"Where your dishes are just as important as your food..."
Thursday, December 13, 2012
Monday, December 10, 2012
Thursday, December 6, 2012
SURPRISE
With the popularity of the Retro Red Stripe introduced by the HLCCA during conference 2009, we are thrilled to announce the Homer Laughlin China Company is putting blue stripe and green stripe on the line.
All items that have been made in Retro Red Stripe will soon be produced in Retro Blue Stripe and Retro Green Stripe.
Watch for further information, updates and surprises. We are excited!!
With the popularity of the Retro Red Stripe introduced by the HLCCA during conference 2009, we are thrilled to announce the Homer Laughlin China Company is putting blue stripe and green stripe on the line.
All items that have been made in Retro Red Stripe will soon be produced in Retro Blue Stripe and Retro Green Stripe.
Watch for further information, updates and surprises. We are excited!!
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Monday, November 26, 2012
Friday, November 23, 2012
Perfect for Holiday Gift-Giving!
Fiesta, Harlequin, & Kitchen Kraft Dinnerwares:
The Homer Laughlin China Collectors Association Guide
Three of the most collectible lines of dinnerware are thoroughly explored in this major book. Colorful Fiesta (vintage and p-86), Harlequin and Kitchen Kraft sets made since 1936 by the Homer Laughlin China Company are shown in 592 color photographs and detailed measured drawings along with extensive analysis of the shapes, marks, production methods, and decorations.
HLCCA member price: $34
(members must log-in for discount rate)
Non-member price: $36
Free Shipping!
Fiesta, Harlequin, & Kitchen Kraft Dinnerwares:
The Homer Laughlin China Collectors Association Guide
Three of the most collectible lines of dinnerware are thoroughly explored in this major book. Colorful Fiesta (vintage and p-86), Harlequin and Kitchen Kraft sets made since 1936 by the Homer Laughlin China Company are shown in 592 color photographs and detailed measured drawings along with extensive analysis of the shapes, marks, production methods, and decorations.
HLCCA member price: $34
(members must log-in for discount rate)
Non-member price: $36
Free Shipping!
Thursday, November 22, 2012
Saturday, November 17, 2012
The
NEW winter issue of The Dish is now at the printers and will be showing up in members' mailboxes in a couple of weeks. Lots of exciting, informative articles,
photos and news in this packed full issue!
Friday, July 27, 2012
Theatre Angels Wanted for "American Fiesta"
Image credit: Colony Theatre website |
Artistic Director Barbara Beckley tells us that American Fiesta is "a play about a passionate collector of vintage Fiestaware, who sets out on a cross-country journey to find special pieces to complete his collection. Along the way he discovers America, and the pieces he acquires become a metaphor for our country, in all its wonderful diversity. A beautiful play, it celebrates Fiestaware while illuminating its uniquely American history and tradition."
The theatre is looking to acquire (at a reasonable cost) or borrow the following vintage Fiesta pieces for its production:
- No. 7 mixing bowls in Red, Cobalt, Light Green and Yellow
- No. 6 mixing bowl in Light Green
- No. 5 mixing bowl in Red
- No. 4 mixing bowl in Yellow
- No. 3 mixing bowls in Red and Ivory
Monday, July 23, 2012
Flamingo Pyramids!
There are a small number of Limited Edition Flamingo Pyramids available at the HLC factory outlet if anyone would like to acquire a pair. Hurry and call the HLC factory outlet!!! Call (800)-452-4462 , Option 1 (not available on website).
Thursday, July 12, 2012
Toto, I have a feeling we're not in Kansas anymore....
Sue Bishop and Saarin Schwartz welcome you to Oz |
Welcome to Kansas City!
The 14th annual conference of the Homer Laughlin China Collectors Association starts this evening with the traditional Thursday Night Mixer at the Embassy Suites Kansas City-Country Club Plaza. Attendees have been arriving in Kansas City for the past day or so (replacing departing fans of Tuesday night's All-Star Game).
Sunday, July 8, 2012
Packing for Kansas City, MO
Be sure to check the local forecast before packing for this week's HLCCA conference in Kansas City, MO. Thankfully, temperatures are supposed to be a bit less scorching than they were last week!
