When I started collecting PYREX 25 years ago, I made a decision that I would not collect any Pyrex with 'cinderella' handles. Two reasons, they take up more space and I just didn't like the look. Too modern. That is... until I saw this color (hello! aqua!) and design (whimsical & artsy)! This "Hot Air Balloon" pattern was introduced as a 1958 Promotion. That's almost 50 years ago! Well, that's when I knew... I had to have one! But I wanted the smallest from the 3 bowl nesting set. I always prefer the smallest size... they're just cuter. And just so you know, FOR ME, it's no fun finding it on Ebay. I don't do Ebay. I get a bigger thrill just letting it find me... when I least expect it. So I go to a yard sale down the street on Saturday and there it is * one dollar * all mine! Can't you just see it filled with buttons!
My other thrifty finds-
A yo-yo crocheted doily runner... this and another one for only a dollar... not quite sure what to do with them, they are rather long. Love the raised flowers on the round tin... and the soft, fuzzy turquoise wired thingy. It's a 'thingy' when I'm not sure what it's called. But you knew that.
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What a great find. I have never seen the hot air balloon pattern on pyrex. I would fill that bowl full of jelly beans! It's a great Easter color.
I'm glad the Copa went well!! I just saw your post of your Lady Banks Rose bush. Mine is in bloom also and just yesterday, I was thinking of posting a picture of it. It's blooms delight me so much this time of year.
Love turqouise and the fuzzy
rope! This little vinette is so happy looking! I agree collecting small items take up less storage space! Happy day to you! hugs NG
oh I DO love your pyrex - I collect them too here and every now and again you can find them very cheaply in our church op shop.
Well hello you thrifty gal! I'm admiring your bowls and then I spied your apron! Ahhhhh - love the apron! But that bowl is adorable! I've never seen the pattern before either.
Anywho, I followed you over here from Petticoat Lane and I'm dying to see the Pyrex you spoke of on her comments there!
I didn't know those were called "Cinderella" handles--I learned something here today. I love the aqua color,too.
I agree it's more fun to find the items when you are out thrifting...more economical, too.
Hello, aqua!! I can hear you saying that in my mind. So fun to read your blog.
More fun stuff ... but I have a question, what do you do with all of your stuff? :)
Didn't know about the Cinderella handles. And now when I go to sales, and I find Pyrex, I will always think if Linda! Happy Day!
Hi, I've just been browsing through your blog and enjoyed the post about your cookbooks. I love old cookbooks and I'll have to take a picture one of these days and post them as well. I have a Betty Crocker "New" Good and Easy cookbook that I gave to my mom February 1964. It is a complelty useless cookbook, even back then I loved the pictures but because it required Bisquick and other goodies that my mom never bought, it was seldom used. I still love it though just because of the sentimental value.
I love the roses and the pyrex bowls as well. Nice to visit.
Love your finds. I'm with you on ebay. I use it for other things like magazine subs but not for my collections. Now, when out thrifting I think of you when I see pyrex. I'll keep my eye for this pattern. It is way too cute.
Cheers! LA
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