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Sunday, August 2, 2009

Thrifty Treasures


A good day for some thrifty treasures - stop over at Southern Hospitality and find other great blogs with thrifty treasures.

I only have two this time - but they are really good ones. I have a teapot collection, all of them are solid colors - and I've been looking for a cobalt blue one for years (20 years ). I found one in SoCal a long, long time ago. I'd been getting the solid color ones for about 2.00 at a swap meet on the border and when the vendor asked for 5.00 I passed - thinking it was too much. Oh how I've regretted that decision as I've not found another since then - until now.


Just look at that beauty - shiny and blue and so flashy looking. It is going to look great on the top of my cabinets in the kitchen with all its friends. And I paid - are you ready for this - 4.99 - and that isn't bad for inflation in 20 years. :-)


Sitting nearby were these small pyrex bowls. Now you know I love pyrex - especially when it is in such beautiful condition - almost mint. These individual bowls are about 3" across - just the thing for individual servings of pudding, or baked beans - oh the possibilities. They were 1.99 each - more than I usually pay for second hand - but come on - they are perfect - and they were sitting near the teapot - I just couldn't leave them there. I haven't used them yet - but as soon as it gets cool enough I think I'll make some baked beans.
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26 comments:

  1. The Queen of Fifty CentsAugust 2, 2009 at 5:24 PM

    Love that teapot, and the blue and yellow are wonderful together!

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  2. Rhoda @ Southern HospitalityAugust 2, 2009 at 5:26 PM

    Very cute & yes, Pyrex is some wonderful stuff. I use mine all the time.

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  3. BrowndirtcottageAugust 2, 2009 at 5:40 PM

    Love the teapot...I think solid colored ones are more rare...AND pyrex is really 'vintage'...grab up all that you see at a bargain!!!

    Your Mr. Ben is sooo cute in your previous post!!!

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  4. PatAugust 2, 2009 at 6:47 PM

    GREAT buys....I still have a set of pyrex bowls that I use a LOT and they were from around the time I got married...so coming up to 42 years. They are getting a bit faded in color on the outside, but I love them anyway.

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  5. BrittanyAugust 2, 2009 at 7:09 PM

    i'm super jealous of the pyrex! i collect it!

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  6. AnnyAugust 2, 2009 at 7:25 PM

    Wow 20 years - glad it paid off lol

    That pyrex is so beautiful. I love mellow colors like that :)

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  7. JocelynAugust 2, 2009 at 7:56 PM

    Great finds! Love the teapot. So glad that you finally found one :-)

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  8. ButtercupAugust 2, 2009 at 9:30 PM

    Lovely! I could never pass on pyrex.

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  9. KammyAugust 3, 2009 at 3:52 AM

    Very nice blue on that teapot !
    Those pyrex dishes are a great size !
    Hugs ~ Kammy

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  10. CrispyAugust 3, 2009 at 4:41 AM

    You did good Jo. I don't think I have ever seen a cobalt blue like that. It's soooo pretty. Love the little pyrex dishes too.

    Crispy

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  11. ★Carol★August 3, 2009 at 5:00 AM

    I'm so happy for you, that you found a blue teapot, after so many years of looking! It's really pretty, and I think the pyrex dishes were a deal too, since they're in such great condition. I'd love to see a set of those in my cabinet!

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  12. ooglebloopsAugust 3, 2009 at 5:16 AM

    A teapot collection!! You need to join us for Tuesday Tea, if you haven't already!!! :>)

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  13. AnonymousAugust 3, 2009 at 8:27 AM

    I just love the mid-century Pyrex bowls etc.... I have many that were my Mother's!! I treasure them...
    Have a great week!!
    Love,
    Marilyn

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  14. LiliAugust 3, 2009 at 8:51 AM

    Love the cobalt blue color...reminds me of Fiestaware that came in all those wonderful bright colors too!

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  15. ElenkaAugust 3, 2009 at 9:29 AM

    What great colors. Lucky they were in good condition, but you really can't do too much to pyrex. Miracle stuff.

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  16. UnknownAugust 3, 2009 at 9:45 AM

    I love the bowls...yeah very retro. Pyrex is like gold!

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  17. ThriftyAnnabellaAugust 3, 2009 at 2:43 PM

    Gotta love Pyrex - great finds!

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  18. TarvaAugust 3, 2009 at 3:14 PM

    Love the bowls.

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  19. Pink Roses and TeacupsAugust 3, 2009 at 4:19 PM

    Love the little pyrex bowls! too cute!

    Debbie

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  20. Purple PamAugust 3, 2009 at 4:22 PM

    What great finds. I never take the time to look around, but when I see things like you found, I wish I had taken time. I also have a teapot collection, and it is way out of hand (as with everything else in my life). Love the Pyrex. I am a fan of Pyrex also.

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  21. Latane BartonAugust 4, 2009 at 6:32 AM

    I just found your blog through Quilting Daze and really am enjoying it. Will be back often.

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  22. KarenAugust 4, 2009 at 8:33 AM

    Love the teapot and bowls! My teapot collection is small, but I just love them.

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  23. AnonymousAugust 4, 2009 at 1:37 PM

    Love your teapot!! I have way too many teapots. :)

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  24. SunnyAugust 4, 2009 at 2:48 PM

    My mom used to serve us pudding in dishes just like that when We were growing up! We also had red ones, four of each color.

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  25. DenaAugust 5, 2009 at 11:48 AM

    Although I don't collect teapots, I do collect fabric in teapot prints. AT some point I'm going to make a quilt with them. I love the little Pyrex dishes. Those would be perfect for dessert. Maybe some fresh berry cobbler?

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  26. Suzanne in TXAugust 5, 2009 at 5:23 PM

    Hello--I'm partying a little late this week! I LOVE those pyrex bowls, simply adorable. Thanks for sharing.

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