Wednesday, July 4, 2012
Monday, July 2, 2012
Unusual HLC "Pate sur Pate" Vase
A recent blog reader has shared these photos of what appears to be a rare HLC pate sur pate vase from the late 19th century. Long-time HLCCA members may recall a vase of a similar style gracing the cover of Volume 6, No. 1 of The Dish in Fall 2003.
Thursday, June 28, 2012
Thursday, June 21, 2012
A New Kind of Green at HLC and Hall China
Maryland Refractories and Earth Fire Surfaces has announced that they have partnered with Homer Laughlin China and Hall China to eliminate their porcelain waste. This recycled waste will now be used in table tops, shower bases, vanity/bathroom surfaces, kitchen counter tops, tiles of any size, and many other applications.
If you're going to this weekend's tent sale at the factory outlet, be sure to stop by the Maryland Refractories' tent beside the Hall China tent to see the great stuff coming from the remains of broken Fiesta and HLC and Hall commercial wares!
(Photo credit: HLC Facebook page)
HLC and Hall Tent Sale Starts Today!
Today is the start of the 3-day June HLC tent sale at the factory outlet in Newell, WV. This year, the Hall China tent is also offering beautiful, embossed military service mugs. Check out the HLC website and Facebook page for more details.
(Photo credit: HLC Facebook page)
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Thursday, June 14, 2012
Saturday, June 9, 2012
Sold Out!
Due to overwhelming response, HLCCA Conference 2012 is now sold out. More than 200 Homer Laughlin China fans are expected to gather in Kansas City, MO next month. We hope you can make it!
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
HLCCA Board of Director Elections
The Summer 2012 issue of The Dish includes a ballot for this year's HLCCA Board of Director elections. There are five candidates running for four seats on the Board this year. This year's candidates are as follows (listed alphabetically by last name):
UPDATE 6/21/12 8:58 AM: Ballots may also be faxed to (308) 534-7015 by June 23rd.
- Sandra Bond
- Ken Clardy
- Pat Keith
- Jerry Lefever
- Merrill Miller
UPDATE 6/21/12 8:58 AM: Ballots may also be faxed to (308) 534-7015 by June 23rd.
Friday, June 1, 2012
Choose Your Favorite Article from Volume 14 of "The Dish"
Volume 14 of The Dish |
Monday, May 28, 2012
HLCCA Celebrates Memorial Day
Sunday, May 27, 2012
HLCCA Celebrates the 75th Anniversary of the Golden Gate Bridge
Seventy-five years ago today, the Golden Gate Bridge opened in San Francisco, CA. In 2005, HLCCA honored this engineering milestone with its annual Fiesta juice pitcher for the year 1937.
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Still Looking for Auction Items for Friday Night Auction
HLCCA Boardmembers Jeff Kolodey and Melicety Deatherage are still looking for consignment items for this year's Friday night auction at HLCCA Conference 2012. Anyone interested in consigning items is asked to contact Jeff or Mel as soon as possible, and they will be happy to answer any questions that you may have.
The deadline for submitting items for consignment is June 10th. Jeff and Mel (and the rest of the HLCCA Board) look forward to seeing you at the Friday night auction in Kansas City!
The deadline for submitting items for consignment is June 10th. Jeff and Mel (and the rest of the HLCCA Board) look forward to seeing you at the Friday night auction in Kansas City!
Thursday, April 19, 2012
Spring 2012 Fiesta Auction by Strawser Auctions This Weekend
Post-86 Fiesta Millennium Pitcher and Tumbler Set in Pearl Gray |
Remember, the 2-day Strawser Auctions' Spring Fiesta Auction begins this Friday, April 20th in LaGrange, IN. Day 1 is devoted to Post-86 Fiesta, and Day 2 to vintage Fiesta and other vintage HLC wares. Check out the Strawser Auctions website for information about attending the auction in person or bidding on-line.
Vintage Fiesta Ironstone Gravy Boat and Underliner in Mango Red |
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Check Out the Redesigned Fiesta Factory Direct Website!
If you haven't visited lately, be sure to check out the redesigned website for the HLC Factory Outlet in Newell, WV, FiestaFactoryDirect.com.
