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Are you familiar with depression glass?\u00a0 It is a clear or colored translucent glassware that was distributed free around the time of the Great Depression, according to Wikipedia.\u00a0 It was put in boxes of food like oatmeal and cereal as an incentive for people to buy the product.\u00a0 I have several sets of depression glass salad\/dessert plates that have been so handy to own.\u00a0 The colors I have are blue, green, gold, blue, and purple.\u00a0 I also have a set of clear plates but am not sure they are “official” or not.\u00a0 Depression glass comes in different patterns, and each pattern has its own name.\u00a0 There are major collectors out there, and some of the pieces can be quite pricey.\u00a0 I have it for strictly practical reasons.\u00a0 I love to set the table using different dishes, and the depression glass also comes in very handy when I serve heavy appetizers for a party.\u00a0 They are the perfect size for holding hors d’oevres.\u00a0 I own at least eight of each of the colors mentioned above and more in some of the colors.<\/h3>\n

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I thought it would be fun to show you how practical it is.\u00a0 For this blog post, I am using the same white dinner plates (Nantucket by\u00a0 Wedgewood<\/a>) and the same silver (Royal Danish by International<\/a>), but I’m switching out the depression glass plates (and napkins) to show you how versatile it is. \u00a0\u00a0 Also, I am switching out three different water glasses – one blue, one green, and one clear.\u00a0 Let’s start with the green plates, the most practical, I think.\u00a0 With pastel napkins, green works in the spring and summer.\u00a0 Add napkins that are fall colors, and it works in the fall.\u00a0 Then with some red winter napkins, and it works for the holidays.<\/h3>\n

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Here I changed just the napkin for a completely different summer look.\u00a0 I have a set of these napkins which are actually bandannas from Walmart purchased a few years ago.\u00a0 You can get a close look at the pattern here, but although my plates might be the same color, they are several different patterns.\u00a0 That’s okay in my book.<\/h3>\n

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During Kentucky Derby season, I pair the green plates with my horse napkins.\u00a0 Do you see how this works?<\/h3>\n

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Finally, here is the same green plate again but with a napkin loaded with colors.<\/h3>\n

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Here’s another spring look.\u00a0 Most of my regular napkins are by Pommegranate.\u00a0 Their home base is here in Lexington, and twice a year they have a huge warehouse sale.\u00a0 In fact, it was just this past week-end, but I managed to stay away.<\/h3>\n

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For the fifth look using the green plates, I paired it with this dish towel turned napkin that my friend brought me from Norway.\u00a0 It’s another totally different look, but the plates haven’t changed.<\/h3>\n

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Now let’s move on to the blue.\u00a0 I think this pattern is called “Modern”.\u00a0 It is paired with a red and white French dish towel for Memorial Day and July 4th.\u00a0 I bought a set of these towels at a street market while bicycling in France.<\/h3>\n

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Here’s the same napkin that I used above.\u00a0 Having a set of depression glass salad plates in different colors is really very practical.\u00a0 They take up just one shelf in my kitchen cabinets for storage, and they make a white plate go a long way.\u00a0 Also, they are perfect for everyday meals as well as for guests.<\/h3>\n

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The bandanna napkin works with both the green or the blue.<\/h3>\n

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This gold color is one of my favorites, but I use it the least.\u00a0 You can see that its pattern is the same as the green plate above, but I don’t have a clue what it is called.\u00a0 I like it with this chick dish towel\/napkin because the little feet match the dish’s color.\u00a0 Plus, that rooster is so darn cute.<\/h3>\n

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I use the gold plates mostly in the fall, but you can see that with the right napkins, they could also work in any season.\u00a0 For some reason this napkin with the gold plate reminds me of Cinco de Mayo because of all of the colors.<\/h3>\n

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I love the gold plate with the orange and white checks for fall.\u00a0 This is my favorite look for the gold plates.<\/h3>\n

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This is a close second.\u00a0 First of all, I love the bandanna dish towels\/napkins that are from Martha Stewart several years ago.\u00a0 The napkin with the green goblet, which is also depression glass, is spot on.<\/h3>\n

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The pink plate is my favorite, but it just isn’t as versatile.\u00a0 Paired with the same green dish towel\/napkin, it looks preppy.\u00a0 It has a different pattern than the other colors I have shown you.<\/h3>\n

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Here it is very feminine.\u00a0 I wouldn’t use this look with Mr. Right.\u00a0 There’s too much pink for him.<\/h3>\n

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My mother<\/a> bought most of these plates for me years ago.\u00a0 She found them at flea markets mostly and seldom payed more than one dollar per plate.\u00a0 When she felt as if I had enough of one color, she moved on to the next.\u00a0 It was a fun project for her.\u00a0 Purple was the last color she bought. \u00a0 I seldom use it because I just don’t do purple.<\/h3>\n

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These two shades of purple aren’t even close to matching, but I still use them together.<\/h3>\n

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In addition to the plates, I also have green dessert goblets and water goblets, and we have used them so much.\u00a0 If you need a way to change out your everyday dishes or china, you might want to think about starting a set of depression glass salad\/dessert plates.\u00a0 You will enjoy the hunt and enjoy using them.<\/h3>\n

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Thanks so much for stopping in.<\/h3>\n

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Take care.<\/h3>\n

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