ways to use candy and vintage dishes for gift giving. If you find the perfect piece with the Etsy Vintage Team and use it be sure to share it with us. You can never have too much inspiration.

Thank you for joining me. My name is Mary, and I run Mary Wald's Place, an Etsy store, where Antique and Vintage plus Knowledge and Care promise a great vintage shopping experience. It is a privilege to be a member of The Etsy Vintage Team. We are having so much fun this Christmas Time.

Meet Our Members - Second Hand News

My love for vintage started at a very early age. I spent a lot of time with my Grandmother who had quite the collection of antiques and was constantly on the look out for unique pieces to add to her collection. She so patiently taught me by example and instilled in me a passion and respect for the finer things of our past. Years later, I was introduced to Etsy through a friend and found the perfect way to share my passion with others globally.

My favorite era is the 1950s-1960s. The vibrant colors, styles, culture and the overall way of life during this particular time period are so fascinating to me.
It's difficult for me to choose just one favorite vintage find but I'd have to say that coming across a set of pink chenille twin bedspreads (in perfect condition) and purchasing them for $1.00 a piece was my all time score of the century.

The hunt for vintage treasures gives me the biggest rush. The adrenaline really gets flowing when I hit a 50% off sale at the local Thrift Store, attend a flea market or even a neighborhood yard sale. I've also been blessed with the friendship of a man who is an antique dealer and often supplies me with wonderful vintage inventory to add to my shop. My attic is packed full of items that I need to list!
Research is the key to successfully selling vintage items. I spend a lot of time on the internet conducting research in order to price my items competitively and according to the market. I also spend a considerable amount of time photographing my items as presentation is everything and a good picture speaks volumes. What I find most difficult is focusing my product line. My advice is to find that niche, that one particular area that you are passionate about and offer items that reflect your personality.

Member Spotlight: Catseye Vintage

Whenever we want to drool over vintage clothing (and who doesn’t now and then), Catseye Vintage is one of our favorite shops. We recently talked with shop owner Debbie Cantrelle about her love of vintage fashion.

 

1950s Hand-beaded Chantilly lace over cashmere sweater

Q. When did you develop your love for vintage clothing and accessories?

My love affair with vintage clothes and accessories started when my always chic and stylish Grandmother McDaniel gave me a beautiful hand beaded 1950s white on white cardigan sweater while I was still in high school. I fell in love with that cardigan and started shopping at local vintage shops and antique fairs. Soon I was buying more sweaters and began collecting colored rhinestone jewelry and ladies suits from the 1940s and early 1950s. 

After a few years of buying and collecting, I started selling on consignment at a local vintage shop and eventually rented my own booth in an antique mall. I was thrilled when Ebay came along and opened my first online shop specializing in vintage clothes and accessories in late 1998, moving to Etsy in 2008. 

And yes, although my Grandmother is gone, I still have that cardigan sweater and treasure it. 

World War II Era Rayon Crepe Cocktail Dress

Q. If you could live in a different era, would you? And which one? 

I would love to have been an adult in the 1940s and early 1950s. Everything about that era appeals to me.   

Q. For your personal collection, do you like to have a lot of the same type of thing or same era? 

As far as vintage clothes and accessories go, I still collect vintage cardigan sweaters in all color and trim combinations, colored rhinestone jewelry, and 1940s suits and rayon dresses.  I also collect vintage handbags, 40s platform shoes, and jadeite and Depression glass in green and pink.  

60s Simon Wicker box purse