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Everything Fiesta Spring Tent Sale Starts Tomorrow!
The Spring tent sale at "Everything Fiesta" at the Flatwoods Factory Stores in Sutton, WV starts on Thursday, April 12th. The sale runs from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM on Thursday, and from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM on Friday and Saturday. Check out the HLC Facebook page for more information. If you can't make this weekend's sale, the Spring tent sale at the HLC Factory Outlet will be held on June 21-23, 2012, in Newell, WV.
Sunday, April 8, 2012
Happy Easter!
(Photo credit: Daphne Durham) |
Sunny yellow Harlequin and Riviera pieces brighten up a vintage Hoosier cabinet in this Easter vignette from Daphne Durham's "Tabletop Time" blog.
Friday, April 6, 2012
HLCCA Wishes You a Blessed Passover
In a beautiful tablescape created by Saarin Schwartz, a vintage Fiesta relish tray becomes a seder plate for Passover, sharing the table with Ovenserve, Riviera/Tango, Post-86 Fiesta and Bakelite flatware.
(Photo credit: Saarin Schwartz & David Schaefer)
(Photo credit: Saarin Schwartz & David Schaefer)
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
C'mon Over to My House!
How would you like to show off your collection at this year's HLCCA Conference in Kansas City, MO without packing a single dish? We're looking for presenters for this year's "C'mon Over to My House" program.
You would need to provide photos of your collection and be comfortable with standing in front of an audience and narrating the tour through your home and collection. This is one of the most popular features of each year's HLCCA Conference. If you would like to participate or need more information, please e-mail Kathy Holley or call her at (262) 637-9093.
You would need to provide photos of your collection and be comfortable with standing in front of an audience and narrating the tour through your home and collection. This is one of the most popular features of each year's HLCCA Conference. If you would like to participate or need more information, please e-mail Kathy Holley or call her at (262) 637-9093.
Monday, March 26, 2012
HLCCA Conference 2012 Friday Night Auction
Going once, going twice... |
Saturday, March 17, 2012
Erin Go Bragh!
HLCCA wishes you a
Happy St. Patrick's Day!
(Photo credit: Candy Fagerlin's
"The Little Round Table" blog)
"The Little Round Table" blog)
Sunday, March 11, 2012
Saturday, March 10, 2012
HLC Introduces FLAMINGO!
HLC introduced its latest Fiesta color, FLAMINGO, at the International Housewares Show in Chicago, IL earlier today. We suspect that many Fiesta fans are "tickled pink" by this revelation. Hopefully, we'll being seeing Flamingo Fiesta on major retailers' shelves soon!
(Photo credit: HLC Facebook page)
(PS - this is our 450th post!)
(Photo credit: HLC Facebook page)
(PS - this is our 450th post!)
Monday, March 5, 2012
On-Line Registration Now Available for HLCCA Conference 2012
You may now register on-line for HLCCA Conference 2012 in Kansas City, MO. HLCCA member registration is $165/person for adults and children 13 and older, and $85/person for children 12 and under. This year, conference attendees will also be able to reserve and pay for exhibit and show-and-sale tables on-line. Please note when making multiple conference registrations or reserving tables online, you are requested to e-mail additional information to info@hlcca.org, as stated in the item description.
Sunday, March 4, 2012
HLC Spring Tent Sale Dates Announced
(Photo credit: HLC Facebook page) |
We'll post more details closer to the sale dates.
Saturday, March 3, 2012
Make Your Hotel Reservations for HLCCA Conference 2012
Our host hotel, the Embassy Suites Kansas City-Country Club Plaza, is now accepting reservations for HLCCA Conference 2012. Special rates of $119/night for a king suite and $129/night for a 2 queen suite will be available during the conference (July 12th-15th) and for 2 days before and after. As usual for Embassy Suites properties, room rates include breakfast each morning and hosted manager's reception each evening. Call the hotel directly at (816) 756-1720 or toll-free at (800) EMBASSY and request the HLCCA room rate. The conference rate is only guaranteed to be available until June 19th (and may sell out sooner).
