eBay Find of the Day: Vintage Mercury Glass Ornaments

Whether you hang this set of 15 vintage mercury glass ornaments from your tree, fill a glass or silver bowl with them, or dangle them from a beaded garland strung around a chandelier, they'll add a bit of wintry color and sophisticated sparkle to your holiday decor.

Current bid: $24.50

eBay Find of the Day: Mercury Glass Vase

Among my many, many decorating fetishes is mercury glass. I love its metallic hue combined with the high-gloss sheen of glass, and enjoy hunting it down in its many forms -- from "butler's balls" to bowls to vases. I'm convinced that a collection of mercury glass objects grouped together creates an instantly elegant tableaux that adds sophistication and sparkle to just about any space.

So imagine my delight when I spotted this huge vintage mercury glass handled vase on eBay. A stately 18 inches tall, it will command attention on a mantle, tabletop, or even placed on the floor and filled with tall flowering branches.

Seriously, folks -- grab this before I do.

Current bid: $50.