Accumulated Finds

Well, it tis time to play catch up!  Lately I've done quite a few small thrifting spurts that I have neglected to blog since I've been pretty occupied with work.  Needless to say, I've found some pretty cool stuff. 

First off we have a Revere Ware Skillet (with lid) from Goodwill.  I also found two more of the Corning Holly Days cups.  Every time I find these I can't help but picture them filled with hot cocoa.  In terms of Pyrex there is a four cup measuring cup as well as some Flamingo dinnerware (1 luncheon, 1 bread, 4 saucers, and 1 berry bowl).  Finally, I was absolutely thrilled to find this older metal dust pan with strawberries.  It's adorable in my opinion and I've been searching for one for a while. 

Nexxxtttt! We have a Pyrex juice jug with lemons I found at Goodwill for $2 as well as a glass with the butterfly gold pattern on it.  I picked up the Butterfly Gold 2 casserole at the flea market for $5, although it's not a favorite pattern, it is in fantastic condition.  Last pictured is some random Pyrex dinnerware.  

There is even more!  I was actually surprised with how much I had accumulated.  I found two more of the jar type thingys I'm trying to pick up and a piece of Pyrex flameware.  I was absolutely tickled to find these older Pyrex beakers at Goodwill for 79 cents each anddd half off.  Score!  I picked up the six Christmas tree molds for a dollar as well as some random lids (that I may or may not have something to fit).  Last, I found more dinnerware with a lime luncheon plate, grey saucer and leaves small plate.  

This next thing is another of the ones I was really tickled to bring home.  I picked up this K&M popcorn popper at the flea market for 5 dollars.  I think it's absolutely adorable - kinda space ship like huh?  The best part was that it even had the instruction booklet and measuring cup...and further more, it had the little cardboard ring still on it's fabric wrapped cord.  

Last but not least are some of the cook books I've picked up.  I was most excited about the cookbook/instruction book for the Sunbeam Mixmaster since it was the exact one which would have came with the one I found here: http://yesterway.blogspot.com/2012/05/haunting-of-strawberry-towel.html

The other booklet I was most intrigued by was the 2000 Useful Facts About Food  published in 1941. 

Well that's all for now folks, hopefully I'll have more goodies to share soon!

More Brilliant Butterprint!

My dad did it again.  Last weekend while I was hard at work, he headed off towards one of the larger flea markets in my area...and he found the good stuff. 

Also sneaking into these photos were the goodies he had picked up the previous weekend.  First up is a Pyrex Daisy casserole he found in awesome condition for only four dollars!  This happened to be my first piece of Daisy so I was thrilled.  He also found the divided casserole with orange flowers (that I have fallen in love with) for only two dollars.  The blue primary fridgie was an absolute steal for only a dollar as was the earlier dry measuring cup for only two dollars!  I never thought I would find one of these measuring cups so I was incredibly excited.  The Snowflake blue butter dish was a little more expensive at six dollars, but because of the high quantity of camps in my area, they are harder to come by. 





An alternative view of the goods.

Finally up is perhaps my favorite of the things he brought home.  This Pyrex platter. It is 12.5 inches in diameter and from my research is a customized restaurant ware pattern.  I was only able to find one other online.  I'm tickled to have it because I think it will go wonderfully with Amish Blue Butterprint.  

Next up we have two of the clear mixing bowls with double spouts which I have never seen before.  Also there are a few small cook books my favorite flea market vendor sent home for me free of charge.  Last, is a sandwich maker thing-a-ma-bob. 

And back to the Pyrex!  Yes, I now have another Amish Blue Butterprint Cinderella Mixing bowl set.  It was in such good condition and an excellent price I am glad he didn't pass it up.  Also, he found a 444 for, well, $4 (also in good condition).  

That's all for now folks!

Baby Steps on the Hoosier

One of my biggest challenges on this cabinet thus far is the decisions.  None that I have made have been clean cut or obvious - which perhaps is why progress is slow going.

Getting it stripped down to it's bones was quite simple so far.  Generally everything except the frame of it needed replaced due to water damage.  Right now I'm focusing on the top section.  

Finally a certain amount of reassembly has taken place.  All the side panels on the top damaged by water have been replaced by quarter inch birch panels.  (Note my cute pink tool kit)

I was unsure of whether the birch would work well since the cabinet is actually supposed to be oak...however I was unable to find any solid oak panels that were only a quarter inch thick.  I think once I get it all sanded and stained the difference in wood will be less obvious and only give it character.  

After making that decision and getting it all sorted out, I moved my sights on to the flour bin.  Since it was in rather rough shape, I wanted to be sure it could be saved before building in the shelving and such on top to accommodate it.  First I tried to remove the rust as best I could...and made little progress.  So leaving it unpainted was therefore ruled out.  I originally considered painting it a chrome to keep it in spirits with it original look.  

But as you can see, it ended up antique white.  I didn't feel that the chrome would look real enough to truly act as a statement piece in the cabinet.  



I also repainted the knob part of the handle.  

Well that's all for now folks.  Next up is getting the shelving in the upper section put in and then I can move on to either sanding or working on the bottom section.

I'm Red-y!

This past week I had a theme going at the flea market...it was almost all of the white and red variety.  I'm okay with this though since it's all just pretty adorable. 