UPDATE 3/8/12 3:23 PM: Due to the Major League Baseball All-Star Game on Tuesday, July 10th, hotel rooms in Kansas City, MO are in very short supply, and the HLCCA conference room rate is no longer available at the Embassy Suites for arrivals on that day. However, a limited number of rooms are still available at this rate for arrivals on Wednesday, July 11th. If you call the hotel directly at (816) 756-1720 and are told that rooms for Wednesday night are unavailable, please ask to speak with Priscilla Graves. If you call the toll-free number and have a problem with a Wednesday night booking, please contact HLCCA President Sandra Bond.
UPDATE 3/8/12 3:23 PM: Due to the Major League Baseball All-Star Game on Tuesday, July 10th, hotel rooms in Kansas City, MO are in very short supply, and the HLCCA conference room rate is no longer available at the Embassy Suites for arrivals on that day. However, a limited number of rooms are still available at this rate for arrivals on Wednesday, July 11th. If you call the hotel directly at (816) 756-1720 and are told that rooms for Wednesday night are unavailable, please ask to speak with Priscilla Graves. If you call the toll-free number and have a problem with a Wednesday night booking, please contact HLCCA President Sandra Bond.
Thursday, March 1, 2012
Shamrock Fiesta Embossed Teapot Ornaments
Just in time for St. Patrick's Day, HLCCA will be offering our exclusive Fiesta embossed teapot ornaments in SHAMROCK. Only 144 will be produced. An order form was included with the most recent issue of The Dish (they will also be available soon on the HLCCA website). Sales will be limited to a maximum of 10 ornaments per household.
UPDATE 3/3/12 7:57 AM: Shamrock ornaments are now available in the HLCCA on-line store at $22.00 for members and $40.00 for non-members.
UPDATE 3/3/12 2:14 PM: The Shamrock ornaments are sold out. Thank you for your enthusiastic response!
UPDATE 3/3/12 7:57 AM: Shamrock ornaments are now available in the HLCCA on-line store at $22.00 for members and $40.00 for non-members.
UPDATE 3/3/12 2:14 PM: The Shamrock ornaments are sold out. Thank you for your enthusiastic response!
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Monday, February 20, 2012
Sunday, February 19, 2012
Strawser Auctions' Spring 2012 Fiesta Auction
Strawser Auctions of Wolcottville, IN has announced the dates for its big Spring 2012 Fiesta auction. The 2-day auction will be held at the 4-H Fairgrounds in La Grange, IN on April 20-21, 2012. The first day will feature Post-86 Fiesta and the second day will include vintage Fiesta, Kitchen Kraft, Harlequin and Riviera. More than 3,000 pieces are expected to cross the auction block during this 2-day event.
(Photo credit: Stawser Auctions)
(Photo credit: Stawser Auctions)
RIP Dale Mueller
We have just learned that long-time HLCCA member Dale Mueller passed away late last year. Dale developed PR materials for HLCCA in its early years during the late '90s. More recently, Dale assisted with the processing and shipping of HLCCA-exclusive Fiesta juice pitcher orders.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Happy 3rd Anniversary, DISHing with HLCCA!
DISHing with HLCCA was a product of the 2009 Officers' Meeting in Nashville, TN. Three years later, it's going strongly with nearly 100 followers and more than 400 posts. Thanks for you interest and support!
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Monday, January 9, 2012
HLCCA Officer's Meeting This Weekend
The officers of the Board of Directors of HLCCA will be meeting via teleconference this Saturday, Jan. 14th, beginning at 9:00 AM CST. Major topics of discussion are expected to include the plans for this year's annual conference in Kansas City, MO, in July, as well as preliminary planning for the 2013 and 2014 annual conferences. If there are a topics that HLCCA members would like the officers to discuss this weekend, please e-mail them to board@hlcca.org by Friday, Jan. 13th. Thank you!
Friday, January 6, 2012
Carleton Varney Gives Fiesta Raves!
The Jan. 5th edition of the Palm Beach (FL) Daily News included a feature article by world-famous designer Carleton Varney, singing the praises of Fiesta dinnerware. Varney is also responsible for the interior design of another West Virginia icon, the Greenbrier Hotel in White Suphur Springs, WV.
(Photo credit: www.PalmBeachDailyNews.com)
(Photo credit: www.PalmBeachDailyNews.com)