Image Credit: thistlewoodfarms.com I was first introduced to milk glass by my mother. She inherited several pieces of milk glass when my grandmother passed away, and has since started collecting. Her collection keeps expanding regularly. She has also influenced my sister into collecting several pieces that seem to be taking over her house. After seeing so much of it and all the uses, I have bit the bullet, and now my collection has grown from zero to six pieces in 2 weeks. Milk glass originates from Venice in the 16th century, but was made popular in the United States in the 1930’s and 1940’s during the Great Depression. It comes in a variety of colors, but it most popular in white, which is where the name came from. There are several manufacturers of milk glass. A few of the more popular companies are Fenton, Westmoreland, and even Avon had milk glass pieces for their fragrances. A pattern you may recognize is the Fenton “hobnail” dot pattern. Where does one find milk glass pieces? You can pick up different vases and dishes at your local thrift store, Habitat for Humanity Restore, antique shops, and most definitely eBay. Most of my collection has been under $1.00. You can easily find a diamond in the rough if you look hard enough. Incorporating milk glass into your home décor is easy. Here are a few of my favorite milk glass creative décor ideas I came across while spending time on Pinterest.

My personal collection. Which is still growing... Thinking about adding milk glass to your apartment home décor? Check out your local thrift store and see what you come across. You may be surprised by how addictive collecting can be. If you already are a collector, I would love to see what you have.