Pretty darn cute huh?  And the best part...all these goodies cost only $10.  The red handled knives, tongs, etc were all only fifty cents each.  I was especially excited about the tongs.  The Presto recipe booklet was also only 50 cents and from the 1940's.  The metal thingy is a scooper that is similar to the one my dad got me for my birthday.  I thought the towel was really cute with the red design.  The simple red pot holder was only a quarter.  Finally - the Pyrex.  The measuring cup was only a dollar and the Opal mixing bowl was $3.  I was pretty excited to find the mixing bowl as it is my first piece of Opal. 

That tis all for now!  Hoosier update should be coming soon since I got some good progress in on it today.  It's finally coming together - literally!

Blendor Buddies

Do you happen to remember my cutie pie Waring Blendor from a while back?  Well this is it's new friend!

Okay, so it may not make too much sense that I bought another one of these... But I have a completely valid reason.  While I still have high hopes of fixing the small leak on the other one, I'm slightly unsure of whether I'll be able to find the parts necessary.  Therefore, when this one in practically mint condition turned up at my local flea market for only $20, I grabbed it.  At least this way I'll be certain that I have a nice one of them.  

Next up are the semi-random items.  I found the Pyrex Bake-a-Round in it's original box with instructions at a yard sale for a whopping $1, I cannot argue with that pricing.  The wood spoon was fifty cents at the flea market, the red wood handled thing-a-ma-bob was a quarter at a yard sale, and the Pyrex cradle was also a quarter!  I believe the cradle goes to the divided Royal casserole (Which I also happen to have...I'm sure that doesn't surprise you). 

That tis all for now, happy thrifting everyone!

Twas Luck!

Do you know that feeling you get when you see that thing you've been looking for?  The one you've been checking every place you could think of for the last however long hoping you could find it (and at a reasonable price).  Well I got that amazing, gleeful, adrenaline filled feeling over a Westinghouse Portable Mixer.  And yes, I recognize this is slightly sad.  But just look at it!  It's in impeccable condition, has the original directions and purrs like a kitten!  As an added bonus, it's quite heavy since it was made in the 50's, so I can get some strength training in while I cook.  Two birds with one stone. 

I also got some awesome other goodies too.  First up on top is a Pyrex Black Tulip casserole with cradle from my favorite vendor at my local flea market.  The Pyrex Heinz promotional also came from the flea market and is in near mint condition.  The small Pyrex Amish Blue Butterprint Cinderella mixing bowl came from an antique mall which fully completes the set my dad had picked up last week (and that I gushed about in my last post).  Also pictured is the strawberry metal tray I found at Goodwill and the mail/sorting/organization thing-a-ma-bob I got the same time as the Butterprint bowl.  

Next is some Pyrex fate!  Over a year ago I had purchased this red Pyrex holiday promotional mixing bowl at an antique store.  Although it didn't have the cradle or lid that it originally came with, I was in love with it.  Now as you can see, it is sitting in a cradle which doesn't fit with my story.  I found this cradle, the exact one that is was supposed to come with at Goodwill for less than a dollar.  It's a match made in Pyrex heaven. 

Also pictured is a red primary fridgie I found at the flea market for only $4, woohooo!  Only one more to find in order to complete the primary set.  Finally, I got the Friendship casserole up at the antique mall, although I paid slightly more than usual for this piece (I like under $10 and it was $12), it was in amazing condition with no dishwasher damage.  And for some reason this pattern is uncommon in this area, this was only the second piece I've found in good condition and at a slightly reasonable price.  

Well that's all for now folks!  Hopefully more coming soon.  I should also have some updates on my apron and Hoosier cabinets soon!

An Early American 4th of July!

Happy Independence Day Everyone!

I would have loved to have made this a themed post for it, but I ended up with such a hodge podge I'll just have to wing it and see how it turns out.  First up on my recent thrifting joys were a set of Pyrex Amish Blue Butterprint Cinderella mixing bowls.  My dad actually scored these at a flea market for only $15!  Wooohoooo! You go Pop!  I tell ya folks, he is getting good with this Pyrex stuff.  You may notice that the smallest bowl is missing...well lets say that this Pyrex tale is going to have a happen ending in my next post.  He also found all these Early American fridgies for around $12.  There are four small ones (3 lids) and a medium one with a lid.  These kind of go with the Independence Day thing right?  Since they are Colonial inspired and all...

Next up are some more mixing bowls!  He (being my dad) also found this set of Pyrex Sandalwood ones in near mint condition for $15.  And just as an fyi in case you're curious...this makes my 7th set.  I found the Pyrex Juice pitcher/jug at the flea market last weekend.  Although it seems a little worn from the dishwasher, it was only $2 so it was sold!  Also pictured are a pink Pyrex pie plate and cake pan as well as some more Pyrex flameware.  



Fridgies, fridgies everywhere.  Last time we were to the flea market, I had passed up these orange fridgies.  After 24 hours, both my father and I were having non-buyers remorse.  They are now my new friends.  My dad also found the older green handled can lifter and Revere Ware sauce pan. 

Now it's time for a question though.  Does anyone know what set/sets these fridgies originally came in?  Any assistance would be appreciated!

Well that's all for now folks!  This morning while out and about I got a few more goodies, so hopefully I'll get a post for them up soon as well.