Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Scores on my Home Town's Main Street

I don't often find Pyrex in my home town, but today was amazing.  I went to our local thrift and found this beauty for $2.25.  I had one before and didn't like it much.  I realized when I saw this why I didn't like it much.  My other one lost it's lustre.  This one is perfect...and so cheap!  I couldn't believe it!

Pressed Flowers Promotional...I believe from 1959
 


Then I headed down the street to our little Flea Market shop.  I haven't been in for awhile.  Imagine my surprise to find a pink, rounded "Jetson" style bowl for $1!  It had caked on spaghetti sauce, but I knew with some elbow grease, Bon Ami, and a Magic Eraser, I could get it as good as new.  I actually think the dirty ones are the best.  All the gunk seems to preserve the finish.  I mainly had to use my fingernail and it was perfect underneath!



BEFORE

 
AFTER!  What a beauty!

Then I found this.  Not my favorite pattern, but I've always like THIS particular bowl in this pattern....and I need another large cinderella when I cook...one isn't enough.  It's very cheerful!
  Mint condition, also at the Flea for $4.50!





My pink and turquoise collection is coming along nicely!  All thrifted except the Blue Bird


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7 comments:

  1. Great Job! The 024's are my favorite! I'd like one in every color!

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  2. Sometimes Pyrex is right under our noses! Great pieces.

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  3. Nice finds! I cant believe how wonderful the pink dish came out! :)

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  4. I love the large Cinderella bowls! So handy when cooking :)

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  5. Pressed Flowers is just beautiful, I'd love to find that. And I'm with Erica, I LOVE the 024's! Never seem to find the lids though. Wonderful cleanup, and great finds!

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  6. Great finds - and totally worth the elbow grease - look at that shine!

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